general problems of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

28 problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2015 Tahoe.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2025

The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe seems to be known for thermostat failure. My thermostat gauge while driving would drop from 210 to 160 and stay pinned on 160 and the fans would turn on. I was told by an auto body shop that it seemed to be electric issues. I also had a wire under the car catch fire and the auto body shop said that is why my standing lights would not work in the rear but my brake lights would work. It’s very dangerous that the electrical failure caused a fire to start under the car. Then, I ran into another issue just this week where the vehicle has a cracked ac condenser and is slowly losing coolant. It’s a manufacturing issue because all of them seem to crack and we’re not made with a proper seal. Another electrical issue I have is when I turn the wheel all the way to the left or right, even when the key is in and engine is on, the engine will shut off. The car completely shuts off and then I have to turn the key to the off position and then it will turn right back on. The steering wheel is also losing power steering and gets very tight when I have to make a turn. The fuses for my radio are blown and when you put new ones in, it blows immediately and doesn’t turn on. I have many issues with this vehicle and it’s obviously a manufacturer issue. This is not ok for a vehicle to all around have such horrible electrical issues. I have had issues driving over a pothole and I lose my radio screen or my whole dash screen and then the dealer and auto body shops say the electrical work is too in depth for them.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2023

I have not had a wreck but the fact that when you press the brake pedal the dome lights blink and when you turn on the left turn signal, the dome lights blink. If you hold down the brake like if you’re at a traffic light the dome lights blink continuously until you let off the brake. Now, during the day, that’s no big problem but at night it poses a serious safety risk. A bright light in your eyes while driving is blinding and a sudden bright light in the pitch black dark could lead to an accident. I called the dealer to ask about it and was told yeah, they knew about it and it would cost me like $550 to repair even though it was a defect that they readily acknowledge.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2022

On several occasions at various speeds, both driving straight and turning, my 2015 chevy Tahoe has turned off. During higher speeds the SUV will turn back on, instantly, by itself but during lower speeds and turning the car has to be manual turned back on by switching into neutral, pressing the break, and pushing the start button. The most recent time this has happened, it was dark outside and I was turning. I lost everything including my head and tail lights so it was hard for oncoming traffic to see me. I also almost hit someone coming in the other lane because I was unable to fully turn due to the loss of power steering. After this happens, I get many warning/action required messages across the dashboard but no check engine light or code have come up. I will be taking it to the dealer but since it does not happen every time the care is driven, I can only hope they can experience what happens.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2021

Dome lights keep flickering. Not specific to any light. All of them flash sporadically. Looks like a camera flash at night. It is beyond distracting at night and the dealership could not find what is causing it to happen. It is making driving at night dangerous because it is distracting because it can sometimes flash non stop like a strobe light.

5 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2021

Braking systems not working properly. The vehicle failed to stop when applying the brake pedal. All brake pads are good; brake calipers are new; brake fluid is at max. I replaced everything I found online, but the issue is there on the vehicle. Dome light issue: the interior dome lights on the vehicle flashes constantly while driving.

6 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2021

The electrical software isn't functioning properly. The radio, onstar, the door/seat belt chimes don't work. None of the electrical works in the vehicle. I was driving and when I pressed on the brake and turning, the dome lights start to flicker making it difficult to see other cars at night. The back doors don't always lock when locking them.

7 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2020

My Tahoe showed stabilitrak issues when I first bought it a year ago. I received a recall notice and took it into the nearest dealer. It was ok for awhile but the same problem started again a month ago. The truck turns on and off for about 1 second as I'm pulling into a parking space. However, now I've had issues when I try to lock it with the fob; it does nothing. I have been stranded at a business because it won't turn back on and I have to wait awhile and try to crank it. It comes back on but this has happened to me more than 3 times. Now, I was driving to work and as I pulled into my work garage, everything turned off completely and this time nothing came back on. I had to quickly turn the ignition key to the off position, thankfully I had my foot on the brake and I had to turn it back on again. I was worried because this is in the downtown area and this is a very busy city street in the morning hours. I was lucky it turned back on at all. Another time, I could not start my truck when I got off of work and I was stuck on the 3rd floor of my parking garage. I am concerned that I'll be driving and all of a sudden this Tahoe will shut off while I'm in traffic. I have to travel 3 freeways to get to work and back home during heavy traffic, I'm worried about my safety and others as well because since this is an issue where the truck turns off completely, I will have no control on getting hit or hitting someone else at a high rate of speed (65 mph).

