2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 657 | 255 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 2,576 | 1,767 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 49,050 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Tahoe | Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 185 | 85 |
| Electrical System | 135 | 31 |
| Power Train | 55 | 47 |
| Steering | 70 | 20 |
| Suspension | 52 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 51 | 14 |
| Engine | 45 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 52 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 39 | 18 |
| Brake problems | 23 | 14 |
| Stalling | 21 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 11 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.