Hard brake pedal from a failing vacuum pump
The 2015 Tahoe has about 750 complaints per 100,000 sold, three times the model average. A hard brake pedal at low speed is the main complaint.
Updated November 2026 · based on 663 owner complaints and 14 recalls
750 3.0x the Tahoe average
14 free to fix at a dealer
Every Tahoe year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2015 Tahoe
Top problems and what they cost
Hard brake pedal
The brake pedal goes hard and the truck is slow to stop, from a failing vacuum pump.
Fix: Vacuum pump $500 to $900
Brakes
Electrical shutdown
Rare reports of the truck shutting down while driving.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Electrical
Recalls
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.
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.
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the...
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the ve...
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 dri...
If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, i...
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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 dri...
Without an audible indicator, the driver may not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle r...
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.
During deployment, the RRAB may be punctured or torn by the roof carrier hardware, reducing its performance and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the...
If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of in...
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 broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Test the brakes several times at low speed.Brakes should stop the car straight and quietly. Grinding, pulling or surging means worn parts or a fault in the brake system.Owners filed 82 complaints about hard brake pedal on the 2015 Tahoe, one of the worst years for it.
- Check the VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2015 Tahoe has 14 recalls on record, listed below.
- Check the A/C blows cold.The A/C should blow cold the whole time on max. Warm air usually means a leak in the system, and replacing an evaporator or compressor can cost over $1,000.
Questions
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Hard brake pedal from a failing vacuum pump. The 2015 Tahoe has about 750 complaints per 100,000 sold, three times the model average. A hard brake pedal at low speed is the main complaint.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
14 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe problems?
Hard brake pedal; Electrical shutdown.
Crash rating shown for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.