We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET TAHOE (1996)
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Consumer was having trouble with electrical system. The exterior and interior lights inadvertently fail and cease working. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer to determine the cause; however, the dealer was unable to locate the problem.the consumer is still experiencing unexpected failure with the lighting system.also,check engine light was on. Dealer could not determine why the light was on. Fuel pump had to be replaced twice within the past year. The blinker and turn signals have to be replaced frequently.coolant leaked into the engine and it had to be replaced.air bag warning light illuminated.starter was replaced.the steering wheel shook.the dealer replaced the idler arm and drag link.water pump leaked.power steering pump leaked.brake cable broke.pinion seal leaked.master cylinder leaked.
Air bag failed to deploy during frontal collision at about 30 mph, the driver sustained major whiplash .*mj
The contact owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. While the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the front right and left frame rails for the air bag sensor were separating and rotting. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the parts for repair were no longer manufactured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 140,000.
Wiring harness has corrosion in it up near the firewall.appears that the wiring harness was defective (damaged) during the assembly process.corrosion on ground side of air bag arming circuit means that in a collision the air bag will not deploy.dealer says that this is not a warranty item.corrosion in the air bag arming circuit could also cause it to deploy when it should not, leading to an accident.isn't there unlimited warranty on safety systems and pollution control systems?
Crashed 1996 tahoe going about 45 mph,no airbags deployed, causing head injury. Not sure of date it was fall of 2002.
I have a 1996 chevy tahoe which i have been the original owner since new.i recently had maintenance performed on the vehicle and had the shop check the drivers side air bag because the check air bag indicator light was coming on during the operation of the vehicle.the repair shop indicated to me that the sensor needed to be replaced but the sensor was no longer available even after a states wide search was performed.i contacted general motors only to find out the part has been discontinued and no replacement part is available.the part number from gm is #16162465 and there is no after market parts.is general motors still responsible for a replacement part for this required safety item or what do you suggest i do to correct this problem?
Vehicle hit a tree head-on at 40mph, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed.vehicle was totaled.there were three injuries.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collisio., uopn impact, the airbags did not deploy resulting in m inor injuries. Dealer and manufactuer have been notified.
Estimated speed 30 mph w/direct frontal impact; drivers air bag failed to deploy. Bumper pushed back in middle. Please describe details.
Was driving vehicle when steering wheel retracting rod came loose and vehicle lost control. Hit a tree after leaving road. Air bags did not deploy upon impact. Noticed under hood nut & bolt was left out from manufacturer.
Abs brakes failed, resulting in loss of control/crash. Upon impact,air bags didn't deploy. Consumer contacted dealer.
When traveling about 30 mph vehicle hit a tree head-on, and there was no deployment ofdriver's side air bag.vehiclewas totalled.a gm rep informed owner that the air bags were working properly, and should not have deployed. .et.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40 mph, andairbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries.
My son was driving the tahoe about 60 mph on a highway. A pickup trunk pulled out in front of him. The tahoe hit the pickup trunk squarely in the side. The airbags in the tahoe did not deploy. However, the airbags in the pickup truck did deploy. Chevy said this is normal and refused to investigate. I don't understand how the tahoe airbags did not deploy as it hit the pickup truck squarely in the side at a high rate of speed. Why would the pickup trunk airbags deplo,y and not the tahoe? particularly since the pickup was only hit on the side and had very little forward motion. Damage to tahoe was rated at fd-5 and to the pickup at ld-6 by the police department. Both vehicles were not driveable and had to be towed. My son was wearing his seatbelt and only suffered from whiplash. However, once the vehicle is repaired, how can i ever trust the airbag system again if it is ever needed.
Vehicle hit a tree head-on at 40mph, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed.vehicle was totaled.there were three injuries.
Consumer was traveling45-50mph & hit another vehicle ondriver's side.airbagon the drivr's side didn't go off.consumer had cracked ribs & bruises.vehicle was totalled. Dealer will be contacted.
About 6 weeks ago i submitted documentation regarding the extensive repairs i had to do on my 1996 chevrolet tahoe. However, i have not received anything on the matter. At this time i would like to know if the paperwork was received, if there is a number i should call to follow up or is there another way i can check on the status of complaint. Thanks for any assistance.
Consumer was having trouble with electrical system. The exterior and interior lights inadvertently fail and cease working. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer to determine the cause; however, the dealer was unable to locate the problem.the consumer is still experiencing unexpected failure with the lighting system.also,check engine light was on. Dealer could not determine why the light was on. Fuel pump had to be replaced twice within the past year. The blinker and turn signals have to be replaced frequently.coolant leaked into the engine and it had to be replaced.air bag warning light illuminated.starter was replaced.the steering wheel shook.the dealer replaced the idler arm and drag link.water pump leaked.power steering pump leaked.brake cable broke.pinion seal leaked.master cylinder leaked.
Occasionally when starting the truck there is a misfire/backfire from the engine where grey smoke permeates through the dashboard into the cabin of the truck.smoke also comes from under the hood of the truck.dealership could not duplicate misfire/backfire.this happens a few times a month.
My husband was driving our 1996 tahoe when it just stopped!we found that the key had shut off while driving.we were inthe middle of a thruway when everyone was driving 60 mph.a very dangerous situation indeed.this has happened 3 times in the year i've owned the vehicle.we are also having a problem with the wipers working intermittently and sometimes get stuck in the middle of the windshield or jumping across the windshield pop, pop, pop.etc.
There was an electrical burning smell coming from vehicle.also,headlights & signals would not work if steering wheel & column was tilted.sometimesheadlights/ windshield wipers & signals would go hay wire.vehicle is at the shop.
Electrical fire started in the driver's side door of '96 chevrolet tahoe during the night while car was parked in very cold temperatures after blizzard with heavy snowfall. Interior of suv was destroyed along with contents.
Ea00013/battery leaks acid: battery acid leakages causes damages to air system/ wiring harness/headligths,etc.dealer / manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide further details.
Consumernoticed a hole in battery, which leaking fluid onto brakes. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further infomtaton.
Consumer states that he notice that the battery was leakingcausing the cable to be eaten up.nlm
Consumer had to replace battery and altenator becausethe battery was leaking on the right side, just like investigation ea 00 013 battery leaks acid.
The problem i had is similar to one you are investigating against chevrolet.my vehicle wouldn't start and it was discovered that the battery leaked acid and i had to have the battery assembly, terminals and battery replaced.i just wanted to add my complaint to the 200+ you have so far.please feel free to contact me if you'd like.thank you.
I have a 96 chevy tahoe. It has 37,000 miles and is, therefore, just outside the 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. I have talked to several other chevy truck owners and they tell me that chevy trucks have a problem with batteries. Though the battery is rated at 72 months, it only lasts for approximately 24 months. I have asked two different mechanics at the chevy dealer (macpherson chevrolet) and they say that it is true - batteries only last about 2 years. They also admit that they replace hundreds of batteries, often repeatedly on the same vehicles. They also tell me that in their opinion it is a gm design defect that the manufacturer has chosen to ignore. I have now replaced the battery twice (this is the third battery in the vehicle). The first time gm paid for it under the warranty. The second time it was just out of warranty so i had to pay for it. I also had to pay for repair of a battery cable that leaking battery fluid had damaged. Though the dealer admits that the 72 month warranty is printed right on the battery, they say that the warranty ends with all other warrantees at 36,000 miles. That is gm policy and they showed me a memo from gm saying so. I had planned to keep this vehicle for a couple of years. However i do not relish the thought of having a very unreliable vehicle when i travel for any distance, knowing that the battery may go dead at any time. By the way, when this happens, due to the all electronic nature of the engine, nothing works - the engine dies, the power brakes no longer work, and the power steering no longer works, even at freeway speed. In my opinion this is very dangerous behavior. Thanks for your assistance,tom nickelsen
The battery acid is leaking on electrical, steering and brake line and frame of vehicle.
Battery failed.
The battery failed after 2 years (5 year battery).the failure caused battery acid to spill all over the electrical harness and cause major electrical damage.this is the second battery they installed, and i believe gmc should re-imburse me for the damage it caused to my vehicle.
