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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 59 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, 9% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 94,750. No related recall is listed for this fuel system pattern.

Fuel System complaints
59
9% of 658
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
94,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a strong fuel odor inside and outside the cabin, both at startup and while driving.
  • Several complaints describe a high pressure fuel pump or feeder line leaking, sometimes referencing a technical bulletin for the pump.
  • Multiple owners found a fuel line that had chafed or worn a hole against the fuel tank or frame, causing fuel to spray near the exhaust and brake rotors.
  • Some owners noted the vehicle was hard to start when cold, needing several attempts before the engine would turn over.
  • One owner reported fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank only while the vehicle was running.

When 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 31, 2015, latest Mar 19, 2026.

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2015Nov 2019Oct 2020Mar 2022Dec 2022Sep 2023Sep 2024Dec 2025
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Mar 2026; peak Jun 2022 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Tahoe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200530 (10%)
  2. 20066 (5%)
  3. 200741 (3%)
  4. 200814 (3%)
  5. 200911 (4%)
  6. 20101 (0%)
  7. 20117 (2%)
  8. 20121 (1%)
  9. 20133 (1%)
  10. 20143 (3%)
  11. 201559 (9%)
  12. 201614 (5%)
  13. 201711 (6%)
  14. 20188 (8%)
  15. 201925 (24%)
  16. 20203 (5%)
  17. 2021117 (26%)
  18. 202220 (11%)
  19. 202313 (6%)
  20. 20247 (10%)
  21. 20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA lists 59 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Tahoe, which is 9% of the 658 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this fuel system issue.
At what mileage do these fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 94,750 miles.
Did the 2015 Tahoe fuel system issues cause any fires or crashes?
NHTSA data for this problem area shows 0 fires and 0 crashes reported.
What specific fuel system failures do owners describe?
Owners describe fuel odors, leaking or chafed fuel lines near the fuel tank and exhaust, high pressure fuel pump failures, and hard cold starts.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.