{"id":"2016_chevrolet_tahoe","make":"Chevrolet","make_slug":"chevrolet","model":"Tahoe","model_slug":"tahoe","year":2016,"url":"/chevrolet/tahoe/2016/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":36613,"model":"Tahoe C1500 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 6-spd","cyl":8,"displ":5.3,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":16,"hwy":23,"comb":19,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":480,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3300,"save_spend":-5250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"GMX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"},{"id":36611,"model":"Tahoe C1500 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 6-spd","cyl":8,"displ":5.3,"eng":"SIDI; FFV","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":16,"hwy":23,"comb":18,"cityA":12,"hwyA":17,"combA":14,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Gasoline or E85","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":481,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"GMX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"},{"id":36620,"model":"Tahoe K1500 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 6-spd","cyl":8,"displ":5.3,"eng":"SIDI; FFV","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":16,"hwy":22,"comb":18,"cityA":11,"hwyA":16,"combA":13,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Gasoline or E85","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":498,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"GMX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"},{"id":36622,"model":"Tahoe K1500 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 6-spd","cyl":8,"displ":5.3,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":16,"hwy":22,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":498,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"GMX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"26V289000","component":"POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)","mfr":"General Motors, LLC","reported":"2026-05-07","owner_notified":"2026-05-18","units":66,"summary":"General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.","consequence":"Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223.  GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"mfr_campaign":"N262557620","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"21V245000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT","mfr":"General Motors, LLC","reported":"2021-04-08","owner_notified":"2021-05-05","units":2568,"summary":"General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair.  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.","consequence":"A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge.  The recall began on May 5, 2021.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is N212330040.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N212330040","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V761000","component":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2019-10-24","owner_notified":"2019-12-11","units":652967,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-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.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge.  The recall began December 11, 2019.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is N192261050.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N192261050","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V645000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2019-09-06","owner_notified":"2019-10-08","units":3456719,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles.  The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge.  The recall began October 8, 2019.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is N192268490.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N192268490","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V578000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2018-08-30","owner_notified":"2018-10-03","units":42280,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles.  The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"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.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is 18278.  Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"18278","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V291000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2018-05-03","owner_notified":"2018-06-19","units":23004,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles.  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.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge.  The recall began June 19, 2018.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  GM's number for this recall is 18156.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"18156","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V437000","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2017-07-10","owner_notified":"2017-08-04","units":40683,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  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 event of a crash.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"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.  Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is 17287.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"17287","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V651000","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2016-09-08","owner_notified":"2016-10-13","units":3640162,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban,  GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles.  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.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"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.  Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is 16007.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"16007","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V256000","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2016-04-28","owner_notified":"2016-05-18","units":3738,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles.  The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.","consequence":"Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge.  The recall began on May 18, 2016.  Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is 42190.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"mfr_campaign":"42190","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"16V069000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2016-02-05","owner_notified":"2016-03-14","units":430771,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016.  On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"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.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is 20760.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"20760","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":10,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":257,"crash":17,"fire":1,"injured":13,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Service Brakes",85],["Power Train",47],["Unspecified",45],["Electrical System",31],["Steering",20],["Suspension",19]],"by_year":{"2016":17,"2017":12,"2018":34,"2019":47,"2020":20,"2021":24,"2022":13,"2023":33,"2024":24,"2025":23,"2026":10},"excerpts":[["2022-11-19","Engine","My 6 yr old chevy Tahoe felt like it was hesitating when driving. I called my local garage and dropped it off. They informed me after inspection that the lifters have failed and now cylinders are in deactivation made. The fix is a new Engine. 10-14k dollars. They informed me this is a known issue in this model. I calle\u2026"],["2022-10-11","Service Brakes, Hydraulic","The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at various low speeds and needing to apply the brake pedal, the brake pedal was difficult to depress. The contact then stated that the failure was reoccurring and that excessive force was required to depress the brake pedal. No warning light\u2026"],["2022-08-09","Fuel/Propulsion System","The fuel supply hose/line from the fuel tank to the vehicle connection rubbed through, due to a loose fit where it attaches to the tank, causing a fuel leak. There were no indicator/warning lights, though a hard start/extended cranking time occurred on occasion. Raw fuel could be smelled with a very slight drip, which \u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"PE18012","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM","opened":"2018-11-20","closed":"2022-04-10","campaign":"19V645000","subject":"Brake Vacuum Pump Failure","summary":"On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 series pickup trucks and MY 2015 through 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon SUVs.If the brake assist vacuum pump fails to operate as intended, the amount of brake power assist supplied to the driver can be significantly reduced, extending the subject vehicle stopping distance. GM stated that the root cause of pump failures was due to "}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 4WD","overall":4,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.222,"seats":null,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV RWD","overall":4,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.229,"seats":null,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":51,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":19,"ncap":4,"complaints":257},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}