1995 Chevrolet Tahoe Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,838miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,838 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the transmission failed on the vehicle. The transmission was replaced with a rebuilt transmission. Within a year and a half, the transmission failed again. The mechanic stated that it seemed as if the transmission fluid was not being cooled for some reason. The contact stated that just before the transmission failed, he could smell burning transmission fluid each time. The transmission was replaced again with another rebuilt transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262911, filed 2009-03, 21,838 miles“1st thing noticed is orange indicator showing what gear vehicle is in was not working, when truck was in forward motion ran very rough not much power. Next day before truck was brought to dealership driver noticed dashboard readings were not working. Vehicle brought to dealership.they replaced vehicle speed sensor , problems cont., but before they could futher test truck was operating normally. Told to bring vehicle back if happened again. Happened again 6/7/99. Vehicle back at dealership,.”
NHTSA complaint #707329, filed 1999-06“Axle oil is leaking into the rear brakes drums. The axle seals have been replaced (6) times and the condition still exists. The truck will be going to the dealer for the (7th)time for the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #820063, filed 1997-12“Dealer said noise sounded like transmission - they do not do transmission. Aamco says all components of transfer case need replaced. Chevy will not assist.”
NHTSA complaint #706265, filed 1999-05Related recalls
- 95V139000Jul 26, 1995The transmission shift-cable lock clip can back out of its installed position resulting in a loss of cable adjustment. When the shift lever is placed in the…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 1995, Suburban 1995, GMC Suburban 1995 +4 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11% |
| 2025 | 5 | 10% |
| 2024 | 7 | 10% |
| 2023 | 47 | 20% |
| 2022 | 40 | 20% |
| 2021 | 90 | 19% |
| 2020 | 14 | 25% |
| 2019 | 39 | 36% |
| 2018 | 20 | 19% |
| 2017 | 53 | 30% |
| 2016 | 47 | 18% |
| 2015 | 55 | 8% |
| 2014 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 2% |
| 2007 | 50 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 7% |
| 2005 | 24 | 8% |
| 2004 | 26 | 6% |
| 2003 | 19 | 4% |
| 2002 | 37 | 8% |
| 2001 | 27 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 45 | 8% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 58 | 14% |
| 1996 | 37 | 13% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe
75 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology