2022 Tahoe w- 7950 miles dead in the road

[PNW-FL Wanderer]

Hello, first time poster, long time Tahoe owner. This particular vehicle will be our family's 4th such vehicle in the past 15 or so years. Big fans.

This morning on the way to work, my 2022 Tahoe with a little under 8k miles (5.3 L V8), died at a stop light and never came on again. When I pressed the ignition button, the car sounded like it was turning over fine, but the engine did not ignite. That sound will live with me forever! It would keep instructing me to "press start button" and then the dreaded "conditions not correct for shift" message. After pondering what life might be like in the middle of a busy South Florida street blocking morning traffic for the foreseeable future, I spent several other futile attempts to start the car, resulting in a lovely text message from MyChevrolet that I should "Service My transmission". Well, at least that part worked! I also was able to get the car itself to tell me that the transmission, along with the ESC, the brakes, and just about every other system was in failure. Good Stuff! For anyone who is curious, first oil change was done at 5k miles at the dealership so no concerns there. And also never a single advanced sign of the car being in anything other than terrific shape. Well, until this morning

So after being towed to the local dealership (2 hrs for the tow OUCH!), and asking point blank whether anyone in the Service department had ever seen or experienced anything like that, I saw the longest group of blank stares I have ever seen in my life. You would have thought I asked everyone who they voted for. And mind you this is all covered by warranty. So, its not like they are staring down a guy who needs to buy a new transmission!

Well, the other strange thing about this situation is that the INTERNET has not provided with me with a SINGLE other story like this one. And having driven the same vehicle for close to two decades, I am feeling absolutely emotionally crushed at even the THOUGHT that my new Tahoe could even have the possible tinge of anything other than pure American craftsmanship and beauty.

So, any chance anyone here has had a similar experience? Second thing, would anyone think twice about driving that car again after it gets fixed? Thank you in advance for your time and consideration, much appreciated.

 

[StephenPT]

@R32driver had this happen to his 5.3L as well. I believe it was the fuel pump or the control module for it.

 

[PNW-FL Wanderer]

@R32driver had this happen to his 5.3L as well. I believe it was the fuel pump or the control module for it.

Thank you for the reply! I will update here when I know more, but will pass along that info to my service tech!

 

[R32driver]

@R32driver had this happen to his 5.3L as well. I believe it was the fuel pump or the control module for it.

Mine did have the fuel pump control module replaced but that was the only code that popped up. It started stumbling like it was out of gas as I was accelerating when the road changed from 35 to 50 so I pulled over and it died. Tried the start button and it cranked but no start. Sat there for about 5 minutes and tried again and it started after 6 or 7 seconds of cranking and the check engine light was on but no other lights or messages. I was able to drive it to the dealership that was very close to where it died and after they replaced the fuel pump control module it's been good to go. Took them a week to get time to diagnose it but once they did they had the part replaced in a day or 2 and we were back on the road.

Hopefully your issue works out as well as ours did, I was really bummed for the week it was down at the dealer but all is well now.

 

[ivin74]

That sound will live with me forever! It would keep instructing me to "press start button" and then the dreaded "conditions not correct for shift" message. After pondering what life might be like in the middle of a busy South Florida street blocking morning traffic for the foreseeable future.

I have been on your shoes before and it's very upsetting. Specially after spending so much on these suvs.

Resulting in a lovely text message from MyChevrolet that I should "Service My transmission". Well, at least that part worked! I also was able to get the car itself to tell me that the transmission, along with the ESC, the brakes, and just about every other system was in failure.

A warning before hand would have been great before it left you stranded.

So after being towed to the local dealership (2 hrs for the tow OUCH!), and asking point blank whether anyone in the Service department had ever seen or experienced anything like that, I saw the longest group of blank stares I have ever seen in my life. You would have thought I asked everyone who they voted for. And mind you this is all covered by warranty. So, its not like they are staring down a guy who needs to buy a new transmission!

Did they even bother to pay for the tow? That Service department sucks, next time take your suv to a GMC or Cadillac dealership, those guys will treat you like a friend not like some total stranger. Anyways welcome to the forum. The link below can help you get an idea of the issues that this new generation tahoe has been having.

