2016 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 8 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls, newest first
May 7, 2026Power Train, Transfer Case (4 wheel Drive)Do not driveGeneral 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 to 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.
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1 800 333 4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V289000 · General Motors, LLC
Apr 8, 2021Seat Belts, FrontGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 to 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015 to 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014 to 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.
Risk: A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, and GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
NHTSA campaign 21V245000 · General Motors, LLC
Oct 24, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 to 2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014 to 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3 liter engine, a 3.08 ratio rear axle and four wheel drive. If a wheel speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 630 2438 or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
NHTSA campaign 19V761000 · General Motors LLC
Sep 6, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power AssistGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014 to 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015 to 2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 630 2438, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006 or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
NHTSA campaign 19V645000 · General Motors LLC
May 3, 2018Seat Belts, FrontGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 to 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.
NHTSA campaign 18V291000 · General Motors LLC
Jul 10, 2017Air Bags, FrontalGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 to 2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014 to 2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015 to 2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015 to 2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1 800 521 7300, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
NHTSA campaign 17V437000 · General Motors LLC
Sep 8, 2016Air Bags, FrontalGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 to 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014 to 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014 to 2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1 800 521 7300, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
NHTSA campaign 16V651000 · General Motors LLC
Apr 28, 2016Suspension, FrontDo not driveGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 to 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Risk: Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, Cadillac customer service at 1 800 458 8006, or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.
NHTSA campaign 16V256000 · General Motors LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, including 2 marked do not drive. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.