Battery has a crack, causing acid leaks through battery plate onto floor. Dealer/mfr. Notified. Problem has not been resolved at this time.
Alternator failed.
Consumer had to replace battery and altenator becausethe battery was leaking on the right side, just like investigation ea 00 013 battery leaks acid.
Horn failed.
Insolator/seal failed.
Ignition failed.
Ignition lock failed.
Computer chip failed, and vehicle willnot start at all.dealership replaced computer chip, and noted that windshield wipers will not work. Consumer stated that the alternator, fuel pump, fuel filter, daytime running lamps, airconditioner, and computer brain were all replaced.
Computer shuts down engine when vehicle reaches 100mph.
The key switch on some ford and general motors vehicle can be turned one notch or click forward, allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of park without applying the brake, 1996 chevrolet tahoe.*sb
My 3 year old nephew was able to get into his parents 1996 chevy tahoe and was able to turn the key to the first click (before the click to turn on the radio and power windows, etc.).then without touching the brake, the toddler was able to pull the shifter into neutral and the vehicle was able to move.the toddler either was thrown from the vehicle or was scared and jumped and was run over by the vehicle and killed. All models and makes of vehicles can do this with the exception of honda, toyota and 2001 or newer dodge vehicles.
Starter relay failed.nlm
While drivingat 20 mph consumer smelledburning wiring. Parked the vehicle, opened the hoodand found nothing wrong.at the same time he looked to the rear and saw a heavy smoke coming from the passenger's side and suddenlyvehicle caught on fire. Fire department showed up, extinguished the fire,and wrote a report indicating there was short wire on the speaker.
While driving along the boulevard at 15 mph, the smell of burning electrical wires became more pronounced. When i looked through the rear view mirror i saw fire dropping from the rear passenger side speaker endangering the lives of the passengers and damaging our possesions in the cargo section. I notified the fire department and they extinguished the fire.
This complaint is to be filed to the previous nhtsa action number pe99073. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
Wiring harness has corrosion in it up near the firewall.appears that the wiring harness was defective (damaged) during the assembly process.corrosion on ground side of air bag arming circuit means that in a collision the air bag will not deploy.dealer says that this is not a warranty item.corrosion in the air bag arming circuit could also cause it to deploy when it should not, leading to an accident.isn't there unlimited warranty on safety systems and pollution control systems?
Consumer states there is an electrical short in the wiring harness, causing a short in the headlights, the headlights turn off and on, and the switch plate get very hot. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide further details.
Electrical short in the wiring harness,causing a short in the headlights, the headlights turn off and on, and the switch plate gets very hot.
Electrical short in the wiring harness,causing a short in the headlights. The headlights turn on and off, and the switch plate gets very hot.
The wiring harness that conects to the turn signal modual, the wires become brittle and are breaking. The first wire to cause me a problem was the wire for the headlights, the headlights would flicker on and off untill the wire finaly broke and then there were no lights at all. The next wire that broke is the wire for the cruise control broke. And now there is no cruise control. The headlights i was able to reroute the wire and reconect to the light switch to powerup the relay with the switch. Not the right way too do it but it works. Also my vehicle has tilt steering wheel.
Computer failure causes engine to stall at 100 mph, causing loss of power steering/brakes. *dh
Consumer was having trouble with electrical system. The exterior and interior lights inadvertently fail and cease working. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer to determine the cause; however, the dealer was unable to locate the problem.the consumer is still experiencing unexpected failure with the lighting system.also,check engine light was on. Dealer could not determine why the light was on. Fuel pump had to be replaced twice within the past year. The blinker and turn signals have to be replaced frequently.coolant leaked into the engine and it had to be replaced.air bag warning light illuminated.starter was replaced.the steering wheel shook.the dealer replaced the idler arm and drag link.water pump leaked.power steering pump leaked.brake cable broke.pinion seal leaked.master cylinder leaked.
While driving at usual speed of 35 mph,down a steep hill my wife was terrified when suddenly the engine failed, steering and braking became difficult and, in her mind, nothing was working. She missed a number of cars at the bottom of the hill and pulled into a vacant gas station. The engine started for me after she called me on her cell phone and it was difficult to understand what had happened but the same thing happened to me driving and i understood the stress that she endured. The chevy agency(chase motors in middleboro mass was nice and curtious and stated that the problem had been fixed at no coast to us. The identical thing happened again ? time between and again the chase chevy replaced the part and stated that this had been fixed and would not happen again. It is happening again and my wife states that she will never drive the car again. In talking to a representative at gmc he stated that although that was dangerous at 40 mph to happen they did not consider that a safety issue
The contact's mother owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. The windshield wipers were not operating normally. They were repaired in 2001. Recall 03v159000component: visibility:windshield wiper/washer is related to the failure. The dealer confirmed that the vin is not related to the recall. The dealer also wrote on the invoice that the windshield wipers are working temporarily and can fail at anytime. The corporate office of gm was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147956 and current mileage was 148114.updated 01/08/09 the consumer stated the problems started when the vehicle would not start. It was determined the problem was the fuel pump. The headlights were not coming on. The consumer requested that the headlight switch be looked at.the vehicle began to shake and stall and white smoke emitted from the muffler. The check engine light also illuminated. Updated 01/09/09.
While traveling on highway engine check light appeared on dashboard. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
About 6 weeks ago i submitted documentation regarding the extensive repairs i had to do on my 1996 chevrolet tahoe. However, i have not received anything on the matter. At this time i would like to know if the paperwork was received, if there is a number i should call to follow up or is there another way i can check on the status of complaint. Thanks for any assistance.
Consumer states that a defect in the mulitfunction switch, causes her to have no brake lights. Dealer replaced part 3 times, problem still occuring. Nlmserpentine belt tensioner coming apart.disconnect nipple fitting leaking.wipers slapping on windshield and has no speed and/or intermittent wiper operation.dealer found needs wiper motor and wiper transmission.
Water pump bracket installed wrong at factory, causing serpentine belt to wear through/break, as well as engine to overheat and radiator to overflow. *dh
Valve seal and valve failed.
Part replaced: air conditioner comperssor, orfice, tensioner, belt, switch, axle/differential, seal,shoe kit, gasket
The contact owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 55 mph, the four wheel drive light illuminated and began flashing. There was smoke underneath the hood and the vehicle stalled. After opening the hood, the smoke continued to multipy; however, there was no fire present. A police report was filed. The contact provide more details after receiving a copy of the police report. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop. The failure and current mileage was 168,000.
The vehicle was parked for 9 hours with the engine off before the vehicle caught on fire.the fire department determined the fire started from the engine.please provide any additional information.
Engine failure-shims under bearings
When consumer let off gas pedal during driving at 40 mph or more,the vehicle will slow down.also when starting thevehicleit started at 1500 rmp.after sveral seconds the engine will die. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop on several occasions.on each occasion the problen reoccurred. Dealer notified.
Engine stalled twice in 2 days. Prior to stall, the clock was inop and the radio went blank.
While traveling the rpms would drop to zero, causing the vehicle to stall without indications. Please provide further information.
When driving at any speed the vehiclestalled and shut down . Consumer had the tranmission repaired three times. But it did not solve the problem,anddealer can't determine the cause.
When driving at any speed vehiclestalled/ shut down withoutprior warning.
Engine failure, cause unknown.
Vehicle using excess amounts of oil, dealer stated that the consumer needed to carry extra oil at all times.
Engine failed.
Consumer states that a defect in the mulitfunction switch, causes her to have no brake lights. Dealer replaced part 3 times, problem still occuring. Nlmserpentine belt tensioner coming apart.disconnect nipple fitting leaking.wipers slapping on windshield and has no speed and/or intermittent wiper operation.dealer found needs wiper motor and wiper transmission.
Part replaced: air conditioner comperssor, orfice, tensioner, belt, switch, axle/differential, seal,shoe kit, gasket
Oxygen sensor failed.
Exhaust gas recirculation valve failed.
Exhaust y pipe sheared off, common in this type of vehicle.very expensive because parts include y pipe two catalletic converters and three o2 sensors.
