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2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about the transmission (36% of complaints, typically around 52,500 miles). It is 21st of 27 Tahoe model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
Transmission
38 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles.
Vehicle has a tremor idle problem, resulting in improper motor mounts per dealership motor mounts replaced, now bolts and shims added problem not resolved
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 MPH, a message advising that the transmission fluid was overheating and to pull over was displayed. The contact coasted to the side of the road where, the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to a certified…
Engine
32 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
The exhaust blows white smoke out when just turned on and continues when driving and parked. When in motion I feel shaking and nudges in the vehicles motion when going a consistent speed. The engine line flashes and traction control light turns on while in motion when not need to too.
My 2019 chevy Tahoe has given me carbon monoxide poisoning in the cabin of the car while driving. I had a portable co detector pick up co and I had co in my blood at the hospital multiple times and received treatment.
Fuel system
25 complaints · 23%The exhaust blows white smoke out when just turned on and continues when driving and parked. When in motion I feel shaking and nudges in the vehicles motion when going a consistent speed. The engine line flashes and traction control light turns on while in motion when not need to too.
Electrical
16 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, instrument panel.
Driving at approximately 70 MPH on one occasion went to overtake a vehicle by passing and the vehicle suddenly lost all power for approximately 3 seconds and then it started right up. Lost steering, brakes, it was like the car had been turned off and started back up again. On another occasion I was driving…
I was turning left from the freeway feeder light that was already green upon approach. Assk I passed the intersection, I colided from on directly at the front passenger side, impacting the rear driver side of a smaller vw atals. My vehicle spun out of control stopping at the opposite side of the intersection at the…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 8%Car is a little over 18 months old and AC problem just like other tahoes same problem but this time all coils are on back order and no date for replacement it is summer and can not use truck price to fix will be over 1000 to replace coil and refill with new r1234 freon the freon cost more than the part I feel chevy…
My 2019 chevy Tahoe has given me carbon monoxide poisoning in the cabin of the car while driving. I had a portable co detector pick up co and I had co in my blood at the hospital multiple times and received treatment.
Steering
8 complaints · 8%Pulled from pump after fueling and steering assist reduced warning popped up. Steering wheel was tight and hard to turn. Also reverse would not work.
Driving at approximately 70 MPH on one occasion went to overtake a vehicle by passing and the vehicle suddenly lost all power for approximately 3 seconds and then it started right up. Lost steering, brakes, it was like the car had been turned off and started back up again. On another occasion I was driving…
Air bags
8 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH straight during heavy traffic, the vehicle was t-boned and crashed into a second vehicle, causing severe damage to the front end of the vehicle. During crash the air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained fractured…
I was hit I entered an intersection by a large semi/gravel truck that I did not see because there was a semi on the other side closer to me and going slower. It hit my left front driver side hard enough to spin my car across 2 lanes with a lot of damage. My airbags did not deploy. I hit my head along with other…
Brakes
7 complaints · 7%My wife was pulling on to concrete in pad in front of our shop. She applied the brakes and it was stiff but the vehicle rolled forward and slammed into the shop door.
Driving at approximately 70 MPH on one occasion went to overtake a vehicle by passing and the vehicle suddenly lost all power for approximately 3 seconds and then it started right up. Lost steering, brakes, it was like the car had been turned off and started back up again. On another occasion I was driving…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls
Transmission: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: service brakes
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ebcm, free of charge. The recall began december 11, 2019. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n192261050.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015-2020 chevrolet suburban, tahoe, and gmc yukon, and 2014-2018 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 MPH in four-wheel or automatic mode, the electronic-brake control module (ebcm) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (38 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles); engine (32 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles); fuel system (25 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 7, 2026 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Chevrolet Tahoe?
- It is 21st of 27 Tahoe model years by number of complaints, with 107 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.