What's Wrong With Your Yukon/Tahoe Today? ...And How Long Has This Been Happening?

Well, someone did their homework !! Amazing what one knows about their vehicle if they read about what the engineers did in the manual provided :cool:

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

 

[PNW-FL Wanderer]

For those interested in an update, as of 2:00PM this afternoon, 4 full days since my dead truck arrived on a flat bed, I have yet to hear so much as a peep from the dealership. No phone call, no text, no email, no smoke signals. Absolutely zero contact.

Let me also share, that I have decided NOT to badger or “follow up” with them, because once 15 days rolls around, I have the pleasure of putting the manufacturer on notice of their being a possible lemon. And since I am on the fence about whether I want to re-play the “disabled car in the middle of South Florida traffic lottery”, I feel like the longer they take, the more days I have ticked off the “lemon clock”.

That being said, it feels prudent to reach out to the group and see if anyone thinks this is a bad/miscalculated approach. Clearly the dealership is a stinker, but since the car is inoperable, and I am not in the mood to get it towed somewhere else, feels like leaving it is the best option.

For those curious about FL lemon law, after 15 days at the dealership, you send an overnight signature required letter to the manufacturer and then they have 15 days to direct you to a repair facility of their choice for repairs to be completed. The lemon statute has no language to the effect of “and the consumer was in constant contact with the dealer to ascertain the status of their repair and remind them of their clock”.

Just 15 days in the shop, then notice to the manufacturer, and then 15 more days to get it fixed. 30 total. And then you have a lemon.

Last little tidbit, I do not have to wonder whether they are working on it. I got a notification from on-star Thursday afternoon that the anti lock brake system was having issues, and to schedule service. Can’t imagine that notification would come on if the truck was not being worked on, considering I left it dead as a door-nail.

Discovering the board has been amazing, someone’s old post made me realize that aside from the engine issues (or whatever it may be), my windshield wiper fluid pump is broken. We thought they forgot to top it off at the first oil change, but since we have no low fluid warning and nothing was coming out, if and when the dealer calls, we will make sure to get that fixed too. Would have never thought of that without posts from @Ingeinge and @B520044 about their issues.


Thank you all again for your comments and insights, hope to share better news here soon.

 

[martinajm]

That being said, it feels prudent to reach out to the group and see if anyone thinks this is a bad/miscalculated approach. Clearly the dealership is a stinker, but since the car is inoperable, and I am not in the mood to get it towed somewhere else, feels like leaving it is the best option.

You asked, so here you go... I would call it a bad approach, but not miscalculated. You clearly have been calculating for 4 days. I think that your approach on this entire issue is wrong. You come across as someone looking for a problem not a solution. I get that it is frustrating to get stranded, but my guess is that your negativity is very apparent to the dealership and they are therefore not going to jump through hoops to appease you. I am not suggesting that it is right that their perception of you should affect the way that they operate, but it is often times reality. Nothing personal and I wish you the best of luck with this or whatever vehicle you end up with.

 

[B-train]

I like the humor in your story, nice touch!

If you're not sure about keeping the vehicle, then the lemon laws may work in your favor. It's hard to judge from afar, so I am going off what was stated and I feel that I would be as let down as you. 8k miles on a 70k truck that left you as the cue ball in the middle of a crazy FL intersection would completely grind all the teeth off my gears....

I'm so glad I don't have the desire to run out and buy something new based on all the issues that seem to pop up with this new generation and COVID timeline BS.

 

[Wwes]

Well, the other strange thing about this situation is that the INTERNET has not provided with me with a SINGLE other story like this one. And having driven the same vehicle for close to two decades, I am feeling absolutely emotionally crushed at even the THOUGHT that my new Tahoe could even have the possible tinge of anything other than pure American craftsmanship and beauty.

Everything constructed is a machine and liable to have an occasional fault. I've been buying new GM cars for almost 20 years and have yet to have a single issue.

Given this is your only fault in nearly 15 years and 4 similar vehicles of ownership, I'd suggest you come at this from a different attitude. Let the dealer fix it correctly in due time, and I Hope it gives you many years of uninterrupted service. Trying to create an adversarial relationship with the dealership will not work in your favor, and may sour you on what is an otherwise fine vehicle.

