2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 8%of 256 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, 8% of the 256 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 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.
“I was driving a 2016 chevy Tahoe on a residential street. My car lost all control of steering and brakes. While driving the car veered to the right and hit a car, continued on hitting 2 more parked cars, drove thru someone's large hedges, and was seconds away from driving into someone's house but was stopped when I hit the 2 parked cars in the driveway. My airbag also did not deploy. Two cars involved were totaled. Again, I had no control over the steering or the brakes. Thank god I'm alive and I didn't kill anyone.”
NHTSA complaint #11172341, filed 2019-01, 32,000 miles“On two separate occasions I have lost control of the vehicle. The first time I was turning and thought maybe I hit a slick spot on the road but the same thing did not happen to other cars. The second time I was driving straight on a secondary road and out of nowhere the car started sliding like it was on ice but the brakes and steering were non functional. I could turn the wheel and press the brakes but nothing happened. There was no indication that there were any issues with the car, no alarms or messages came up before, during, or after the incidents. …”
NHTSA complaint #11286808, filed 2019-12, 29,000 miles“I purchased a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe last year from walker Chevrolet. The vehicle has 16,000 miles. Issues I have with the vehicle. Current dealership is jim ellis Chevrolet. 1. Transmission jerks when shifting. 2. Transmission will shift into first gear when hill assist is activated. 3. Navigation goes blank. 4. Volume button quits working and volume turns all the way up. 5. Tahoe squeaks from v8 to v4. 6. Loud metal popping noise when taking sharp left turns. 7. Navigation assistant will not mute. 8. Navigation will not shut off when the car is off and doors are locked. 9. …”
NHTSA complaint #11002542, filed 2017-06, 12,000 miles“When I start Tahoe service stabilitrak, service power steering, steering assist reduced drive with caution, and park assist off all flash on dash. Brake light, ABS light, and stabiltrak light are all on. There is no power steering while driving.Tahoe has been at dealership for a week now. They have not been able to find the source of the problem.Tahoe only has 60,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11403380, filed 2021-03, 60,000 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 4 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 15 | 3% |
| 2020 | 6 | 11% |
| 2019 | 8 | 7% |
| 2018 | 11 | 10% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 20 | 8% |
| 2015 | 70 | 11% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 | 29 | 6% |
| 2003 | 52 | 10% |
| 2002 | 40 | 9% |
| 2001 | 18 | 4% |
| 2000 | 10 | 4% |
| 1999 | 46 | 8% |
| 1998 | 31 | 12% |
| 1997 | 105 | 26% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
92 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsElectrical system
31 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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