2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,659miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,659 miles.
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.
“2010 Chevrolet Tahoe ltz check engine light came on and would drive but in a jerking motion. We had vehicle towed to our mechanic who diagnosed the issue as a engine control module DTC p2135, the reduced engine power displayed and the traction off also displayed. The mechanic was able to clean out the throttle body to remove the check engine light. …”
NHTSA complaint #10670875, filed 2015-01, 59,859 miles“Engine light, alb, and service traction control light came on the dash, message loosing engine power as well, driving conditions were very dangerous, truck kept jerky as I was driving it, could only go up to max of 15 MPH, the truck is not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10492367, filed 2013-01, 76,318 miles“On tuesday, august 9, 2011, as I moved over to pass a car on the left on a 2-lane highway, the accelerator in my 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe began accelerating at a very fast rate on its own and stuck . I hit the brakes several times, but it did not unstick and kept accelerating. I am not certain to what exact speed the car reached during this time, but I believe it was in excess of 80 MPH. Shifting the car to neutral backed it off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10420235, filed 2011-08“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated. The stabilitrak and engine power reduced warning indicators illuminated. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 78,573. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11076907, filed 2018-03, 78,573 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed three times in order for the vehicle to slow down. The contact stated that the vehicle ran off the road into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 11/09/15 the consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 12/15/15.”
NHTSA complaint #10762154, filed 2015-09, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 10 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 3% |
| 2007 | 24 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 27 | 6% |
| 2003 | 27 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 15 | 5% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
139 complaintsAir bags
115 complaintsBody and structure
89 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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