repaired · 2023 Q4
Seat belts: front
Risk. A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 Chevrolet TahoeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 659 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-245 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe has problems
659 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
185Service brakes16 crash/fire/injury
135Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
70Steering4 crash/fire/injury
55Power train5 crash/fire/injury
52Exterior lighting3 crash/fire/injury
52Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
51Fuel/propulsion system
46Engine
26Electronic stability control (ESC)
12922 other systems13 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 185 | 16 |
| Electrical system | 135 | 6 |
| Steering | 70 | 4 |
| Power train | 55 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 52 | 3 |
| Suspension | 52 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 51 | 0 |
| Engine | 46 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 26 | 2 |
| 22 other systems | 129 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the…
repaired · 2020 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. 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.
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repaired · 2019 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2017 Q1
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. 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,…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Air bags: side/window
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Do not driveRisk. 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…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
75kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 123 service brakes complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles104under 100k miles19100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Suspension
14 owners mentioned a cost$3,000median
Middle half: $1,775 – $3,150
Service brakes
12 owners mentioned a cost$696median
Middle half: $526 – $763
Unknown or other
10 owners mentioned a cost$1,050median
Middle half: $803 – $1,200
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Tahoe year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tahoe median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe safety ratings
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, and the recalls they led to.
- Brake Vacuum Pump FailureLed to recall 19V-645
In owners' words
What Tahoe owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The park assist enabled flashed and when I brake it studders or I have to slam on my brakes because my car won’t stop. I see this is a recall on other tahoes but not mine!
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the braking system's failure message was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle had stopped independently. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and continued driving, but stated that the…
Vacuum pump and vacuum pump belt replacement. Experiencing increased brake pedal effort, hard brake pedal, and increased stopping distance. Confirmed by an auto shop and mechanic that this is the issue. There was special coverage given by General Motors to this vehicle to address this issue that…
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