The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 7,749,914 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 223 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN26V2890002026-05-0766 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
SERVICE BRAKES19V7610002019-10-24652,967 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19V6450002019-09-063,456,719 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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…
AIR BAGS16V6510002016-09-083,640,162 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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…
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
50
SERVICE BRAKES
41
1crashes
ENGINE
23
1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
22
1fires1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18
AIR BAGS
10
2crashes2injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
7
1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
STEERING
5
Total complaints223
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My 2017 chevrolet tahoe lt 4wd with a 5.3l engine experienced sudden drivability issues related to confirmed afm lifter failure, including severe engine misfires (p0300), rough idle, shaking at stoplights, and significant loss of power while driving uphill and under load. The vehicle has…”
“My 2017 chevrolet tahoe lt 4wd with a 5.3l engine experienced sudden drivability issues related to confirmed afm lifter failure, including severe engine misfires (p0300), rough idle, shaking at stoplights, and significant loss of power while driving uphill and under load. The vehicle has…”
“The factory-applied clearcoat on my 2017 chevrolet tahoe is failing and delaminating. The clearcoat is peeling away from the base coat in sheets, exposing the underlying paint to the elements. This deterioration occurred without any external damage, collision repair, or environmental abuse. The…”
“My 2017 chevrolet tahoe equipped with a 6l80 transmission began experiencing transmission-related drivability issues at approximately 130,000 miles. The vehicle jerked on takeoff, had delayed/slow shifting, produced a whining noise, and later had intermittent shuddering/surging while driving.…”
“Steering wheel locked - available for inspection - can not steer the vehicle - diagnostic by independent service center - unknown (inspection by manufacturer) - massage (power steering assist- drive with care)”
“Steering wheel locked - available for inspection - can not steer the vehicle - diagnostic by independent service center - unknown (inspection by manufacturer) - massage (power steering assist- drive with care)”
“The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the failure occurred after the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake…”
“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”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe as of
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