2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 662 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Tahoe model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 30 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 18 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seat belts, frontApr 8, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
Campaign 21V245000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, wheel speed sensor/tone ringOct 24, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Campaign 19V761000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumSep 6, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Campaign 19V645000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemSep 7, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.
Campaign 18V586000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, frontMay 3, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.
Campaign 18V291000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 10, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Campaign 17V437000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalSep 8, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Campaign 16V651000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignitionOct 9, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15573.
Campaign 15V640000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemNov 10, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743.
Campaign 14V719000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowJul 23, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, Suburban LTZ, Tahoe, Tahoe LTZ, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL Denali vehicles manufactured on May 13, 2014. The affected vehicles were assembled with a roof rail air bags (RRAB) that were not reinforced at the points were the bags contact the hardware used to attach the roof carrier.
During deployment, the RRAB may be punctured or torn by the roof carrier hardware, reducing its performance and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roof carrier attaching hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14359.
Campaign 14V451000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, transfer case (4-wheel drive)Jun 27, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.
If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14192.
Campaign 14V374000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareJun 6, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban vehicles equipped with a base radio and an internal amplifier. The radios in the affected vehicles may become inoperative, and as a result, there would be no audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened with the key in the ignition or no audible seat belt warning indicating the seat belts were not buckled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Without an audible indicator, the driver may not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. Additionally, there would be no reminder that the driver's or front seat passenger's seat belt is not buckled, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GMC owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14315.
Campaign 14V301000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, linkages, tie rod assemblyDo not drive until repairedMay 14, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, through March 25, 2014, 2014 GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured May 25, 2013, through March 31, 2014, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 27, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.
An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.
Campaign 14V246000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, cooling unit and linesMar 31, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year 2015 Suburban and Tahoe; GMC model year 2014 Sierra Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 Series and model year 2015 Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (feature code MYC). The subject vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting.
If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 or GMC owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14121.
Campaign 14V152000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
662 reports, newest first.
Other or unspecified, Feb 12, 2018
I OWN A 2015 CHEVY TAHOE LT 2WD. I NOTICED THE AC WAS NOT BLOWING AS COOL AS IT NORMALLY DOES, THEN I STARTED TO NOTICE A LOUD HISSING NOISE IN THE CABIN WHENEVER THE AC WAS TURNED ON. TOOK THE SUV TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE CONDENSER HAD A PIN HOLE LEAK AND IT COULDN'T BE REPAIRED, THE WHOLE CONDENSER HAD TO BE REPLACED. I WAS QUOTED OVER 1K FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE OF THE DIFFICULTY IN ACCESSING THE PART IN THE ENGINE BAY. I WAS TOLD THE WHOLE FRONT BUMPER AND THE FRONT SIDE BODY PANEL HAD TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE CONDENSER. I LOOKED THE OEM PART UP ONLINE AND IT HAD A PRICE OF $140-$210. THE SUV JUST PASSED 50,000 MILES, NO ACCIDENTS OR OTHER PREVIOUS ISSUES.
Other or unspecified, Feb 9, 2018
SEAL AROUND FIN ANTENNA LEAKS. COMES DOWN BY VISOR DOWN SIDE PANEL INTO DRIVER SEAT. VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL AT THE TIME. WE HAD A RAIN EVENT.
Electrical system, Interior lighting, Feb 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DOME LIGHT FLICKERED ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATIONS NUMBER (PI1268B) IN REFERENCE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Electrical system, Feb 7, 2018
WHEN YOU BRAKE OR USE YOUR TURNING SIGNALS CABIN DOME LIGHTS FLICKER.
Service brakes, Feb 7, 2018
MY 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT WOULD NOT STOP APPROACHING A MAJOR INTERSECTION. BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AND WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A MAJOR CITY INTERSECTION, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE VACUUM PUMP WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE AND IT IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL . NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE, ITS A COMMON PROBLEM AND A TECHNICAL BULLETIN HAS BEEN RELEASED FOR THE REPAIR. THIS VEHICLE IS OUT OF THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY BUT IS STILL HOWEVER UNDER THE 1000,000 DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY. GM NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED.
