2015 Chevrolet Tahoe: jerking or lurching

Filed Aug 18, 2025 · Transmission · 157,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the transmission shifted hard occasionally, and the vehicle jerked abnormally. Additionally, on one occasion, while shifted in reverse(R) the vehicle drove forward. The gear shifter was shifted to park(P) and then reverse, and the vehicle reversed as intended. The contact inspected the transmission fluid, and the transmission fluid level was low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque converter had failed, and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · 85,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while stopped and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle started jerking, failed to accelerate as intended, and lost motive power. The check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was restarted, and the warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the #7 valve lifter had collapsed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2024 · Transmission · NC

While driving on the highway I notice the rpm’s were high and the vehicle wasn’t going anywhere so I had to pull over from the middle lane to the side of the road I. Busy traffic gladly I mad it over safely without getting hit. After I pulled over the service engine light come on and the transmission temperature was high. After the vehicle cooled down and I was able to me the shifting was terrible it would jerk while shifting. So I called aamco transmission and they said I needed a transmission replacement. This is not the first Chevrolet Tahoe I have had that done this my 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe done the same thing and needed a transmission. The repair cost is at $5500.00.

Filed Jul 14, 2023 · Transmission · MI

Transmission issue 2015 Tahoe: When accelerating when entering freeway to merge, or similar, vehicle sometimes experiences a sudden loss of power and lurch sensation -- almost feels like the truck was hit. Speed doesn't increase when needed in crash avoidance maneuver or when accelerating during general driving. Eventually transmission failed. Rebuilt. Has the same issue now. Appears this is part of GM class action lawsuit for transmissions and torque converter issues. Very disappointing.

Filed Mar 6, 2023 · Engine · CA

This 2015 Chevy Tahoe stopped without warning or warning failure indicators and continue to stop without warning, while driving on highway. Managed to drive the car slowly home. Following day the engine warning light came on after the fact. Had the car inspected by mechanic who indicated that the transmission/torque converter had failed. This mechanic has reported seeing the same issue with other Chevy Tahoes in same and similar years. Chevy has not addressed the safety hazard this transmission poses to both the driver and drivers behind the vehicle when it abruptly comes to a stop on a busy road. The car was just serviced at dealer in past month without any recommended repairs. The engine warning indicator did not work the entire time the car was whistling, stopping and jerking. Chevy should have issued a recall for this failure.

Filed Feb 15, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · TX

My 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe with 90,000 miles needs a new camshaft and all 16 lifters need to be replaced. There was no forewarning about this huge problem. Literally, one day I was out in my car, and the accelerator suddenly stopped working for a while. Then, all of a sudden there was a hard jerk, and it sped up on its own. When I finally found a safe spot to pull over I went to push on the brakes and the entire car just started shaking. My poor children were terrified as this could’ve turned into a terrible accident for me and the other drivers around me. I immediately called my local mechanic and was told to bring it in immediately. On my way there the service indicator lamp came on. Upon inspection by my mechanic I was told I need a whole new engine. I have not had it repaired because I cannot afford to do so. I would be more than happy to allow someone to come and inspect it upon request. Apparently this is a huge problem with GM vehicles that GM is completely choosing to ignore.

Filed Dec 5, 2022 · Brakes, Transmission · 70,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while starting and driving the vehicle, there was an abnormal whining noise detected. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, the contact stated she was driving, and the brake pedal was hard and failed to respond. The contact drove into the curb. The contact called and informed the dealer of the additional failure. The contact also stated that the whining noise persisted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer again where it was diagnosed and determined that the vacuum pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving after retrieving the vehicle, the vehicle was jerking. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · AZ

I received a combination of three error messages on the same day and they show every time I start the vehicle. “Stabilitrak” service needed, “steering assist is reduced, drive with care” action required message, and “rear parking assist symbols unavailable” error message when in reverse. Causes hard/lurch changes in gears. Affects the control of the vehicle and the ability to drive in a straight line.

Filed Aug 6, 2017 · Engine, Lights · 60 miles · OK

At slow speeds car dies shutting off all electric power and locking us in the car. Steering wheel jerks and car dies. Backed out into highway at night two nights ago and car died in middle of road with no lights. There was enough of a hill to let the car roll off of highway or my family could have died. Car has around 60k miles on it. Have read other issues similar to this. No evidence on computer when we take it to dealer. We have had this issue happen at least five separate occasions. The last one was the worst and most dangerous.

Filed May 16, 2015 · Transmission · 4,500 miles · FL

Last night vehicle start jerking and when accelerating it would hesitate then take of and there was a sound in the transmission. The next morning which is today when I went to drive there was a error message that said 4 wheel drive. When I went to take of the vehicle would go in and out of 4 wheel drive by itself. This continued all day and feel the vehicle is not safe because when it erratically goes into 4 wheel drive at normal speed the steering was compromised. I will take it to dealer monday..

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 600 miles · NC

4th and most dangerous of 4 incidents in 3 weeks of ownership of 2015 chevy tahoe lt. Without driver instruction or interference the 2015 tahoe shifted itself into 4wd despite dial on 2wd. Steering difficult, car jerked, engine revved differently and trouble in reverse. No warning signals on display and I didn't know what was happening. Drove .5 mi., pulled over restarted, and then "4 wheel drive, dismiss" on display over steering wheel (no seat vibration, flashing lights as with lane drifting). Tried to "undismiss", consulted manual and ensured dial was in 2wd. Cut ignition off, restarted, same light. Test drove another 1 mi. To see if warning display malfunction...car jerked and steering as if non-power steering. Called dealership (rick hendrick's city chevrolet, charlotte, nc) and svs tech had never heard of such an issue and consulted other techs (on hold 15 min). Finally svs mgr said car unsafe to drive but to drive it home 'slowly" and they would tow to dealership and get me a loaner. Svs mgr, on 3rd phone call after I threatened to notify ntsb, said he was calling a gm "program mgr" to see about my car's "dangerous issue". After the car rolled when ignition turned off (radio and dash lights off too) and it hit a dumpster b/c we had not put it in park, yet ignition still turned off (luckily no one hurt but significant paint damage), key fob wouldn't program seats/mirrors, mylink wouldn't pair to my phone and now to learn there is a recall for rolling b/c car shifts into neutral? I am still driving loaner, no word from svs mgr, I refuse to drive the car again and gsm said I'd have to go to gm direct for a "buy back". The 1‑800‑222‑1020# he gave me useless). Help!

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Transmission · 100 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that when the vehicle was placed in all wheel and four wheel drive, the service indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle jerked while making a turn. The failures occurred daily. The vehicle was inspected three times and the contact was informed that the program transmission was defective and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact emailed the manufacturer ten days ago, but has not heard back. The failure mileage was 100.