Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, through March 25, 2014, 2014 GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured May 25, 2013, through March 31, 2014, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 27, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.
The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe is associated with 661 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 14 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Service Brakes, accounting for 142 reports (21% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 5.3l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 661 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 14 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Service Brakes (142 / 21%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 30 crash / 2 fire / 15 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 18 MPG (4 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | 22.2% | ||||
| SUV RWD | 22.900000000000002% |
Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Summary of 661 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe problems & component breakdown (120 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect 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.
Defect 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.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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