2017 Chevy Tahoe - 5 Things I Hate

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GM was nice enough to loan us a brand new 2017 Tahoe LT for a week. Here are the 5 things that I would have changed about this V8 beast!
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[@coolbro576]

the screen and screen trim moves bc it slides up to reveal a “secret” compartment

[@rbrown8699]

The radio raises up to expose the secret compartment, it’s not loose. It moves up and down.

[@stanewill]

That is what I was going to state that

[@charlierosenthal1889]

I was screaming this in my head when he started talking about that complaint.

[@obijuankenobi420]

Thats where I keep my leftover fast food....gotta couple years worth in there....its like an emergency food stash

[@dr.darkroom]

No kidding - what a complete moron

[@chewalker2340]

Chevy uses the offset of the steering wheel to move the driver centered for comfort and better visibility of the gauges and to better see past the larger a pillar

[@jessd80]

I was enjoying the video, but stopped when you completely blew one of your hates. The center console screen moves, because it has to move in order to operate the way it does. It slides up to show a hidden compartment for iPhone or anything you want. It tells me you did no research. I get the feeling that if you knew that, you would have mentioned. Also, you didn’t mention just how much better the suspension is than in the previous models, 2014 and older. The magnetic ride suspension is awesome. I’ve had a ‘12 and now an ‘18, and the new suspension rocks. “Wallowy”??? Is that a word? As for the finishes, I agree, but it is a truck. If you want the refined version, try Escalade or Yukon Denali. As for the entertainment package, do not buy aftermarket. It’s less than $300 difference for real leather Vice vinyl, and also the peace of mind on warranty. Yet still, found your vid informative, thanks.

[@options2rx7]

Exactly when I stopped. You can tell he's spent like 5 mins in this truck before reviewing it.

[@swp911]

...The radio opens. Why not open it to show why the top moves? Did you not know that it opens? Doesn't seem fair.

[@Rocketrich88]

Dude, I put 285k miles on a Tahoe... And Buddy of mine just traded his Tahoe in at 405k. That is completely unheard of these day throughout the SUV community. If sacrificing creature comforts means picking up mileage, I am okay with this... But I appreciate your perspective...

[@jeffreyrigged]

never seen one that hasnt ran forever

[@usa1144]

What year tahoes were those tho with those kidna miles?

[@Rocketrich88]

@@usa1144 Hey Dude, Yup, I still drive my 2007 Tahoe LS with 386k. Never missed an oil change, if something ever "sounded weird"; it went to the shop. Over the last five years, I have gotten the most bizarre phone calls about that truck. Someone offered me 20k cash for my truck; I paid 21k for the truck in 2009. I asked him "Dude, I appreciate it, but Why?" He did everything within his power to not answer that question; so I told him to "Alright, now you are acting shady, and you can f*ck off". He absolutely lost it on the phone. "Who the f*ck do you think you are... Blah... Blah... Blah". I just hung up on him...

[@Stopvotingdemocrat]

i have a 2017 tahoe with 80,000 miles and im wondering if i should keep it ir trade it in. i need something reliable. what do u think about 2017 tahoes?

[@Rocketrich88]

@@Stopvotingdemocrat First, great name! This was my logic back in 2012 when I was going to trade my Tahoe in... The Salesman looked at me and said "you took great care of the truck, and we are going to be able to re-sell it by the end of the week". I looked at him like WTF..? Nah Dude, give me the keys back, I am out of here... I LOVE my truck! Just put in a new stereo, and gun-safes for my rifles and kit. And I definitely need a paint job or wrap. My truck is paid off, Chevy is willing to fix it as long as I want it, and who wants to spend 50k to 60k on an SUV that can be remote controlled? Nah, I am good...

[@ivanramirez7553]

My chevy tahoe drifts to the right, first thing I did was get it aligned, mechanics said it didnt need it, so it still does it other then that good truck

[@blancasd]

Hmm, apparently my bought new 2017 Z71 has an off center steering wheel. Who knew??? Something never mentioned in Tahoe forums and facebook groups. Sooo he figured out the off center steering wheel, but totally missed the button to reveal the hidden compartment behind the entertainment screen.

[@I-Am-Yumbo]

Silverado or Tahoe? If it’s a damn truck I needs to go check something real quick

[@josevelasquez3688]

I bought a 16 Tahoe two months ago so far I love it, the only thing I don’t like is the transmission, and acceleration but then again I got used to my Jaguar and Audi car transmissions and acceleration before which can’t expect something like that high of a quality for performance vehicles like those, but I do love this truck much more than what I expected

[@silverbackog9698]

I just got a 2016 ltz love it

[@bvp794]

300 dollars installed through a dealer? You're kidding, going through a dealer would probably make it cost double than if you just got it with the package.