Seats, Feb 2, 2018
DRIVER SEAT SHAKES/MOVES. IT WAS FIXED WHILE ON WARRANTY BUT IT STARED TO MOVE AGAIN, SPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN. DEALER TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. BUT I DON'T THINK IT'S NORMAL AND MUST BE A SAFETY ISSUE.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jan 17, 2018, crash
ON JANUARY 14TH, 2018 I WAS DRIVING FROM TULARE, CA TO MY HOME IN PIXLEY, CA. HALF WAY HOME DRIVING ON HWY 99 I EXPERIENCED THAT MY RPMS WOULD GO DOWN AND MY VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN EVERY SO OFTEN. ON DASH SCREEN I HAD A POP UP THAT READ, 'SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL' DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS. SOMETIMES NOT BEING ABLE TO SLOW DOWN (FULL CONTROL) I MADE IT TO PIXLEY. STOPPED AT MY SISTERS HOUSE, WHEN LEAVING I WAS BACKING UP AND WHILE BACKING UP I NOTICED A MAIL BOX STAND WITH 2 MAILBOXES ON A STEAL STAND. I DID NOT HAVE CONTROL ON STOPPING THE VEHICLE. I DID SOME DAMAGE ON THE REAR LEFT HAND SIDE OF MY CHEVY TAHOE. I CAREFULLY DROVE THE TAHOE TO MY HOME DOWN THE STREET, PARKED IT AND CALLED CHEVY ROAD SIDE SERVICE. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BREAK PEDAL MOVES SIDE TO SIDE AND THE BREAK LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN IN PARK. LUCKILY NOTHING HAPPENED TO MY FAMILY AND I ON OUR WAY HOME. OBVIOUSLY THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Electrical system, Jan 15, 2018
PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL CAUSES INTERIOR LIGHTS TO FLASH. HAPPENS INTERMITTENT FOR FIRST FEW MINUTES FROM START OF VEHICLE.
Exterior lighting, Jan 7, 2018
EVERY TIME I PRESS MY BRAKE OR USE MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL, MY INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS FLASH. IT IS VERY ANNOYING AND A SAFETY ISSUE AT NIGHT.
Exterior lighting, Dec 29, 2017
ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS THAT CONSIST OF, FRONT DOME LIGHTS, BOTH REAR READING LIGHT FIXTURES THAT ARE DUAL LIGHTS THAT HAVE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE LAMPS FLASH FOR A SPLIT SECOND EACH TIME THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS USED OR EACH TIME YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. VERY DISTRACTING DURING EVENING OR NIGHT TIME DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS WEATHER THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED STATIONARY OR DRIVING.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Dec 27, 2017
VEHICLES DOME LIGHTS FLASH WHEN APPLYING BREAKS..THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN YOU USE YOUR TURNING SIGNALS.. THIS IS A HAZARD.
Steering, Dec 27, 2017
MY VEHICLE IS HAVING A PROBLEM MUCH LIKE THAT FROM RECALL NUMBER 14743 PRODUCT SAFETY - LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS). ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER STEERING AND THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT MY SUV IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY. I FEEL THAT THE SAME SAFETY CONCERNS POSED WITH RECALL 14743 APPLY IN THIS SITUATION WITH MINE AND I DO NOT FEEL THEY ARE TAKING IT SERIOUSLY. ALSO WHEN THIS OCCURRED I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY THE FIRST TIME, THE SECOND TIME I WAS TURNING ONTO THE STREET I LIVE ON, AND MOST RECENTLY I WAS IN THE PARKING LOT AT TARGET WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR WITH ME. THIS LAST TIME I WAS ACTUALLY ABOUT TO TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT WHEN I LOST POWER TO THE STEERING.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Dec 24, 2017
OUR TAHOE HAS HAD AN ISSUE OVER THE PAST 9 MONTHS. THE ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY STALLS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE PULLING OUT ON TO A BUSY HIGHWAY. VERY FRIGHTENING. WE FIRST TOOK THIS TO THE DEALER ON 8/15/17. THEY SPENT HOURS TRYING TO DIAGNOSE AND FOUND NOTHING. THE STALLING CONTINUED TO HAPPEN OCCASIONALLY. EARLY DECEMBER THE STALLING OCCURRED WHILE PULLING IN TO OUR GARAGE. WE LOST ALL POWER MOMENTARILY AND IT WOULD NOT RESTART THIS TIME. I DISCONNECTED THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE AND THEN RECONNECTED IT AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE AGAIN. WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER ON 12/8/17. IAFTER RESEARCHING THIS MORE IT SEEMS NUMEROUS PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. TRACTION CONTROL WARNING COMES ON WHEN THE STALL OCCURS. THIS TIME I WAS MORE INSISTENT THAT THEY FIX THIS AND EXPLAINED MY WIFE WAS SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE THIS. THIS TIME THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY HAVE CHANGED THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE ON OTHER CUSTOMERS VEHICLES AND THAT HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM. MY REACTION WAS WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL US THIS LAST TIME AND WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL? SO FAR THIS HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM. I CONTACTED GM AND THEY DID NOT GIVE ME A STRAIGHT ANSWER ON THIS PROBLE. BASICALLY THEY SAID WE MAY HAVE HAD A DEFECTIVE PART.
