2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

23Engine complaints

13.7%Of all 168 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN50 · 29.8%

SERVICE BRAKES41 · 24.4%

ENGINE23 · 13.7%

Unspecified / other22 · 13.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 10.7%

Share of the 168 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light flashed off and…”NHTSA complaint 11521641 — filed 05/12/2023

“While driving down the highway at 65 MPH in a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, towing a boat, the stabilitrak service light/warning message illuminated, the check engine…”NHTSA complaint 11516264 — filed 04/10/2023

“I have a 2017 Chevy Tahoe with 77,000 miles on it. I will have it 4 years Labor Day Weekend. I get all the regular…”NHTSA complaint 11420873 — filed 06/14/2021

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe: 23 of 168 complaints on file (13.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe have in total?

168 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.