Intake manifold leaks can lead to any number of very serious, and expensive, problems. While the part itself isn't costly, the labor to repair it is very intensive, and has been quoted around $800 usd (give or take a couple hundred depending on the vehicle). This is in addition to any other costly problem(s) the intake manifold gasket leak may have produced. We are demanding accountability from general motors. A nationwide backorder should be reason enough for gm to assemble a recall. We can only hope that the world's largest vehicle manufacturer who has been the world's automotive sales leader since 1931 will stand up and claim responsibility for a problem that is so prevalent among their vehicles. Recalls should be mandated in all cases of incompetence, not solely when it affects public safety.while some of us have been fortunate enough to have this problem occur within our warranty, there are many others of us that have had to pay for these expensive repairs just after the warranty expires. Because gm has refused to admit liability on this issue, we feel that this will be a repetitive problem. Once this gasket has been replaced, and customers pockets drained, gm service centers everywhere can expect to see consumers returning, for this same problem that hasn't been rectified due to a designing flaw on gm's part. This error should have been corrected, not the first time in for service, but before entering mass production in millions of vehicles.can one presume this is one way of keeping general motors patrons coming back time after time?*nlm
Air conditioner failed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Part replaced: air conditioner comperssor, orfice, tensioner, belt, switch, axle/differential, seal,shoe kit, gasket
Air condition deflector failed.
Computer chip failed, and vehicle willnot start at all.dealership replaced computer chip, and noted that windshield wipers will not work. Consumer stated that the alternator, fuel pump, fuel filter, daytime running lamps, airconditioner, and computer brain were all replaced.
Low fan speed in air conditioning unit.
Radio speakers failed.
Consumer states that the cd player is inoperative at times.
Slow to start.
Computer chip failed, and vehicle willnot start at all.dealership replaced computer chip, and noted that windshield wipers will not work. Consumer stated that the alternator, fuel pump, fuel filter, daytime running lamps, airconditioner, and computer brain were all replaced.
Daytime running lights failed.
1996 tahoe headlight failure. When flipping the switch to turn o headlights they do not turn on. Spent almost $200 in diagnostic time. The repair shop says the wiring in the steering column is fatigued and frayed most likely due to repeated adjustments with the tilt steering wheel. Very expensive to repair. Using middle position with daytime running lights until i can get it repaired. This is a serious safety issue as the light cut out while i was driving home in the dark. Good thing the drl work.
Short in the headlight harness or switch.
There was an electrical burning smell coming from vehicle.also,headlights & signals would not work if steering wheel & column was tilted.sometimesheadlights/ windshield wipers & signals would go hay wire.vehicle is at the shop.
Head lamp failed.
Dt*: the contact stated the headlights would not illuminate.the contact had replaced the headlights and the headlight switch but that had not resolved the issue.the vehicle had not been to a service dealer.
Day time head lights failed.
High-beam headlights went out three times while driving at night.
The contact's mother owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. The windshield wipers were not operating normally. They were repaired in 2001. Recall 03v159000component: visibility:windshield wiper/washer is related to the failure. The dealer confirmed that the vin is not related to the recall. The dealer also wrote on the invoice that the windshield wipers are working temporarily and can fail at anytime. The corporate office of gm was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147956 and current mileage was 148114.updated 01/08/09 the consumer stated the problems started when the vehicle would not start. It was determined the problem was the fuel pump. The headlights were not coming on. The consumer requested that the headlight switch be looked at.the vehicle began to shake and stall and white smoke emitted from the muffler. The check engine light also illuminated. Updated 01/09/09.
The location of the brake line has caused a hole to rub in the gas tank. ) while driving at high speeds the headlights go off and eventually they come back on after the switch cools off. (3)while driving the tahoe a loud clunking comes from the middle or the rear of vehicle, which sounds as though the rear axle or driveshaft is loose and going to fall off.the dealer is aware of the problem.dealer not able to correct the problems.
Turn signal module fails intermittently.
There was an electrical burning smell coming from vehicle.also,headlights & signals would not work if steering wheel & column was tilted.sometimesheadlights/ windshield wipers & signals would go hay wire.vehicle is at the shop.
Consumer states that a defect in the mulitfunction switch, causes her to have no brake lights. Dealer replaced part 3 times, problem still occuring. Nlmserpentine belt tensioner coming apart.disconnect nipple fitting leaking.wipers slapping on windshield and has no speed and/or intermittent wiper operation.dealer found needs wiper motor and wiper transmission.
Service engine soon light illuminated and engine was running rough and misfiring, dealer replaced defective fuel injector, fuel filter, 3 injectors, distributor cap and a set of spark plug wires.
Vehicle leaks anti-freeze at intake manifold gasket.mechanic told consumer has seen many tahoes with same problem.
Replaced fuel pump on 7/27/02. Fuel pump failed due to electrical problems again on 7/28/02. Electrical connection to pump replaced and 2nd replacement pump installed on 7/30/02. Total cost of repairs $665.58. Safety recall tsb #98044, aug. 98 "fuel tank" - may contact body sill. I don't know if this was ever corrected on my vehicle. I am the second owner. It is possible that this recall was the cause of the problems with my vehicle.
Fuel pump has been replaced 6 times since purchase.mechanics at dealership mentioned to consumer that they replaced this component all the time, it was a defective part.
Consumer was having trouble with electrical system. The exterior and interior lights inadvertently fail and cease working. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer to determine the cause; however, the dealer was unable to locate the problem.the consumer is still experiencing unexpected failure with the lighting system.also,check engine light was on. Dealer could not determine why the light was on. Fuel pump had to be replaced twice within the past year. The blinker and turn signals have to be replaced frequently.coolant leaked into the engine and it had to be replaced.air bag warning light illuminated.starter was replaced.the steering wheel shook.the dealer replaced the idler arm and drag link.water pump leaked.power steering pump leaked.brake cable broke.pinion seal leaked.master cylinder leaked.
Fuel pump electrical system failure.not sure if it is a defect but alarming just the same.wiring harness/connections on fuel pump and sending unit inside of fuel tank melted, overheated and burned. While this may be an isolated incident to my vehicle mechanics informed me that i was extremely lucky car did not catch on fire and tank ignite. .
The pump on this vehicle has gone out 8 times with the most recent the24 of decthe vehicle just dies or stops in traffic .it also leaves no codes in the computer .i have talked to other diesel owners who are also having problems with the diesel fuel pump .this is not unique to just tahoe all the gm 6.5 are affected , gm has sent out an extentsion of the warranty to 120000 on 1994-2000 vehicles w/ diesel enginesyet we continue to replace the pump every 8000-15000 miles.
Fuel pump failure.
Computer chip failed, and vehicle willnot start at all.dealership replaced computer chip, and noted that windshield wipers will not work. Consumer stated that the alternator, fuel pump, fuel filter, daytime running lamps, airconditioner, and computer brain were all replaced.
The contact's mother owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. The windshield wipers were not operating normally. They were repaired in 2001. Recall 03v159000component: visibility:windshield wiper/washer is related to the failure. The dealer confirmed that the vin is not related to the recall. The dealer also wrote on the invoice that the windshield wipers are working temporarily and can fail at anytime. The corporate office of gm was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147956 and current mileage was 148114.updated 01/08/09 the consumer stated the problems started when the vehicle would not start. It was determined the problem was the fuel pump. The headlights were not coming on. The consumer requested that the headlight switch be looked at.the vehicle began to shake and stall and white smoke emitted from the muffler. The check engine light also illuminated. Updated 01/09/09.
Dt: the consumer stated that there is a faulty fuel pressure regulator in1996 chevrolet tahoe truck. This was noted on 7-12-05.a representative from the gm call center told the consumer that there was an upcoming recall on this part and that the fuel lines melt causing the fuel pressure regulator to go bad.
Consumer states:fuel injectinsystem 5,6,and 7 missing, and it is leaking. Vehicle back fired a couple times before it needed a tune up.
Sequential central port fuel injectors failed.
Fuel injectors failed.
Fuel regulator diaphram ruptured, leaking raw gasoline into crankcase/oilpan epa /emissions test failure.
