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2017 Chevrolet Tahoe: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 173 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

4recalls
173complaints
3crashes reported
1fires reported
5injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train52 · 30%
  • Service Brakes41 · 24%
  • Engine26 · 15%
  • Unknown Or Other23 · 13%
  • Electrical System20 · 12%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System8 · 5%
  • Structure8 · 5%
  • Air Bags8 · 5%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)5 · 3%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

My chevy tahoe vibrates when i drive and the dealership can not find the reason why it does that.

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other

They radio screen and radio navigation system. it will run batteries down replaced 2 batteries this year. radio goes haywire changes channels, makes dinging sound, navigation goes off. screen moves jumps changes volume. hard to drive very distracting and navigation stops working. none of this will stop until the vehicle is turned off and generally on restart it starts back up. makes for very unsafe driving distractio

Power Train,Engine

The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph uphill in the mountains, the transmission started slipping, followed by a loud banging sound. the contact stated that later, while fishing, there was an abnormal metallic sound like bbs hitting a tin can coming from the vehicle. the contact stated that previously, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lung

Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine started running rough. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with three inoperable fuel injectors. the contact was informed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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