2019 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the engine started to shutter and run rough. Pulled over to check and see if everything was ok. When restarting engine it developed a ticking noise which got worse and worse. We then made an appointment at a transmission specialist to get it serviced. While driving there the engine…”
filed May 23, 2026
“Valve lifter issue. Gm service told me 15000$ engine replace. 1 year no used the vehicle. I buy the vehicle 35000$. no recall or warranty. Have to much people this problem. And a gm just laughing at how the vehicle owners behaved.”
filed Mar 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 12 | 63% |
| 2025 Tahoe | 20 | 53% |
| 2024 Tahoe | 20 | 33% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 107 | 53% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 67 | 38% |
| 2021 Tahoe | 153 | 36% |
| 2020 Tahoe | 12 | 22% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 19 | 19% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 26 | 15% |
| 2016 Tahoe | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 45 | 7% |
| 2014 Tahoe | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.