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#BS-2019-CHETAH-1603

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe

Based on reports from 151 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
151
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
956
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 151 complaints, 11 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

air conditioning does not work lp loss

4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10

$X,XXX
2

driver door button doesnt work lock or unlock

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

air leak

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

33 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 28K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

26
0–30K
12
30–60K
1
60–90K
1
90–120K
3
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (26 reports) • Median: 28K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (33 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain33 (22%)
Engine25 (17%)
Fuel System24 (16%)
Electrical15 (10%)
Other9 (6%)
Airbags8 (5%)
Steering7 (5%)
Brakes6 (4%)

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 28,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 28K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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11
22
7
23
47
24
37
25
8
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

19V761000Dec 2019

SERVICE BRAKES

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Tahoe is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

151

Class avg

189

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2019.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 151 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chevrolet Tahoe Model Years

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2019 Chevrolet Tahoe: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe is related to the drivetrain, with 33 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe has 151 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Tahoe problems start?
Based on 46 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 28,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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