2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 256 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 256 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,500 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.
“Interior lights on dashboard turn off then they flicker/pulsate, headlights and exterior break lights flicker/pulsate constantly. It's more noticeable at night while in motion. Other drivers think I'm flashing my lights at them. Checked all connections of the battery and also the alternator by mechanic and no problem was found..”
NHTSA complaint #11195946, filed 2019-04, 30,000 miles“Attached is a picture of the condensation in the headlights issue. It just never dries up and has been like this for over 6 months straight. All this water blocks the headlights from working properly and shining correctly. It interferes with the safety of my headlights. I read several blogs of other Tahoe's in this age group of 2015, 2016 that are having this very frustrating issue. I believe it should be a recall as there's no way I should be having to replace headlights for $750 each this soon. It is not safe to drive like this.”
NHTSA complaint #11256124, filed 2019-09, 49,000 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“My neighbors' Chevrolet Tahoe has reverse lights that stay on after the doors are locked and the driver is walking away from the car. I have seen young and high-school age children playing behind the car while the reverse lights are lit which caused me to shout and run. If the children, or adults for that matter, can take those reverse lights for granted then there's a potential they can be killed by another car were those lights only light up when they're in reverse. I believe all GM vehicles work this way.”
NHTSA complaint #11114088, filed 2018-07“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that an error message appeared on the instrument panel, which indicated there was a camera malfunction. The contact stated that this was the safety camera that controlled the auto dimming of the headlights and also informed the contact when they were too close to another vehicle. The dealer stated that the parts were not available to replace the failed part. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 11,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10925006, filed 2016-11, 11,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 52 | 8% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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