Fuel injector failed.
Fuel injectors failed.
Comsumer took the car to get the gasoline gauge fixed. Two days later noticed that there was a gasoline leakwhich causedunderside of the car to be soaked with gasoline.
There is a protective shield that covers gas tank located atlowest part of gas tank.water gets trapped, and tank is rusting from the outside inward.also, has been smelling gas.please provide any further information.
When driving the fuel gauge doesn't work prorely. When tank is on empty there is another 6-8 gallons left in the tank.
Gas gauge failed.
Driver door latch failure.
Driver's door lock failed.
The driver's door latch failed.nlm
Vehicle has no inside rear panel door latch.
Driver's side door lock failed.
The driver's door latch failed.nlm
Estimated speed between 20 to 40 mph hood release,d lifting/blocking drivers vision. Please describe details.
While driving at 65mph the front hood opened on its own and was pushed against the windshield completely obstructing vision. Vehicle did not hit a bump, nor had the hood been openedrecently.
Hood latch released while driving on freeway at 70 mph.hood wrapped over windshield and obscured forward vision completely.
Tailgate rusted through from the inside out where the latch/release mechanism is welded inside the tailgate.
My problem is with the transmission,i have had two transmission installed in my chevy tahoe.i have a number of friends that either have the chevy tahoe ,or the suburban . We all had the same problem(transmission).i spoke with one of the service advisor at one of the local chevy dealers and he spoke of many problems that they had with the 60o series. Thanks and please help me and my freinds.
My 3 year old daughter was able to shift the vehicle from park into neutral without the key in the ignition and without depressing the brake causing the vehicle to roll backward into the street.no accident or injuries occurred as my father was able to reach over and hit the brakes.
I get no help from the dealer.they charged me for a new wiper motor, saying the recall was for last years model.my transmission was checked by a trans shop - they say it works fine.the dealer wants $3000 to fix it.after driving at highway speeds, and slowing back to normal stop and go driving, the vehicle bangs into second gear.if i turn the vehicle off for several seconds and back on again, the banging stops and the transmission works fine.
Transmission system malfucntioned, causing the vehicle to slip into gears which may result in a crash.please provide further information.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed 4 times at approximately. 80000, 98000,119000, and 153000 miles.although truck has high mileage, it is mostly hi-way.light towing use - 5,000lb boat, 5,000 horse trailer.little 4x4 use.all replacements done by gm dealer.did not work correctly after last transmission replacement - had to put back in shop.they changed an electrical harness.
I get no help from the dealer.they charged me for a new wiper motor, saying the recall was for last years model.my transmission was checked by a trans shop - they say it works fine.the dealer wants $3000 to fix it.after driving at highway speeds, and slowing back to normal stop and go driving, the vehicle bangs into second gear.if i turn the vehicle off for several seconds and back on again, the banging stops and the transmission works fine.
4th transmission failure in 4 years.on the last rebuild, i had the dealership repair the defective wire harness per the tsb but apparently it did not help.the dealership and chevrolet both say it is not their problem but i think there is a defect and it is their problem.
When driving at any speed the vehiclestalled and shut down . Consumer had the tranmission repaired three times. But it did not solve the problem,anddealer can't determine the cause.
Random occurances of loud clunking sounds (rear??) and loud grinding (front??) for 4 to 40 seconds. Clunking sounds as though it is in the drive train somewhere
Torque converter and transmission burned.
Consumer stated while traveling at highway speed and without any indication that vehicle would not shift into second gear. Vehicle was serviced, transmission needed to be replaced.
Transmission failed.
Fatality as a result of ignition switch being turned without a key and without the brakes being applied.*mrwhen the complainants three year old grandson turn the key in the ignition one notch forward this allowed the gear lever to be shifted out of park and into neutral without the brake pedal being pressed.as a result the vehicle rolled down a driveway.it unclear if the child fell or jump out of the vehicle as it became to roll but either way he was struck by the open door as the vehicle rolled.the front driver's side tire then rolled over the child which resulted in fatal injuries to his head.
Since july of 2000 consumer has had transmission replaced 6 times.
Transmission failed as left parking space at low speed by making a loud rattling sound. Lost power to the wheels. Dealer confirms complete transmission failure and need to replace at cost of $2,000. This vehicle has not had heavy use and should not have a transmission failure until at least 100,000 miles instead of 44,000 miles. Warranty is 36,000 and no extended warranty purchased. I have checked recall and service bulletin database and found nothing to help me negotiate with manufacturer. If you know of relevant information, please inform. Thanks.
This is the 2nd time within a2 years that transmission went out 1 year 7 months after i purchased a new transmission. This is the 3rd transmission with a 5 years period. Never hauled anything, normal driving on regular roads. Never been on a dirt road.
My 3 year old nephew was able to get into his parents 1996 chevy tahoe and was able to turn the key to the first click (before the click to turn on the radio and power windows, etc.).then without touching the brake, the toddler was able to pull the shifter into neutral and the vehicle was able to move.the toddler either was thrown from the vehicle or was scared and jumped and was run over by the vehicle and killed. All models and makes of vehicles can do this with the exception of honda, toyota and 2001 or newer dodge vehicles.
Transmission failed.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Transmission does not shift into 3rd and 4th gear. Dealer has inspected the vehicle.
This model has the manual transfer case shift lever. Although the lever moves correctly in the various positions, such as 2wd., 4wd. High 4wd. Low, neutral and makes the usual noises when shifting, the four wheel drive is not engaging nor is the indicator light , showing the front axle is engaged, lighting up.this has caused several close calls in" almost accidents" and almost being stranded.we live in a rural setting where there is a 11 mile distance between some neighborsandvery sparse cell phone access.the point being that when we buy a vehicle with 4 wheel drive , we expect it to work and our lives depend on it!in this case a front wheel drive car would provide better traction, having the weight of the engine over the drive wheels, rather than having the light rear end wheels trying to push the heavy front end of a truck around.when you are driving a vehicle expecting it to perform as a four wheel drive vehicle, such as in steering and added grip and maneuverability, the unexpected surprise equals that of a brake failure!your help and researchin this matter is appreciated.i have had nothing but a ignorant, lying.and expensive experience with my local chevrolet dealer and have had to take itto another state for any repairs.thanks!
Electronic transfer case 4-wheel drive switch locked up all 4 wheels when disengaging 4-wheel drive.
Computer chip failed, and vehicle willnot start at all.dealership replaced computer chip, and noted that windshield wipers will not work. Consumer stated that the alternator, fuel pump, fuel filter, daytime running lamps, airconditioner, and computer brain were all replaced.
Took vehicle in for 4-wd problem, and when vehicle was picked up it had no power steering. Dealer calims failure was due to cold weather starts. Power steering units should not fail with only 44000 miles . Could have caused serious accident if it had failed while on the road. Dealer charged $350.00 to repair and dismissed concern that this should not happen.
Torque converter and transmission burned.
Something within the drive axle is loose and ready to fall off.
Right front differential axle collar out of alignment causing noise.
The location of the brake line has caused a hole to rub in the gas tank. ) while driving at high speeds the headlights go off and eventually they come back on after the switch cools off. (3)while driving the tahoe a loud clunking comes from the middle or the rear of vehicle, which sounds as though the rear axle or driveshaft is loose and going to fall off.the dealer is aware of the problem.dealer not able to correct the problems.
Part replaced: air conditioner comperssor, orfice, tensioner, belt, switch, axle/differential, seal,shoe kit, gasket
Both axles have failed in this vehicle.brake failure on first occurance.rear axles have been repaired 5 times! chevy acknowledges engineering defect but states that warranty covers manufacturing or materials defects only.unsuspecting owners could experience brake failure due to axle fluid contamination of brake pads.
Engine failure-shims under bearings
Transmission axle seal leaks.
Part replaced: air conditioner comperssor, orfice, tensioner, belt, switch, axle/differential, seal,shoe kit, gasket
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Transmission ring and pinion gear failed causing noise.
Bolts fell out from differential while driving.please give details.
The universal joint failed 3 times. Noise was being heard prior to failure. Consumer was driving at 35 mph when the universal joint dropped out. Consumer was informed by dealer that the driveshaft was defective. .
