2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 173 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 19th highest complaint count among 26 Tahoe model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 3 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 5 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, transfer case (4-wheel drive)Do not drive until repairedMay 7, 2026
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Campaign 26V289000 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
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
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
23 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jul 21, 2026
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 distraction. It started about a year ago it would happen occasionally now it’s every time you start the vehicle and drive. The constant noise and movement is again unsafe distracting and disrupts driving and anyone trying to have a conversation in my vehicle. Very very unsafe…
Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 23, 2026
Exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide are entering my cabin. I have replaced Exhaust manifold gaskets (both sides), Exhaust manifolds, Exhaust manifold donut seals to the y-pipe and i still get carbon monoxide entering cabin giving my headaches. Please help
Other or unspecified, Jul 10, 2025
In my tahoe, my ac stopped working. [XXX] Nhtsa issued a statement but Gm is not covering my vehicle INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Other or unspecified, Engine, May 13, 2025
Purchased March 2022 Late October 2024-motor and a/c condenser had to be replaced November 2024- thermostat had to be replaced due to fan constanly running and draining the battery February 2025- thermostat line popped off and had to be replaced May 2025-Current- back at dealership due to engine ticking, cylinder 4 misfire code, emissions code, purge valve canister code and transmission issue (according to MyChevy app)
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 30, 2025
Purchased 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe on 1/15/2025 with 50,647 miles on it. At exactly the 40 day mark, we noticed a problem when the vehicle began downshifting. When slowing down to stop at a red light, we could feel the transmission begin jerking as it shifted down and the check engine light came on. It has been taken back to the dealership (where we bought it), 5 times as of yesterday and they cannot fix the problem. The engine idles rough, downshifting is extremely hard, check engine comes on and off sporadically. The transmission temperature goes up and the dashboard lighting dims intermittently. This vehicle appeared to be in extremely good physical condition with very few miles, that's why it was purchased.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Dec 27, 2024
There is a trailer brake warning that comes up ALOT! Even more when it is raining or cold out . It beeps continuously, can’t see the speed I am going because it’s always flashing trailer brake warning. When I dismiss the message it pops on again and again. I have read up on this VERY COMMON ISSUE , alot of people are having with the trailer brake system warning. It makes the radio system even go crazy . And me Crazy! Constantly hearing the beeping over and over .
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Jan 14, 2024
Urgent Attention Needed for Chevy 2017 Tahoe Safety Concern The Chevy 2017 Tahoe is presenting a critical safety issue with the recurring error message "Trailer Brake System" on the dashboard. This leads to a complete shutdown of the vehicle and loss of control at random intervals, posing a severe danger, especially on high-speed roads and highways. Despite attempting repairs, including replacing the controller module, plug adapter, and trailer brake switch, the issue persists. This widespread problem, affecting many users, indicates a potential manufactured defect demanding immediate attention and a recall. It is crucial to address this matter promptly due to its hazardous nature, even for those who do not use a trailer. The safety of vehicle occupants is at stake, and urgent action is required to rectify this concerning issue.
Other or unspecified, Nov 17, 2023
Just over 115,xxx miles and the transmission is shuddering, difficulty with taking off, RPMs are not steady, delayed acceleration due to sputtering. When at signal light it acts as if it is not going to take off, which could cause other vehicles to rear end my vehicle. While on highway going speed limit these same symptoms occur which could cause multiple vehicle crashes. No service engine lights have come on, when attached to portable code reader, no codes were coming up. Vehicle has been serviced numerous time without concern, fluids were changed at recommended mileage. Problem has been confirmed by independent service center that the torque converter clutch is malfunctioning. Transmission is automatic, 6 spd, HMD, 6L-80
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Aug 7, 2023
First the brakes went out, then the AC, now the transmission. It has only 60,000 miles.
