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ProblemsByVin Index / 2016-CHEVROLET-TAHOE / COMPLAINTS
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2016 Chevrolet Tahoe owner complaints

252 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

brakes 7 complaints shown

73 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/26/2023 ODI #11561953.0

While pulling up to the drive thru window to pick up our food, at very low speed, vehicle would not stop had put all of my body weight on brake pedal to get it to stop and avoid hitting car in front of us.

12/21/2021 ODI #11444622.0

When driving at low speed (parking lots i.e.) brakes don’t work properly and the brake assist message pops up on dash, it only happens at very low speed

12/18/2018 62,500 mi ODI #11162271.0

When driving at slow speeds, particularly to park, the brakes did not work. You can put the pedal to the floor and the vehicle keeps going. This only occurs when at a slower speed, in both drive and reverse. I have taken it to a mechanic and the vacuum pump has to be replaced. This is very dangerous and could have caused an accident, as I almost hit another car because I couldn't stop.

12/17/2019 ODI #11289719.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet tahoe. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle shook when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v645000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that antelope valley Chevrolet (located at 1160 motor ln, lancaster, ca 93534, (877) 385-0885) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and filed claim number: [xxx]. The part was not available for the repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect. *ln *js parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

12/11/2018 44,900 mi ODI #11160703.0

We took a family vacation to ny and almost died because our brakes went out. If you research 100's of people have had their 2016 tahoe brake pump fail. I am also experience my car jerking. I am beyond myself that a recall hasn't been issued because I am getting ready to go pay for a part that is faulty. You want to make this recall fast or people will die. You cannot have your brakes go out like that!! I didn't spend $50k on a cash less than 2 years ago for my family to die.

12/08/2018 50,000 mi ODI #11157057.0

I am experiencing loss of brake booster function at low speeds. I have read about the vacuum pump and the conditions match exactly

12/04/2019 73,000 mi Crash ODI #11287007.0

Just recently got my brakes re-programmed and immediately they continued not to function correctly. The warning lights don't come on but they still do not stop in time. In a parking lot I could not stop and hit a sign in front of the parking space. Will Chevrolet fix the damage caused by my car. Also noted in a drive-through cannot get stopped in time when trying to follow cars. And it backing down a hill at slower speeds car will not stop. Brakes just shake when you try to push them. Thinking of getting an attorney because I need someone to fix my car now

powertrain 3 complaints shown

44 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/29/2025 97,000 mi ODI #11707556.0

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle intermittently lost motive power. The messages "Service Power Train", "Roll Down Driver Side/ Passenger Side Windows", along with several other unknown messages, were displayed on the instrument panel. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions, which required the codriver to wait several minutes for the vehicle to return to normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

12/29/2021 ODI #11445508.0

-body- hood paint defect (aluminum oxidation) -brakes- vehicles doesn't stop and brakes get hard to push, and they also feel like they are skipping. -power train- brakes and transmission shifts hard from time to time. -electronics- DVD and rear inverter 110 a/c plug power went out, and cell phone charger doesn't work. -seats- get stuck and won't go up or down at times. Forward and side collision warning - will alert when nothing is there.

12/11/2024 ODI #11630258.0

I bought my Tahoe from Dan Vaden Chevrolet in Savannah, GA with approx 58k miles. At around 88k miles I noticed the transmission hesitated when putting into reverse or drive from the park position. I had my transmission fluid changed at 70k and 100k miles. Now, at 112k miles, it has significantly gotten worse with shuddering between gears 1-3 and jerking when in reverse. Major hesitation when accelerating at any speed and high pitched whining noises that randomly happen, even after putting it in park and turning it off. Also, my ABS and Stabilitrak lights will illuminate and then go off every few days. As well as another random icon that randomly comes and goes. This Tahoe is now unsafe to drive but it’s the only transportation I have. I already missed a radiator replacement recall by 1,50

steering 3 complaints shown

19 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/11/2020 ODI #11382994.0

Service stabilitrak, stabilitrak initializing, steering assist reduced drive with caution, and park assist off are all dash errors on 2016 Chevy tahoe that dealer is unable to fix after several attempts and costly repairs which resulted in full control of vehicle driving on highway and roads. Steering tightens, ABS braking affected and traction is reduced when vehicle is in motion.

