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Total NHTSA Complaints
661
Owner filings recorded
#1 Reported Problem
Brakes & Traction Control
219 reports (33.1%)
Crash Incident Reports
30
Filings citing a crash
Fire & Injury Reports
17
2 fire • 15 injury filings
Defect Investigation Analysis

Executive Problem Findings

AutoUtility currently tracks 661 official NHTSA owner defect complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. Brakes & Traction Control issues are the most frequently reported category, appearing in 219 complaints (33.1% of submitted records). Among these NHTSA complaint records, 30 filings cite a crash, 2 cite a fire, 15 report one or more injuries, 1 reports one or more fatalities.

Methodology Notice: Consumer complaints are unverified voluntary submissions to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Filings are not normalized for sales volume or vehicle mileage and do not constitute an audited component failure rate.
Incident & Severity Profile
  • • Total Owner Reports: 661 complaints submitted under federal penalty.
  • • Primary Subsystem: Brakes & Traction Control accounts for 33.1% of submissions (219 reports).
  • • Secondary Systems: Electrical System (135), Steering System (70).
  • • Crash Incidents: 30 filings cite an impact or collision.
  • • Thermal Incidents: 2 filings cite smoke or fire.
  • • Reported Casualties: 15 injury filings • 1 fatality filings.
Category Distribution

Reported Defect Categories for 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Factual proportion of owner complaints categorized by automotive subsystem in NHTSA records

Brakes & Traction Control
219
33.1%
Electrical System
135
20.4%
Steering System
70
10.6%
Fuel & Propulsion System
60
9.1%
Exterior Lighting
56
8.5%
#1 33.1% SHARE

Brakes & Traction Control

219 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.

⚠️ 19 Crash 🩹 5 Injury
⚠️ 2 Associated Recall Campaigns
#2 20.4% SHARE

Electrical System

135 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.

⚠️ 4 Crash 🔥 1 Fire 🩹 4 Injury
⚠️ 2 Associated Recall Campaigns
#3 10.6% SHARE

Steering System

70 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.

⚠️ 3 Crash 🩹 2 Injury
⚠️ 3 Associated Recall Campaigns
#4 9.1% SHARE

Fuel & Propulsion System

60 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.

✓ 0 Incidents
Deterministic Text Analysis

Recurring Symptoms Identified in Owner Reports

Specific mechanical, electrical, and driver-assist defect symptoms identified via deterministic narrative analysis

Fuel & Propulsion System 2.7%

Fuel Pump Failure / Fuel Leak & Odor

18 complaint narratives describe this symptom.

NHTSA Narrative Match
Powertrain & Transmission 2.6%

Loss of Motive Power While Driving

17 complaint narratives describe this symptom.

NHTSA Narrative Match
Brakes & Traction Control 2.4%

Reduced Braking / Brake Pedal to Floor

16 complaint narratives describe this symptom.

NHTSA Narrative Match
Federal Oversight

Official NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

Formal engineering analyses and preliminary evaluations opened by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

ODI Action #PE18012 CLOSED Preliminary Evaluation (PE)
Opened: 2018-11-20 • Closed: 2022-04-10
Subject / Subsystem
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
Affected Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Recall Linkage
Campaign #19V645000
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 foreign debris such as oil sludge in the engine oil. GM stated that this debris can become trapped by the oil inlet filter screen. Under normal operation, this screen allows a small amount of oil into the brake vacuum pump. The foreign debris can, over time, clog the pump which can cause a loss of lubrication and a reduction in the amount of vacuum produced leading to a hard pedal and extended stopping distance.On December 13, 2018, GM issued a Special Coverage (N182202780) for the brake vacuum pump issue in MY 2014-2017 trucks and 2015-2017 SUVs on the K2XX platform for 6 years or 72,000 miles. Special Coverage repair includes the replacement of the vacuum pump and vacuum pump belt. Consumers received notification of the coverage via mail. On September 6, 2019, GM notified NHTSA that it was conducting safety recall 19V-645 which reprograms the electronic brake control module (EBCM) and included approximately 3.5 million trucks and SUVs. In October 2019, GM extended the terms of special coverage N182202780 to 10 years or 150,000 miles as well as now including the entire scope of recall 19V-645. In October 2020, GM expanded the scope of coverage N182202780 to include the MY 2018 Escalade and 2019 Tahoe.The remedy implemented in GM recall 19V-645 appears to be sufficient in addressing the safety-related concerns of this issue. Loss of vacuum assist now occurs at a progressive rate as well as there being a more timely warning of a brake problem to the driver through the driver information center (DIC). In view of the recall action and revision to the special coverage, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances. The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.
Consumer Filings

