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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe.

The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 241 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 267, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 14 recalls, and it gets 18 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Tahoe year is 2012.

267Lemon Index · 100 = average car

Lemon alert. 2.7× the average car's complaints.

Best year 2012

Chevrolet Tahoe
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Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Most common problemElectrical21% of owner complaintsRecalls14Free fix at any dealerBetter year to buy20128.3× fewer complaints than averageRepair notes from Chevy2578Ask a seller if they were done
Owner complaints241first 3 years
Fuel economy18 mpgcombined, EPA
Crash test★★★★☆NHTSA overall

Fixes owners look up most.

From 100 YouTube videos about the 2015–2020 Chevy Tahoe, 29.6M views. The 2015 is the same generation.

  1. Heat, A/C & blend door807K views
    2015-2017 Chevy Tahoe A/C Does Not Work watch this FIRST before you spend MONEY!2015-2017 Chevy Tahoe A/C Does Not Work watch this FIRST before you spend MONEY!⚙️Homie Hektor⚙️ · 300K views · 6 videos
  2. Infotainment, battery & electrical599K views
    2014 - 2019 GMC Sierra Yukon XL Chevy Silverado Suburban Tahoe GM Trucks 5.3L V8 Starter Replacement2014 - 2019 GMC Sierra Yukon XL Chevy Silverado Suburban Tahoe GM Trucks 5.3L V8 Starter ReplacementDan the Fix it Man · 189K views · 5 videos
  3. Gauges, lights & wiring521K views
    Head light bulb change 2015-2020 Yukon, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Silverado, Escalade GMC, ChevyHead light bulb change 2015-2020 Yukon, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Silverado, Escalade GMC, ChevyDanny Johnson’s Garage · 474K views · 2 videos
  4. Cooling system499K views
    Thermostat Replacement Yukon, Tahoe, Sierra, Silverado, Escalade GMC, Chevy 2014-2020 P0128Thermostat Replacement Yukon, Tahoe, Sierra, Silverado, Escalade GMC, Chevy 2014-2020 P0128Danny Johnson’s Garage · 375K views · 2 videos
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  1. Driveshaft, axles & 4x4390K views
    2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ 4X4 BLACK GM FACTORY 22"S $71,095 MSRP CALL 855.507.85202015 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ 4X4 BLACK GM FACTORY 22"S $71,095 MSRP CALL 855.507.8520Wilson County Chevrolet Buick GMC · 119K views · 4 videos
  2. Transmission & shifter217K views
    Customer States: Needs Transmission | 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3Customer States: Needs Transmission | 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3Rainman Ray's Repairs · 217K views
  3. No-start: theft light, key & ignition161K views
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  4. Steering & suspension100K views
    2015 - 2019 Chevy Tahoe LTZ Service Suspension light/ Service Stabilatrac. Watch this.2015 - 2019 Chevy Tahoe LTZ Service Suspension light/ Service Stabilatrac. Watch this.Iroc lsx · 100K views

Before you buy, watch

Common Problems Yukon, Tahoe, Suburban and how to fix them 2015-2020Common Problems Yukon, Tahoe, Suburban and how to fix them 2015-2020Danny Johnson’s Garage · 247K viewsEverything wrong with my Yukon over 3 years. 2015-2020 Common Problems Yukon, Tahoe, Suburban GMCEverything wrong with my Yukon over 3 years. 2015-2020 Common Problems Yukon, Tahoe, Suburban GMCDanny Johnson’s Garage · 202K viewsOWNER REVIEWS! CHEVROLET TAHOE 2015 - 2020 TOP PROBLEMS RELIABILITY PROBLEMS MAINTENANCEOWNER REVIEWS! CHEVROLET TAHOE 2015 - 2020 TOP PROBLEMS RELIABILITY PROBLEMS MAINTENANCEMufassi · 95K views

Views show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.

How serious. Out of 659 owner complaints, owners reported:

29crashes
15injuries
2fires
26tows
2578 repair notes from Chevy

Every Chevrolet Tahoe year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.

2000711.4× fewer complaints2001101about average2002771.3× fewer complaints2003721.4× fewer complaints2004109about average2005711.4× fewer complaints2006195.3× fewer complaints20071121.1× the complaints2008711.4× fewer complaints2009502× fewer complaints2010175.9× fewer complaints2011372.7× fewer complaints2012128.3× fewer complaints2013531.9× fewer complaints2014263.8× fewer complaints20152672.7× the complaints2016106about average2017482.1× fewer complaints2018303.3× fewer complaints2019313.2× fewer complaints2020234.3× fewer complaints20211791.8× the complaints20221121.1× the complaints2023172early read · 1.7× the complaints202475early read · 1.3× fewer complaints202572early read · 1.4× fewer complaints

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

electrical21%
brakes20%
steering11%
suspension10%
lights9%

Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.

Transmission problems in every Chevrolet Tahoe year →

When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.

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Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 39K to 85K miles on the car (419 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.

  • brakes complaints mostly came at 54K–90K miles
  • electrical complaints mostly came at 26K–92K miles
  • steering complaints mostly came at 34K–99K miles

Recalls 14

  • seat belts 2021

    The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and sep…

  • brakes 2019

    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.

  • brakes 2019

    The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

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  • steering 2018

    Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.

  • seat belts 2018

    The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and sep…

  • airbags 2017

    While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.

  • airbags 2016

    In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.

  • electrical 2015

    In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

  • steering 2014

    Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.

  • airbags 2014

    The affected vehicles were assembled with a roof rail air bags (RRAB) that were not reinforced at the points were the bags contact the hardware used to attach the roof carrier.

  • transmission & drivetrain 2014

    In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.

  • electrical 2014

    The radios in the affected vehicles may become inoperative, and as a result, there would be no audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened with the key in the ignition or no audible seat belt warning indicat…

  • steering 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.

  • transmission & drivetrain 2014

    The subject vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.

Check a VIN for open recalls

Problems Chevy told dealers about

Chevy sent dealers 2578 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:

  • Gmc/chevrolet: trucks with integrated trailer brake controller (itbc) may received an…
  • Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS) Assist
  • OnStar Module Battery Drain

Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.

Government investigations

  • ClosedBrake vacuum pump failure2018–2022

NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.

Safety

Stability controlStandard
Collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningOptional
NHTSA front crash test of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
Front crash test · NHTSA
Crash test details
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆
Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines

About $3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl.

In owners' words

Pressing brake pedal causes interior lights to flash. Happens intermittent for first few minutes from start of vehicle.

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe owner · NHTSA complaint 11062902
More owner reports

Back interior lights flash on when driving, very dangerous at night. Does it when use breaks. Moving or stationary. All the time.

NHTSA complaint 10909419

I just had the brake vacuum pump replaced ( $750.00 ) now I see there might be a recall for this problem . Brakes were hard to push down at times .

NHTSA complaint 11154456

Quick answers

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?

No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.7× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 267; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Tahoe year by this measure is 2012.

What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (21%), brakes (20%) and steering (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe have?

14 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe get?

18 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe safe?

NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.

At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe problems start?

Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 39,800 and 85,000 miles. The middle report was at 62,000 miles, from 419 complaints.

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.

How much does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe cost in fuel a year?

About $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe have?

5.3L 8-cyl.

What Chevrolet Tahoe year is better than the 2015?

By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2010 and 2020.

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works

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