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2019 Chevrolet Tahoe problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 2safety recalls
- 109owner complaints
- 8crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 6injuries reported
109 complaints, against an average of 199 for the other 14 Chevrolet Tahoe model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The components named most often in the 109 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 109 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe stall, lose power or shut off while driving?24 owners · 22%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe?12 owners · 11%
- Why does my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe idle rough, misfire or hesitate?12 owners · 11%
- Has the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe had engine failures?6 owners · 5.5%
- Has the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe had transmission failures?5 owners · 4.6%
- Why does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe?4 owners · 3.7%
Has the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe been recalled?
2 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Power Train: Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)Do not drive 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.
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring 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.
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.
What do 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe owners report?
12 of the 109 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Driving our Tahoe today and every light pertaining to the brakes as well as a few other came on.. You can feel the vehicle pulling to one side and hear the transfer case howling.. We have replace the transmission a little over a year ago with a certified GM mechanic..Recall - N192261050 and N262557620 do not fall under our Vin# but this is exactly what's going on with our vehicle.. My wife drives this vehicle daily with our kids in it.. If a catastrophic failure occurs with either of these issues she will wreck and endanger herself and our kids..We have no other vehicle to drive as this one isâŠ
At approximately 80,700 miles, I started my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe (6.2L V8) to take my family on errands. My wife heard a squeaking noise from the engine as she walked to the vehicle, and I got out and heard the same noise. No warning lights or messages appeared on the dashboard, before or after. I took the vehicle to an independent repair shop, expecting a belt problem. After inspection, the shop told me the valve lifters had failed and needed replacement, and that the camshaft would likely need replacement as well. I declined the repair and took the vehicle to a GM dealership for inspectionâŠ
There was no accident, but while I was on a busy highway, my vehicle started failing me. I wasnât able to go past 50mph. After taking it to the dealership they said itâs a torque converter and transmission failure.
When driving, the vehicle will randomly pull to one side cause the vehicle to severely swerve and almost cause a collision.
My transmission completely went out at 130,000 miles. We had to buy a whole new transmission. It has had regular maintenance on it. Rpm would skyrocket the car wouldnât move. Then it would finally go but not very fat or will. It also was making a terrible grinding noise
While driving, the engine started to shutter and run rough. Pulled over to check and see if everything was ok. When restarting engine it developed a ticking noise which got worse and worse. We then made an appointment at a transmission specialist to get it serviced. While driving there the engine started experiencing engine failure with loss of power and loud ticking noise. Diagnostic from trans shop showed issues with engine and cylinder 4 misfire detected. Yes, the vehicle can be inspected upon request. Safety was put at risk while driving when engine started to fail. Had to pull over andâŠ
At 64000 miles my 2019 Chevy Tahoe has to be replaced due to lifters failing. GM/Chevy wants to charge me $17000 to install a new 6.2L - V8 engine. (Same engine that had the lifter problem). That engine has been recalled on earlier and later models. What do I do to fight the cost of new motor ?
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Complete engine failure. 2nd time this engine failed cylinder 4 bent rod. Cylinder 7 and camshaft. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Yes. Loss of power on busy highway. Trying to navigate to the shoulder through 5 lanes of high speed traffic. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes. I have a copy of a manufactureâŠ
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase of the vehicle. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 135,000. It was later discovered, upon checking with an OBD2 Scanner, that the mileage was 220,145. In addition, upon checking Carfax, the mileage was 134,426.
This is the date I first took the vehicle to a dealership. The Transmission has performed poorly and the wiper would not work at all and it was not a fuse problem. Transmission finally failed and had to be replaced (6/25) but car is in a dealership for the 3rd time for windshield wipers. They do not work so car is dangerous. You leave home with no rain and then there is rain and wipers sometimes worked, most of the times they did not. On 6/25 they would not address the issue as wipers worked in High speed (but only on high speed). 3 months later they did not work at all. It did not rain in LAâŠ
Hit a road sign at 45mph - airbags did not deploy.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, a second vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The contact indicated that during the crash no air bags were deployed and the front driver and front passenger seat belts did not retract. After the incident, the front driver's side and front passenger side seat belts remained inoperable and the air bag warning light remained illuminated. No injuries were reported and a police report was filed at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer wereâŠ
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe: questions owners ask
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe; the most common categories were power train (39, 35.8%), engine (32, 29.4%), fuel/propulsion system (25, 22.9%). There are 2 safety recalls. 8 complaints mention a crash, 6 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Across 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (35.8% of complaints), engine (29.4% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (22.9% of complaints), electrical system (14.7% of complaints), air bags (7.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe; the most recent (campaign 26V289000, 2026-05-07) concerns Power Train: Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive). 1 recall carries a "do not drive" or "park outside" warning from the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
24 of the 109 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe (22%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "On 10/23/24 the vehicle's 6.2 L L87 engine seized while driving on a state highway (similar to the later models already under recall) putting myself and other drivers at risk through a sudden loss of power and speed." (NHTSA complaint 11658570, May 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe?
12 of the 109 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe (11%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Ticking sound started from the motor and the check engine light came on. We took it to the dealership and was informed the vehicle had bad lifters with a bent push rod needing a full motor replacement." (NHTSA complaint 11712073, January 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
12 of the 109 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe (11%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "While attempting to accelerate to merge onto interstate/freeway from highway speed of 55mph, experienced significant engine misfire & loss of speed." (NHTSA complaint 11657872, April 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe had engine failures?
6 of the 109 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe (5.5%) describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. One owner wrote: "On 10/23/24 the vehicle's 6.2 L L87 engine seized while driving on a state highway (similar to the later models already under recall) putting myself and other drivers at risk through a sudden loss of power and speed." (NHTSA complaint 11658570, May 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe had transmission failures?
5 of the 109 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe (4.6%) describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. One owner wrote: "There was no accident, but while I was on a busy highway, my vehicle started failing me. I wasnât able to go past 50mph. After taking it to the dealership they said itâs a torque converter and transmission failure." (NHTSA complaint 11770980, October 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe?
4 of the 109 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe (3.7%) describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. One owner wrote: "The power steering failed while driving and we had our baby in the car. We had to make quick adjustment to our driving. We made it home bit very difficultly." (NHTSA complaint 11465187, May 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Tahoe
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2019 only.