2011 Chevrolet Tahoe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 456 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (213), Air Bags (186), Structure (85).
Key takeaways
- 456 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 213 | 47% |
| Air Bags | 186 | 41% |
| Structure | 85 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 3% |
| Engine | 13 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2% |
| Steering | 5 | 1% |
| Power Train | 5 | 1% |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-10-16
Fuel pump failure caused my vehicle to stall not once, not twice, but THREE times in the middle of the interstate on my way back home from out of state. This was terrifying, especially since my kids were in the car with me. The entire vehicle shut off in the middle of traffic and I was in the far left lane
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-04-17
Tailgate opens on its own repeatedly. Has been happening for several months, even when just sitting parked. Afraid it will happen while driving. Will drain battery as well, as it happens constantly.
Air Bags - filed 2024-12-27
I confirmed the vehicle has a recall. Called the Dealer and they informed me that the dash may crack while performing the recall but is not included in the recall. Any cracks in the dash would be customer pay. This doesn't seem right.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.