2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 55 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, 8% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 73,500 miles. Two related recalls address transfer case software and transmission oil cooler lines.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 55
- 8% of 658
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 73,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicles in park with the engine off roll away unexpectedly and strike other parked vehicles or objects.
- The transmission unexpectedly shifts in and out of four-wheel drive on its own, sometimes accompanied by a service indicator light.
- Owners report jerking or hesitation during acceleration along with a grinding or unusual sound coming from the transmission.
- The transmission slips into neutral or a park-like state while accelerating from a stop, forcing drivers to cycle the shifter to regain power.
- Steering wheel and vehicle vibration occurs at speeds under 55 mph, sometimes traced to drive shaft, bearing, or gasket issues.
- Software reprogramming performed under a recall for the transfer case did not fully resolve the four-wheel-drive engagement problem for some owners.
When 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 8, 2014, latest Mar 9, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
- NHTSA 14V374000Jun 27, 2014Transmission & Powertrain392,459 vehicles
Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.
Risk: If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 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 14192.
- NHTSA 14V152000Mar 31, 2014Transmission & Powertrain489,936 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year 2015 Suburban and Tahoe; GMC model year 2014 Sierra Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 Series and model year 2015 Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (feature code MYC). The subject vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting.
Risk: If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 or GMC owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14121.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- NHTSA lists 55 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Tahoe, which is 8% of the 658 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission-related recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- Yes. Recall 14V374000 covers a transfer case control module software fix, and recall 14V152000 covers inspection and repair of the transmission oil cooler line connection.
- At what mileage do 2015 Tahoe transmission problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Tahoe is 73,500 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
- What kind of transmission problems do 2015 Tahoe owners report?
- Owners describe vehicles rolling away while in park, unexpected shifts in and out of four-wheel drive, jerking or hesitation on acceleration, and vibration at lower speeds tied to drivetrain components.
- Were there any crashes linked to these transmission complaints?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2015 Tahoe shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the reported complaints.