Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 256 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V289000 Do Not Drive: Front and/or Rear Wheels May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V245000 Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V761000 Software Error May Cause Unintended Braking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V645000 Vacuum Pump May Decrease Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V291000 Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V437000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V651000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V256000 Upper Control Arms May Have Insufficient Welds NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 85 complaints
- Power Train 47 complaints
- Unknown or Other 45 complaints
- Electrical System 31 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
Of the 256 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 256 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe has a moderate number of complaints and recalls, indicating average reliability. Key issues include the service brakes and power train, with several owner complaints and relevant recall campaigns. The data suggests a balanced expectation of reliability and repair frequency over the next five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| power train | 70,000–120,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Tire rotations and balances
- Transmission fluid changes
- Cooling system service
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Grinding noises when braking
- Delayed gear shifts
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual engine vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.