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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 10
Park-it warnings: 2
Complaints: 257
Latest campaign: May 7, 2026

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	4	–	Oct 24, 2019	19V761000 19V645000 18V578000 16V069000
Seat belts	2	–	Apr 8, 2021	21V245000 18V291000
Air bags	2	–	Jul 10, 2017	17V437000 16V651000
Power train	1	1	May 7, 2026	26V289000
Suspension	1	1	Apr 28, 2016	16V256000

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

2Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 7, 2026Latest campaign


May 7, 202626V289000	Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 26V289000 What's wrong 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. Filed under Tahoe Campaign NHTSA 26V289000 · May 7, 2026
Apr 8, 202121V245000	Seat belts: front A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V245000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate. Risk A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040. Filed under Tahoe Campaign NHTSA 21V245000 · Apr 8, 2021
Oct 24, 201919V761000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip wheel speed sensor/tone ring 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V761000 What's wrong 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. 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Tahoe Campaign NHTSA 19V761000 · Oct 24, 2019
Sep 6, 201919V645000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V645000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time. Risk As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490. Filed under Tahoe Campaign NHTSA 19V645000 · Sep 6, 2019
Aug 30, 201818V578000	Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V578000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative. Risk If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening. Filed under Tahoe Police Pursuit Campaign NHTSA 18V578000 · Aug 30, 2018
May 3, 201818V291000	Seat belts: front If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V291000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate. Risk If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156. Filed under Tahoe Campaign NHTSA 18V291000 · May 3, 2018

Merged from NHTSA model names: Tahoe, Tahoe Police Pursuit. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component257

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

257Complaints filed

17Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

13Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	92	36	9	0	5
Power train	47	18	1	1	0
Unknown or other	45	18	2	0	1
Electrical system	31	12	0	0	0
Steering	20	8	2	0	2
Engine	19	7	0	0	0
Suspension	19	7	0	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	14	5	0	0	0
Structure	11	4	2	0	2
Air bags	11	4	5	0	7
Forward collision avoidance	7	3	1	0	0
Hydraulic	7	3	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	6	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	6	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	4	2	1	0	1

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Structure
“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.”
Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760252
Air bags
“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).”
Filed 07/30/2026 · ODI 11753832
Service brakes
“I have been having issues with the brakes on my 2016 Chevy Tahoe for as long as I can remember.”
Filed 07/25/2026 · ODI 11752862

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2016 Chevrolet Tahoe recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recent, 26V289000 (reported May 7, 2026), concerns power train. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 4 campaigns. Others: seat belts (2), air bags (2), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 92 complaints out of 257 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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