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All cars · Chevrolet Tahoe · 2019

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index31100 = average car
Complaints32NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold101,189U.S. model year
Per 100K sold32complaints
Year rank#7 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
5.3L 8-cylAuto 6-spdRWD15 / 22 / 18Regular$3,450
5.3L 8-cylAuto 6-spd4WD15 / 21 / 17Regular$3,650
6.2L 8-cylAuto 10-spd4WD14 / 22 / 17Premium$4,550
6.2L 8-cylAuto 10-spdRWD14 / 23 / 17Premium$4,550

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,800 and 50,000 miles. Median 28,000, from 33 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Transmission & drivetrain52,2002,200–121,8006
Engine22,4008,000–54,1005
Electrical39,0008,100–48,7008
Airbags29,90019,700–123,5005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical34%
Steering19%
Engine19%
Transmission & drivetrain16%
Brakes12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
107806010

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 26V289000 May 2026 Power Train / Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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 reca

  • 19V761000 Oct 2019 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring

    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 (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

    Risk. 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.

Manufacturer communications 965

Chevy filed 965 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer a conditionwhere a tick noise may be…
  • This Preliminary information communicates that an inoperative third row folding seat back may…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2015–2020 Chevy Tahoe, 29.6M views.

TopicVideosViews
Heat, A/C & blend door6807K
Infotainment, battery & electrical5599K
Gauges, lights & wiring2521K
Cooling system2499K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x44390K
Transmission & shifter1217K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition1161K
Steering & suspension1100K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2016106109103,306Brakes
2017485198,961Brakes
20183032104,153Brakes
20193132101,189Electrical
2020231988,238Electrical
2021179183106,030Engine
2022112145105,756Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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