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2017 Chevrolet Tahoe reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe over 10 years — 10 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Tahoe years here — under the median of the other years, which is 15. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Transfer case, Wheel speed sensor, and Vacuum.

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Complaints

173

Per year

10

Recalls

4

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (53 of 173), then Service brakes (41) and Engine (26). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Tahoe has 257 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2018 has 104 complaints, 9 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall powertrain, transfer case 2026-05-07 · NHTSA campaign 26V289000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control, wheel speed sensor 2019-10-24 · NHTSA campaign 19V761000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist, vacuum 2019-09-06 · NHTSA campaign 19V645000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall air bags, frontal 2016-09-08 · NHTSA campaign 16V651000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (173 total)

Powertrain
53
Service brakes
41
Engine
26
Electrical system
20
Air bags
10
Fuel and propulsion system
8
Structure
8
Forward collision avoidance
5
Hydraulic brakes
5
Steering
5
Speed control
4
Visibility and wipers
4
Wheels
4
Suspension
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Seat belts
2
Carry handle, shell, and base
1
Diesel fuel system
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Equipment
1
Exterior lighting
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My chevy tahoe vibrates when i drive and the dealership can not find the reason why it does that."
    Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-07-31
  • "The Active fuel management system caused the engine to fail"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-25
  • "They radio screen and radio navigation system. It will run batteries down replaced 2 Batteries this year. Radio goes haywire changes channels, makes dinging sound, navigation goes off. Screen moves jumps changes volume.…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-21
  • "The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine started running rough. The vehicle was…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-07-13
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-07-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Tahoe C1500 two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400
Tahoe C1500 two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400
Tahoe K1500 four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $3600
Tahoe K1500 four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $3600

Specs and fitment

5th generation, 2015–2020
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (5.3L and 6.2L V8; dexos1) , 8 qt capacity
Tire size 265/65R18 to 285/45R22 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V-645 covers certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles among other GM full-size SUVs and trucks: vacuum from the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, reducing power brake assist. Dealers reprogram the electronic brake control module. Recall 19V-761 covers certain 2015-2020 Tahoe and Suburban vehicles for ABS pump software that may disable electronic stability control or cause loss of engine power; dealers update the ABS module software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?

Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe over 10 years — 10 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Tahoe years here — under the median of the other years, which is 15. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Transfer case, Wheel speed sensor, and Vacuum.

What are common problems with a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (53 of 173), then Service brakes (41) and Engine (26). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Tahoe has 257 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2018 has 104 complaints, 9 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.

Has the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe been recalled?

The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Owners have filed 173 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe is 18.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe?

6th generation (2021-present).

What engine oil does a Chevrolet Tahoe use?

5W-30 (dexos1)

What does NHTSA recall 13V-001 cover on the Chevrolet Tahoe?

Recall 13V-001 covers certain 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles among other GM full-size trucks and SUVs that may not meet FMVSS park-lock requirements for the steering column ignition interlock, allowing the vehicle to shift from Park with the key removed or without brake…