Service brakes, Dec 18, 2017
BRAKES BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF, AND POWER ASSIST WAS LOST. VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO STOP, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO A SERVICE SHOP, AND FOUND OUT THAT THE VACUUM PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED OIL TO ENTER MY BRAKE VACUUM AND BRAKE LINES. HAD TO ALL BE REPLACED.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Dec 14, 2017
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND CITY STREET IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 TIMES IN THE LAST COUPLE MONTHS, THE PARK ASSIT, STABILLITY TRACK AND LAST NIGHT THE STEERING ASSIST CAME ON ALONG WITH OTHER LITE LIGHTS BRAKE, ABS WHICH I HAVE RECORDED ON MY PHONE. AT THE MOMENT ITS AT THE DEALER, PER SERVICE ADVISOR THEY " HAD THE TRUCK ON DROVE IT AND HAS HAPPENED OF NOW TO THEM, REQUESTED TO KEEP ANOTHER DAY TO RECHECK TOMORROW.
Electrical system, Air bags, Dec 4, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD DISPLAY INCORRECTLY. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER AND REMOTE START FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WASHINGTON CHEVROLET (1 RAYMOND BLVD, WASHINGTON, PA 15301 (724) 222-2800), WHERE A SOFTWARE MALFUNCTION WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT INADVERTENTLY SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND STRUCK A UTILITY POLE AND FENCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AND BRUISING THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V651000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000.
Steering, Nov 30, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF A BMW. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (CHEVROLET OF MONTEBELLO, 310 W WHITTLER BLVD, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR BOX WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 8-3587624197. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT HIS INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Electrical system, Nov 29, 2017
CENTER DOME FLIGHT "STROBES" WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS SEEMS TO ONLY HAPPEN WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. THIS IS A KNOW TSB- 1268B. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH THE DEALER AND GM CUSTOMER SERVICE.- WILL NOT BE COVERED SINCE I AM OUT OF WARRANTY-
Other or unspecified, Nov 29, 2017
WIND BUFFERING INSIDE CABIN AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30-45MPH. THIS IS ACCRUING WITH ALL 4 WINDOWS UP. FEELS LIKE A BOOMING SENSATION THIS IS CAUSING MAJOR HEALTH ISSUES, EAR PRESSURE, DIZZINESS, NASUSA.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Nov 28, 2017
MY 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE'S INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH BRIGHTLY WHEN THE BRAKE OR LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS APPLIED. IT IS A VERY BRIGHT FLASH AND EXTREMELY DISTRACTING AT NIGHT. IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING. I CAN IMAGINE IT IS ALSO VERY DISTRACTING TO OTHER DRIVERS AT NIGHT AS WELL. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE BRAKE OR LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS TURNED ON. ONLINE RESEARCH INDICATES OTHER PEOPLE ALSO HAVE THIS ISSUE. IT HAPPENS ON ALL ROADWAYS AT ALL TIMES. BUT SPECIFICALLY AT NIGHT IS THE SAFETY CONCERN. MY PASSENGERS IN THE REAR HAVE ALSO BEEN COMPLAINING THAT IT IS PHYSICALLY STRESSFUL TO THEM WHEN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH WITHOUT THEM EXPECTING THEM TOO.
