2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit: 2 recalls, 1 owner complaint.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #16V069000 · 2016 · 430,771 vehicles
What's wrong: On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut May loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Why it matters: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver May be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal May also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #18V578000 · 2018 · 42,280 vehicles
What's wrong: The brake pedal pivot nut May loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Why it matters: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver May be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal May also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018.
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
- Airbags (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit has 1 owner complaints, ranking #7 of 7 Tahoe Police Pursuit model years for complaints (well below the 2 average). Neighboring years: 2015 (4 complaints, 2 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit problems?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (1).
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