repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
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2019 Chevrolet TahoeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 109 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-761 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe has problems
109 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
39Power train
32Engine1 crash/fire/injury
25Fuel/propulsion system
16Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
8Air bags
8Service brakes
8Steering
3Suspension
3Seat belts
1912 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 39 | 0 |
| Engine | 32 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 25 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 1 |
| Air bags | 8 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 19 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 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…
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.
Best & worst years
2019 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe safety ratings
2019 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 (22.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Tahoe owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Driving our Tahoe today and every light pertaining to the brakes as well as a few other came on.. You can feel the vehicle pulling to one side and hear the transfer case howling.. We have replace the transmission a little over a year ago with a certified GM mechanic..Recall - N192261050 and…
My transmission completely went out at 130,000 miles. We had to buy a whole new transmission. It has had regular maintenance on it. Rpm would skyrocket the car wouldn’t move. Then it would finally go but not very fat or will. It also was making a terrible grinding noise
I recieved this message after bringing my 2019 Chevy Tahoe to the dealership today for regular maintenanceand to check out a slight noise coming from under my hood: Rotational noise in your engine compartment had to remove the belts to be able to isolate where the sound was coming from. The noise…
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