Recall 16V868 affects 49,927 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit vehicles for a cooling fan short-circuit fire risk. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 49,927 2010-2014 Tahoe Police Pursuit vehicles because fluid intrusion can corrode the under-hood cooling fan assembly and cause an electrical short circuit. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire, and Chevrolet dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit uses an under-hood cooling fan assembly to pull air through the cooling system when the engine needs extra airflow. On these Police Pursuit SUVs, the passenger-side fan sits in an orientation used with special equipment for police or government service. Its job is to help manage engine heat while the vehicle is idling, moving slowly, or working under heavy-duty conditions.
In affected vehicles, fluid gets into the passenger-side fan assembly during heavy police use. That repeated fluid intrusion corrodes wiring inside the fan motor over time. Once the wiring is corroded, the fan motor can develop an electrical short circuit under certain conditions. The replacement shroud is redesigned so fluid drains away from the right-side fan orientation.
There is no warning sign before failure. The fan wiring can corrode inside the motor before the driver sees or hears a clear problem.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2010-2014 Tahoe Police Pursuit model years, all tied to the cooling-system fan.
| 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit | Fan |
|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit | Fan |
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit | Fan |
| 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit | Fan |
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit | Fan |
| Units affected | 49,927 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A short circuit in the fan motor area increases the risk of a fire. The filing does not list a warning sign, so schedule the recall repair soon and contact the dealer if the vehicle has electrical problems before your appointment. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the free fan-motor and shroud replacement that reorients the cooling fan wiring to reduce corrosion and short-circuit risk.
- Ask Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 if you need help finding a dealer or arranging the repair.
- Bring any recall notice Chevrolet sent. If you do not have it, reference recall number 16V868 when you call.
- Avoid unnecessary driving until the repair is complete because an under-hood fan short circuit increases fire risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician replaces the fan motor and shroud, extends the wiring, and repositions the fan motor to reduce corrosion risk from fluid intrusion. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Chevrolet's reimbursement plan covers documented repairs owners paid for before the recall repair. Bring repair paperwork to the service desk, or contact Chevrolet customer service, to ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 2, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V868?
Recall 16V868 covers 49,927 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit vehicles with an under-hood cooling fan assembly that can corrode from fluid intrusion and short circuit. A short circuit increases fire risk. Chevrolet dealers will replace and reposition the affected fan parts for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V868. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the fan motor and shroud replacement, wiring extension, and fan motor reorientation. Reference recall number 16145 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Chevrolet dealers will replace the fan motor and shroud, extend the wiring, and re-orient the fan motor free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. Fluid intrusion can corrode the under-hood cooling fan assembly, which can lead to an electrical short circuit. Check your VIN, then schedule the free Chevrolet dealer repair if your Tahoe Police Pursuit is included.
What if I bought this Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Tahoe Police Pursuit is included, then call a franchised Chevrolet dealer or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V868000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V868 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V868000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →