2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Steering Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “wheel locked” (9% of reports).
- 70steering complaints
- 68,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Wheel locked: mentioned in 6 of 70 complaints (9%)
- Included steering: mentioned in 5 of 70 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Tahoe steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tahoe | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Tahoe | 4 | 6% | 1,000 |
| 2023 Tahoe | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Tahoe | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Tahoe | 14 | 3% | 96,725 |
| 2020 Tahoe | 6 | 11% | 25,500 |
| 2019 Tahoe | 8 | 7% | 12,100 |
| 2018 Tahoe | 11 | 10% | 59,000 |
| 2017 Tahoe | 5 | 3% | 1 |
| 2016 Tahoe | 20 | 8% | 32,000 |
| 2015 Tahoe | 70 | 11% | 68,000 |
| 2014 Tahoe | 4 | 4% | 5,313 |
| 2013 Tahoe | 5 | 2% | 46,159 |
| 2012 Tahoe | 4 | 2% | 63,000 |
| 2011 Tahoe | 3 | 1% | 78,000 |
| 2010 Tahoe | 2 | 1% | 106,500 |
| 2009 Tahoe | 8 | 3% | 89,500 |
| 2008 Tahoe | 6 | 1% | 89,400 |
| 2007 Tahoe | 10 | 1% | 112,320 |
| 2006 Tahoe | 5 | 4% | 43,000 |
| 2005 Tahoe | 19 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2004 Tahoe | 29 | 6% | 52,000 |
| 2003 Tahoe | 52 | 10% | 34,500 |
| 2002 Tahoe | 40 | 9% | 50,000 |
| 2001 Tahoe | 18 | 4% | 53,500 |
| 2000 Tahoe | 10 | 4% | 47,790 |
| 1999 Tahoe | 46 | 8% | 75,000 |
| 1998 Tahoe | 31 | 12% | 90,000 |
| 1997 Tahoe | 105 | 26% | 78,045 |
| 1996 Tahoe | 11 | 4% | — |
| 1995 Tahoe | 5 | 2% | 120,072 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
Risk: If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assemblyDo not drive
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, through March 25, 2014, 2014 GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured May 25, 2013, through March 31, 2014, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 27, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.
Risk: An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering power seized. The contact had to use force to pull to the side of the road. The power steering eventually worked, and the contact was able to drive to the residence. The contact took…
While driving, the vehicle experienced a total loss of power steering, accompanied by a 'Power Steering: Drive with Care' dashboard alert. The steering wheel became extremely heavy and difficult to maneuver. Simultaneously, the ABS and brake warning lights illuminated. Although I managed to bring…
I am having power steering issues. I reached out to Chevrolet and they said in their system the recall was performed in 2019 prior to me purchasing the vehicle in 2021. I should not have to pay for an issue that was recalled. Iâm unaware of what was done prior to my purchase of the vehicle in 2021
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Chevrolet Tahoes have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about steering for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe (11% of the 658 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe steering?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 68,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most frequent phrase is “wheel locked”, in 6 of 70 complaints, followed by “included steering” (5).
Other 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
See all 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe problems or steering problems across all Tahoe years.