NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
20 reportsClear category filter5 miles · Oct 6, 2022
Electrical System
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle remotely, the vehicle would not start. The contact was able to start the vehicle with the key. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, several safety features became inoperable with an audible alert. The contact stated that the inst…
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle remotely, the vehicle would not start. The contact was able to start the vehicle with the key. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, several safety features became inoperable with an audible alert. The contact stated that the instrument cluster also went blank. The dealer was contacted and stated that it might be a wiring harness failure, and that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
NHTSA ODI #11488242
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2022
Electrical System
The Trailer Brake System light repeatedly came on 13SEP2022 and continues to alert you while driving with alerting sound. It also is causing my SUV not to start properly and causing voltage shortage issues.
NHTSA ODI #11484555
Mileage unknown · May 12, 2022
Electrical SystemForward Collision Avoidance
On 05/12/22, Service Trailer brake system warning alerts came on. Simply driving my Tahoe doing approximately 30 mph. We were not towing. It did it non stop for the full 30 miles home chiming and Blinking.
NHTSA ODI #11464423
68,000 miles · Jul 13, 2020
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER AIR CONDITIONING NO LONGER OPERATED AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A CRACKED CONDENSER. THE CONTACT THEN REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS GIVEN A CASE; THE CONTACT WAS ALSO REFER…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER AIR CONDITIONING NO LONGER OPERATED AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A CRACKED CONDENSER. THE CONTACT THEN REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS GIVEN A CASE; THE CONTACT WAS ALSO REFERRED TO THE NHTSA FOR ASSISTANCE. THE DEALER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000.
NHTSA ODI #11339067
51,000 miles · Jun 4, 2020
Electrical SystemVisibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VENTS STARTED TO BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED A CRACK IN THE AIR CONDITION CONDENSER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EDWARDS CHEVROLET-280 LOCATED AT 5499 US-280, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242, (205) 980-3325, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VENTS STARTED TO BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED A CRACK IN THE AIR CONDITION CONDENSER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EDWARDS CHEVROLET-280 LOCATED AT 5499 US-280, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242, (205) 980-3325, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT INFORMED THAT THE CONDENSER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
NHTSA ODI #11327282
49,000 miles · Dec 2, 2019
Electrical SystemSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BUZZ CHEW CHEVROLET (656 COUNTY RD, 39A, SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11968, (631) 259-6187) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BUZZ CHEW CHEVROLET (656 COUNTY RD, 39A, SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11968, (631) 259-6187) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE WERE OK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5651337907. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11286281
Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 2019
Electrical SystemSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V761000 (SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE PENDING AND UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V761000 (SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE PENDING AND UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11271663
51,000 miles · Jul 14, 2019
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper
WHEN PLACED INTO REVERSE THE BACKUP CAMERA AUTOMATICALLY TURNS ON AT MAXIMUM BRIGHTNESS AND CANNOT BE DIMMED OR OVER RIDDEN. THIS CAUSES BLINDING AND INABILITY TO SEE OUT OF THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT. THE BRIGHTNESS IS SUCH THAT YOU CANNOT SEE OUT OF ANY WINDOWS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. TO SEE OUTSIDE YOU MUST ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS B…
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WHEN PLACED INTO REVERSE THE BACKUP CAMERA AUTOMATICALLY TURNS ON AT MAXIMUM BRIGHTNESS AND CANNOT BE DIMMED OR OVER RIDDEN. THIS CAUSES BLINDING AND INABILITY TO SEE OUT OF THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT. THE BRIGHTNESS IS SUCH THAT YOU CANNOT SEE OUT OF ANY WINDOWS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. TO SEE OUTSIDE YOU MUST ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS BUT THIS ELIMINATES THE ABILITY TO SEE WHAT IS BEHIND YOU.
NHTSA ODI #11231778
23,216 miles · Jul 13, 2019
Electrical System
AUTO (ELECTRIC) DOOR LOCK SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO FUNCTION; WHEN DOORS ARE LOCKED, UNLOCK BUTTON IS FAILING TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THIS HAS OCCURRED BOTH WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE MOVING ON A CITY. (THIS VEHICLE IS A POLICE CANINE VEHICLE).
NHTSA ODI #11231518
13,000 miles · May 6, 2019
Electrical System
THE DASH COMPUTER COMES AND GOES INTERMITTENTLY. UNABLE TO VIEW MILEAGE OR FUEL GAUGE. IT HAPPENS WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND REMAINS OFF FOR THE DURATION UNTIL THE CAR IS SHUT OFF. THE FREQUENCY OF IT COMPLETELY GOING BLACK IS RANDOM.
NHTSA ODI #11205916
Official recalls
4May 7, 2026
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Oct 24, 2019
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Service Brakes
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.
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring
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.
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.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
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.
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.
Sep 6, 2019
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Sep 8, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Air Bags:frontal
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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