2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 256 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,576miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 256 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,576 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.
“Tahoe has been in the shop 9 times in one year, service 4wd , slow to 3mph to shift to 4wd low and service stabilink . Vehicle has tried to pull to the right while driving at highway speed, almost causing loss of control. Gmc has replace several shorts in electrical system ( while never finding cause).”
NHTSA complaint #11074456, filed 2018-02, 31,576 miles“As I was driving the error light came on stating there was a camera malfunction. This is a safety camera/system on the front of the truck, which controls the stability control, speed, braking system, electronic bind spot detection, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10928548, filed 2016-11, 11,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the stabili-trak, ABS and traction control warning lights remained illuminated, and the vehicle would not immediately stop while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS module and ABS pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11610176, filed 2024-08, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not immediately stop, and the stopping distance was extended. The contact indicated that on several occasions the brake pedal was firm and hard when pressed. On other occasions the pedal would extend to the floor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and serviced under the NHTSA campaign number: 19V761000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control) however, the failure persisted. The contact also indicated that the transmission was faulty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11428557, filed 2021-08, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251708Feb 21, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 26 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 13 | 5% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 54 | 5% |
| 2006 | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
92 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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