The universal joint failed 3 times. Noise was being heard prior to failure. Consumer was driving at 35 mph when the universal joint dropped out. Consumer was informed by dealer that the driveshaft was defective. .
Upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal or graudal stop consumer noticed a very hard jerk in the vehicle. Consume contacted the dealer. Dealer stated the problem may be linked to the universal joints. Probelm still occurs. Please provide any further details.
Consumer stated that transmission slips in and out of overdrive while driving between 55-65 mph.*jg
The retention ring on a shaft in the transfer case broke.nlm
Seat belt failed.
Left seat belt inoperative.
16- month olddaughter climbed into the back seat and stepped on seat belt buckle. Due to poor quality and manufacturingbuckle broke.
Driver's seat belt won't retract.
Easy entry seat recall repair delayed due to ineffective repair per dealer.
Driver's side seat rocks back and forth while driving vehicle.tt
Seat track failed.
I entered my vehicle and when i sat in the driver's seat the front left frame bracket on the seat snapped.the welding apparently broke.this vehicle has never been off-road and i am not obese.now, when i sit in the seat, it leans back in an uncomfortable and, most importantly, dangerous position.the seat moves back and forth everytime the accelerator and/or brake pedal is depressed.i tried to have gm fix this, because it is obviously a defect, as welding should not come undone under normal operating conditions.gm would not accept the responsibility to fix this defect.
The driver's seat bolt bracket broke while getting in.
Seat backs broke during rear end collision
Driver power seat will not operate . I have read similar complaints on the web about the failure of seat working properly and has there been a recall? i have owned the vehicle new and the only driver. I only weight 90lbs.
On the driver side, back up and down button onpower seat mechanism is broken, making it difficult to position the seat up and down properly.
The defective driver's seat anchors to floorcome loose, causing the driver seat to move forward and backward,losing control of the vehicle.
Seat switch failed.
I have been made aware of failures in the power seat riser assembly in 95-96 chevy tahoes, causing the seat assembly to first become loose, and eventually fail. The outcome of the failure results in the driver faling backwards due to the fact that the seat is no longer intact with the rest of the assembly. The first indication of a problem is a "rocking" type movement in the seat mechanism when under acceleration/deceleration, which becomes obvious over a period of time. My truck was taken to the dealer for this complaint while it was under warranty, and of course they could not find the problem. It has since gotten progressively worse. From my understanding the cost for a consumer to replace the defective component to prevent a failure is in excess of $300. I am not aware of any crashes as a result of the seat failure, but there have been some close calls. From my understanding most of the failures occurred when the vehicle driver was seated and making a movement while the vehicle was not in motion.
The front middle seat doesn't lock in place.
Passenger's side seat latch broke, causing the seat not to lock into place after it has been lifted up. Dealer has been contacted.
Drivers seat bracket failed.
The contact owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 5 mph and pushing another vehicle, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, both vehicles crashed into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
A leak in the vaccuum booster caused the brakes to fail which resulted in a collision.
The brakes are improperly designed and do not operate correctly. Brake pedal too high; pedal depresses too far before engaging; brakes lock up irratically. No manufacturer explanation.
Consumer experiencing problems with excessive wear of the front brake shoes and pads, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the excessive wear.
Defective actuators caused the four wheel drive system to engage itself at the wrong times causing major damage to the transfer case.nlm
Metalic material in brake pads overheats and causes extreme vibration in front end of vehicle when moderate brake pressure is applied.vibration is so severe that bolts and screws are working loose throughout vehicle.dealer claims the brakes are engineered that way.
My '96 chevrolet tahoe 2-door suffered complete brake system loss when a brake line burst while in-service.the tahoe, used primarily in illinois in the winter, suffered the failure in may of 2008 withabout 102,000 miles accumulated and with no with no priorindications of a problem prior to the complete failure.the brake line simplyburst/ failed completely when the line (mounted to the firewall below the radiator) completely failed, leaving blown out gapabout an inchlongin the line. The truck was slowing to a stop sign when then line failed and the brake pedal went down to the floor, so there was no collateral damage. The vehicle was towed immediately to a repair shop for estimation and repairs (not a chevy garage). These repairs required complete vehicle brake line replacement (except to the front ant-lock unit) and complete system component replacement (except for the master cylinder). I thought the failure was random until i recently saw an article on the topic in print by jerry hirsch, staff writerfor the los angeles times, business section where other similar failures on similar models were noted. The repairs cost close to $2,000 and, if there are other campaigns on this model, i would like to research them to determine if poor design by general motors/chevrolet division is responsible for these repairs and how to go about adding my vehicle to that campaign. I have kept the vehicle registered in my name and currently own a 2004 chevrolet, so my contact information would have been on-file with gm such that proper notifications could have been made. I had no idea that this type of failure was part of gms faulty design history or that any campaign was underway pertaining to brake line failures until i saw the article printed by mrjerry hirsch as note d above.
Brakes were mushy while traveling at 10 mph and caused a collision.
The contact owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe.while driving approximately 25 mph the brakes were applied and the pedal extended to the floor. The vehicle was taken to his residence and the contact could see brake fluid leaking from the brake lines. The failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 53,000.
Unwanted antilock brake activation at low speed started intermittent now consistent in unwanted activation resulting in increased stopping distance.there is a current campaign for 1999-2002 that should be expanded to include 1996 vehicles.campaign no. 05v379000.
Consumer was having trouble with electrical system. The exterior and interior lights inadvertently fail and cease working. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer to determine the cause; however, the dealer was unable to locate the problem.the consumer is still experiencing unexpected failure with the lighting system.also,check engine light was on. Dealer could not determine why the light was on. Fuel pump had to be replaced twice within the past year. The blinker and turn signals have to be replaced frequently.coolant leaked into the engine and it had to be replaced.air bag warning light illuminated.starter was replaced.the steering wheel shook.the dealer replaced the idler arm and drag link.water pump leaked.power steering pump leaked.brake cable broke.pinion seal leaked.master cylinder leaked.
Whenabs brakes areapplied the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.cause unknown.dealer cannot identify the problem.please give any further details.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard, and there is a problem with the master cylinder andbrake rotors.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in a panic stop, the vehicle brakes locked up, causing an accident.please describe details.
Abs system activates under normal braking causing extended braking distance.no indiactions of equipment problems ie. Abs dash light, brakes in good condition, vehicle just nys safety inspected.
When pushing on the brake pedal to stop, the vehicle does not stop in time. The problem constantly occurs. The highway speed is 55mph.weather conditions do not matter. Dealer has not been contacted.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the anti-lock brake system kicks in, causing brakes to lock-up. The brakes work intermittently.brakes have been spongy since purchase. *ml
The abs seems to lock and unlock erratically,making the vehicle very difficult to control and stop.yh
Abs,brake failure , vibration when brakes are applied and cause the front end to vibrate, pulsation of the brakes , in for repair4 times.
Abs, brake failure, dragging, worn and disc pads/rotors.dealer replaced brake pads and resurfaced rotors to remove blued hotspots rotors.
Antilock brakes failed.
While driving. The brakes failed, and a collision occurred. Consumer's vehicle hit the back of another vehicle.. Upon hitting the brakes they pulsated.
When the brakes are applied pedal becomes firm,resulting in extended stopping. Distance.dealerwill be notified.
Vehicle experiencing ongoing / intermittent problem with abs / brake system; whenever brakes are appliedit causesextended stopping distance.sometimes pedal would have to be pressed down hard to get vehicle to stop. Vehicle was inspected by a independent shop, and informed consumer that the brake system malfunctioned.
Brakes failed several times.
Abs brake system failed.
During heavy braking the truck pulls tothe right and the brakes start to fade. The dealer has replaced the brake pads . Consumer states that the truck has been into the dealer 5 times about the brakes.
Driving at about 30 mphwent to slow down by applying brakes, brake system locked up,vehicle then started to slide. Dealer did . This defect can result in an accident.