I too get emotional at times about my vehicles, and in my experience, seeing a GM badge, Chevy bowtie, red GMC on the grille tells me I am owning/driving/making memories in a quality engineered and built product with friends and family that I love (whom feel the same); occasional faults aside - the Good way outweighs the bad.

 

[DuraYuk]

Sell it. If you don't like the vehicle nothing will make you like it. Any vehicle has issues. You have to enjoy it enough to deal with them. If you don't even the smallest issue will push you over the edge.

Like the people with the older platforms here. They like them enough to deal with all the shortcomings and issues they have. New platform different issues but same train of thought.

Wish you luck.

 

[B520044]

I like your approach, but expect to keep the truck. Just keep track of all your contact with the dealer; especially the service reports. Even if you get it back before 15-30 days; those days still count if you have to take the truck back for more service (within 1 year in my state). Again, expect to keep your truck and enjoy it. I've had a lemon and still bought another. GM settled with a cash amount for me to keep the first.

Regarding the washer fluid pump; I think this may be related to the recent OTA update. I was one of the first new Yukon owners in my area and on this forum (for 2021 model). I never saw anyone mention such an issue, until just recently. My washer fluid began to work intermittently right after that update (within the same week). Maybe its just a coincidence; the pump is likely made in China...

Also, use this time to negotiate a better warranty. These trucks are nice and do a lot of things right. That's why I got another. Just try to get an extended warranty to help with any future gremlins....

 

[Tahoe14]

I like your approach as well. It makes no difference to anyone if you contact the Dealer or not and I do not see that as confrontational, just the opposite. They are the ones doing the work on your vehicle and getting paid for doing so. They should be keeping in touch with you and keeping you informed every step of the way. I had to Lemon an early build 2015 Tahoe in Florida. GM paid me full MSRP plus tax and the GM accessories that I had added. A small deduction for mileage. Good luck and hope everything works out.

 

[delmaracer]

I like the humor in your story, nice touch!

If you're not sure about keeping the vehicle, then the lemon laws may work in your favor. It's hard to judge from afar, so I am going off what was stated and I feel that I would be as let down as you. 8k miles on a 70k truck that left you as the cue ball in the middle of a crazy FL intersection would completely grind all the teeth off my gears....

I'm so glad I don't have the desire to run out and buy something new based on all the issues that seem to pop up with this new generation and COVID timeline BS.

Just wondering, if vehicles built during the critical 'chip' shortage, then having starts and stops with chip installations so factory can ship to dealers to sell, has any room for consideration in this issue?

 

[NotJLB]

Hello, first time poster, long time Tahoe owner. This particular vehicle will be our family's 4th such vehicle in the past 15 or so years. Big fans.

This morning on the way to work, my 2022 Tahoe with a little under 8k miles (5.3 L V8), died at a stop light and never came on again. When I pressed the ignition button, the car sounded like it was turning over fine, but the engine did not ignite. That sound will live with me forever! It would keep instructing me to "press start button" and then the dreaded "conditions not correct for shift" message. After pondering what life might be like in the middle of a busy South Florida street blocking morning traffic for the foreseeable future, I spent several other futile attempts to start the car, resulting in a lovely text message from MyChevrolet that I should "Service My transmission". Well, at least that part worked! I also was able to get the car itself to tell me that the transmission, along with the ESC, the brakes, and just about every other system was in failure. Good Stuff! For anyone who is curious, first oil change was done at 5k miles at the dealership so no concerns there. And also never a single advanced sign of the car being in anything other than terrific shape. Well, until this morning

So after being towed to the local dealership (2 hrs for the tow OUCH!), and asking point blank whether anyone in the Service department had ever seen or experienced anything like that, I saw the longest group of blank stares I have ever seen in my life. You would have thought I asked everyone who they voted for. And mind you this is all covered by warranty. So, its not like they are staring down a guy who needs to buy a new transmission!