Recent NHTSA Owner Reports for 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Representative defect filings submitted by owners to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Wheels & Tires ODI #11741198
Filed: 06/01/2026
Defect Report

"I purchased this car previously owned. As I’ve had to drive it everyday. I notice the tires/wheels when turning left or right, when parking …the wheels tend to lock then I must put in muscle to turn and return to a straight position. This has gotten worse to the point I almost ended up on a curb..."

Incident Date: 05/25/2026 NHTSA Component: WHEELS,SEATS
Electrical System ODI #11740038
Filed: 05/26/2026
Defect Report

"The contact owned a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and stated that while driving, the vehicle's doors locked and unlocked randomly, the cabin lights flickered, and the doors failed to unlock properly during entry attempts, while the radio randomly selected its own options and the touchscreen occasionally..."

Incident Date: 05/01/2024 NHTSA Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Brakes & Traction Control ODI #11737536
Filed: 05/13/2026
Defect Report

"The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the brake pedal would harden upon depression of the brake pedal as the "Service Brake System" warning light would appear on the instrument panel. As the failure persisted, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic the entire..."

Incident Date: 08/01/2025 NHTSA Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Steering System ODI #11735678
Filed: 05/04/2026
Defect Report

"The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering power seized. The contact had to use force to pull to the side of the road. The power steering eventually worked, and the contact was able to drive to the residence. The contact took..."

Incident Date: 05/01/2026 NHTSA Component: STEERING
Steering System ODI #11735388
Filed: 05/03/2026
Defect Report

"While driving, the vehicle experienced a total loss of power steering, accompanied by a 'Power Steering: Drive with Care' dashboard alert. The steering wheel became extremely heavy and difficult to maneuver. Simultaneously, the ABS and brake warning lights illuminated. Although I managed to bring..."

Incident Date: 04/24/2026 NHTSA Component: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Multi-Year Trend

Complaint History for Chevrolet Tahoe

Reported defect complaint volume across sibling model years (2015–2026)

Model Year NHTSA Complaints Crash Reports Safety Recalls Detailed Report
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Current Page 661 30 14 Current
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 256 17 8 View 2016 Problems →
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe 173 3 4 View 2017 Problems →
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe 102 6 3 View 2018 Problems →
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe 103 8 2 View 2019 Problems →
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe 55 4 3 View 2020 Problems →
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 435 9 16 View 2021 Problems →
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe 179 3 4 View 2022 Problems →
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe 207 3 5 View 2023 Problems →
2024 Chevrolet Tahoe 60 1 3 View 2024 Problems →
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 43 1 1 View 2025 Problems →
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 0 0 3 View 2026 Problems →
Exhaustive System Audit

Detailed NHTSA Component Breakdown for 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Complete distribution of consumer defect reports across all 120 granular NHTSA system and subsystem classifications

