2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
151
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE
The 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE has received a total of 151 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (33 complaints), Engine (24 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (24 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE, potentially affecting up to 1,958,901 vehicles.
Recall 19V761000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 652,967 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 19V761000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
| 652,967 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 19V761000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 652,967 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE
151 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carry Handle Shell Base | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2019 Tahoe Chevrolet purchased in October 2025 and engine locked up in January 2026 when Engine Valve Lifter went out. I kept car serviced. Went to start vehicle one morning and it started making the loudest noise as if it had bad gas. Found out lifter was gone out and locked the engine.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled while attempting to shift gears. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were found in the transmission, causing the transmission to fail. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Complete engine failure. 2nd time this engine failed cylinder 4 bent rod. Cylinder 7 and camshaft. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Yes. Loss of power on busy highway. Trying to navigate to the shoulder through 5 lanes of high speed traffic. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes. I have a copy of a manufacture technical bulletin confirming the problem and service records. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No1
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Complete engine failure. 2nd time this engine failed cylinder 4 bent rod. Cylinder 7 and camshaft. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Yes. Loss of power on busy highway. Trying to navigate to the shoulder through 5 lanes of high speed traffic. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes. I have a copy of a manufacture technical bulletin confirming the problem and service records. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No1
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase of the vehicle. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 135,000. It was later discovered, upon checking with an OBD2 Scanner, that the mileage was 220,145. In addition, upon checking Carfax, the mileage was 134,426.
Safety Rating for the 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE
The 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE
General Motors, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
18-NA-315 — SUSPENSION
This service bulletin advises the tech to only replace the shock that is bad and not all shocks.
PIP5654A — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that the valve body Part Unique Number (PUN) may contain the letter O or the number 0.
PIT5466C — STRUCTURE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help converting vehicles to fleet key option Regular Production Option Code 6E2 or 6E8. Technician will need to check the Regular Production Option Code for 6E2 or 6E8. Technician will need to order the correct key part number per the...
20NA078 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the 4 5 6 clutch housing if the bushing was found worn and the cause of the customers concern.
PIE0554A — LANE DEPARTURE
This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from the technicians for issues regarding Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Gages at Zero, Multiple Warning Lights On, No Chimes and/or Turn Single Audio.
PIT5195E — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
PIE0506A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information that the dealer needs to call the engineer listed if a customer has received error message 220_7 when trying to remote start their vehicle with mobile app.
N182188440 — AIR BAGS
Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles may have an incomplete or missing braze between the harness bulkhead support bracket and the fuel rail assembly. If the braze is incomplete the support bracket may detach from the fuel rail assembly over time. Wiring may sever and compromise the function of the fuel...
18306 — SEATS
18306 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain 2019 model year Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles were built with cloth seats instead of vinyl seats. Dealers will replace the entire front row seat unit.
18306 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
18306 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain 2019 model year Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles were built with cloth seats instead of vinyl seats. Dealers will replace the entire front row seat unit.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2014 CHEVROLET TAHOE — 115 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE — 875 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE — 338 complaints
- 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE — 212 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE — 120 complaints
- 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE (current)
- 2020 CHEVROLET TAHOE — 53 complaints
- 2021 CHEVROLET TAHOE — 528 complaints
- 2022 CHEVROLET TAHOE — 208 complaints
- 2023 CHEVROLET TAHOE — 241 complaints
- 2024 CHEVROLET TAHOE — 75 complaints
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