[@nesco7615]

Dude that screen opens up. I have a 2018 and it feel good for a suv and never notice the off set. I looked at it and still don’t see it. Lololol

[@alcasino1739]

Maybe it’s offset to the right so you can rest your elbow on the arm rest and continue to drive comfortably. Just a guess.

[@johncanny303]

This is my third Tahoe and fifth SUV. While I use this as a people mover, it is also used to tow and for utilitarian purposes. I actually sent Chevy a longer version of this, but of course never heard back from anyone. First the side mirrors are way too small. Dangerously too small. There are cars that have bigger mirror than the mirrors on this full size SUV. The rear windows is too small, and the backup camera is of no use when you are backing a trailer up. Also the rear cargo windows also create blind spots since the mirrors are useless. The receiver hitch in the bumper it too high and you are forced to use a 8" dropper to trailer what I used to use as a 2" dropper. The extra drop also reduces towing capacity. The prior Tahoe's had larger seats, and built in arm rests. I miss those seats on long rides. The design of the roof also makes me frustrated every time it rains and I open the door and water drips in on the seat I am about to sit in. I don't know who that was missed in design. If you had a Tahoe before you will recognize the deficiencies I mentioned, and the others I did not. If this is your first Tahoe, you will probably not be as sad that you missing so much from the prior versions. They did do a nice job on the engine switching from 8 to 4 cylinders to save gas. That works nice especially in level terrain. I the North East its not as great as NC or SC where it would ride along on the highway at 75 in 4 mode.

[@MrTONYTONYM]

I agree with almost all the points you made. On smooth freeway the ride might as well be a limo. However, the ride quality does fall apart and body on frame became apparent over crowned, unsmooth roads and driving over potholes. The whole chassis jitters and shakes, though the shocks and insulation are so well done to filter out most of it, you still notice it.

[@L_Rdz_]

I noticed it with my Tahoe too!! I took it twice to get it aligned and it’s still off to the left

[@kellyfontes7757]

GM has had offset steering wheels for some time. The new 2019 Trucks will not.

[@dea7954]

Thats your allignment😭

[@momagy783]

I’ve bought a 2018 Tahoe premier and I absolutely love everything about it. This’s after having a 2004 GMC envoy for almost a decade and a half. Don’t get me wrong the envoy was an awesome truck but I wanted to get something bigger and a lil better. ✌🏾

[@Ki77a_WhSpRz]

Tahoe trucks are the way to go... I still have mine and it's a 06 LT. Bought the truck in 05 and had about 190k on it

[@arnoldkevorkov3640]

People tend to drive with their left arm and they lean towards the right. They use armrests to support themselves with the elbow

[@dilbertgilbert]

As for #2, you didn't discover the button that electronically raises up that whole screen to expose the hidden compartment behind it. That's why that part moves with the screen. Great place to store valuables when you park it somewhere.

[@mikejohnson2979]

Yep...my 2015 Silverado has the offset steering wheel. Honestly, it is no longer noticeable.

[@ShiftingLanes]

Man I found it SOOOO annoying. Not sure I could get used to that.

[@nicknack5523]

ShiftingLanes I know what you talking about because the 2011 suburban and 2012 Silverado I drove both had a offset steering wheel

[@ptoates]

None of the things you mentioned bother me, but you really missed an opportunity to talk about how horrible the rear cup holders are placed in the door. It is epic fail functionally for a family vehicle, when everything else is above average or excellent. The first week I owned the vehicle, my family and friends spilled their coffee 3 times while shutting their door. There should be some sort of rear cup holder behind the center console near the floorboard.

[@brianmulato9880]

Or they could have added one on the Captain seats arm rest. That would have been awesome.

[@shellyofallon8999]

I’ve notice the gm Tahoe’s/Yukon’s from Canada I’ve test drove has the steaming wheel set off to the right. But I drove a 17 yukon from USA and it’s centered.

[@effmyeffinlife]

good vid. appreciate your opinion 👍 but I do love my burban

[@paulsalmon4771]

I have a 2011 yukon and mine has the same setup with the offset steering wheel

[@austinp1124]

All cars/trucks aren’t perfect as you said. But this car is practically perfect to me. I would love this car in the future. Actually, either the Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon, or Cadillac Escalade. But I’m a Chevy type of person. But these are the types of things I could look passed and not even care about.

[@Relisys190]

My 1999 Escalade steering wheel was the same way. Offset quite a bit!

[@redondo_beach_trucker2123]

The misaligned steering wheel is a GM thing that pertains mainly to the trucks, My 1978 suburban is the same way along with my 1990 suburban. Shit my 2019 Suburban LT is the same way too. I still notice it but I’m used to it.

[@jumpercable20]

Since Chevrolet doesn't like to spend money, if they haven't changed, the steering column has 2 threaded studs or two threaded holes in the column brace, it sounds like it needs to be adjusted. I know I worked for Chevrolet for 15 years.