Vehicle Component / System Total Complaints Crash Reports Fire Reports Injury Entries Fatality Entries
Service Brakes NHTSA category: SERVICE BRAKES 142 12 0 2 0
Other / Uncategorized NHTSA category: UNKNOWN OR OTHER 59 1 0 1 0
Electrical System NHTSA category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 48 0 0 0 0
Fuel & Propulsion System NHTSA category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 46 0 0 0 0
Suspension NHTSA category: SUSPENSION 38 0 0 1 0
Steering NHTSA category: STEERING 29 1 0 1 0
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 26 1 0 0 0
Powertrain NHTSA category: POWER TRAIN 26 2 0 0 0
Engine NHTSA category: ENGINE 15 0 1 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11 1 0 1 0
Structure & Body NHTSA category: STRUCTURE 11 0 0 1 0
Seat Belts NHTSA category: SEAT BELTS 10 0 0 1 0
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 0 0 0 0
Service Brakes NHTSA category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 7 0 0 0 0
Fuel System NHTSA category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7 0 0 0 0
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 7 0 0 0 0
Seats & Restraints NHTSA category: SEATS 6 0 0 0 0
Air Bags NHTSA category: AIR BAGS 5 2 0 2 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5 0 0 0 0
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES 5 0 0 0 0
Visibility & Wipers NHTSA category: VISIBILITY/WIPER 5 0 0 0 0
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES 4 1 0 0 1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES 3 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 3 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING 3 0 0 0 0
Equipment & Accessories NHTSA category: EQUIPMENT 3 0 0 0 0
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES 3 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE 3 0 0 0 0
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 3 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS 2 2 0 2 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE 2 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 2 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES 2 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS 2 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE 2 0 0 0 0
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 2 1 0 0 0
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 2 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 2 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 0 0 0 0
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 0 0 0 0
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 0 0 0 0
STEERING,POWER TRAIN 2 0 0 0 0
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 2 0 0 0 0
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN 2 0 0 0 0
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES 2 0 0 0 0
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES 2 1 0 1 0
Visibility / Glass NHTSA category: VISIBILITY 2 0 0 0 0
Wheels & Hubs NHTSA category: WHEELS 2 0 0 0 0
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS 1 1 0 3 0
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE 1 0 0 0 0
Back Over Prevention / Camera NHTSA category: BACK OVER PREVENTION 1 0 0 0 0
CHEST CLIP, BUCKLE, HARNESS 1 0 0 0 0
CHILD SEAT 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRAILER HITCHES 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
Engine & Cooling NHTSA category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1 0 0 0 0
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER 1 0 0 0 0
EQUIPMENT,VISIBILITY 1 0 0 0 0
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE 1 0 0 0 0
INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 0 1 0 0
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 1 1 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE 1 0 0 0 0
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 1 0 0 0 0
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES 1 0 0 0 0
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 1 0 0 1 0
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 0 0 0 0
SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,AIR BAGS 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 1 1 0 1 0
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,ENGINE 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,SUSPENSION 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES 1 0 0 0 0
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 0 0 0 0
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 0 0 0 0
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES 1 1 0 0 0
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES 1 1 0 0 0
SUSPENSION,SEATS 1 0 0 0 0
SUSPENSION,TIRES 1 0 0 0 0
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 0 0 0 0
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE 1 0 0 0 0
SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY 1 0 0 0 0
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE 1 0 0 0 0
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 1 0 0 0 0
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE 1 0 0 0 0
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE 1 0 0 0 0
Vehicle Speed Control NHTSA category: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 0 0 0 0
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE 1 0 0 0 0
WHEELS,SEATS 1 0 0 0 0
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Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: Common Problems & Reliability Questions for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

What are the most common reported problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?

In official NHTSA consumer records, the most frequently cited issue area for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe is Brakes & Traction Control, appearing in 219 records (33.1% of submitted filings).

Secondary reported categories include Electrical System (135) and Steering System (70).

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe a reliable vehicle?

AutoUtility does not issue subjective reliability scores or commercial ratings. In official United States government records, NHTSA tracks 661 consumer defect complaints and 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Reviewing documented component complaint distributions, recall remedy notices, and active federal investigations provides an objective, evidence-based view of the vehicle's historical safety and defect record.

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Source: NHTSA ODI & Safety Recalls Databases

Are there crash, fire, or injury reports associated with the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Among consumer complaint records on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, 30 filings cite a crash, 2 cite smoke or fire, and 15 report one or more injuries.

Incident entries represent consumer descriptions at the time of submission to federal authorities and do not establish mechanical causation or legal liability.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Consumer Logs

Has NHTSA formally investigated defects on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?

NHTSA ODI records list 1 formal defect investigation involving the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe (all closed).

Federal defect investigations are formal engineering evaluations opened when safety defect trends emerge, and do not by themselves establish a confirmed defect or mandatory recall.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Registry
Official US Government Data Provenance

The complaint records on this page are retrieved directly from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) public database under 49 CFR Part 576.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.