2015 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 662 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, filed between 2014-04-28 and 2026-09-08. The most common problem areas are the service brakes (188, 28%), electrical system (135, 20%) and steering (70, 11%). Owners reported 30 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries and 1 death in these complaints. NHTSA lists 14 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 188 | 28% | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 135 | 20% | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 90 | 14% | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 70 | 11% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Power train | 55 | 8% | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 52 | 8% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 52 | 8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 52 | 8% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 46 | 7% | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 26 | 4% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 21 | 3% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 14 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 11 | 2% | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| Seats | 10 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Service brakes: 188 complaints
- 188 complaints of 662 (28%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 15 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 17 crashes, 4 injuries and 1 death in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe; the latest, campaign 19V761000, says: “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…”
Electrical system: 135 complaints
- 135 complaints of 662 (20%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 25 of them also name the steering; owners reported 4 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe; the latest, campaign 15V640000, says: “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.”
Steering: 70 complaints
- 70 complaints of 662 (11%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 25 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 3 crashes, 2 injuries and 1 death in these complaints.
- 3 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe; the latest, campaign 18V586000, says: “Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.”
Power train: 55 complaints
- 55 complaints of 662 (8%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 14 of them also name the engine; owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe; the latest, campaign 14V374000, says: “In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.”
Exterior lighting: 52 complaints
- 52 complaints of 662 (8%) name the exterior lighting — headlights, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
- 19 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 2 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe covers this system.
Fuel/propulsion system: 52 complaints
- 52 complaints of 662 (8%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 4 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2018 | 92 |
| 2019 | 125 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 60 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 17 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names TAHOE, model year 2015. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe's most common problem areas are the service brakes (188 of 662 complaints), electrical system (135 of 662 complaints) and steering (70 of 662 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
NHTSA has 662 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, including 30 reported crashes and 2 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe's problems?
NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe; 4 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.