2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, 18% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 54,000 miles. A related recall (14V614000) covers a chassis electronic module replacement.
- Electrical System complaints
- 16
- 18% of 90
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 54,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Doors unlock on their own and interior lights flash while driving, sometimes accompanied by the rear hatch ajar warning coming on.
- The trailer brake control module warning illuminates along with sudden loss of power or a brief stall at highway speed.
- Multiple owners report the entire electrical system shutting down, causing the vehicle to stop running and refuse to restart.
- Instrument panel flickers, radio restarts on its own, and power door locks cycle up and down repeatedly during a single episode.
- Several owners state the recall (14V614000) repair part was unavailable for extended periods, leaving the chassis electronic module unreplaced.
- Airbag warning light and low battery warning flash intermittently while the vehicle surges or stalls briefly.
When 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 4, 2014, latest Mar 9, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
- NHTSA 14V614000Oct 1, 2014Electrical System106,307 vehicles
Electrical system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMÂs number for this recall is 14515.
Electrical System complaints by Tahoe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Tahoe, which is 18% of the 90 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 14V614000 covers the Electrical System, and GM's remedy is to replace the chassis electronic module free of charge; it is not a park-outside or do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do 2014 Tahoe electrical failures typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 54,000 miles.
- What do owners describe happening when the electrical system fails?
- Owners report doors unlocking on their own, flickering interior lights and instrument panels, trailer brake control warnings, and full loss of power that can stop the vehicle.
- Have electrical failures caused crashes, fires, or injuries in the 2014 Tahoe?
- NHTSA data for this problem area shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.