2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tahoe Police Pursuit years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit. That ranks 4th out of 7 Tahoe Police Pursuit model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 99,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 99,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake Vacuum Pump Failure (PE18012) — opened Nov 20, 2018, closed Apr 10, 2022, led to recall 19V645000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle was in motion during daily operations and the airbags deployed without being involved in a collision.
Other Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 Tahoe Police Pursuit | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Tahoe Police Pursuit | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Tahoe Police Pursuit | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Tahoe Police Pursuit | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Tahoe Police Pursuit | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Tahoe Police Pursuit | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tahoe Police Pursuit model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.