What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Owners name the power train most, then the brakes and the engine.

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe have recalls?

Yes. The by-year fact shows recalls for this model year. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?

Owners filed 174 complaints with NHTSA. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what to check.

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?

See the fuel economy section on this page.

Is 2017 a good year for the Chevrolet Tahoe?

See the by-year comparison on this page to weigh it against nearby years.

2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 174 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe^[1]. The biggest group names the power train^[2].

174owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[3]

18–19MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Power Train. 53 complaints^[2]. Owners describe gear changes that feel wrong, a truck that will not shift, and shaking at highway speed. Some say the transmission quit and the truck rolled or would not move for a while.
Brakes. 44 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a pedal that turns hard or sinks, with little stopping power at low speed, often while parking. A few describe the truck braking on its own.
Engine. 27 complaints^[7]. Owners describe rough idle, hesitation when pulling away, stalling, and warning lights. Some mention noises and a worn valve train found by the dealer.
Unknown Or Other. 23 complaints^[8]. These do not name a clear part, so there is little to say beyond the count.
Electrical System. 20 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a dash screen that goes dark, door locks that fail to respond, and a rear camera that is too bright at night. Some also mention waiting on parts for a recall repair.
Air Bags. 10 complaints^[10].
Fuel/Propulsion System. 9 complaints^[11].
Structure. 8 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2017 Tahoe is necessarily included.

Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) (26V289), May 2026. About 66 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Service Brakes (19V761), October 2019. About 652,967 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum (19V645), September 2019. About 3,456,719 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Seat Belts › Pretensioner (16V651), September 2016. About 3,640,162 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Tahoe C1500 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	16 / 23 / 19	$3,550
Tahoe C1500 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive^[17]	16 / 23 / 19	$3,550
Tahoe K1500 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[18]	16 / 22 / 18	$3,700
Tahoe K1500 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive^[19]	16 / 22 / 18	$3,700

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV 4WD^[5]	4	5	5	3	22.2%
SUV RWD^[20]	4	5	5	3	22.9%

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
TAHOE 4DR SUV AWD^[21]	204 in	80 in	74 in	116 in	5,545 lb
TAHOE 4DR SUV RWD^[22]	204 in	80 in	74 in	116 in	5,309 lb

How 2017 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Tahoe model year. The 2017 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	246	6
1996	283	3
1997	410	0
1998	263	2
1999	552	1
2000	282	6
2001	512	5
2002	449	3
2003	507	4
2004	467	2
2005	293	5
2006	114	3
2007	1,177	4
2008	586	4
2009	306	5
2010	319	4
2011	457	6
2012	180	4
2013	234	5
2014	93	4
2015	663	16
2016	257	10
2017	174	4
2018	105	3
2019	107	2
2020	57	3
2021	459	16
2022	195	4
2023	231	5
2024	69	3
2025	50	1
2026	27	3

NHTSA's counts for the Tahoe show 174 complaints and 4 recalls for 2017^[3]. Among the 33 model years listed, 9 have fewer complaints than 2017 and 23 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2007 (1,177)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2017 Tahoe?

The 2017 Tahoe has a real pile of owner complaints, led by the power train and the brakes^[2]^[6]. Brake complaints show up at a median mileage of 49,936, which is fairly early^[6]. The engine group is smaller but still notable^[7]. These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and they are not adjusted for how many trucks were sold^[1]. Recalls exist for this year too, so check the Recalls section on this page^[3].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?: Owners name the power train most, then the brakes and the engine^[2]^[6]^[7].
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe have recalls?: Yes. The by-year fact shows recalls for this model year^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?: Owners filed 174 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what to check.
What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?: See the fuel economy section on this page.
Is 2017 a good year for the Chevrolet Tahoe?: See the by-year comparison on this page to weigh it against nearby years.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Chevrolet Tahoe

2004 467 complaints, 2 recalls
2007 1,177 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 663 complaints, 16 recalls
2016 257 complaints, 10 recalls
2017 this page
2018 105 complaints, 3 recalls
2025 50 complaints, 1 recall

Compare all model years of the Chevrolet Tahoe

Other Chevrolet models from 2017

2017 Chevrolet Malibu 725 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 839 complaints, 7 recalls
2017 Chevrolet Suburban 142 complaints, 5 recalls
2017 Chevrolet Traverse 361 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 Chevrolet Colorado 216 complaints, 1 recall
2017 Chevrolet Cruze 201 complaints, 2 recalls

All Chevrolet models

Similar cars from 2017: suvs

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser 4 complaints, 1 recall
2017 Volvo XC90 81 complaints, 7 recalls
2017 Audi Q7 320 complaints, 7 recalls
2017 Buick Enclave 179 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 Cadillac Escalade 89 complaints, 2 recalls
2017 Ford Expedition 357 complaints, 4 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 174 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
53 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 100,300). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Tahoe model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Tahoe C1500 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 22.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
44 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 49,936). NHTSA vehicle records
27 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 67,437). NHTSA vehicle records
23 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 38,625). NHTSA vehicle records
20 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 40,000). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V289, filed May 7, 2026: Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive). NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V761, filed October 24, 2019: Service Brakes. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V645, filed September 6, 2019: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V651, filed September 8, 2016: Seat Belts › Pretensioner. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Tahoe C1500 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Tahoe K1500 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Tahoe K1500 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 22.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TAHOE 4DR SUV AWD: length 204 in, width 80 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 116 in, curb weight 5,545 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TAHOE 4DR SUV RWD: length 204 in, width 80 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 116 in, curb weight 5,309 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2017 Chevrolet Tahoe: problems, recalls and fuel economy