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2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 32 engine complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, 30% of all complaints filed for the year, with one injury reported. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue at this year, and median mileage at failure is 22,450.

Engine complaints
32
30% of 105
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
22,450 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Rough or shaking idle traced by dealers to bad motor mounts, sometimes requiring engine and transmission removal.
  • Vehicle stalls unexpectedly while parked or coming to a stop, accompanied by a strong gasoline odor and a delay before it restarts.
  • Engine misfires and sudden loss of power while accelerating to merge onto a highway.
  • Owners report bad fuel pumps causing the vehicle to stop during operation, in some cases needing multiple pump replacements.
  • Excessive blue smoke and high oil consumption paired with unusual engine noise described as something broken inside.
  • One owner reported the 6.2L engine seizing at highway speed, with a shop finding rod bearing failure similar to issues seen in later recalled models.

When 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 4, 2019, latest Aug 31, 2026.

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2019Oct 2020Nov 2021Feb 2025May 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026May 2026
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2025 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2019 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.

  1. 200528 (10%)
  2. 20066 (5%)
  3. 200799 (8%)
  4. 200841 (8%)
  5. 200921 (7%)
  6. 201015 (5%)
  7. 201114 (3%)
  8. 201210 (6%)
  9. 201316 (7%)
  10. 20144 (4%)
  11. 201556 (9%)
  12. 201622 (9%)
  13. 201730 (17%)
  14. 201825 (24%)
  15. 201932 (30%)
  16. 202014 (25%)
  17. 2021190 (42%)
  18. 202279 (42%)
  19. 2023139 (63%)
  20. 202432 (48%)
  21. 202529 (60%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
NHTSA lists 32 engine complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, which is 30% of the 105 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe engine?
The data shows no related recalls listed for this engine problem area on the 2019 Tahoe.
At what mileage do 2019 Tahoe engine problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure across complaints in this area is 22,450 miles.
Were there any injuries linked to 2019 Tahoe engine complaints?
Yes, NHTSA records show 1 injury among the engine-related complaints for this model year, with no crashes or fires reported.
How does the 2019 Tahoe compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2019 Tahoe's engine complaints made up 30% of that year's total, higher than earlier years like 2017 (17%) and 2018 (24%), but lower than later years such as 2021 (42%) and 2023 (63%).

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.