2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe has a complaint index of 90 and ranks 3rd worst of 21 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. NHTSA logged 658 complaints, 14 recalls, and 29 crashes, with Brakes (33% of complaints) and Electrical System (26%) the top problem areas.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 90/100
- #3 of 21 Tahoe years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 658
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 14
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 29
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 18
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 22.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 18 / 1
Top 2015 Chevy Tahoe problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes216 (33%)
- Electrical System169 (26%)
- Other98 (15%)
- Steering70 (11%)
- Fuel System59 (9%)
- Engine56 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires56 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain55 (8%)
- Structure & Body32 (5%)
- Seat Belts14 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the brakes suddenly become hard to press and the vehicle fails to stop in time, sometimes at speeds under 35 mph.
- Some drivers describe the steering wheel locking up or failing to turn, leading to loss of control at low speeds.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in frontal or head-on collisions, and seat belts failed to lock in some crashes.
- Several owners report the digital instrument panel displaying incorrectly along with air conditioner and remote start failures.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolling away on its own while in park, resulting in a crash into a parked car.
- A reported engine compartment odor and smoke were traced to shredded metal and a melted air compressor.
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls
14 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V245000Apr 8, 2021Seat Belts2,568 vehicles
Seat belts:front
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
Risk: A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
- NHTSA 19V761000Oct 24, 2019Brakes652,967 vehicles
Service brakes
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.
- NHTSA 19V645000Sep 6, 2019Brakes3,456,719 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
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.
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Tahoe years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
- Compared to other Tahoe model years, the 2015 ranks poorly. Its complaint index of 90 is the 3rd highest among 21 model years, and NHTSA lists 658 complaints and 14 recalls for this year.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- Brakes are the top problem area, making up 33% of complaints and linked to 18 crashes, with a median failure mileage of 75,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe have a do-not-drive recall?
- Yes, NHTSA data for this year includes 1 do-not-drive recall among the 14 total recall campaigns.
- How does the 2015 Tahoe compare to other years?
- The 2015 model has a complaint index of 90 and an Avoid verdict, worse than the 2014 Tahoe (index 5, Best) and the 2018 and 2020 Tahoe (both Best).