Dashboard cracking
Spontaneous cracks near airbag compartments, rattling
Check engine light: Off
A widespread, structural dashboard-cracking defect, with multiple owners reporting spontaneous cracks without any impact. The added concern is the dashboard's proximity to the airbag compartments — a cracked dashboard near an already-affected Takata airbag compounds the safety risk described in the recall notice above. Not confirmed recall-covered on its own.
Confirmed on the closely related Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon (same GMT900 platform), so the same defect affects all three nameplates.
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Electrical system failures, including a fire incident
Power loss, dashboard warning lights, battery/module failures
Check engine light: On
Electrical system failures including power loss and dashboard warning lights. One notable incident describes a battery energy control module catching fire — likely specific to Tahoe Hybrid variants offered in this model-year range. Two confirmed vehicle fires tied to electrical components were reported.
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Engine and powertrain problems
Oil consumption, collapsed lifters, transmission failures, stalling at stops
Check engine light: On
Oil consumption issues, collapsed lifters, transmission failures, and stalling at stops. not confirmed as recall-covered.
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Power steering loss
Difficulty steering, control failures
Check engine light: Off
Power steering loss and control failures. not confirmed as recall-covered.
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Battery and charging system issues
Dead batteries, parasitic drains, corroded cables, alternator failures
Check engine light: On
Dead batteries, parasitic drains, corroded cables, and alternator failures reported across the model-year range.
$150 – $42050,000 – 300,000 mi
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Climate control failures
AC compressor failures, condenser leaks, refrigerant issues, blend door actuators
Check engine light: Off
AC compressor failures, condenser leaks, refrigerant issues, blower motor resistors, and blend door actuator failures.
$600 – $2,50027,000 – 256,000 mi
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4WD Transfer Case Position Sensor/Selector Switch May Fail
4WD transfer case position sensor or selector switch failure
Check engine light: Off
4WD transfer case position sensor or selector switch failure. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 490 owner reports on file.
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ABS Front Wheel Speed Sensors May Fail
ABS front wheel speed sensor failure
Check engine light: Off
ABS front wheel speed sensor failure. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 273 owner reports on file.
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Speedometer or Other Instrument Panel Gauge May Work Erratically
Speedometer or another instrument panel gauge works erratically
Check engine light: Off
Speedometer or another instrument panel gauge works erratically. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 197 owner reports on file.
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Power Door Lock Actuators May Fail
Power door lock actuator failure
Check engine light: Off
Power door lock actuator failure. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 166 owner reports on file.
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Persistent Service Tire Monitor Warning With Multiple Sensor Issues
Persistent "Service Tire Monitor" warning tied to multiple TPMS sensor issues
Check engine light: Off
Persistent "Service Tire Monitor" warning tied to multiple TPMS sensor issues. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 157 owner reports on file.
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Inside/Outside Door Handles May Break
Inside or outside door handles break
Check engine light: Off
Inside or outside door handles break. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 150 owner reports on file.
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Fuel Level Sensor Failure
Fuel level sensor failure
Check engine light: Off
Fuel level sensor failure. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 131 owner reports on file.
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Front/Rear Differential May Develop Noise Due to Worn Bearings
Front or rear differential noise caused by worn bearings
Check engine light: Off
Front or rear differential noise caused by worn bearings. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 122 owner reports on file.
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Check engine light from a gas cap issue
Check engine light due to a gas cap issue
Check engine light: On
Check engine light due to a gas cap issue. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 113 owner reports on file.
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Rear Window Defogger Wire Terminal Broken Off of Window Glass
Rear window defogger wire terminal breaks off the window glass
Check engine light: Off
Rear window defogger wire terminal breaks off the window glass. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 82 owner reports on file.
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Daytime Running Lights Are Prone to Burning Out
Daytime running lights burn out prematurely
Check engine light: Off
Daytime running lights burn out prematurely. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 65 owner reports on file.
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Steering May Develop Clunk Noise From Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft
Steering develops a clunk noise from the upper intermediate steering shaft
Check engine light: Off
Steering develops a clunk noise from the upper intermediate steering shaft. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 56 owner reports on file.
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The most serious issue on this generation is a confirmed Takata airbag recall where many owners report the replacement parts still weren't available years after the recall was issued — some as far back as 2016 with no remedy by 2019. A separate, widespread dashboard-cracking defect near the airbag compartments compounds the safety concern. This generation is closely related to the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon (same GMT900 platform), which show both of these problems as well.