2011 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Just purchased truck it has not been 30 days and the service suspension system light came on and when I drive the car will accelerate faster on its own. Which was very scary with kids in the car now my engine light is on plus traction control and it sometimes won't go over 70 mph. I feel like I was…”
filed May 1, 2021
“Driving on highway at night. Go to high beams and motor immediately begins to rev up/down, and run erratic. Switch beams to normal position=it stops. When depressing key fob to open and close doors, it only works frequently. Bizarre electrical issue....”
filed Jun 3, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 16 | 67% |
| 2025 Tahoe | 28 | 58% |
| 2024 Tahoe | 22 | 33% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 119 | 55% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 71 | 38% |
| 2021 Tahoe | 166 | 37% |
| 2020 Tahoe | 12 | 22% |
| 2019 Tahoe | 29 | 28% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 20 | 19% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 26 | 15% |
| 2016 Tahoe | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 46 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.