2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 18%of 256 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, 18% of the 256 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hole has formed in the condenser where a faulty weld was made causing all freeon to leak out and the air conditioning system stop working. I am disabled and have rheumatoid arthritis and GM is not recalling this part due to no safety issues. However, for me this is a health and safety issue as I cannot be in a vehicle without air conditioning in my states extreme summer temperatures.”
NHTSA complaint #11338154, filed 2020-07, 83,000 miles“When driving my new 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, I am experiencing a booming noise over bumps in the road and experiencing severe pressure and pain in my ears from some sort of pressure created in the vehicles cabin. The pain is unbearable, I cant drive more than 10 minutes due to the pain in my ears while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10820697, filed 2016-01, 345 miles“Tahoe feels like it wants to shift gears when it's not going above 25mph. It's happened on city streets. It happens as soon as the Tahoe is put into gear. It does not happen all of the time though. It goes away after I drive it for a couple of miles. It has not happened on the highway. Other times it feels like there's no power to the engine even when its in motion. At first I thought it was the brakes because it feels like its stuttering, like its misfiring, but I've had the brakes checked and they're fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11414221, filed 2021-04, 50,000 miles“My sunroof is leaking by the driver side visor and above the driver side window when it rains and the sunroof makes a loud whistling noise when I go over 60 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11119326, filed 2018-08, 48,000 miles“I have a 2016 Tahoe that I purchased new from dealer. I had also purchased a protection plan with finishing touch that they talked us into when we bought the car on the paint and interior. 3.5 years into ownership the paint on the hood and roof faded. We contacted the protection plan and they were more than willing to take care of. They sent an adjuster out and he classified as clear coat failure. Then the run around started. I contacted Chevrolet and I contacted the dealership. We took the car to the dealership and talked with the assistant manager in the service department. …”
NHTSA complaint #11327633, filed 2020-06, 61,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11035308Jul 21, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11032777May 14, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11032577May 4, 2026This Preliminary information communicates direction to find information at www.gmupfitter.com for Police and Special Service Vehicles.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11028700Feb 5, 2026This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 5 | 10% |
| 2024 | 8 | 12% |
| 2023 | 17 | 7% |
| 2022 | 24 | 12% |
| 2021 | 41 | 9% |
| 2020 | 6 | 11% |
| 2019 | 10 | 9% |
| 2018 | 28 | 27% |
| 2017 | 24 | 14% |
| 2016 | 46 | 18% |
| 2015 | 94 | 14% |
| 2014 | 37 | 41% |
| 2013 | 122 | 52% |
| 2012 | 100 | 56% |
| 2011 | 212 | 47% |
| 2010 | 139 | 44% |
| 2009 | 95 | 33% |
| 2008 | 93 | 18% |
| 2007 | 201 | 17% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
92 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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