2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,300 miles.
- 53power train complaints
- 100,300median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $6,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 65%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe at $6,750, and half of them between $5,450 and $7,450.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2021–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 15 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 53 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Chevrolet Tahoe power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 3 | 11% | — |
| 2025 Tahoe | 5 | 10% | — |
| 2024 Tahoe | 7 | 10% | 17,565 |
| 2023 Tahoe | 47 | 21% | 39,000 |
| 2022 Tahoe | 39 | 20% | 39,000 |
| 2021 Tahoe | 90 | 20% | 62,000 |
| 2020 Tahoe | 14 | 25% | 20,000 |
| 2019 Tahoe | 38 | 36% | 52,250 |
| 2018 Tahoe | 20 | 19% | 54,000 |
| 2017 Tahoe | 53 | 30% | 100,300 |
| 2016 Tahoe | 47 | 18% | 55,000 |
| 2015 Tahoe | 55 | 8% | 73,500 |
| 2014 Tahoe | 5 | 6% | 71,831 |
| 2013 Tahoe | 9 | 4% | 38,000 |
| 2012 Tahoe | 7 | 4% | 54,991 |
| 2011 Tahoe | 5 | 1% | 38,760 |
| 2010 Tahoe | 6 | 2% | 61,255 |
| 2009 Tahoe | 12 | 4% | 57,000 |
| 2008 Tahoe | 9 | 2% | 60,164 |
| 2007 Tahoe | 50 | 4% | 60,341 |
| 2006 Tahoe | 8 | 7% | 46,570 |
| 2005 Tahoe | 24 | 8% | 94,250 |
| 2004 Tahoe | 26 | 6% | 37,849 |
| 2003 Tahoe | 19 | 4% | 13,150 |
| 2002 Tahoe | 37 | 8% | 40,172 |
| 2001 Tahoe | 27 | 5% | 51,000 |
| 2000 Tahoe | 12 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 1999 Tahoe | 45 | 8% | 85,000 |
| 1998 Tahoe | 21 | 8% | 72,899 |
| 1997 Tahoe | 58 | 14% | 80,450 |
| 1996 Tahoe | 37 | 13% | 100,194 |
| 1995 Tahoe | 13 | 5% | 21,838 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)Do not drive
Problem: 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.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My chevy tahoe vibrates when i drive and the dealership can not find the reason why it does that.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH uphill in the mountains, the transmission started slipping, followed by a loud banging sound. The contact stated that later, while fishing, there was an abnormal metallic sound like BBs hitting a tin…
My 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe equipped with a 6L80 transmission began experiencing transmission-related drivability issues at approximately 130,000 miles. The vehicle jerked on takeoff, had delayed/slow shifting, produced a whining noise, and later had intermittent shuddering/surging while driving…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Chevrolet Tahoes have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about power train for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe (30% of the 174 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 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,300 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Owners report a typical cost of $6,750 (half paid between $5,450 and $7,450), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
See all 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe problems or power train problems across all Tahoe years.