2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit recalls and problems

The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit recalls

Recall 16V-868: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Dec 2, 2016 · 49,927 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit vehicles manufactured August 24, 2009, to December 1, 2013. The affected vehicles, equipped with special equipment options for police or government service, may experience corrosion of the under-hood cooling fan assembly due to fluid intrusion, which may result in an electrical short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan motor and shroud, extend the wiring and re-orient the fan motor to reduce the risk of corrosion, free of charge. The recall began on September 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16145.

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1
Unknown or Other1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 85,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 85,000 miles · reported Nov 16, 2018
Vehicle has known defect with dashboard cracking. If airbags were deployed shards of plastic would be in my passengers face. Especially if it continues to get worse.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit: 16V-868 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit?

Owners report air bags problems most often (1 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 85,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.