Recalls
4campaigns
2 brake · 1 wheel · 1 air bag
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
173filed
Owner reports, 2013–2022 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 3★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
19mpg combined
$3,437/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
5.3 L 8-cyl· 6-speed automatic
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Do Not Drive: Front and/or Rear Wheels May Lock Up
Power train · transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
50% repairedof 66 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Software Error May Cause Unintended Braking
Electronic stability control (esc)
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
80.3% repairedof 652,967 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V761000
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Vacuum Pump May Decrease Power Brake Assist
Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · vacuum
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
74.9% repairedof 3,456,719 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V645000
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Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy
Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
90.3% repairedof 3,640,162 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (173)
173 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 173 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 53 | 30.6% |
| Service brakes | 44 | 25.4% |
| Engine | 26 | 15% |
| Unknown or other | 23 | 13.3% |
| Electrical system | 20 | 11.6% |
| Air bags | 10 | 5.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 4.6% |
| Structure | 8 | 4.6% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 2.9% |
| Steering | 5 | 2.9% |
How 2017 compares with other Tahoe years
Best and worst Tahoe years →2013232
201490
2015658
2016256
2017173
2018104
2019106
202057
2021454
2022190
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 232 | 4 |
| 2014 | 90 | 3 |
| 2015 | 658 | 14 |
| 2016 | 256 | 8 |
| 2017 | 173 | 4 |
| 2018 | 104 | 3 |
| 2019 | 106 | 2 |
| 2020 | 57 | 3 |
| 2021 | 454 | 16 |
| 2022 | 190 | 4 |
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 22.2%★★★☆☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe suv 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 19 mpg combined
19
mpg combined
16
city
23
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 477 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$3,437per year
$286per month
789gallons a year
Miles ÷ 19 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 477 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 477 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 22 / 18 | $3,700 | 497 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 22 / 18 | $3,700 | 497 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2017 Chevrolet Tahoe FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 26V289000 (wheel), 19V761000 (brake), 19V645000 (brake), 16V651000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe problems?
Owners filed 173 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (53), Service brakes (44), Engine (26) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe get?
EPA rates the 5.3 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 16 city, 23 highway and 19 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe get?
NHTSA rated the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe suv 4wd 4 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (22.2% rollover risk).
How does the 2017 Tahoe compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2021 Chevrolet Tahoe model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (57) and the 2015 the most (658). The 2017 drew 173. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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