Chevrolet Tahoe Complaints (1998)

263 consumer complaints on file.

#10009551February 27, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY. THE NEXT DAY, THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE, THE DEALER STATED THE FRONT ROTOR HAD SHEARED OFF FROM THE MOUNTING BOLT. THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, RECALL # 98V033000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED.*JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10009479February 26, 2003
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL #97V142000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB STEERING WANDERS 1/4 TURNOR SO AND MAKES VEHICLE SLIGHTLY JERK.*TS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10007607February 16, 2003
AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
BRAKES ON 1998 CHEVY TAHOE FAILED CAUSING REAR END COLLISION. ABS BRAKES NEVER CAME ON ABS LIGHT ON OFTER COLLISION. EXTENSSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE TO VEHICILE SRS SYSTEM NEVER DEPLOYED WITH MAJOR FRONT END DAMMAGE.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10006013January 30, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THE ORIGINAL FACTORY BATTERY LEAKED ACID. THE DEALER CLEANED OFF FRAME AND THE "STEEL" BRAKE LINE TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND THEN PAINTED IT. THE REPLACEMENT FACTORY BATTERY THEN LEAKED ACID AGAIN IN 09/00. THIS TIME ACID LEAKED INTO BATTERY CABLE "WRAPPING" CAUSING CORROSION OF THE ENTIRE CABLE. IT ALSO LEAKED ONTO THE COUPLING ON THE "STEEL" BRAKE LINE THAT GOES TO THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. NOW DEALER HAS TO REPLACE THE BATTERY BOX AND CABLE, FENDER WELL AND THE COUPLER ON THE STEEL BRAKE LINE. TS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#768918October 26, 2002
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WATER INTRUSION INTO REAR COMPARTMENT. DT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#8020843October 15, 2002
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. *MR *NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#8019049September 19, 2002
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
A VEHICLE FIRE STARTED FROM POWER DOOR. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#786442August 22, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER STATED THE ABS ENGAGE ON DRY PAVEMENT AT A SLOW GRADUAL STOP.*SCC
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#765171August 4, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES ON DRY PAVEMENT AT A SLOW GRADUAL SPEED STOP 75 PERCENT OF THE TIME. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT CAUSED BY FAULTY ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#8015396August 2, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO COME TO A STOP BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PRESS HARDER TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER, AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#8015411August 2, 2002
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#762978June 12, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#760944April 20, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TOWED TO PRIVIATE RECOMMENDED MECHANIC. HE WAS HORRIFIED TO FIND THE WIRE IN THE FUEL PUMP HAD IT'S CASING MELTED OFF DUE TO THE HEAT WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP. THE FUEL PUMP WAS HALF FILLED WITH FUEL AND THE INTENSE HEAT (SUCH THAT THE WIRE CASING HAD MELTED) COULD HAVE CREATED A DANGEROUS OR FATAL SITUATION. I HAVE TRIED TO ASK THE COMPANY ABOUT RECALL OR INVESTIGATION OF THIS PROBLEM BUT SINCE MY CAR WAS WORKED ON BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN A DEALER AND/OR MY MILES ARE OVER 60K, THEY WILL NOT TALK TO ME. THE ATTY GENERAL GAVE ME YOUR INFORMATION TO PROCEED. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT THIS PROBLEM IS LOOKED INTO AND IF RECALLED, WOULD SEEK REIMBURSEMENT.. THANK YOU. BRENDA CAREY. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#8007016April 8, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DETERMINED THAT MAIN ENGINE BEARING FAILED. METAL PARTICLES WERE FOUND IN ENGINE OIL.*AK *YH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#8006591March 28, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A PULSATION IN THE BRAKES. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER REPLACED BRAKE SHOES, DRUMS, ROTORS, PADS, PROPORTIONING BELT. CONSUMER STATES IS PULSATING AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#758928March 4, 2002
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
THE SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY UNDER MY TAHOE BROKE ( A RATHER THICK CABLE) AND LET THE TIRE AND WHEEL FALL OFF MY TRUCK WHILE BACKING INTO THE GARAGE. OF ALL PLACES, THANK GOD. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE OF SAFETY CONCERNS I HAVE. ALSO THE SPARE TIRE FALL OFF THIS AUTO A COUPLE YEARS EARLIER WITH THE SAME PART BEING REPLACED BY THE SAME DEALER. I HOPE YOU FOLKS ARE TRACKING THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE SPARES ARE FALLING OFF CHEVY TRUCKS BECAUSE I'VE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN WITH ANY OTHER RIG AND I'M 45 YEARS OLD. I HAVE THE PAPER WORK ON BOTH REPAIRS. I BELIEVE THAT BOTHCHEVY AND THE DEALER COULD CARE LESS ABOUT MY CONCERNS AND THE PROSPECTS OF SOMEONE BEING HURT BECAUSE OF THIS SAFETY DEFECT... PLUS THE PRICE OF THE REPAIR MORE THAN DOUBLED IN THE MEAN TIME.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#758564February 24, 2002
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY MY VEHICLE FELT LIKE I WAS TRYING TO STEER A VEHICLE ON ICE. WHEN I ASKED SOMEONE IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, I WAS TOLD THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT UNCOMMON, ALTHOUGH DANGEROUS.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#758566February 24, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
THIS VEHICLE HAS ITS FOURTH FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND THE FIFTH FUEL PUMP IS STILL IN ITS BOX IN THE BACK , READY. THE SECOND FUEL PUMP LEFT MY FAMILY IN MARYVILLE, TENN. FOR THREE DAYS BECAUSE THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP COULDNT GET A PUMP ANY SOONER. I WAS TOLD LATER BY A GM SERVICEMAN THAT THIS WAS PROBABLY AN ENGINEERING DEFECT.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#564418February 21, 2002
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE TURNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON OR ATTEMPT TO TURN THEM OFF, THEY WOULD NOT GO OFF. SOMETIMES WHEN CONSUMER TURNED THEM OFF THEY WOULD STAY ON AND THEN STOP RANDOMLY IN MID SWIPE AND GENERALLY BECAME UNCOOPERATIVE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED DELAY MODULE. *YD
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#8004273February 20, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A PULSATING NOISE DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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