2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 7%of 256 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, 7% of the 256 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In may 2018, our upper control arm assemblies were loose and making noises when driving over bumps. We took the car to les schwab and they found failure of both front control arms. The upper and lower ball joints were loose as well beyond what would be expected. They required use of our extended warranty to repair the defects.”
NHTSA complaint #11279721, filed 2019-11, 58,840 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“Dishonest, untrustworthy, and thief's. They have lost my business, respect, and etc. I went in 27th of feb 2019 and less than 15 hours the suspension failed on the drive back home. This was a 2.5 hours drive so the guy informed me to come back so I cancelled plans the morning of the 28th to bring the vehicle back. On 28th feb 2019, I informed the dealership and they told me it's my responsibility when I done paid you almost $34k cash for this vehicle which is my while savings for the saftey of my wife; four kids. …”
NHTSA complaint #11185099, filed 2019-03, 100,000 miles“When driving, driver and passengers get severe headaches, dizziness, and disorientation. The car also vibrates quite a bit. The pressure inside the cabin can be felt upon turning on the vehicle, and opening the windows does not help. The sensation almost feels magnetic. The original tires failed a road balance test and were replaced. This did not help the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10852105, filed 2016-03, 200 miles“Vehicle shakes and vibrates at speeds above70mph. At speeds of 80mph the shake is very pronounced and the vehicle stability is affected. Vehicle has been doing this since day one. Dealership has tried replacing tires multiple times but nothing has worked. Difficult and dangerous to drive the vehicle between 70-80 MPH”
NHTSA complaint #10971039, filed 2017-04, 297 milesRelated recalls
- 16V256000Apr 28, 2016DO NOT DRIVEGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2016, Silverado 1500 2016–2017, GMC Yukon XL 2016 +5 more
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- 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 | 52 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 4% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 26 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 30 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
92 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsEngine
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology