2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 11%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, 11% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe on February 21, 2026. The contact used another vehicle as a trade-in to purchase the vehicle. The contact stated that the odometer was recorded at 36,688 at the time of the sale. The contact was provided with an Experian report, which indicated that the odometer reading was last recorded at 35,900. The contact purchased the Carfax report the following day, which indicated that on March 25, 2025, the last odometer reading was 109,967. …”
NHTSA complaint #11719796, filed 2026-02, 109,967 miles“When placed into reverse the backup camera automatically turns on at maximum brightness and cannot be dimmed or over ridden. This causes blinding and inability to see out of the vehicle at night. The brightness is such that you cannot see out of any windows from inside the vehicle. To see outside you must roll down the windows but this eliminates the ability to see what is behind you.”
NHTSA complaint #11231778, filed 2019-07, 51,000 miles“Auto (electric) door lock system intermittently fails to function; when doors are locked, unlock button is failing to unlock the doors. This has occurred both while stationary and while moving on a city. (this vehicle is a police canine vehicle).”
NHTSA complaint #11231518, filed 2019-07, 23,216 miles“The dash computer comes and goes intermittently. Unable to view mileage or fuel gauge. It happens when starting the vehicle and remains off for the duration until the car is shut off. The frequency of it completely going black is random.”
NHTSA complaint #11205916, filed 2019-05, 13,000 miles“There is a trailer brake warning that comes up ALOT! Even more when it is raining or cold out . It beeps continuously, can’t see the speed I am going because it’s always flashing trailer brake warning. When I dismiss the message it pops on again and again. I have read up on this VERY COMMON ISSUE , alot of people are having with the trailer brake system warning. It makes the radio system even go crazy . And me Crazy! Constantly hearing the beeping over and over .”
NHTSA complaint #11632577, filed 2024-12Related service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013149Jan 17, 2025This service bulletin provides information to the customer about the rear camera guidelines not being present at times due to the VBM taking over the rear camera option.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 17% |
| 2024 | 15 | 22% |
| 2023 | 40 | 17% |
| 2022 | 38 | 19% |
| 2021 | 58 | 13% |
| 2020 | 12 | 21% |
| 2019 | 16 | 15% |
| 2018 | 13 | 12% |
| 2017 | 20 | 11% |
| 2016 | 31 | 12% |
| 2015 | 135 | 20% |
| 2014 | 15 | 17% |
| 2013 | 17 | 7% |
| 2012 | 13 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 | 16 | 5% |
| 2009 | 33 | 12% |
| 2008 | 87 | 16% |
| 2007 | 142 | 12% |
| 2006 | 24 | 21% |
| 2005 | 126 | 43% |
| 2004 | 214 | 46% |
| 2003 | 193 | 38% |
| 2002 | 30 | 7% |
| 2001 | 20 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 47 | 9% |
| 1998 | 20 | 8% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1996 | 34 | 12% |
| 1995 | 35 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
53 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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