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ProblemsByVin Index / 2019-CHEVROLET-TAHOE / COMPLAINTS
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2019 Chevrolet Tahoe owner complaints

109 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 3 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. 20 of them are reproduced below in full, most recent first, grouped by category.

engine 7 complaints shown

20 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/30/2025 ODI #11707826.0

My 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine has experienced a major internal engine failure. The dealership diagnosed camshaft bearing failure with a recorded misfire on cylinder #5. The engine oil was drained and inspected and no significant metallic debris was found, and the dealership noted no evidence of abuse or neglect. Intermittent drivability concerns were present over the life of the vehicle and were addressed through professional diagnosis and repair each time. The vehicle has been properly maintained since new. Just months prior to this failure, the vehicle underwent full diagnostics and significant repairs, and no internal engine failure was identified. This failure appears consistent with a known defect pattern affecting GM 6.2L engines involving interna

12/20/2025 ODI #11706229.0

I also had this issue with my prior gmc 2017 yukon until i traded it in.. My currently 2019 chevy tahoe premier has always had services done when required with milage needed. My issue While driving viechle on freeway knocking with shaking sound in engine. Engine light would turn on. Even though with tune-ups oil changes done this problem still continued. Now my car is sitting on driveway and cant drive it

12/17/2019 11,500 mi ODI #11289573.0

My vehicle idling is missing I ask dealer to check it when I recently had oil change. Dealer reports bad motor mounts requiring motor and transmission removal. I have a new vehicle yet it needs major repair.

11/04/2021 ODI #11439300.0

Vehicle will stall while parked causing a strong odor of gasoline. Takes several minutes of sitting with vehicle off before it will start again. The vehicle has also done this while coming to a stop. This vehicle has 41000 miles on it and continues to do this. It is used for law enforcement agency. I am required to respond to calls and this hinders response times to calls as well as emergent responses. The dealership has looked at the issue and blamed it on fuel having water in the fuel. They have replaced several items involving the fuel system. This has not solved the problem. Bob Ruwarts has not given an answer.

10/21/2026 ODI #11772668.0

At approximately 80,700 miles, I started my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe (6.2L V8) to take my family on errands. My wife heard a squeaking noise from the engine as she walked to the vehicle, and I got out and heard the same noise. No warning lights or messages appeared on the dashboard, before or after. I took the vehicle to an independent repair shop, expecting a belt problem. After inspection, the shop told me the valve lifters had failed and needed replacement, and that the camshaft would likely need replacement as well. I declined the repair and took the vehicle to a GM dealership for inspection and documentation. The GM dealer confirmed the lifters need replacement. They could not confirm whether the camshaft is also damaged without an engine tear down, which I have not authorized. The deal

10/13/2026 ODI #11770980.0

There was no accident, but while I was on a busy highway, my vehicle started failing me. I wasn’t able to go past 50mph. After taking it to the dealership they said it’s a torque converter and transmission failure.

09/26/2026 ODI #11767144.0

6.2l Engine Failure: Vehicle was purchased last November at 113000 miles and at approximately 127000 miles we heard a noise coming from our engine one morning. Took it to the dealer we purchased the truck from because we bought an extended warranty and they got back to us and said there were metal flakes in our oil. They dove deeper and said it was connected to internal engine failure. They told us we could keep driving it but we said no that’s too dangerous and current it’s sat 3 weeks on their lot while we figure out what the warranty company is going to do and if we’re going to be able to get a new motor from GM. I owe $40,000 on a car that is basically junk and idk what to do. When my dealer told me GM only put 21-24 in their recall I started digging and found out the entire L87 6.2 ga

powertrain 5 complaints shown

36 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/29/2024 ODI #11632956.0

Driving on the interstate when all the sudden there was no power to drive train, the rpm gauge red lined. I put gear shift to neutral and rpm gauge came down, at this time no check engine light. Coasted to exit and parked. Got out and look around Tahoe for damage none found, looked under hood and no damage or fluid anywhere, none found. Got back in Tahoe and shifted into drive. I drove on 2-line highway to nearby town; 25 mph is all it would go. There was not a chevy dealer in town, stop at a Ford dealership and they sent me to an independent shop. Check engine light came on as I drove to independent dealer. Independent dealer checked for codes found transmission he checked fluid level it was full, but fluid smelled burnt and had metal shavings. He pulled it into shop and dropped fluid pa

12/06/2024 ODI #11629292.0

1-*: Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 - STUCK OFF - Diagnostic code# P0796 (5/5) Permanent 2-*: Yes, The cars rear brakes suddenly locked and veered the car off the road. Check engine light came on and the car had trouble driving up my driveway. There was a burning smell coming from the front engine. 3*: Unknown - Confrimed with a Mobile Mechanic - I have a photo of the diagnostic code. Diagnostic code# P0796 (5/5) Permanent - Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 - STUCK OFF 4*: Yes, inspected by a mobile mechanic. Diagnostic code# P0796 (5/5) Permanent -Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 3 - STUCK OFF 5*: Check Engine Light appeared after the rear brakes locked up. After the Check Engine light appeared; minutes later the car had extreme trouble driving up my driveway. There was a burning

11/22/2025 ODI #11700961.0

The automatic transmission on my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe has failed prematurely at approximately 88,000 miles. The dealership confirmed internal transmission damage, specifically that Solenoid #3 in the valve body is sticking and not engaging, which requires a complete transmission replacement. Their written inspection states: “Possible internal damage in transmission. Solenoid 3 in valve body is not engaging.” The component is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This malfunction created several dangerous situations. The vehicle hesitated, struggled to shift into gear, and at times moved forward while in reverse. These symptoms could cause loss of control, delayed acceleration when entering traffic, or unexpected movement putting myself and others at risk. Diagnosis Confirmati

10/22/2026 ODI #11772932.0

Driving our Tahoe today and every light pertaining to the brakes as well as a few other came on.. You can feel the vehicle pulling to one side and hear the transfer case howling.. We have replace the transmission a little over a year ago with a certified GM mechanic..Recall - N192261050 and N262557620 do not fall under our Vin# but this is exactly what's going on with our vehicle.. My wife drives this vehicle daily with our kids in it.. If a catastrophic failure occurs with either of these issues she will wreck and endanger herself and our kids..We have no other vehicle to drive as this one is too unsafe and we do not have the financial ability to just pay out of pocket for GM's product faliures

10/14/2022 ODI #11489334.0

When rain of moisture in around the vehicle, the safety restraint system warning light turns on. The transmission pump vibration on load in low speeds, afm sytem does not allow availble power when accelerating upon downshifts. The electrical USB outlets short making device projection feature, at time while using carcharger/cigarette lighter dc outlet.

airbags 3 complaints shown

7 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/10/2024 212,000 mi Crash ODI #11629827.0

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, a second vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The contact indicated that during the crash no air bags were deployed and the front driver and front passenger seat belts did not retract. After the incident, the front driver's side and front passenger side seat belts remained inoperable and the air bag warning light remained illuminated. No injuries were reported and a police report was filed at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted regarding the failures. The contact was concerned that due to the illuminated air bag warning light, the air bag may erroneously deploy while operating the vehicle. The failure mileage

12/08/2020 19,437 mi ODI #11378504.0

I had pulled away from back door of store after dropping off a donation. I drove about 30 feet when my passenger side rear door popped open and tapped a fence post. Every airbag went off in the vehicle, except for the steering wheel. I could not have been going more than 5mph. It sounded like an explosion went off and frightened me terribly as I am claustrophobic and was trapped in the vehicle. The insurance agent, and tow service said that that door hitting a fence post should not have blown every airbag in the vehicle. They both acknowledged that they had never seen that happen in all the accidents they have been to. I do not feel like my insurance company should have to cover this and I should not have to pay the $1000 deductible when there is clearly problems with all the recalls o

10/29/2025 Crash ODI #11696288.0

Hit a road sign at 45mph - airbags did not deploy.

electrical 2 complaints shown

12 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/14/2018 1,533 mi ODI #11161438.0

Purchased 2019 Chevy tahoe lt on 10/27. Began having serious electrical issues on 11/26 with the message of 'reduced steering assist drive with care' message appearing after vehicle startup. When this message appears vehicle will not go in reverse and steering wheel won't move and car only goes about 5 MPH in drive. Car was towed and issue wasn't duplicating at dealer. They did inspection and returned after a week of testing. About a day after return of vehicle, message occurred again and this time we videoed malfunction. Vehicle is back at dealership and they cannot replicate again. First time vehicle was in shop, error code u0100 was present and we are currently trying to get codes currently present. Vehicle has been in service for 3 weeks and they haven't found a solid cause.

10/31/2021 ODI #11438804.0

Air condition evaporation control faulty.

other 2 complaints shown

10/30/2022 ODI #11491506.0

Transmission went out right at 70,000 miles!! I purchased my truck Jan 2021 certified from a chevy dealership. I have the app and everything connected to my phone. Not once did I ever get notified that anything was wrong. My truck has been broken down for a month now. I look up info to found out there's a whole lawsuit for our Transmissions!! How was this not a recall item?? The warranty won't cover it which is absolutely ridiculous. So now I'm out of a truck. With a huge bill to replace my Transmission. Literally I can send you a picture of my "chevy app" it says Transmission is 100% good to go. It's BROKEN DOWN. If maybe my app would of worked correctly I could of had my truck in the shop before the Transmission went down in the middle of me driving. There was absolutely no warning sign

10/11/2020 28,000 mi 1 injury ODI #11363798.0

My 2019 Chevy tahoe has given me carbon monoxide poisoning in the cabin of the car while driving. I had a portable co detector pick up co and I had co in my blood at the hospital multiple times and received treatment.

suspension 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $900 · see suspension cluster analysis →
10/20/2025 ODI #11694537.0

Alignment and suspend has vehicle shaking,rumbling and shifts all over when hitting a bump in road. J.B.A. Chevrolet had detected alignment/suspension problem. Had check engine light come on but Carmax claimed it was a history code. The transmission had to be replaced. Still experiencing multiple problems with said vehicle.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-10-25. 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.