2019 Chevrolet Tahoe
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 106 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 21st highest complaint count among 26 Tahoe model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 8 involved a crash. 6 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
Representative owner complaints: power train
38 reports, newest first. Show all
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 13, 2024
This vehicle is owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. We are submitting complaints for multiple Tahoe's that have stopped during operation causing extreme danger to our staff and other drivers in the city. The cause is always bad fuel pumps and our units have had to have the pumps replaced in some cases multiple times. 1/2023 Vehicle stalled while idling - Replaced Fuel Pump 8/2023 Vehicle stalls while idling - Replaced Fuel Pump
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, May 31, 2024
This vehicle is owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. We are submitting complaints for multiple Tahoe's that have stopped during operation causing extreme danger to our staff and other drivers in the city. The cause is always bad fuel pumps and our units have had to have the pumps replaced in some cases multiple times. Driver: will not accelerate past 9 mph Tech: code P0068 throttle body and code P0089 high pressure fuel pump and P0101 mass air flow sensor.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, May 31, 2024
This vehicle is owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. We are submitting complaints for multiple Tahoe's that have stopped during operation causing extreme danger to our staff and other drivers in the city. The cause is always bad fuel pumps and our units have had to have the pumps replaced in some cases multiple times. Unit stumbles at red lights Check engine light is on
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, May 31, 2024
This vehicle is owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. We are submitting complaints for multiple Tahoe's that have stopped during operation causing extreme danger to our staff and other drivers in the city. The cause is always bad fuel pumps and our units have had to have the pumps replaced in some cases multiple times. Driver : Sputtered then died. Turned on after 10 minutes.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, May 31, 2024
This vehicle is owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. We are submitting complaints for multiple Tahoe's that have stopped during operation causing extreme danger to our staff and other drivers in the city. The cause is always bad fuel pumps and our units have had to have the pumps replaced in some cases multiple times. Check engine light displayed on dash. Vehicle started sputtering and stalled. Had to be towed in to shop.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 8, 2024
This vehicle is owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. We are submitting complaints for multiple Tahoe's that have stopped during operation causing extreme danger to our staff and other drivers in the city. The cause is always bad fuel pumps and our units have had to have the pumps replaced in some cases multiple times. 1-26-24 Unit broke down today started after several tries.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 8, 2024
8-7-23 Vehicle stalled out while driving 1-17-24 occasionally the unit wont start
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 5, 2024
The vehicle just turned off and locked up while driving and the check engine light was on that presented Code P2635 and P018B
Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 14, 2022
WHEN RAIN OF MOISTURE IN AROUND THE VEHICLE, THE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON. THE TRANSMISSION PUMP VIBRATION ON LOAD IN LOW SPEEDS, AFM SYTEM DOES NOT ALLOW AVAILBLE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING UPON DOWNSHIFTS. THE ELECTRICAL USB OUTLETS SHORT MAKING DEVICE PROJECTION FEATURE, AT TIME WHILE USING CARCHARGER/CIGARETTE LIGHTER DC OUTLET.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Apr 4, 2022
Sudden and unexpected loss of power steering several times. In all cases, the loss of power steering has happened when starting the car. Turning the ignition off and immediately on again did not resolve the issue. Turning the ignition off and letting the car sit for 10 minutes before re-starting the car appeared to resolve the issue. The vehicle has been inspected several times by the service department of Mayer Chevrolet in St. Petersburg, Florida, who has been unable to replicate the issue and therefore has responded that they are unable to resolve the issue. GM has issued a recall for the same issue that has been identified on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and other related GM vehicles, recognizing there is an issue, but no recall exists for the 2019 Tahoe. Issue continues to happen every few months.
Suspension, Power train, Engine, May 3, 2021
VEHICLE HAS A TREMOR IDLE PROBLEM, RESULTING IN IMPROPER MOTOR MOUNTS PER DEALERSHIP MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOW BOLTS AND SHIMS ADDED PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED
Power train, Aug 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHEN THE CONTACT'S WIFE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK, THE SHIFTER FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND THE POWER ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KENDALL AUTO MALL (15700 IDAHO CENTER BLVD, NAMPA, ID 83687, 208-467-7000) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,445.
Power train, Jul 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL. WHEN THE CONTACT REACHED AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE CALLED DAN CUMMINS CHEVROLET BUICK AT 859-353-4892 (LOCATED AT 1020 MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR BLVD, PARIS, KY) AND WAS INFORMED TO HIT THE ONSTAR BUTTON IF THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AND SHE HIT THE ONSTAR BUTTON. THE CONTACT WAS CONNECTED TO THE ROADSIDE ASSISTANT WHO COULD NOT HELP HER. THE CONTACT CALLED TOM GILL CHEVROLET AT 859-371-7566 (LOCATED AT 7830 COMMERCE DRIVE, FLORENCE, KY 41042). THE DEALER SENT A VAN TO PICK UP THE CONTACT AND A TOW TRUCK TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO THEIR FACILITY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,500. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.