The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 39 of 109 complaints (36%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 106 in 2018 to 109 in 2019.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 109
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,450–$4,550
- Combined MPG
- 17–18
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,300–3,450 | 3,300–4,550 | 3,450–4,550 | 3,450–4,550 | 3,450–4,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–19 | 17–19 | 17–18 | 17–18 | 16–24 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16 / 22–23 | 14–16 / 22–23 | 14–15 / 21–23 | 14–15 / 21–23 | 13–21 / 19–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 477–497 | 468–523 | 505–527 | 505–527 | 421–570 | |
| Complaints filed | 175 | 106 | 109 | 57 | 466 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 9 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 39 of 109 NHTSA complaints (36%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe get?
EPA rates it 17–18 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe?
EPA estimates $3,450–$4,550 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 15 mpg (high) | 22 mpg | 18 mpg (high) | $3,450 (low) | 505 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 15 mpg (high) | 22 mpg | 18 mpg (high) | $3,450 (low) | 505 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 15 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | $3,650 | 513 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 15 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | $3,650 | 513 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 6.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 22 mpg | 17 mpg (low) | $4,550 (high) | 527 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 14 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (high) | 17 mpg (low) | $4,550 (high) | 517 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 9 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
- Defect
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
- Consequence
- Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; SERVICE BRAKES
- Defect
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
- Consequence
- Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.