Other or unspecified, Jan 6, 2023
Left stranded when vehicle stopped running at a stop light due to bad transmission.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Dec 6, 2022
Tahoe brake system failing, takes longer to stop. Brake pedal begins to feel solid on activation with little effect to slow or stop. Due to failure to stop, Almost in a few collisions and rolled down a hillside road. Tahoe is now parked. I read the 2014-2018 tahoes have a (brake) vacuum pump issue for recall. 19V645000 Recall number Called local dealership. Is not on recall list. Not submitted to dealership yet. No appointments until January 2023. I’m sure they can reproduce issue Tahoe not inspected by others No warning lights or other in vehicle advisals
Other or unspecified, May 12, 2021
RADIO MY LINK SWITCHES AND CAUSES YOUR DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING. THE SCREEN SWITCHED NAVIGATION, RADIO, PHONE LINKS AND CAUSES MAJOR DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND HAS CAUSED ME TO BE STARTLED AND DISTRACTED. IT HAPPENS WHILE MOVING AND STATIONARY. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY SOME DAYS THEN CONSTANT OTHER DAYS AND REQUIRES YOU TO POWER-DOWN THE MY LINK TO NOT BE DISTRACTED. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE.
Other or unspecified, Mar 24, 2021
A/C STOPPED WORKING. FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THOUSANDS OF CHEVY CARS HAS THIS CONDENSER PROBLEM.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Nov 23, 2020
WATER INTRUSION VIA GPS ANTENNA DEFECT INTO DRIVER CABIN ABOVE DRIVER AT VISOR ATTACHMENT. LOSS OF GPS, ONSTAR AND ANTENNA FUNCTIONS. THIS OCCURRED FOLLOWING HEAVY RAIN STORMS. AUGUST 2020 AND WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. MY RESEARCH SHOWED THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM STEMMING BACK TO AT LEAST 2015. GM PROGRAM BULLETIN NUMBER 15155
Other or unspecified, Jul 21, 2020
VEHICLE WILL EXCELERATE FAST OR SHIFT FAST AND ABNORMALLY AFTER STOPPING. ALSO DOWNSHIFTS IN A JERKING MOTION WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IDLES AS IF VEHICLE IS RUINING OUT OF FUEL EVEN WHEN CONTAINING SUFFIENANT FUEL LEVELS AND MAY STALL.
Other or unspecified, Jul 7, 2020
THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE OXIDIZING. IT IS ROUGH TO THE TOUCH, PATCHY, AND CONTINUES TO GET WORSE. THE CLEAR COAT HAS COMPLETELY WORN DOWN. WE NOTICED IT DETERIORATING WHEN WE GOT IT BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL DUE TO A FAULTY BRAKE SYSTEM. THE PAINT IS CLEARLY DEFECTIVE AS I AM FINDING IN MY RESEARCH OTHERS ARE EXPERIENCING AS WELL. PROFESSIONALS WHO SPECIALIZE IN BODY WORK HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE IS CLEARLY A PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM VEHICLES OF THIS YEAR AND COLOR.
Other or unspecified, Nov 21, 2019
GM RECALL
Other or unspecified, Sep 5, 2019
I ENTERED WRONG VIN. CORRECT VIN IS [XXX]. 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO A DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION HAPTIC MOTOR ADDRESSED ON SERVICE BULLETIN PIT5445A. MALFUNCTION UPON BACKING. WEB SEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT GM SHOULD FIX UNDER WARRANTY BUT REFUSES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Other or unspecified, Jul 10, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. ON JUNE 20TH 2019 I CAME OUT TO GET IN MY VEHICLE TO LEAVE WORK. AS I WAS DRIVING, I NOTICED THE AC WAS NOT GETTING COLD AND ANTIFREEZE WAS CHECKED AND FINE. TOOK IT IN TO A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE CONDENSER WAS OUT ON MY VEHICLE. I WAS JUST OVER 37,000 MILES WHEN THIS OCCURRED, DROVE OFF THE LOT BRAND NEW SEPTEMBER 2017, AND WAS TOLD SINCE IT WAS OVER MY 36,000 BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY NOTHING COULD BE DONE. DID OTHER RESEARCH AND CONDENSERS HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN RECALLED ON 2015-2017 CHEVY TAHOES, BUT WAS TOLD "MINE WAS NOT ONE OF THEM". I WAS ALSO TOLD BY OTHER MECHANICS THAT A CONDENSER SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE OUT SO SOON ON A NEW VEHICLE.
