2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Body & structure Problems

The factory-applied clearcoat on my 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe is failing and delaminating. The clearcoat is peeling away from the base coat in sheets, exposing the underlying paint to the elements. This deterioration occurred without any external damage, collision repair, or environmental abuse. The vehicle has 76,000 miles and has been regularly washed and maintained throughout ownership. The affected areas include roof and door panels. The failure began as clouding and hazing of the clearcoat and has progressed to active peeling and flaking. This issue appears to be a widespread manufacturing defect. Multiple class action lawsuits have been filed against General Motors alleging defective paint and clearcoat application on 2015–2020 full-size SUVs produced at the Arlington Assembly Plant [XXX] et al. v. General Motors LLC, Case No. [XXX], and [XXX] et al. v. General Motors LLC). Thousands of owners of Tahoes, Suburbans, Yukons, and Escalades from these model years have reported identical clearcoat failure. The alleged root cause is improper bonding between the clearcoat and base coat during the factory paint process. Repair estimates for a full repaint range from $3,600 to over $10,000. General Motors has not issued a recall or technical service bulletin to address this known defect. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this matter and compel General Motors to issue a recall covering the cost of repair for all affected vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11733571

Incident

Apr 24, 2026

I have a 2017 Chevy Tahoe Z71, and the paint on the hood , now moving to the top of the Tahoe is showing visible defects. The hood paint started to look cloudy. Even after buffing and polishing it would not improve. Talk to a professional detailer who stated that the problem was with the clear coat. The cost to repair and repaint the vehicle would be way more than an average citizen can afford; especially this day in time. People have mentioned it may require sanding the exterior down to bare metal, which would affect the car’s resale value etc ..After doing some research , I do see this is a problem with many GM vehicles. What is GM doing to make this correction. Pics can be sent upon request. Looking to seek a lawyer.

NHTSA ID

11646208

Incident

Mar 20, 2024

The hood and top of the car on multiple tahoes and suburbans with this body style and year have the clear missing I have family &friends same issue, as well as the bottom plastic piece by windshield wipers crack quick/loosen causing possible water to get in or defrost system to stall, also does not go through car wash systems many Chevy models in the 2017-2020 years have issue especially 2017/2018

NHTSA ID

11573942

Incident

Jan 31, 2024

The contact's brother owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Reduced Engine Power" was displayed. Additionally, the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that he turned on the hazards lights and continued driving 20 MPH. The contact stated that upon arriving to his residence, he connected an OBD reader to the vehicle and read diagnostic code P2138, which indicated an accelerator pedal sensor failure. The contact stated that he replaced the part himself; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that there was water leaking inside the vehicle from the roof antenna mounting point, which caused the driver's side fuse box to rust, causing electrical failures. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11553849

Incident

Oct 22, 2023

WATER INTRUSION VIA GPS ANTENNA DEFECT INTO DRIVER CABIN ABOVE DRIVER AT VISOR ATTACHMENT. LOSS OF GPS, ONSTAR AND ANTENNA FUNCTIONS. THIS OCCURRED FOLLOWING HEAVY RAIN STORMS. AUGUST 2020 AND WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. MY RESEARCH SHOWED THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM STEMMING BACK TO AT LEAST 2015. GM PROGRAM BULLETIN NUMBER 15155

NHTSA ID

11376004

Incident

Aug 20, 2020

Mileage

42,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON I-55 SOUTH BETWEEN THE GLUCKSTADT AND MADISON EXITS AROUND 5:45PM ON 12/21/18 WHEN THE SUNROOF EXPLODED SENDING CHARDS OF GLASS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES CLOSE BY AN NO OVERPASSES WITHIN 2 MILES OF WHERE THE GLASS FAILURE OCCURRED. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN THAT CHEVROLET NEEDS TO BE AWARE OF. THE SUNROOF GLASS WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION AND NOTHING HIT THE GLASS TO CAUSE THE EXPLOSION. I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGE CLEARLY SHOWING THAT THE GLASS BLEW OUT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, FURTHER SUPPORTING THE FACT THAT THIS WAS A FACTORY DEFECT.

NHTSA ID

11163645

Incident

Dec 21, 2018

Mileage

15,000 mi

THE DESIGN OF THE BACK PASSENGER DOORS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE SHAPE OF THE DOOR IS IN A POINT AND NOT ROUNDED, IT IS NOT COVERED IN PLASTIC OR RUBBER. MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE OVER THE WEEKEND AND STARTED TO RUN TOWARDS THE SIDEWALK AND STRUCK HER FOREHEAD ON THE POINTED END OF THE DOOR CAUSING A DEEP GASH THAT BLEED PROFUSELY.... SHE HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE ER FOR SUTURING. VERY POOR DESIGN FOR A VEHICLE THAT IS TYPICALLY PURCHASED BY FAMILIES WITH KIDS.

NHTSA ID

11122801

Incident

Aug 25, 2018

Mileage

6,000 mi

WATER POOLS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE ROOF AND TOP OF THE HATCH ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER + DRIPS DOWN THE BACK WINDSHIELD FOR HOURS.

NHTSA ID

11047911

Incident

May 31, 2017

Mileage

900 mi