With 1 recalls and 168 complaints, the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

168

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

26V2890002026-07-05

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.

Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 168 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train34

02Service Brakes27

03Unknown Or Other13

04Electrical System9

05Engine9

168 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel Economy

18–19mpg combined

16city

22-23hwy

$3,550-$3,750/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Tahoe C1500 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,550/yr4/10 Average

Tahoe K1500 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe

38States

28%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (16%), but the remaining listings are spread across 37 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

2,59716%

FLFlorida

1,2528%

CACalifornia

8215%

MIMichigan

7585%

GAGeorgia

7455%

DCWashington DC

6414%

NCNorth Carolina

6144%

PAPennsylvania

5854%

MOMissouri

4883%

OHOhio

4823%

MDMaryland

4633%

KYKentucky

4443%

ILIllinois

4333%

OKOklahoma

3892%

DEDelaware

3582%

NYNew York

3282%

MNMinnesota

3162%

AZArizona

3082%

COColorado

3072%

TNTennessee

3032%

NH299

IN288

NJ267

WA258

WI215

MA209

AL192

UT170

AR161

SC156

NE152

LA132

IA131

OR124

RI106

NV105

VA101

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?

You'll get between 18 and 19 MPG combined from the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 168 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.