Well, the other strange thing about this situation is that the INTERNET has not provided with me with a SINGLE other story like this one. And having driven the same vehicle for close to two decades, I am feeling absolutely emotionally crushed at even the THOUGHT that my new Tahoe could even have the possible tinge of anything other than pure American craftsmanship and beauty.

So, any chance anyone here has had a similar experience? Second thing, would anyone think twice about driving that car again after it gets fixed? Thank you in advance for your time and consideration, much appreciated.

Speaking of Florida Rush Hour traffic, the same thing happened to us when it went into Limp Home Mode in the middle of rush hour traffic in SW FL about a month ago. Whoever engineered that at GM should be taken out back, have the crap beat out of him, shot by a firing squad, then hung.

I've been wrestling with the fix since then, and I've learned it has happened to a lot of people. I have a thread about it going.

 

[Donna]

Hello, first time poster, long time Tahoe owner. This particular vehicle will be our family's 4th such vehicle in the past 15 or so years. Big fans.

This morning on the way to work, my 2022 Tahoe with a little under 8k miles (5.3 L V8), died at a stop light and never came on again. When I pressed the ignition button, the car sounded like it was turning over fine, but the engine did not ignite. That sound will live with me forever! It would keep instructing me to "press start button" and then the dreaded "conditions not correct for shift" message. After pondering what life might be like in the middle of a busy South Florida street blocking morning traffic for the foreseeable future, I spent several other futile attempts to start the car, resulting in a lovely text message from MyChevrolet that I should "Service My transmission". Well, at least that part worked! I also was able to get the car itself to tell me that the transmission, along with the ESC, the brakes, and just about every other system was in failure. Good Stuff! For anyone who is curious, first oil change was done at 5k miles at the dealership so no concerns there. And also never a single advanced sign of the car being in anything other than terrific shape. Well, until this morning

So after being towed to the local dealership (2 hrs for the tow OUCH!), and asking point blank whether anyone in the Service department had ever seen or experienced anything like that, I saw the longest group of blank stares I have ever seen in my life. You would have thought I asked everyone who they voted for. And mind you this is all covered by warranty. So, its not like they are staring down a guy who needs to buy a new transmission!

Well, the other strange thing about this situation is that the INTERNET has not provided with me with a SINGLE other story like this one. And having driven the same vehicle for close to two decades, I am feeling absolutely emotionally crushed at even the THOUGHT that my new Tahoe could even have the possible tinge of anything other than pure American craftsmanship and beauty.

So, any chance anyone here has had a similar experience? Second thing, would anyone think twice about driving that car again after it gets fixed? Thank you in advance for your time and consideration, much appreciated.

Your not alone on issues with this truck! I’m just leaving the dealership now for probably the third or fourth time with a loaner vehicle with my 2022 Tahoe being serviced again. But the service personnel told me today that they had another 2022 in the back that the owners engine locked up while she was driving the vehicle, she is equally concerned with what is going on with chevy. ..my newest problem is the collision alert system is not working at all. I purchased my Tahoe, January 2022 with only 2 miles on it and it has been serviced so many times I can’t even keep up. It’s been so many computer module issues, check engine light and system failures they had to replace the OnStar module, my whole dashboard went black they had to replace that there’s so many things I can’t even name and this is my third TAHOE and will be my last. I’m going to educate myself and switch to a different vehicle. After this I can no longer take the inconveniences… I’ve been dealing with GM’s case workers, which is basically like talking to the wall I called corporate to complain about their product, and they assign a case worker who does absolutely nothing to help soften the blow. They only gave me extra warranty in case the issues they addressed messed up again they are simply not making the tahoes like they use too

 

[DuraYuk]

Your not alone on issues with this truck! I’m just leaving the dealership now for probably the third or fourth time with a loaner vehicle with my 2022 Tahoe being serviced again. But the service personnel told me today that they had another 2022 in the back that the owners engine locked up while she was driving the vehicle, she is equally concerned with what is going on with chevy. ..my newest problem is the collision alert system is not working at all. I purchased my Tahoe, January 2022 with only 2 miles on it and it has been serviced so many times I can’t even keep up. It’s been so many computer module issues, check engine light and system failures they had to replace the OnStar module, my whole dashboard went black they had to replace that there’s so many things I can’t even name and this is my third TAHOE and will be my last. I’m going to educate myself and switch to a different vehicle. After this I can no longer take the inconveniences… I’ve been dealing with GM’s case workers, which is basically like talking to the wall I called corporate to complain about their product, and they assign a case worker who does absolutely nothing to help soften the blow. They only gave me extra warranty in case the issues they addressed messed up again they are simply not making the tahoes like they use too

Why not just sell it? If you don't like it sell it or trade it in. Simple.