While driving vehicle in front came to a sudden stop, and consumer rear ended other vehicle. Consumer has been having a problem braking since 1998. Took vehicle to dealer in august of19 99, and they were unable to find any problems. Consumer said that vehicle kind of sluggushly stopped.consumer had to put foot to the floor to stop vehicle.
Both axles have failed in this vehicle.brake failure on first occurance.rear axles have been repaired 5 times! chevy acknowledges engineering defect but states that warranty covers manufacturing or materials defects only.unsuspecting owners could experience brake failure due to axle fluid contamination of brake pads.
Accident ron a major highway. There was a sudden stop in traffic.we were a least at an eight second following distance. When we try to stop the rear passenger tire locked up. Our truck slammed into a full sized truck which then in turn crashed into a minivan. Damages totaled over $15,000 this is the second major accident with this vehicle.
Anti lock brakes failed several times, one incident resulted in a vehicle collision.
After multiple incidents of not being able to stop vehicle on demand, the abs braking system let the vehicle keep moving, consumer has had some near accidents.
Brake rotors and pads had to be replaced every 5000 miles of wear and the brakes would squeak all the time. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on numerous occasions. Dealer informed consumer that they could not find anything wrong or duplicate the problem.
Driving the truck on a icy hill and had chains on the rear wheels, put foot on the brakes, had no steering and the truck kept going until it hit the vehicle in front of the truck.consumer stated he had to stop on an icy hill becuase the road was blocked, and he started to back up slowly, when consumer attempted to stop the vehicle did not seem to respond to braking or steering and the chains were diggin in and consumer came to stop after hitting another vehicle.
#ea94-038,in snowy weatherwhen applying the abs anti-lock brakes the brakes fail,almost had an accident,consumer said the performance of the brakes is poor .
Anti-lock brakes experience extended stopping distance, almost resulting in a collision.
Abs brakes failed. Also, brake drums overheated/warped, causing violent vibration when braking a thigher speeds.
In reference 94v-038, the vehicle braking system malfunctions when applying the pedal to the floor, and causing extended stopping distance.dealer replace master cylinder and valves. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Abs braking system when applied in panic stopping do not work, the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle will not stop. Had an accident in the summer.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.
When the brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the right, res\ulting in extended stopping distance.
Abs brakes failed, resulting in loss of control/crash. Upon impact,air bags didn't deploy. Consumer contacted dealer.
Anti-lock brakes are coming on frequently.
While driving vehicle about 25 mph the comsumer tried to stop the vehicle, but could not when stopping for a red light.almost rear ended the vehicle infront.the abs. Did not respond to stop the vehicle.
Calipers operate improperly, causing uneven pad wear/premature wearout. One pad (on the same caliper) would be completely gone (down to rivets)and the other having more than half its life left.this happened on both front calipers. This caused excessive wear to rear shoes because the front brakes were not fully opetational and the rear brakes were primarily stopping the vehicle.the dealer replaced pads first, later did a caliper rebuild kit, later after vehicle out of warranty, refused to replace calipers, or fix problem.i had calipers replaced at my expense (bendix calipers).i am currently waiting to see if this fixes the problem.have contacted gm and they now refuse to fix the problem as vehicle is out of warranty(even though problem has occurred repeatedly since vehicle was new).
While driving vehicle about 20 mph the consumer had problem with the brakes because when she tried to stop the vehicle did not respond.
Customer states front wheels lock up when braking and that the pedal feels soft.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes, vehicle pulls to the right.please describe.*al
While making a sudden stop by depressing the brakes the vehicle continues totravel. Please provide further information.
Anti lock brakes lock up and master cylinder loses fluid.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle keeps going. Dealer has not seen vehicle as off yet.
Brakes continually fail since ownership. Mjs
Consumer was driving 55 mph on dry road, began to press on brakes then brakes started to grab and lock up.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Brakes failed.
While driving on freeway appled brakes and discovered that the pedal kept going down, and by the time he reached safety the reservior was empty , he had no brake fluid, he had no brakes .
Front end. Applied brakes, vehicle jerked to right or left abruptly when being applied. Problem with clearance between knuckle and caster.
Front brakes failed.
Brakes failed.
Front end shimmies when brakes applied.
Brakes continually fail since ownership. Mjs
Calipers operate improperly, causing uneven pad wear/premature wearout. One pad (on the same caliper) would be completely gone (down to rivets)and the other having more than half its life left.this happened on both front calipers. This caused excessive wear to rear shoes because the front brakes were not fully opetational and the rear brakes were primarily stopping the vehicle.the dealer replaced pads first, later did a caliper rebuild kit, later after vehicle out of warranty, refused to replace calipers, or fix problem.i had calipers replaced at my expense (bendix calipers).i am currently waiting to see if this fixes the problem.have contacted gm and they now refuse to fix the problem as vehicle is out of warranty(even though problem has occurred repeatedly since vehicle was new).
The discs and the cylinder have been replaced twice and now need to be replaced for the third time. If we drive in the nearby smokey mountains the brakes begin to smoke soon after starting downhill where more braking than usual is required. We have been told by the gmc dealer where we purchased the tahoe that the brakes on the 1996 vehicle were too small and have since been upgraded on later vehicles. Yet they charge us to replace the brake discs or cylinder. We basically can not drive in any mountain areas with just passengers, much less pulling anything.
Front disk brake pads wear out in as little as 12,000 miles. My other vehicles have gotten 50-70,000 miles on a set of pads.
I sent the follwing to gm>>>i own a 96' chevrolet tahoe. I love my truck but i have a major concern. My brakes are horrible, i thought it was the pads, so i had them replaced, then my rotors warped... So i had them replaced also, my brakes still felt soft so i kept driving it like that for about 5000 miles, next i'm driving on a flat road and come to a stop. I take off from this country road and see a deer, i hit my brakes and nothing!!!! the brake fade is so bad that i go back to the dealer again. He suggests a master cylinder (ouch) so i foolishly give him my money. Next day i'm going down a slight hill and again major brake fade. I am really upset and honestly frightened of your vehicle. In reading some of the news groups on the internet, i find that many folks have contacted gm and alerted you to this problem, please fix our brakes before one of us and/or an innocent bystander gets seriously injured or killed.please help save lives, don't be like ford and deny an obvious problem with your 92-99 tahoe, suburban, and pickups.
Brake rotors and pads had to be replaced every 5000 miles of wear and the brakes would squeak all the time. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on numerous occasions. Dealer informed consumer that they could not find anything wrong or duplicate the problem.
Metallic material in brake pads overheats and causes vibration.
Poor abs brake performance,during a panic stop situation, the pedal was soft, and the front brakes locked up. The pads, and master cylinder have been replaced at 12k.ak
Brake pads failed.
Brake pad design material overheating resulting in vibration.
Abs, brake failure, dragging, worn and disc pads/rotors.dealer replaced brake pads and resurfaced rotors to remove blued hotspots rotors.
Brake pads replaced .
Abs, brake failure, dragging, worn and disc pads/rotors.dealer replaced brake pads and resurfaced rotors to remove blued hotspots rotors.
Rotors failed, causing vibration.
The front disc brake rotors separated from the mounting bracket, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately when the pad was depressed.this resulted in extended stopping distance. (the right side front disc brake rotor) *sc
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard, and there is a problem with the master cylinder andbrake rotors.
Right front rotor broke,repairs were made. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide further details.
Front rotors failed.
Brake pedal low/misadjusted.
Abs brakes failed. Also, brake drums overheated/warped, causing violent vibration when braking a thigher speeds.
The discs and the cylinder have been replaced twice and now need to be replaced for the third time. If we drive in the nearby smokey mountains the brakes begin to smoke soon after starting downhill where more braking than usual is required. We have been told by the gmc dealer where we purchased the tahoe that the brakes on the 1996 vehicle were too small and have since been upgraded on later vehicles. Yet they charge us to replace the brake discs or cylinder. We basically can not drive in any mountain areas with just passengers, much less pulling anything.
Metal brake line is routed in contact with steering column; rotation of column is wearing a hole in the metal brake line, causing loss of brake fluid.
Hydraulic seal leaks.
