2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical System Problems
Electrical System complaints account for 169 of 658 total complaints (26%) filed for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, the highest share of any model year listed. NHTSA also lists two related recalls, one for radio software and one for an ignition lock housing. Median mileage at failure was 55,000.
- Electrical System complaints
- 169
- 26% of 658
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 55,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Dome and interior lights flicker or flash while driving at night, making it hard to see other vehicles.
- The radio, OnStar, door chimes, and seat belt chimes stop working together, sometimes tied to a broader software malfunction.
- The digital instrument panel displays incorrectly while air conditioning and remote start fail at the same time.
- Headlights or the HID lighting system produce a dim, uneven beam with a visible dark line across the upper windshield area at night.
- Smoke comes from the dashboard area accompanied by a loss of acceleration and stiff steering, in one case leading to a fire.
- The entire audio system fails, eliminating the audible chime meant to signal other safety warnings.
When 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 11, 2014, latest May 26, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
- NHTSA 15V640000Oct 9, 2015Electrical System3,073 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
Risk: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15573.
- NHTSA 14V301000Jun 6, 2014Electrical System57,512 vehicles
Electrical system:software
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban vehicles equipped with a base radio and an internal amplifier. The radios in the affected vehicles may become inoperative, and as a result, there would be no audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened with the key in the ignition or no audible seat belt warning indicating the seat belts were not buckled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without an audible indicator, the driver may not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. Additionally, there would be no reminder that the driver's or front seat passenger's seat belt is not buckled, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GMC owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14315.
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 on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- NHTSA lists 169 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Tahoe, which is 26% of the 658 total complaints filed for that year, the highest share among Tahoe model years shown in the data.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- Yes. NHTSA lists recall 14V301000 for a radio software update on vehicles with a base radio and internal amplifier, and recall 15V640000 for replacement of the ignition lock housing.
- At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up on the 2015 Tahoe?
- The median mileage at failure across Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Tahoe is 55,000 miles.
- Did the 2015 Tahoe's electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2015 Tahoe includes 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.