2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 23%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,450miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, 23% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,450 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The exhaust blows white smoke out when just turned on and continues when driving and parked. When in motion I feel shaking and nudges in the vehicles motion when going a consistent speed. The engine line flashes and traction control light turns on while in motion when not need to too.”
NHTSA complaint #11240191, filed 2019-07, 22,450 miles“This vehicle is owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. We are submitting complaints for multiple Tahoe's that have stopped during operation causing extreme danger to our staff and other drivers in the city. The cause is always bad fuel pumps and our units have had to have the pumps replaced in some cases multiple times. Unit stumbles at red lights Check engine light is on”
NHTSA complaint #11591748, filed 2024-05“This vehicle is owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. We are submitting complaints for multiple Tahoe's that have stopped during operation causing extreme danger to our staff and other drivers in the city. The cause is always bad fuel pumps and our units have had to have the pumps replaced in some cases multiple times. Driver : Sputtered then died. Turned on after 10 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #11591747, filed 2024-05“This vehicle is owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. We are submitting complaints for multiple Tahoe's that have stopped during operation causing extreme danger to our staff and other drivers in the city. The cause is always bad fuel pumps and our units have had to have the pumps replaced in some cases multiple times. 1-26-24 Unit broke down today started after several tries.”
NHTSA complaint #11581745, filed 2024-04“This vehicle is owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. We are submitting complaints for multiple Tahoe's that have stopped during operation causing extreme danger to our staff and other drivers in the city. The cause is always bad fuel pumps and our units have had to have the pumps replaced in some cases multiple times. unit had to be towed in to repairer twice in 4 days. Both times for stalling out.”
NHTSA complaint #11594224, filed 2024-06Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11006377Jul 23, 2024This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 7 | 10% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 21 | 11% |
| 2021 | 122 | 26% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 25 | 23% |
| 2018 | 8 | 8% |
| 2017 | 13 | 7% |
| 2016 | 14 | 5% |
| 2015 | 59 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 11 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 41 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 30 | 10% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 36 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 6% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 | 32 | 8% |
| 1996 | 22 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe
39 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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