All vehicles have issues. Most on this forum are attributed to incompetent service departments.

Good luck.

 

[ZKWBQD]

Hello, first time poster, long time Tahoe owner. This particular vehicle will be our family's 4th such vehicle in the past 15 or so years. Big fans.

This morning on the way to work, my 2022 Tahoe with a little under 8k miles (5.3 L V8), died at a stop light and never came on again. When I pressed the ignition button, the car sounded like it was turning over fine, but the engine did not ignite. That sound will live with me forever! It would keep instructing me to "press start button" and then the dreaded "conditions not correct for shift" message. After pondering what life might be like in the middle of a busy South Florida street blocking morning traffic for the foreseeable future, I spent several other futile attempts to start the car, resulting in a lovely text message from MyChevrolet that I should "Service My transmission". Well, at least that part worked! I also was able to get the car itself to tell me that the transmission, along with the ESC, the brakes, and just about every other system was in failure. Good Stuff! For anyone who is curious, first oil change was done at 5k miles at the dealership so no concerns there. And also never a single advanced sign of the car being in anything other than terrific shape. Well, until this morning

So after being towed to the local dealership (2 hrs for the tow OUCH!), and asking point blank whether anyone in the Service department had ever seen or experienced anything like that, I saw the longest group of blank stares I have ever seen in my life. You would have thought I asked everyone who they voted for. And mind you this is all covered by warranty. So, its not like they are staring down a guy who needs to buy a new transmission!

Well, the other strange thing about this situation is that the INTERNET has not provided with me with a SINGLE other story like this one. And having driven the same vehicle for close to two decades, I am feeling absolutely emotionally crushed at even the THOUGHT that my new Tahoe could even have the possible tinge of anything other than pure American craftsmanship and beauty.

So, any chance anyone here has had a similar experience? Second thing, would anyone think twice about driving that car again after it gets fixed? Thank you in advance for your time and consideration, much appreciated.

Sadly, due to new (Jan 2021) EPA rules, modern car engines are not designed for long life or durability. They are designed for maximum miles per gallon, and to limp across the warranty period. My new Tahoe gets about 1 mile per gallon better than my old 2016 Toyota Sequoia. But my new Tahoe will certainly not get the 300K miles of driving I could reliably expect from Toyota engines.

 

[Gocajuns74]

This won't make you feel better and I hope they can resolve it quicker than mine. I previously posted about this in another thread and haven't bothered to update it. My 2021 Tahoe 30K miles has been at the dealership since the week before Thanksgiving. At least mine started and I wasn't stranded but in my driveway. Mine would start but not shift. I have it towed. They have changed out a laundry list of almost everything that is considered the brains of the vehicle. 1st it was the Shifter module, then they can't get it started. Then they find a puddle of water under passenger floor board and claim it's from a faulty windshield instal (I did have windshield changed). BS on the windshield thing which voids my warranty. Then they change out the Power Diverter, they tell me its flooded and ask if I've been in flood water etc. Um, no I haven't and if I did wouldn't the whole truck be flooded? I also requested a video water test to prove their faulty windshield theory. Then car wouldn't start to be able to move car outside to do a pressure water test. Then they change out ECM and some wires. Also, a few months ago I did have something done with the fuel pump module or wire or something. I'm probably leaving out some other module that was changed out as well. Finally last week they get it started and say its running fine but now waiting on some carpet to deliver. Meanwhile, I do have a lemon Law attorney involved. I probably waited too long. I also waited till 30 days out of service before I made a customer service ticket to GM. Louisiana Lemon Laws states that 1. car has to be worked on 4x's and not fixed to be considered a lemon or 2. has to be out of service for like 40-45 days, I can't remember exactly which one. Also, GM declined my trade assist or buy back claim or whatever you want to call it because they were able to get car started. BS on that because I don't want this truck back! I filed suit probably 3 weeks ago and waiting for GM to be served before I can move forward to see what my options are. Lawyer says it's a process and can take maybe 30 days before they get served, then GM has to hire a local attorney to start negotiating. I've been renting and paying a car note at the same time. It's been a crappy experience thus far. Hopefully since your car is newer maybe it get resolved quicker than mine. I wish I'd have filed suit sooner rather than wait 40 something days because they would've been served by now. I didn't think I had a case until I reached the any of the Lemon Law requirements. I should've done it at 30 days. Anyway, I don't think this helps you but I'd start keeping a record of everything that they say. I've even resorted to recording phone calls as I'm not the best record keeper. But I did get them to verbally agree it that they ruled out a faulty windshield instal.

