2017 Chevrolet Tahoe power train problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH uphill in the mountains, the transmission started slipping, followed by a loud banging sound. The contact stated that later, while fishing, there was an abnormal metallic sound like BBs hitting a tin…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
“My 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe equipped with a 6L80 transmission began experiencing transmission-related drivability issues at approximately 130,000 miles. The vehicle jerked on takeoff, had delayed/slow shifting, produced a whining noise, and later had intermittent shuddering/surging while driving…”
filed Jun 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear…Campaign 26V289000 · May 7, 2026
Power Train problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 2 | 8% |
| 2025 Tahoe | 5 | 10% |
| 2024 Tahoe | 7 | 11% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 42 | 19% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 37 | 20% |
| 2021 Tahoe | 86 | 19% |
| 2020 Tahoe | 14 | 25% |
| 2019 Tahoe | 38 | 36% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 20 | 19% |
| 2016 Tahoe | 47 | 18% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 55 | 8% |
| 2014 Tahoe | 5 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.