2016 Chevrolet Tahoe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 257 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (93), Power Train (47), Unknown Or Other (45).
Key takeaways
- 257 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 93 | 36% |
| Power Train | 47 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 45 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 31 | 12% |
| Steering | 20 | 8% |
| Engine | 19 | 7% |
| Suspension | 19 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 5% |
| Structure | 11 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-08-28
I am reporting a paint defect on my 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The paint on the hood and roof is peeling, flaking, and delaminating without any external damage or misuse. The failure appears to be progressive and worsening over time. The clear coat and paint layers are separating, exposing bare metal and increasing the risk...
Air Bags,vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-30
On 7/28 while driving my vehicle, the ABS and traction control light came on unexpectedly (the symbol with the car and squiggly line in front of it). Nothing is wrong with the vehicle for these lights to come on as I keep up with all maintenance and repairs to this suv seeing that im the only owner. Then the next day, ...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-07-25
I have been having issues with the brakes on my 2016 Chevy Tahoe for as long as I can remember. When going very slow, such as in a parking lot or pulling into a parking space, my car feels like I am driving on ice when I brake. I am not sure if I am actually going to stop or hit a car/person. The brake pedal also gets ...
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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.