2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit: 1 recall, 2 owner complaints.

Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #16V868000 · 2016 · 49,927 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles, equipped with special equipment options for police or government service, May experience corrosion of the under-hood cooling fan assembly due to fluid intrusion, which May result in an electrical short circuit.
Why it matters: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan motor and shroud, extend the wiring and re-orient the fan motor to reduce the risk of corrosion, free of charge. The recall began on September 7, 2017.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine & cooling (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Body & structure (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit has 2 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 7 Tahoe Police Pursuit model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 2). Neighboring years: 2010 (1 complaints, 1 recalls), 2012 (1 complaints, 1 recalls).
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Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit.
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit problems?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (1), engine & cooling (1), body & structure (1).
Where can I get a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit repair manual?
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