Defect 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.
The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe is associated with 173 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 34 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 5.3l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 to 19 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 173 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (34 / 20%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 3 crash / 1 fire / 4 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 18–19 MPG (4 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 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 | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG | 22 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 2017 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 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Summary of 173 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 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe problems & component breakdown (48 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
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.
Defect 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.
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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