2019 Chevrolet Tahoe: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11756859 (filed 08/13/2026): “My transmission completely went out at 130,000 miles. we had to buy a whole new transmission. it has had regular maintenance on it. rpm would skyrocket the car wouldn’t move. then it would finally go but not very fat or will. it also was making a terrible grinding noise…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11742796 (filed 06/08/2026): “I recieved this message after bringing my 2019 chevy tahoe to the dealership today for regular maintenanceand to check out a slight noise coming from under my hood: rotational noise in your engine compartment had to remove the belts to be able to isolate where the sound was coming from. the noise i…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11739731 (filed 05/23/2026): “While driving, the engine started to shutter and run rough. pulled over to check and see if everything was ok. when restarting engine it developed a ticking noise which got worse and worse. we then made an appointment at a transmission specialist to get it serviced. while driving there the engine st…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
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
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
Page last updated .