NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit, describing incidents dated July 27, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11114539 · Filed
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION DURING DAILY OPERATIONS AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN A COLLISION.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE18-012: Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
Closed April 10, 2022
Brake Pedal May Come Loose
NHTSA #18V578000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Pedals and Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported August 30, 2018 · General Motors LLC
Potentially affected: 42,280 vehicles
Repair completion: 77.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 18278 · Owners notified October 3, 2018 · Vehicles built March 1, 2014 – January 9, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Safety consequence
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Brake Pedal May Come Loose
NHTSA #16V069000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Pedals and Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported February 5, 2016 · General Motors LLC
Potentially affected: 430,771 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 20760 · Owners notified March 14, 2016 · Vehicles built March 1, 2014 – February 1, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Safety consequence
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 20760.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit model years
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