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2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, 15% of its 105 total complaints, at a median 39,000 miles. One crash and one injury are tied to this area, and there are no related recalls on file.

Electrical System complaints
16
15% of 105
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
39,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Some drivers report a 'reduced steering assist drive with care' warning that limits speed to about 5 mph and disables reverse.
  • Owners describe sudden loss of power steering, sometimes recurring each time the vehicle is started.
  • Several complaints mention momentary total loss of power, steering, and braking while driving at highway speed, with the screen going black.
  • Owners report the instrument cluster and infotainment system malfunctioning when the vehicle is wet from rain or a car wash, including erratic touch-screen buttons and sound.
  • One owner reported the seat belt chime playing too loud and too long, which masked the sound of an approaching ambulance.
  • A 'Service Trailer Brake System' message appeared along with weak or failed starts, later linked by a dealer to a module issue.

When 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 14, 2018, latest Jan 21, 2026.

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2018Feb 2021Aug 2021Oct 2021May 2022Oct 2022May 2023
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Jan 2026; peak May 2023 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Tahoe model year

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

  1. 2005129 (44%)
  2. 200625 (22%)
  3. 2007143 (12%)
  4. 200889 (17%)
  5. 200933 (12%)
  6. 201017 (5%)
  7. 201118 (4%)
  8. 201213 (7%)
  9. 201316 (7%)
  10. 201416 (18%)
  11. 2015169 (26%)
  12. 201636 (14%)
  13. 201720 (12%)
  14. 201815 (14%)
  15. 201916 (15%)
  16. 202011 (20%)
  17. 202171 (16%)
  18. 202240 (21%)
  19. 202339 (18%)
  20. 202413 (19%)
  21. 20258 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Tahoe, which is 15% of the 105 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this Electrical System problem area.
At what mileage do 2019 Tahoe electrical problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Tahoe is 39,000 miles.
Are the 2019 Tahoe electrical issues dangerous?
NHTSA data ties one crash and one injury to Electrical System complaints on this model year, out of 16 total complaints in that area.
What kind of electrical problems do 2019 Tahoe owners report?
Owners describe loss of power steering, temporary loss of power while driving, warning messages like reduced steering assist, and instrument cluster or infotainment glitches triggered by moisture.

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.