10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 15,197 miles
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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
- Fredericktown, MO, USA
First the brakes went out, then the AC, now the transmission. It has only 60,000 miles.
- Carrollton, GA, USA
Left stranded when vehicle stopped running at a stop light due to bad transmission.
- Napa, CA, USA
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
- Vacaville, CA, USA
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.
- Vero Beach, FL, USA
A/C stopped working. Found on the internet that thousands of Chevy cars has this condenser problem.
- Bergeik, GA, USA
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
- New Port Richey, FL, USA
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.
- Fresno, CA, USA
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.
- Litchfield Park, AZ, USA
GM recall
- Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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).
- Dayton, OH, USA
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 Tahoe, 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.
- Amarillo, TX, USA
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.
- Silver Spring, MD, USA
Window actuator already replaced in driver side door and now the passenger side door locks don't work
- Ridgeland, MS, USA
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.
- Dallas, TX, USA
*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 !"
- Greenbrier, AR, USA
- Santee, CA, USA