2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, 36% of all 105 complaints filed for the year, the highest share of any Tahoe model year. Median mileage at failure is 52,250. No crashes, fires, or injuries are recorded in this category.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 38
- 36% of 105
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 52,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle jerks abruptly at moderate speed and then shuts down without warning at intersections, sometimes requiring OnStar assistance.
- Shifter fails to move out of park, accompanied by a power assist warning light, followed by difficulty steering the vehicle to safety.
- Transmission pump vibrates under load at low speeds, and the AFM system limits available power when accelerating during downshifts.
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off completely while driving, with the check engine light on and diagnostic codes P2635 and P018B present.
- Vehicle stumbles or hesitates at stops and fails to accelerate past very low speeds, traced to fuel pump failures requiring repeated replacement.
When 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 12, 2019, latest Aug 13, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe
- NHTSA 26V289000May 7, 2026Transmission & Powertrain66 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
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 the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
- NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Tahoe, which is 36% of the 105 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- The related recall on file (campaign 26V289000) covers 2026 Tahoe and other GM SUVs with four-wheel or all-wheel drive systems, not the 2019 model year specifically, and instructs owners not to drive until the remedy is completed.
- At what mileage do transmission problems appear on the 2019 Tahoe?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2019 Tahoe is 52,250 miles.
- Did the 2019 Tahoe transmission issues cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints filed for the 2019 Tahoe.
- How does the 2019 Tahoe compare to other years for transmission complaints?
- The 2019 Tahoe's 36% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain is the highest of any model year listed, above 2017's 31% and 2021's 19%.