[@Cleaning_Hero]

I think it’s so you can hold onto the steering wheel with your right hand thumb and pointer finger while relaxing your arm. I love that about it. Fits me like a personally-designed leather glove.

[@alexsitomas]

Very good reviewer,amazing vocabulary,not boring and very calm

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thank you!

[@etdgaming2289]

AWESOME SUV

[@dennishassler605]

Centering the steering wheel is very simple to fix. I installed a new Rack & Pinion in Mexico for $125. and they left the steering wheel off center. When I got an Alignment days later, they said they would center the steering wheel for me for no charge.

[@dennishassler605]

My 2001 Suburban has 320,000 miles and the engine is PUR-fect. Doesn't use a drop of oil on very long trips!!!! These SUV's go for a very, very long time - lots of them have 200K and more miles and they haul a lot.

[@cynthiareed6494]

I’m venturing a guess at the screen on the dash being loose because of the hidden locked compartment behind it. Look it up.

[@user-rg1qg8nu6j]

Same thing with my 2017 Suburban, dealership straighten it out not sure how very annoying

[@akatsuanthem9322]

I disregard videos of creators that have the words, “should you buy it?” “Things I hate about the Tahoe” or “why you shouldn’t buy it” some of the reasons are ridiculous and in my opinion the Tahoe is an amazing car.

[@Cleaning_Hero]

Seems like the “enthusiast” reviews rarely parallel the real world customer experience with these vehicles. This means that a real world customer who may could likely be watching this video to help with buyer decision would think these are major, major issues and not buy one. When, in reality, they would be just as happy as the other real world daily drivers and likely not pay any attention to these problems. Some of these “problems” are not unique to GM, they are characteristic of trucks and SUV’s that weigh 6k lbs. Title should read: 5 Things I Hate About Trucks and SUV’s. Lastly, I know this won’t sway your opinion at all or change how you review future vehicles, but it did feel worth saying. I can tell you like the vehicle overall, but your delivery comes off as “these are major, major issues and you should avoid this car at all cost.” Lighten it up a bit. Balance it out. A sizable chunk of your audience - I would think - are shopping for a new vehicle and are making decisions based off what you are saying.

[@brixtonwa]

A true professional would be familiar with the vehicle before they decide to do a review and talk about things that they like and they don’t like that way a lot of the mistakes that you made during this video you could’ve avoided.

[@robcape]

you're talking about the $300 savings of just buying the headrest tvs from the parts website when you're talking about the Sun, Entertainment and Destinations package, but you fail to mention that that package includes Navigation and a sunroof with it too plus a year of XM. I'm just going to say that that argument is invalid.

[@ShiftingLanes]

Fair point. But for those that do not want a Sunroof, Nav, or XM then it makes sense. Thought that is likely a small sample size. And that's for watching that far in!

[@calebweisinger440]

You really compared the Chevrolet Tahoe to a Subaru WRX? No hate against the Subaru... But... Really?

[@Yeoj444]

Those headrest screens of fold out screens are just plain outdated today. Two tablets and headrests mount with Bluetooth headphones I mean it's just more simple

[@alexanderrichards6236]

Seat position has been off in chevy trucks since the 90s

[@dr.darkroom]

10:40 thats the size of his brain lol I've had my rear windows blocked in my suburban for like 5 years - there's literally no reason to complain about something that isn't really pertinent to operating it. People generally misuse the RVM or use it for parking but with the Reverse camera, why?

[@OSTKCabal]

The steering wheel is offset in the Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 and its related vehicles (Chevy Tahoe/Suburban; GMC Yukon/Yukon XL; Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV). From what I've heard, it simply had to do with how the frame was originally designed and how they were able to mount the power steering rack. It's a very small issue and essentially every owner I've ever spoken to doesn't even notice it after the first week or two.

[@BrentFerree]

I remember noticing that and not I don't pay any attention to it anymore after a week or two of driving the vehicle.

[@marccreason6043]

My 1996 Tahoe is the same way with the steering wheel

[@julielynskey2686]

That center console moves up and opens with a button

[@dickmadison9092]

You do not do the car justice with your camera mount. Every little bump looks as if you hit a huge pothole. Even my worn out 100k '12 Tahoe isn't that rough...

[@in_the_building1]

$65,000? The LT'S are like 20,000$ where does that extra money to to? Leather? Chrome wheels?

[@mikimiki195]

Does 2017 have that stupid feature that turns off 4 cylinders when you costing on highway or is is just regular v8?

[@unitedstates515]

If it doesn’t have a tailgate, it’s not a truck

[@ShiftingLanes]

That’s not the definition of what a truck is. Learn the definition of words.

