2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 30 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, 17% of its 173 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 67,437 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 30
- 17% of 173
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 67,437 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report engine lifter and camshaft failures, sometimes described as a bent camshaft rod, often requiring engine replacement.
- Owners describe stalling or sudden loss of power at highway speed, at times with check engine and stabilitrak lights illuminated.
- Owners report knocking or ticking noises from the engine compartment linked to misfire diagnoses.
- Owners note rough idle and vibration at start-up, with the engine feeling like it will shut off below 500 RPM.
- Owners describe the check engine light coming on with the vehicle decelerating on its own at highway speed, sometimes recurring multiple times.
When 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 22, 2017, latest Jul 31, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine problems in the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- NHTSA records 30 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Tahoe, which is 17% of the 173 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe engine?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
- At what mileage do 2017 Tahoe engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported in complaints is 67,437 miles.
- What specific engine failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe lifter and camshaft failures, stalling at highway speed, knocking noises tied to misfires, and rough idle or vibration at start-up.
- Have engine complaints caused crashes or injuries in the 2017 Tahoe?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury among the reported engine complaints for the 2017 Tahoe.