2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“All of a sudden my transmission (6 speed) started slipping. No abuse /drag racing lol. Just normal driving. I limped into my local dealer and…”NHTSA complaint 11555209 — filed 11/15/2023
“I just experienced an issue with my transmission, I was driving home from work in cruise control and started up a bridge when my vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11552518 — filed 10/29/2023
“Transmission on my 2017 Chevy Tahoe failed and needs a complete replacement. I notice a class-action lawsuit has been filed for other Chevy models but…”NHTSA complaint 11551444 — filed 10/23/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe: 50 of 168 complaints on file (29.8%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