[@matmarchand2399]

Love my tahoe bought a 2017 tahoe premier loaded the suspension is excellent truck handles great with magnetic shocks i supercharged it to make it even better

[@rileysmith9843]

You forgot the “Chevy Shake,” referring to driveline shake.

[@lonedove55]

Bought a 2016 Tahoe in February 2020. Honestly? I'd rather drive our 2002 Tahoe LT. The 2016 seats are not nearly as comfortable. Kind of flat and hard and slippery. And take forever to heat up in winter. The console in it is HUGE. seriously. You can put a case of beer in the thing! If you're the passenger & want to open it, the driver has to move their arm as the arm rests are part of it. It also limits the amount of space for both front seats., which by the way are narrower than older models. I also hate the side mirrors. They're literally half the size of my 2002. Horrible. There are really bad blind spots due to the wider pillars. I could go on and on, GM really missed the mark on updating the Tahoe line IMO. Oh, almost forgot. The cargo area is quite a bit smaller than older 2000-2007 models and is slightly inclined. You can't believe how many groceries etc will just fall right out when opening the rear hatch. I'm assuming due to the auto folding 3rd row seating aud as far as we know is NOT removable. 😡

[@OgKushmedic]

Yea mines is offset to 2015

[@slimstache620]

The wheel in my Suburban isn't centered either.

[@samlagger]

Gotta expect body roll

[@MrArob826]

It's a Tahoe, not a Pacer. I love the rear window

[@raed1457]

My 2015 ss sedan had the same issue with the wheel. I want to say it’s a Chevy thing

[@swathdiver489]

Hardly anyone notices the placement of the steering wheel, been doing it a long time. Probably for right-hand dominant folks for better control. None of us notice it, doesn't bother us. Read the Owner's Manual before commenting on "Problems"! LOL

[@dickmadison9092]

We traded our '12 Tahoe LT for the '17 6 weeks ago. It was a lease car with 20k on it. Would trade back for our '12 in a minute. The '17 is rougher riding but does not have the magnetic ride. Another gripe for a car this expensive is that it does not have electric folding mirrors as the '12 did. You don't realize how much you use them until you don't have them. The seats are harder. I am short legged and the driver's seat will not tilt downward in the front enough to make it comfortable for the legs. The seat backs on both front seats are hard. You can feel the lumbar support bags across the back. It has a terrible buffeting noise on the driver's window side. Everyone that has driven it can hear it but the service guys. Supposedly there is a TSB on it but service guys could not find it. One decided it was only for sun roofs. Had a squealing bearing type noise coming from behind the dash and glove box area. They replaced the heater motor to no avail. Still squealing so they replaced the A/C compressor and it is somewhat quieter but I think we are just getting used to it. I do not like the lane change thingy. If you try to change lanes and it thinks you shouldn't, it vibrates your butt on the side it doesn't want you to go. The steering wheel will also resist you as you try to move over into another lane. Sometimes because there is a car in that lane and sometimes not. Just not happy with this car. Going to try a different dealership. Unless I get some of these issues repaired, I think there will be a Ford in our future.

[@OSTKCabal]

Sounds like you got a mega-lemon. Simple as that.

[@angmark2942]

Well you're not going to be writing on air it's a car

[@ktpinnacle]

It would be a better complaint on price to have simply said it's too expensive. My 2001 Yukon SLT 4WD was 36K out the door. I still drive it - same engine and tranny. Now the equivalent truck is going for 60K. GM is making a killing on these things. BTW - any unusual vibrations at certain speeds or a sensation of pressure on your ears?

[@raed1457]

I disagree with you about the body roll may you should drive a old Tahoe. I had a 09 Tahoe and now have a 2016 and he handles way better and you can not feel the body roll at all.

[@rizwann123]

Get wheel alignment and steering will be dead centre.

[@dobied]

all cars steering wheels are not centered

[@ASTEROIDALAIN]

Yea you should Of bought a Lincoln Navigator those are Solid machines the quality is unquestionable !!!! Plus they get better gas mileage.

[@coyotestickers]

It's a Chevy Tahoe... what did you expect?

[@unitedstates515]

It’s an suv not a truck

[@frankb7331]

Shipping tie downs bend tie rod.

[@videobrownsville]

Steering wheel not centered???? You dont have problems 😂😢😂😢😂😢😢😂

[@johnkakki4807]

I think u should go get another car or truck because your skills are not that high to get a Tahoe sorry for you buddy I never find those problems all my life me and my parents we have been using Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburbanand and I think is the best trucks are been made in the world and by the way the GPS screen it does open and close and there is a big storage box Behind the screen

[@mccroryshealthandfitness7242]

STOP SAYING TRUCK. ITS AN SUV / CAR

[@Capt.Rankin]

It’s definitely not a car

[@InGratitudeIam]

Chevy trucks rattle... a lot.

[@titomish5914]

Don’t be a hater gay guy