2015 Chevrolet Tahoe: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe: 14 recalls, 658 owner complaints and up to 18 mpg combined.
Recalls
14 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #14V152000 · 2014 · 489,936 vehicles
What's wrong: The subject vehicles May have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting.
Why it matters: If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014.
Steering Vehicle recall #14V246000 · 2014 · 477 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment May not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.
Why it matters: An improperly tightened tie rod attachment May allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Gm notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014.
Electrical, Seat belts Vehicle recall #14V301000 · 2014 · 57,512 vehicles
What's wrong: The radios in the affected vehicles May become inoperative, and as a result, there would be no audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened with the key in the ignition or no audible seat belt warning indicating the seat belts were not buckled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) numbers 114, "theft protection and rollaway…
Why it matters: Without an audible indicator, the driver May not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. Additionally, there would be no reminder that the driver's or front seat passenger's seat belt is not buckled, which could increase…
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2014. Chevrolet
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #14V374000 · 2014 · 392,459 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short May cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.
Why it matters: If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle May roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing…
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014.
Airbags Vehicle recall #14V451000 · 2014 · 22 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles were assembled with a roof rail air bags (rrab) that were not reinforced at the points were the bags contact the hardware used to attach the roof carrier.
Why it matters: During deployment, the rrab May be punctured or torn by the roof carrier hardware, reducing its performance and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roof carrier attaching hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2014.
Steering Vehicle recall #14V719000 · 2014 · 679 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to a problem with the eps module, the affected vehicles May experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.
Why it matters: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014.
Electrical Vehicle recall #15V640000 · 2015 · 3,073 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator May bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "start" position.
Why it matters: If stuck in the "start" position, the ignition May suddenly snap back into the "accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags May not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015.
Seat belts, Airbags Vehicle recall #16V651000 · 2016 · 3,640,162 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions May cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Seat belts, Airbags Vehicle recall #17V437000 · 2017 · 40,683 vehicles
What's wrong: While being previously remedied for recall 16v-651, the affected vehicles May not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions May cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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 August 4, 2017.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #18V291000 · 2018 · 23,004 vehicles
What's wrong: The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat May be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
Why it matters: If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver May not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018.
Steering Vehicle recall #18V586000 · 2018 · 1,015,918 vehicles
What's wrong: Electric power steering (eps) assist May be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of eps assist.
Why it matters: If eps assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver May have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the eps module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #19V645000 · 2019 · 3,456,719 vehicles
What's wrong: The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump May decrease over time.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019.
Brakes, Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #19V761000 · 2019 · 652,967 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ebcm, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #21V245000 · 2021 · 2,568 vehicles
What's wrong: The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat May be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
Why it matters: A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 18 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (185): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (42), warning light on (19), noise or vibration (15).
- Electrical (135): the most common themes are electrical failure (36), stalls / loses power (25).
- Other / unknown (90): the most common themes are leaks (11), noise or vibration (10).
- Steering (70): the most common themes are steering problems (61), warning light on (14).
The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe has 658 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 36 Tahoe model years for complaints (2.4× the average Tahoe year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (125 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 62,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (90 complaints, 3 recalls), 2016 (256 complaints, 8 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 18 | Regular |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 14 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe problems?
Owners have filed 658 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (185), electrical (135), other / unknown (90).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe get?
EPA ratings run up to 18 mpg combined (5.3 L, Automatic 6-spd), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
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