The location of the brake line has caused a hole to rub in the gas tank. ) while driving at high speeds the headlights go off and eventually they come back on after the switch cools off. (3)while driving the tahoe a loud clunking comes from the middle or the rear of vehicle, which sounds as though the rear axle or driveshaft is loose and going to fall off.the dealer is aware of the problem.dealer not able to correct the problems.
Master cylinder failed.
Master cylinder and power booster failed.nlm
In reference 94v-038, the vehicle braking system malfunctions when applying the pedal to the floor, and causing extended stopping distance.dealer replace master cylinder and valves. Dealer cannot determine problem.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard, and there is a problem with the master cylinder andbrake rotors.
While driving the vehicle noticed a leak in the master cylinder, and right after that the power brakes failed which left the driver with no brakes. Brake booster failed.
Brake pedal soft and spongy, master cylinder replaced (warranty repair).same symptoms again with complete brake failure this time.pedal goes right to the floor.
Master cylinder failed.
Poor abs brake performance,during a panic stop situation, the pedal was soft, and the front brakes locked up. The pads, and master cylinder have been replaced at 12k.ak
Brake pedal soft when applying.
Power vacuum assist brakes developed a leak,causing loss of brakes/air escaping,and brake pedal hardening.
When applying the brakes the pedal stifens, then releases to the floor. Also causing longer stopping distances. Dlr replaced brake boosters.
Master cylinder and power booster failed.nlm
At a speed of 50 mph i applied brakes on the approach of a stop light. The brake pedal went down about two inches and then catapulted up vary quickly. At this point the pedal was very hard. Which if the vacuum booster failed it should have left me with hydraulic manual brakes, and it did not. I had to stop the truck with the emergency brake after rolling through a red light at about 30 to 40 mph. I replaced the vacuum booster and it fixed the problem. Chevy customer service dept. Was called and a case was opened #c06749958. This is unacceptable like it failed, this could have been a loss of life issue. There are a number of complaints of brake problems with this vehicle and at this point nothing being done about it. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761073
While driving the vehicle noticed a leak in the master cylinder, and right after that the power brakes failed which left the driver with no brakes. Brake booster failed.
In reference 94v-038, the vehicle braking system malfunctions when applying the pedal to the floor, and causing extended stopping distance.dealer replace master cylinder and valves. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Vehicle's electronic 4-wheel drive switched from 2-wheel to 4-wheel drive by itself.
Was driving vehicle when steering wheel retracting rod came loose and vehicle lost control. Hit a tree after leaving road. Air bags did not deploy upon impact. Noticed under hood nut & bolt was left out from manufacturer.
Steering shaft connecting bolt was missing, causing complete loss of steering control.
There was an electrical burning smell coming from vehicle.also,headlights & signals would not work if steering wheel & column was tilted.sometimesheadlights/ windshield wipers & signals would go hay wire.vehicle is at the shop.
Steering went completely out traveling at a speed of ~25/mph.steering wheel just turned but tires did not move.was told by the dealer that a missing nut on center link to pitman arm.replaced nut and set front torque to chevrolet specifications.i am concerned that chevrolet has not given me a sufficient explanation as to why the steering went out. I believe chevrolet is not concerned about this problem occuring in other tahoe/suburbans.i would like to see a recall on this type of vehicle, because i was very lucky in not causing any accidents or fatalities.
Took vehicle in for 4-wd problem, and when vehicle was picked up it had no power steering. Dealer calims failure was due to cold weather starts. Power steering units should not fail with only 44000 miles . Could have caused serious accident if it had failed while on the road. Dealer charged $350.00 to repair and dismissed concern that this should not happen.
Power steering noisy and locks up when turning, loses fluid, causing loss of control.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Power steering failed.
Sudden loss of power steering occurred when the shaft rotating the pump became loose. Yh
Slip yoke/ drive shaft failed.
Paint started chipping/peeling off from drivers front finder and hood in approx. 2009 to todays date (08/21/2013).pswe are the original owners and our tahoe has been kept up in top condition.
Customer states that the driver side visor vanity mirror light stays on, dealer replaced.
Design of inside door handle caused it to break preventing exit from vehicle.
While driving about 50 mph it felt likevehicle had a flat tire. Then, it lost control,rolled over three times.vehicle was totaled.
Vehicle makes noise while turning due to failure of the body mounts.
Front end out of alignment.
Possible suspension problems causing vehicle to experience strong vibration / grinding in front end of vehicle. Dealer unable to identify problem.
Left and right front axle seals leak.
While driving, upper arm bolt that holds right front wheel came completely off, later, found bolt on side of highway, loss control of wheel, speed 45 mph.
While driving at 50 to 75mph, there is a vibration in the rear end.cause unknown.please provide details.
Noise on all turns due to failure of the left front axle (undersized) causing damage to shaft colar and axle.
Noticed vibrations through steering wheel and automobile was pulling to the left.had tires rotated and balanced.tech noticed that that left front tire had broken belt. Replaced tire. Same problem ocurred at 37933 miles with the left front tire,but this time tire went flat.saw a puncture hole but no evidence of nail or anything else. Noticed bukge on side of tire when inflated with air.
While traveling at25 mphrear tires blewout.please provide further information.
Original tow package equipted with passenger tires contributed to sway problems.
Noticed vibrations through steering wheel and automobile was pulling to the left.had tires rotated and balanced.tech noticed that that left front tire had broken belt. Replaced tire. Same problem ocurred at 37933 miles with the left front tire,but this time tire went flat.saw a puncture hole but no evidence of nail or anything else. Noticed bukge on side of tire when inflated with air. (tiresize: p265/75r16)
The tread/belt on one tire started to separate from the inner casing.the saleman at discount tire spotted one other tire showing signs of impending failure.i still have a spare from the same set.the others have been replaced.with the ford/firestone problems, i thought this tire may be indicating another manufacturing problem.the salesman said he has seen quite a number of the same problem.thank you, chris mccrate. (tiresize: p245/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p245/70r16 )
While traveling on highway engine check light appeared on dashboard. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
Service engine soon light displayed.
This is the safest vehicle on the road, don't raise the insurance rates because of small car paranoia.
Interior panel failed.
While driving 65 mph, the driver noticed that smoke was coming from the front rear of the vehicle.the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.please provide further details.
Vehicle stop shut down complete with jerking before shutting down stop pulling and lost all power now service engine light is on and anti-lock brake light is on and want shift into second gear as if something is wrong with transmission.
Truckwas hit from behind and knocked into another car, then the truck acceleratedwhile driver had foot on brake hitting same vehicleagain. That vehicle was pushed to the service lane, and truck hit vehicle in front of it.the truck is being repaired.
Recall 96v05700, manufacturer's recall 96-c-26; vehicle would not crank after dealer had just repaired car. Jump started the car, engine started racing as fast as it could go, sparks came out from under the hood, tapping on the gas to get the engine to stop racing, pressed on the brakes and the car kept going. Slammed into park, driver was injured in incident. Opened the hood and white smoke appeared. Dealer contacted, and will not respond to calls. Stated they cannot find a problem.
I had a 1996 tahoe that occasionally sped up while on cruise control.i sol this vehicle about four y ears ago.
When consumer let off gas pedal during driving at 40 mph or more,the vehicle will slow down.also when starting thevehicleit started at 1500 rmp.after sveral seconds the engine will die. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop on several occasions.on each occasion the problen reoccurred. Dealer notified.
The wiring harness that conects to the turn signal modual, the wires become brittle and are breaking. The first wire to cause me a problem was the wire for the headlights, the headlights would flicker on and off untill the wire finaly broke and then there were no lights at all. The next wire that broke is the wire for the cruise control broke. And now there is no cruise control. The headlights i was able to reroute the wire and reconect to the light switch to powerup the relay with the switch. Not the right way too do it but it works. Also my vehicle has tilt steering wheel.
The engine began accelerating on its own, it continued to get faster and faster, techometer red lined.had to ram the gear into park in orderto stop the car.
While driving and without warningvehicle suddenly accelerated. To gain control ofvehicle driver put vehicle in neutral, and applied extremepressure toaccelerator pedal.vehicle not included in recall 96v057000 due to vin.
