2017 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH uphill in the mountains, the transmission started slipping, followed by a loud banging sound. The contact stated that later, while fishing, there was an abnormal metallic sound like BBs hitting a tin…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
“My 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD with a 5.3L engine experienced sudden drivability issues related to confirmed AFM lifter failure, including severe engine misfires (P0300), rough idle, shaking at stoplights, and significant loss of power while driving uphill and under load. The vehicle has…”
filed May 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 12 | 63% |
| 2025 Tahoe | 20 | 53% |
| 2024 Tahoe | 20 | 33% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 107 | 53% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 67 | 38% |
| 2021 Tahoe | 153 | 36% |
| 2020 Tahoe | 12 | 22% |
| 2019 Tahoe | 28 | 27% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 19 | 19% |
| 2016 Tahoe | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 45 | 7% |
| 2014 Tahoe | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.