Structure, Nov 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE PLASTIC MOLDING AROUND THE FRAME OF THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND TENDED TO PULL OUT APPROXIMATELY THREE INCHES OFF THE FRAME, WHICH CAUSED A DISTRACTION FOR THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOLDING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FRAME WAS REPLACED A YEAR AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (K & J CHEVROLET, CARLYLE, IL, 618-594-3113) WHERE THE MOLDING WAS REPLACED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000. *TT UPDATED 8/14/18*JB
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Nov 20, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL INADVERTENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. WHILE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN REVERSE OR DRIVE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE TIRE PRESSURE AND EPS ASSIST WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO THE LOWER BACK, BUT NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NISSANI BROS. CHEVROLET (6101 W SLAUSON AVE, CULVER CITY, CA 90230 (424) 216-7400), BUT IT HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V256000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 8-3571350184. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,400.
Service brakes, Nov 17, 2017
PROBLEM STARTED AS BRAKES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE WHEN TRAVELING IN REVERSE AT LOW SPEED (I AM APPROX 200 LBS AND HAD TO STAND ON BRAKES WITH EFFORT TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP). PROBLEM ALSO APPEARED IN LOW SPEED STOP AND GO OPERATION AS WELL AS WHEN BACKING AT A MODERATE SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES PER HOUR. WE HAVE HAD AT LEAST ONE OTHER VEHICLE IN OUR FLEET EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE. IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE A FAILED VACUUM PUMP ON THAT VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE ISSUE. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A GM TECHNICAL BULLETIN INVOLVING THIS ISSUE BUT NO OIL WAS FOUND IN VACUUM LINES. THE VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY SO THERE IS CHARGES EACH TIME WE BRING VEHICLE BACK. I WAS TOLD TO BRING VEHICLE BACK IF PROBLEM BECOMES WORSE. I FEEL A FAILURE OF BRAKES IS AN EXTEREME SAFETY CONCERN IN NORMAL OPERATION AND ESPECIALLY IN HIGH SPEED EMERGENCY OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. A SEARCH OF THE NHTSA SITE AS WELL AS INTERNET HAS REVELED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS EXACT ISSUE. IT APPEARS THE COMMON REPLACEMENT IS THE BRAKE ASSIST AND VACUUM PUMP.
Other or unspecified, Nov 14, 2017
A/C CONDENSOR: CRACK IN CONDENSER THAT CAUSED REFRIGERANT TO LEAK OUT. A/C STOPPED COOLING AND WAS MAKING A HISSING SOUND WHEN ON. HAD TO HAVE ENTIRE CONDENSER REPLACED BECAUSE LEAK WAS IN A LOCATION THAT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. I KNOW THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN RECALLED ON SOME VIN'S FOR THE VERY SAME MAKE, MODEL, ETC., BUT MY PARTICULAR VIN HAS NOT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE.
Service brakes, Nov 13, 2017
I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC GOING ABOUT 5MPH AND WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES THEY WERE NOT WORKING 100% I HAD TO PUSH THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK KEPT ROLLING. I HAD TO HAD TO FIGURE OUT A WAY TO SAFELY MOVE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY TO AVOID ACCIDENTS. I WAITED ON THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY FOR ABOUT A HOUR FOR TRAFFIC TO STOP. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET OFF THE FREEWAY SO I COULD CHECK THE BRAKE FLUID IT WAS FULL. I KNEW THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES BECAUSE THEY HAD JUST BEEN REPLACED THE PRIOR MONTH. I KNEW THE VEHILCE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE HOME SO I LEFT THE TRUCK AT DAVIS CHEVROLET AT THEIR NIGHT DROP. I TALKED TO A SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HE HAS SEEN THIS ISSUE A LOT WITH 2015 TAHOE'S, AND INFACT 3 2015 TAHOE'S WERE BROUGHT IN THE SAME DAY NOVEMBER 3,2017. BEFORE LOOKING AT MY VEHICLE THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME IT WAS THE VACUME PUMP BUT HE WOULD CALL ME BACK TO LET ME KNOW FOR CERTAIN. ONCE THEY LOOKED AT MY TRUCK HE SAID IT WAS THE VACUUM PUMP THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND STILL DOES NOT RECALL IT, THIS CAN CAUSE MAJOR ACCIDENTS AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A LIFE. IT'S OBVIOUS THERE IS A ISSUE WITH TJE VACUUME PUMPS IN TJE 2015 TAHOE'S AND GM NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DO A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES BECAUSE THEIR BRAKES FAIL DUE TO A VACUUM PUMP NOT WORKING.