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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe: recalls and problems

14 recalls and 662 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.

14recalls
662complaints
30crashes reported
2fires reported
18injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Service Brakes188 · 28%
  • Electrical System132 · 20%
  • Unknown Or Other90 · 14%
  • Steering69 · 10%
  • Power Train55 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System52 · 8%
  • Exterior Lighting52 · 8%
  • Suspension52 · 8%
  • Engine46 · 7%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)26 · 4%

What owners report

Engine

The lifters got stuck not even a month after i purchased the car and then i had them replaced and now its caused further issues in the engine. its cost me thousands of dollars and i havent even had the car for 5 months.

Wheels,Seats

I purchased this car previously owned. as i’ve had to drive it everyday. i notice the tires/wheels when turning left or right, when parking …the wheels tend to lock then i must put in muscle to turn and return to a straight position. this has gotten worse to the point i almost ended up on a curb last week. someone needs to check this vehicle because something is wrong. i keep impuestos with the maintenance but this l

Electrical System

The contact owned a 2015 chevrolet tahoe and stated that while driving, the vehicle's doors locked and unlocked randomly, the cabin lights flickered, and the doors failed to unlock properly during entry attempts, while the radio randomly selected its own options and the touchscreen occasionally stopped working despite the alternator and battery being replaced. furthermore, the vehicle suddenly and randomly lost motiv

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the brake pedal would harden upon depression of the brake pedal as the "service brake system" warning light would appear on the instrument panel. as the failure persisted, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic the entire brake system was replaced. the vehicle was taken to other independent mechanic who informed him that the brake vacuum assis

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tahoe. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.