Upon accelerating in the passing lane the accelerator stuck and did not return to idle due to a frayed cable near the accelerator pedal.the cable balled up and would not slide back into cable sleeve.
1996 chevrolet tahoe. The left windshield wiper works and the right windshield wiper does not. This began while my husband was driving in the rain and resulted in very limited visibility. He went to auto zone to replace the wipers and when they replaced the right wiper, it did not correct the problem.i am taking it in for repair today. I have been told that it is probably the wiper transmission.
My husband was driving our 1996 tahoe when it just stopped!we found that the key had shut off while driving.we were inthe middle of a thruway when everyone was driving 60 mph.a very dangerous situation indeed.this has happened 3 times in the year i've owned the vehicle.we are also having a problem with the wipers working intermittently and sometimes get stuck in the middle of the windshield or jumping across the windshield pop, pop, pop.etc.
Inadequate air circulation for rear passengers.
Heater blower motor malfunctioned, causing water leaks from passenger's side.
Rear window defrost failed.
Ventilation controls won't stay set.
Purchase from local independent auto dealer(off lease at wholesale auction). Very dangerous windshield wiper problem in rain at high speeds.don't know if nhtsa campaigns 98v150001,98v150000,96057000 have been done. Rear left passenger power window working intermitently.low thunking or pop noise when pulling off on passenger side concerns me.may be a/c related or possible steering component.
While driving the vehiclefront passenger's side window came down appropriately. Got to destination window did not want to go back up to its normal position.
Mirror failed.
Waterleaks through windshield into heater housing, causing heater blower to fail.
Noise when operating windows.
Computer chip failed, and vehicle willnot start at all.dealership replaced computer chip, and noted that windshield wipers will not work. Consumer stated that the alternator, fuel pump, fuel filter, daytime running lamps, airconditioner, and computer brain were all replaced.
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Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it will hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified ts
While using the windshield wipers thay would work intermittently. Dealer has been contacted. Please prove further information.
The windshield wipers work intermittently, dealer replaced wiper/washer system wiring.
Windshield wipers fail intermittently causing poor visibility.
Nhtsa recall 98 v 150 001/ manufacturer's recalll 98043concerning windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Windshield wipers stopped operating on 3 occasions. Then started up again.
While driving andtrying to turn on the winshield wipers, they didn't work.when they start working,windshield wipers could quit without a warning.
Windshield wipers fail to work properly. Whenbeing used would stop sometimes. This causes driver to have poor visibility. Work intermittently. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check motor.
The windshield wipers have worked intermittently for at least the past 6 months.nhtsa campaign i.d. Number 98v150000 was identified and the vehicle was taken to a chevrolet dealer for recall.the dealer said that the vin was not listed on their recall.i contacted chevrolet and they indicated the same.this is a safety problem that we will correct at our expense versus a recall.
The windshield wiper circuit board failed causing the wiper to work intermittently.nlm
Consumer was having problems with windshield wiper circuit board, causing it to switch on/off automatically while driving.consumer states that vehicle is not included in recall 98v150001.
Purchase from local independent auto dealer(off lease at wholesale auction). Very dangerous windshield wiper problem in rain at high speeds.don't know if nhtsa campaigns 98v150001,98v150000,96057000 have been done. Rear left passenger power window working intermitently.low thunking or pop noise when pulling off on passenger side concerns me.may be a/c related or possible steering component.
The contact's mother owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. The windshield wipers were not operating normally. They were repaired in 2001. Recall 03v159000component: visibility:windshield wiper/washer is related to the failure. The dealer confirmed that the vin is not related to the recall. The dealer also wrote on the invoice that the windshield wipers are working temporarily and can fail at anytime. The corporate office of gm was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147956 and current mileage was 148114.updated 01/08/09 the consumer stated the problems started when the vehicle would not start. It was determined the problem was the fuel pump. The headlights were not coming on. The consumer requested that the headlight switch be looked at.the vehicle began to shake and stall and white smoke emitted from the muffler. The check engine light also illuminated. Updated 01/09/09.
Windshield wipers would work intermittently when in use. Would stop while in use. This would cause the driver to have poor visibility & hazardous driving. Taking vehicle to dealer to check.
Windshield wiper failure almost resulted in accidents, due to poor visibility.yh
When driving inrain windshield wipers would work intermittently. Would need to stop vehicle and jerk on arm to restartwindshield wipers to work.this is causing poor visibility of the roads. Have contacted dealership,informed consumer no recalls on vehicle.
While driving and using the windshield wipersthey only work intermittently, causing poor visibilty.the manufacturer has been notified, but my vin is not under the recall even though chevy trucks made from 1994-1996 were recalled for the same problem.
I replaced windshieldwiper motor at my own expense/ circuit board did not come with new motor and had to be transfered from old unit. This was covered under a recall nhtsa 98v15001 however it covered vehicles mfg. Up to 5/96 mine was mfg 6/96 yetit has the problem covered in the recall which is to correct an intermittent wiper failure. It's a real treet to be driving down the interstate and have your wipers quit. You can pull over, open the hood, and slap the wiper unit and it will resume working for a while. .
Front windshield wipers intermittently stopped working, causing poor visibility .wire was strapped down to the motor housing causing pressure . The dealer was notified.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy conditions due cracks in the solder joint. Vehicle not included in recall 98v150001 due to vin.
The nhtsa campaign id #98v150001 to replace this part included vehicles prior to my vin #.i want to report that i also had problems and finally had to have windshield wiper motor circuit board replaced.i want you to be aware that additional vehicles may need to be included in the recall for this replacement.i paid $50 for labor and $53.47 for the part.i believe gm should reimburse me for this cost.
Windsheild wipers work in raining conditions for a certain amount of time and then stop.they will attempt to start back in 5 minutes , and start the same problem all over again. Consumer has mentioned the recall to themanufacturer.butthis vehicle wasnot under the recall. Dealer isn't correcting the problem because the vin # doesn't match the recall.
Nhtsa recall 98 v 150 001/manufacturer's recall 98043 concerning windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Windshield wipers will intermittently stop working. Thisvehicle is not part of recall 98v150001.
Solder joints nearwiring harness connector cracked, causingwindshield wipers to become inoperable. Vehicle not included in recall 98v15000 due to vin. They stopped completely in middle of windshield almost causing an accident.
Windshield wipers would work intermittently during rainy weather.dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Windshield wiper will turn off during operation or it will not work at all, causing poor visibility.consumer claims recall notice was sent out, but manufacturer and dealer claim this vehicledoes not fall under recall due to vin.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visibility problems whichcould result incrash.dealer repairedcircuit board. But chargedconsumer because thisvehicle wa s not included in the recall due to vin. Please provide further information.
I get no help from the dealer.they charged me for a new wiper motor, saying the recall was for last years model.my transmission was checked by a trans shop - they say it works fine.the dealer wants $3000 to fix it.after driving at highway speeds, and slowing back to normal stop and go driving, the vehicle bangs into second gear.if i turn the vehicle off for several seconds and back on again, the banging stops and the transmission works fine.
The windshield wiper comes on and off intermittently.without prior warning.dealer is aware of the problem. Tsthis vehicle runs off of ethanol.at times, the wipers will not shut off.repairs have not been made as of yet.*jg
Consumer states that a defect in the mulitfunction switch, causes her to have no brake lights. Dealer replaced part 3 times, problem still occuring. Nlmserpentine belt tensioner coming apart.disconnect nipple fitting leaking.wipers slapping on windshield and has no speed and/or intermittent wiper operation.dealer found needs wiper motor and wiper transmission.
Windshield wipers failed.
I get no help from the dealer.they charged me for a new wiper motor, saying the recall was for last years model.my transmission was checked by a trans shop - they say it works fine.the dealer wants $3000 to fix it.after driving at highway speeds, and slowing back to normal stop and go driving, the vehicle bangs into second gear.if i turn the vehicle off for several seconds and back on again, the banging stops and the transmission works fine.
Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall.feel free to provide any further information.
Lug nut missing.
While driving, upper arm bolt that holds right front wheel came completely off, later, found bolt on side of highway, loss control of wheel, speed 45 mph.
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