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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical problems

17 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 62,704.

owner complaints
17
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
62,704
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Wiring: interior/under dash
    1

At what mileage

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Chevrolet Tahoe electrical problems in other years

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Related recalls

Electrical system: ignitionReported December 30, 2014 · 84,192 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
Risk
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, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006 (Cadillac), 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet), or 1‑800‑462‑8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.

Recall number 14V827000 · Recall details

What 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 12, 2024 · Electrical · CA

Stability trac, ABS, traction control, passenger air bag, locks are locking and unlocking, voltage to high, car will lose power while driving then shut off after alternator replaced, truck is worse also back trailer brake sensor appears to, no engine lights on went to two mechanics and unable to find the problem, very dangerous my car will randomly turn off while driving and cars in back slamming on their brakes to avoid hitting me

Filed Apr 5, 2023 · Electrical · NC

I was sold a vehicle by a small car dealer who claims to have a dealers license. He advertised the car as having 125,000 miles and that is what the odometer says. After receiving the title and looking it up on car fax I found that the vehicle actually has 255,000 miles on it. Dealer states it was a cash deal and not his problem

Filed Dec 22, 2020 · Electrical · 86,410 miles · CA

Vehicle instrument panel turns on and off upon start up and while driving causing driver to not know how fast one is going, it they have gas, etc. This is a common known issue which affect many gm owners as well as the gm brand.

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 114,000 miles · OR

Driving on highway at night. Go to high beams and motor immediately begins to rev up/down, and run erratic. Switch beams to normal position=it stops. When depressing key fob to open and close doors, it only works frequently. Bizarre electrical issue....

Filed Jan 25, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · LA · fire

'takata recall'

Filed Nov 4, 2018 · Electrical · 135,551 miles · TX

Ignition lock actuator bind making turning the key difficult and causing the ignition to get stuck in the start position even when turning the car off.

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 78,000 miles · TX

Stabilitrak and ABS light comes on while driving, the door locks go crazy, radio goes in and out and you lose the ability to accelerate. Engine acts like it wants to die out. The first time I had it taken in, they said it was a sensor so I paid $600 to have it fixed. 6 months later it started doing the same thing so the same sensor was replaced again. One month later my tahoe is doing the exact same thing and now the dealership says it's a short. I don't think they know what's going on and they are just trying different things to see if it works, so now I am out of pocket over $1000 for them to keep guessing what going on.

Filed Jul 2, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 190,000 miles · AL

While driving approximately after 30 minutes, the vehicle would have power issues causing erratic behavior. Example, while traveling on interstate at about 70mph the issues would happen when pressing the brakes or turning on a blinker, the vehicle's door looks cycled several times, it would create a startling pop immediately through the speakers, the radio cut off and restarted. While attempting to pull off interstate, the engine then started to stutter loosing power. Stabilitrack and ABS lights came on. After safely pulled over, cut vehicle off. Restarted vehicle, no issues or power problems. Problem would then randomly happen. Random no power issues - like battery was disconnected. Tested batter - it was ok. Problem became sporadic and random. Dtc showed random issues with electronic brake control module (c0710 -steering position sensor), park assist module (u0073, b1325 - device power 1 circuit malfunction) and passenger presence system (b1000- ecu malfunction) identified grounds to be very bad condition at battery negative to engine and frame, and driver side under body ground at the frame.

Filed Apr 19, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard had extensive cracks on the front drivers and front passenger side near the glove box associated with the air bag components. In addition, the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) and the parts had not yet been supplied from the manufacturer to the dealer so the contact was unable to determine when the air bag recall may be performed. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Electrical · 23 miles · TX

Car is shutting off when driving down the road especially at night to radically the lights will turn off engine will shut off door locks won't engage and disengage has happened twice at 70 miles an hour almost had accidents. Hand electrical system check battery alternator by gm certified mechanic and all checked out fine. I am concerned this vehicle has a bad ignition switch which has been recalled on other models of vehicles and I do understand some chevrolet suvs have been involved in those recalls this is a very dangerous situation.

Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the electrical of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 62,704 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 14V827000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have the most electrical problems?

The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (214 complaints), 2003 (193 complaints) and 2007 (142 complaints).

Other 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe problems

Airbags 185Body 81Driver assistance 15Engine 11Fuel system 7Acceleration 6Transmission 5Visibility 5Brakes 4Suspension 4Seat belts 3Steering 3Tires 3Wheels 3Lights 1Locks 1Seats 1

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