12/04/2019 29,000 mi ODI #11286808.0

On two separate occasions I have lost control of the vehicle. The first time I was turning and thought maybe I hit a slick spot on the road but the same thing did not happen to other cars. The second time I was driving straight on a secondary road and out of nowhere the car started sliding like it was on ice but the brakes and steering were non functional. I could turn the wheel and press the brakes but nothing happened. There was no indication that there were any issues with the car, no alarms or messages came up before, during, or after the incidents. I was very lucky in both instances in that there were no oncoming cars. This has been extremely terrifying and I refuse to drive the car anymore. Heaven forbid my children or anyone else had been in the car.

12/03/2024 ODI #11628572.0

Driving down the freeway at 75 mph and the headlight started flickering any time I would use my blinker. 5 minutes later the car automatically breaks hard all by itself along with the dash lights going off and the doors locking and unlocking. 3 days later driving in town taking a hard left suddenly I get alerts on the dashboard saying, "parking assist off" and "stabilitrak" then suddenly my steering wheel JERKS VIOLENTLY all the way to the right. This happened 2x when I am driving!!! It is available for inspection upon request. If this steering wheel malfunction happens to someone driving down an interstate someone could die. It just happened yesterday so I have not gotten it in to be looked at yet. There was zero warning it all happens suddenly and out of nowhere.

body 2 complaints shown

7 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/17/2022 Crash ODI #11497860.0

Near collision with pedestrian in crosswalks on left turns and near collision with pedestrians crossing multi lane roads who entering from a landscaped center island. I have repeatedly experienced this situation even though I am acutely aware of the view obstruction created by the large A-pillar, air bag and drivers side mirror. It has become evident from the incidents in my neighborhood that trucks and SUV's are involved in the fatalities at crosswalks and multi lane roadways. An recent fatality occurred on December 10 2022 in Poway at the intersection of Midland and Edgmoore Rd. 35yr old women killed in crosswalk by driver making left turn. The January 24th 2022 fatality happened on Community Rd. in Poway 92064. It would appear your forms are incident focused and not geared to ident

12/16/2019 ODI #11289293.0

Very poor coating on frame. Coating peels and flakes off, even on a lightly used vehicle. After coating peels off the frame and components begins to rust.

suspension 2 complaints shown

14 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $900 · see suspension cluster analysis →
12/15/2023 ODI #11560240.0

I’ve had my struts repaired and they still squeak and the truck bounced all over the road. There is a defect with the struts

12/14/2021 ODI #11443794.0

2016 Tahoe with 57,000 miles. All 4 of the shocks are locked up. The truck bumps very hard with no give making control at high speeds dangerous. This problem is known to Chevrolet if you look at the reviews but nothing is done to recall or fix. Instead they expect the customer to discover it and pay $4,000 to replace. I discovered because of bad situation on the highway. Are they going to wait until someone is killed? Chevrolet should not only replace them in recall but should pay all customer back for their costs.

other 2 complaints shown

12/11/2024 ODI #11630217.0

When driving the dash panel all arrows go to zero, disconnects cruise and just about everything else on your list above. We have had it to the dealer many times over three months and I am concerned that when the system drops out my safety devices that it says check will not work if I’m in a collision.The list is to long to list. Our local Chevrolet dealer is George Nahas in the Villages Florida. Please help

12/03/2017 47,000 mi ODI #11052071.0

I purchased a brand new 2016 Chevy tahoe last year. It has approx 47,000 miles on it this far. The air conditioner began blowing hot air. I have place two cans of refrigerate in the system in less than one week. I can not identify any leaks. I spoke with the dealership and they have voiced I would have to pay for diagnostic procedures and repair. I believe that is unfair considering I have not damaged the vehicle. The vehicle is only one year old and is having a/c problems. I have kids and live in a southern state that has 100 degree weather in the summer months. I believe I deserve answer at least!!!!!!

electrical 1 complaint shown

19 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
11/30/2020 43,010 mi ODI #11377224.0

Its seems that the ABS computer stopped working and the break and traction control assist also.

Showing 300 of 252 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Chevrolet/Tahoe#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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