2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 70 steering complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, 11% of all complaints that year, with 3 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Two related steering recalls (18V586000 and 14V719000) cover electric power steering module and assist motor issues at a median 68,000 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 70
- 11% of 658
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 68,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel suddenly locks or seizes at low speeds, sometimes leading to a crash into a curb or another vehicle.
- Steering wheel pulls or vibrates unexpectedly while driving, including at highway speeds around 47 mph.
- A clicking or grinding noise develops when turning the wheel, often traced to a bad steering bearing that recurs even after dealer replacement.
- Loss of power assist while turning, with stability control and power steering warning lights coming on, then steering returning to normal.
- Tie rod fracture or seizure reported while turning or reversing, sometimes not covered by existing recall campaigns.
- Abrupt, uncontrolled steering snap at low speed on rough terrain, causing damage to the rack/pinion and wheel knuckle.
When 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe steering complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 16, 2014, latest May 4, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
- NHTSA 18V586000Sep 7, 2018Steering1,015,918 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
Risk: If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.
- NHTSA 14V719000Nov 10, 2014Steering679 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743.
- NHTSA 14V246000May 14, 2014Steering477 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, through March 25, 2014, 2014 GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured May 25, 2013, through March 31, 2014, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 27, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.
Risk: An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.
Steering complaints by Tahoe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- NHTSA lists 70 steering complaints for the 2015 Tahoe, which is 11% of the 658 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- Yes. Recall 18V586000 covers electric power steering assist loss due to EPS module software, and recall 14V719000 covers replacement of the power steering assist motor kit.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2015 Tahoe?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 68,000 miles.
- Did the steering issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to steering complaints on the 2015 Tahoe shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2015 Tahoe compare to other model years for steering complaints?
- The 2015 Tahoe's steering complaint share of 11% is higher than nearby years like 2013 (2%), 2014 (4%), 2016 (8%), and 2017 (3%).