8 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2020

Our dome lights flicker when break is pushed, I've seen many have had this issue,.

9 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2019

The interior lights flicker whenever the vehicle's brakes or left blinder is used. The flickering causes distraction for the driver and passengers. Flickering hurts eyes, in addition causing headaches and potential for seizures. Flickering occurs when the vehicle is in motion and when the breaks are used and/or the left blinker is turned on. This is especially disruptive with inner city driving.

10 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2019

First off, my dome lights. They flicker on and off every time I hit my breaks or every time I turn my left blinker on. Secondly, my air conditioner! I live in a very hot and humid state. I have already fixed the a/c in my Tahoe once at the beginning of the summer. Now I am having the exact same issue as I was then.

11 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2018

Every time I press the brake or use my directional all the interior lights flash. Its extremely distracting when I drive at night. I did't know I could report this here. I spoke with my dealer last year and he told me it would be very involved to fix since my warranty was up. He said if it doesnt bother you that much it would be better to leave it. :(.

12 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2018

Was parking and the service brake turn hard as a rock. So at a slow speed drive around the lot to found the service brake with no warning would just stop working. Like the brake booster lost vacuum and needed time to build back up. Had towed to dealer. Mileage 37,500 give or take 100 miles at no time did any warning lights come on . Same thing happed at the dealer then tech and service writer drove it . Also right side drl seems to fail in every one I see.

13 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving approximately 60 mph, the dome light flickered on and off. The contact stated that the failure occurred for the past two months every time the vehicle was driven at night. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that there was a manufacturer communications number (pi1268b) in reference to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

14 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

While driving various speeds, the interior lighting flickered suddenly.

15 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2017

Interior dome lights flashes during night driving causing the driver to lose vision during night driving.

16 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2017

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.

17 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2017

Interior lights flickering when brake pedal is applied - this is both distracting and dangerous to the driver as this happens when we are in motion when the brake pedal is applied. I have seen other complaints online so wondering why there is not a recall.

18 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

The dome lights in second row flicker every time I press on the brakes. The dome lights also flicker occasionally when I put on the blinkers. I have complained to the dealer several times and they want to charge a high price or they act as if it is a small issue. Dealer is sports chevy in silver spring, MD. This has been going on for over a year.

19 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2016

Vehicles dome lights flash when applying breaks. . This also happens when you use your turning signals. . This is a hazard.

20 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2016

1: while driving the car, the second interior row lights flash every 2 minutes, it 's really annoying for the night driving. 2. When I was trying to do a parallel parking, my steering wheel was locked up, this happened couple of times, and sometime, the sign of "stabilitrak off" showed on the front screen. I was also hit by the car behind me.

21 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2016

Back interior lights flash on when driving, very dangerous at night. Does it when use breaks. Moving or stationary. All the time.

22 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2016

The interior lights flash while driving.

23 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2016

Interior lights flash randomly. This is very distracting when driving at night. It occurs day and nighttime but is most noticeable when driving at night. It has been occurring ever since the vehicle was bought in Sep 2014.

24 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Second inquiry on this problem, a detailed description was sent previously and no response was ever received. 2015 chevy Tahoe in short, interior led lights flash when ever the brake is applied. Interior led lights flash when left turn signal is activated. Dealer stated that a service bulletin was created for this issue as an obvious safety issue at night. Electrical tape over the second seat led's dealer wanted at the time $180. 00 to remedy the problem. (documented) dealer on next recall visit, customer service stated that they were unaware of such an issue, and also that this was the first that he had heard of it. Internet is well aware of the electrical issue.

25 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2016

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. Everytime the brake pedal was depressed, the interior lights in the vehicle would illuminate and flash causing blindness at night. This happens when stationary or in motion. Spoke to dealer who stated they never heard of issue. Provided them with a possible TSB #p11268 from alldata. This has occurred at least 50 times.

26 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2016

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. Everytime the brake pedal was depressed, the interior lights in the vehicle would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the details of the diagnosis could not be provided at the time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

27 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2014

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. When the brake pedal was depressed, the led strobe lights in the second and third row seats flashed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.

28 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2014

Tl - the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that when driving at night the lighting was not bright enough because of an invisible line above the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The dealer had adjusted the head brights. The contact stated the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000. Bt.


Other Exterior Lighting related problems of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Exterior Lighting problems
28
Turn Signal problems
19
Headlights problems
8
Brake Light problems
1

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