Other or unspecified, May 1, 2019
MY TAHOE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL IDLE OVER THE RPM AND WON'T SWITCH GEARS OR SPEED UNLESS I LET GO OF THE GAS TO BRING THE RPM DOWN AND THEN ACCELERATE AGAIN. THERE ARE ALSO TIMES WHEN THE CAR JERKS WHEN ACCELERATING AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE AS IF SOMETHING JUST POPPED OR BROKE AND SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE IT'S ABOUT TO STALL WHEN ACCELERATING. CAR IS ALSO VIBRATING/SHAKING WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. LASTLY, HEAT COMES OUT OF THE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN THE SYSTEM IS OFF. THE CIRCULATION IS ALWAYS ON AND THE HIGHER THE SPEED (MAINLY HIGHWAY) THE MORE THE HEAT COMES OUT.
Other or unspecified, Feb 25, 2019
WINDOW ACTUATOR ALREADY REPLACED IN DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK
Other or unspecified, Jan 31, 2019, fire
MY SON AND I WERE TRAVELING ON HAMPTON RD IN DALLAS TOWARDS CAMPWISDON RD IN DALLAS TEXAS. AFTER MAKING A RIGHT ONTO CAMPWISDOM ANOTHER DRIVER WAVED ME DOWN . I LET MY WINDOW DOWN WHILE IN MOTION AND SHE INFORMED ME THAT MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS ON MY DASHBOARD, NOR DID SEE SMOKE OR FLAMES.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 23, 2018
*TAKATA RECALL* I HAVE BEEN NOTICING A LOT OF DIFFERENT ISSUES WITH MY 2017 TAHOE PREMIER. THE ENGINE BLOCK IS A DEEP RUST COLOR. ENGINE IS EXTREMELY HOT EVEN HOURS LATER AFTER PARKING. THERE IS A THICK BLACK SLUDGE THAT IS ON NEARLY EVERY PART UNDER THE TRUCK. I STARTED HEARING A TICKING NOISE THAT SPED UP AS MY DRIVING SPEED INCREASES. THIS ISSUE OCCURS OFTEN BUT NOT DAILY. AS WELL AS WHEN TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY IT MAKES A HIGH PITCHED POPPING NOISE ( THE SOUND IS SIMILAR TO A SMALL ROCK BEING FLUNG ONTO THE ALUMINUM WHEEL) I ALSO HEAR GRINDING NOISES WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN. METAL AGAINST METAL IS AS BEST AS I CAN DESCRIBE IT. I DECIDED TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD AND CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL AND IT APPEARS FINE. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHECK OTHER LEVELS ASIDE FROM THE WINDSHIELD FLUID SO I WILL BE FORCED TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. WHILE I WAS UNDER MY TRUCK I NOTICED HOW THERE WAS A LOT OF RUSTED PARTS. THE (IF I AM CORRECT) EXHAUST HOUSING LOOKED NEARLY BURNED AND THE PRODUCT STICKER THAT IS ON THERE IS 100% BITES. AS IF SOMEONE PUT A LIGHTER TO IT. NOT SURE WHAT ALL THE GUNK IS THAT IS CAKED ON EVERYTHING BELOW THE TRUCK BUT IT CAN'T BE A GOOD THING FOR SURE. ALSO, I FOUND A BOLT WEDGED BETWEEN AN AREA. WHY IS THERE A BOLT AND WHERE DID IT COME FROM? DOES THIS MEAN I HAVE MISSING PARTS ON MY ENGINE OR ANYWHERE ELSE? MY TRUCK RUNS SO HOT BUT NO LIGHTS HAVE COME ON. THIS EVENING AFTER SEEING WHAT I DID MADE ME FEAR THE THOUGHT OF DRIVING MY TRUCK THAT I PAY A HEFTY PAYMENT ON. IT HAS 12,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE HAD IT ONE YEAR AND AWAYS GET MY SERVICES DONE ON TIME WITH OIL CHANGES AND SO FORTH. I SHOULDN'T BE HAVING THIS ISSUE OR BETTER YET ISSUES. WHO'S GOING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. AND HO LONG BEFORE SOMEONE RECALLS MY TRUCK FOR THIS ISSUE !?