 

[Yukon2021]

Hello, first time poster, long time Tahoe owner. This particular vehicle will be our family's 4th such vehicle in the past 15 or so years. Big fans.

This morning on the way to work, my 2022 Tahoe with a little under 8k miles (5.3 L V8), died at a stop light and never came on again. When I pressed the ignition button, the car sounded like it was turning over fine, but the engine did not ignite. That sound will live with me forever! It would keep instructing me to "press start button" and then the dreaded "conditions not correct for shift" message. After pondering what life might be like in the middle of a busy South Florida street blocking morning traffic for the foreseeable future, I spent several other futile attempts to start the car, resulting in a lovely text message from MyChevrolet that I should "Service My transmission". Well, at least that part worked! I also was able to get the car itself to tell me that the transmission, along with the ESC, the brakes, and just about every other system was in failure. Good Stuff! For anyone who is curious, first oil change was done at 5k miles at the dealership so no concerns there. And also never a single advanced sign of the car being in anything other than terrific shape. Well, until this morning

So after being towed to the local dealership (2 hrs for the tow OUCH!), and asking point blank whether anyone in the Service department had ever seen or experienced anything like that, I saw the longest group of blank stares I have ever seen in my life. You would have thought I asked everyone who they voted for. And mind you this is all covered by warranty. So, its not like they are staring down a guy who needs to buy a new transmission!

Well, the other strange thing about this situation is that the INTERNET has not provided with me with a SINGLE other story like this one. And having driven the same vehicle for close to two decades, I am feeling absolutely emotionally crushed at even the THOUGHT that my new Tahoe could even have the possible tinge of anything other than pure American craftsmanship and beauty.

So, any chance anyone here has had a similar experience? Second thing, would anyone think twice about driving that car again after it gets fixed? Thank you in advance for your time and consideration, much appreciated.

Had a similar experience with my 21
Yukon at about 16,000 miles. Died in the parking lot a couple times. As in completely dead. Had to be flatbed towed to dealership. All the warnings came on prior to completing losing power. Abs system service, power steering alert, transmission failure alert.

Dealership ended up replacing a part in the battery which was losing connection. They arrived me it was safe to take on a trip to the east coast. Well needless to say…they were wrong. It lost power on the freeway and we were stuck at a rest stop for 2 hours before we finally got it back up and running. Took it to a dealership in Connecticut where they charged battery and told me to drive straight home to Michigan and don’t shut the vehicle off if I can help it. Told
Me to leave it running when I even got fuel. We made it home and back to the local dealership where they couldn’t find any thing wrong with it??? Now I’m at 40k miles and haven’t had any more engine issues but I somehow lost all the retainers for the heat shield underneath the vehicle that had to be replaced. My Yukon has been a nightmare.

 

[Donna]

Why not just sell it? If you don't like it sell it or trade it in. Simple.

All vehicles have issues. Most on this forum are attributed to incompetent service departments.

Good luck.

It’s for sale!!! Are you interested??? Let me know.. I’ve mentioned this is my 3rd GM Tahoe all brand new when I purchased an this is my 1st time experiencing this.. so ok I get it.. times have changed.. but I tell EVERYONE THAT ASK OR INQUIRE… ITS FOR SALE ‍ let me know if you know anyone interested too