Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 252 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

252

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V2910002018-03-05

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.

If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

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21V2450002021-08-04

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.

A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 252 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes problems are the most common for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes65

02Power Train29

03Unknown Or Other28

04Engine10

05Electrical System9

252 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel Economy

18–19mpg combined

16city

22-23hwy

$2,450/yr

The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe delivers 18 to 19 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Tahoe C1500 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Tahoe K1500 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe

40States

28%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 15%, with options spread across 40 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

2,27115%

FLFlorida

1,1598%

CACalifornia

7875%

MIMichigan

6284%

GAGeorgia

6254%

NCNorth Carolina

5954%

KYKentucky

5624%

PAPennsylvania

5133%

DCWashington DC

5113%

ILIllinois

4833%

OHOhio

4683%

MOMissouri

4683%

AZArizona

4173%

OKOklahoma

3702%

MDMaryland

3512%

NYNew York

3232%

DEDelaware

3162%

TN298

IN270

MN267

COColorado

2562%

WI212

NJ210

AL201

WA196

NH177

UT176

NE169

OR155

LA151

AR143

VA132

KS114

MA109

IA103

SC102

NV100

RI99

ID88

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe a good car to buy?

The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is service brakes, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $154 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe?

SERVICE BRAKES is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, based on 252 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.