2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
90/100
#3 most-complained of 21 Tahoe years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe has 658 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 90 out of 100 — #3 highest of 21 Tahoe model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is brakes (216 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 29 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 658
- Recalls
- 14
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 29 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 18 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 22.5 hwy
Top 2015 Chevy Tahoe problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe ranks #3 of 21 among Tahoe model years (Complaint Index 90/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 658 complaints and 14 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (216 complaints), electrical system (169 complaints), and steering (70 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 62,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, most recently reported 2021, covering seat belts, brakes, steering, and airbags. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.