2011 Chevrolet Tahoe: Transmission failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Tahoe report: transmission failure. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 43,000 miles.
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2011 Tahoe in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11270687 (filed 10/24/2019): “Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet tahoe. the contact purchased a vehicle from an independent mechanic and was informed that the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. also, the contact stated that the steering made noises while driving various speeds and…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11241902 (filed 08/05/2019): “Transmission will not shift when pulling out it won't go and starts jumping in and out of gear and then shifts really hard and goes it's almost caused me to get hit by oncoming cars several times and it's worse on a hill jumping in and out but does fine runnin…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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