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1997 Chevrolet TAHOE problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

410 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

91,475 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1997 model year. Data updated: . 88 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 67 of 410 complaints (16.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior11127.1%
Steering behavior10325.1%
Transmission and shifting297.1%
Fuel system concerns286.8%
Electrical and battery issues143.4%
Engine operation41.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
67
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
45
Steering
37
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
33
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
21
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
20
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
17
Suspension
14
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip67
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System45
Steering37
Power Train:Automatic Transmission33
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor21
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer20
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump17
Suspension14

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 67; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 45; Steering: 37; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 33; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 21; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 20; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 17; Suspension: 14

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
8
50,000 to 74,999
20
75,000 to 99,999
24
100,000 to 149,999
26
150,000 and above
10
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9998
50,000 to 74,99920
75,000 to 99,99924
100,000 to 149,99926
150,000 and above10

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 20; 75,000 to 99,999: 24; 100,000 to 149,999: 26; 150,000 and above: 10

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (26). 322 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1996
2
1997
16
1998
32
1999
93
2000
62
2001
45
2002
37
2003
25
2004
33
2005
23
2006
11
2007
9
2008
5
2009
2
2010
1
2011
3
2012
3
2013
1
2014
1
2015
2
2018
1
2019
2
2020
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19962
199716
199832
199993
200062
200145
200237
200325
200433
200523
200611
20079
20085
20092
20101
20113
20123
20131
20141
20152
20181
20192
20201

1996: 2; 1997: 16; 1998: 32; 1999: 93; 2000: 62; 2001: 45; 2002: 37; 2003: 25; 2004: 33; 2005: 23; 2006: 11; 2007: 9; 2008: 5; 2009: 2; 2010: 1; 2011: 3; 2012: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2020: 1

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 111 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 103 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 29 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10002959 · 2003-01-19 (January 19, 2003)

ROTORS WARPING WITH NORMAL USE EVERY 3000-4000 MILES. HAD TO REDO FRONT BRAKES 5 TIMES IN 20,000 MILES. REPLACED ROTORS, PADS, CALIPERS, BRAKE HOSE, ROTORS TURNED AND STILL HAVE PROBLEMS.

Owner-reported narrative. 78,260 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002959 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10003259 · 2003-01-23 (January 23, 2003)

THIS OCCURS EVERY DAY, ALL DAY. IT IS A WELL KNOWN FACT WITH JUST ABOUT ALL LATE MODEL CHEVY/GMC TAHOE/SUBURBAN OWNERS, DEALERS, MECHANICS & MANY IN THE AUTO PUBLISHING INDUSATRY, THAT THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXTREMELY INADEQUATE BRAKING SYSTEMS, BORDERING ON FAILURES & EXTREME FADING & WARPING & PREMATURE WEAR ON THE FRONT MECHANICALS/PADS/ROTORS ESPECIALLY. YOU CAN ASK JUST ABOUT ANY MECHANIC & GM/CHEVY DEALER& THEY WILL ACKNOWLEGE THIS FACT. THEY EVEN TOUT THAT THE NEWER MODELS HAVE SUCH AN IMPROVED BRAKING SYSTEM OVER THE PREVIOUS YEARS. I OWN …

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Owner report 10000391 · 2002-12-27 (December 27, 2002)

WHEN MAKING A SLIGHT RIGHT TURN IN A CURVE OR A LANE CHANGE YOU EXPERIENCE A TEMPORARY LOSS OF STEERING FOLLOWED BY A RELEASE CAUSING A OVERSTEER CONDITION A VERY HAZZARDOUS SITUATION. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND ASKED ABOUT A RECALL ON THIS. THE PERSON IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS ONLY A PROBLEM WITH THE 1997 MODELS. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE CHECKED OUT BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH REPLY TS

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Owner report 10000482 · 2003-01-02 (January 2, 2003)

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SNOW AND ICE COVERED ROADS ON MY 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE VARIABLE ASSIST STEERIING WOULD MAKE A RAPID AND UNEXPECTED OVER ADJUSTMENT WHEN MAKING SMALL STEERING CORRECTIONS. I LOST CONTROL AND STARTED A "FISH TAIL" WHEN TRAVELING IN NEW YORK. I LIVE IN VIRGINIA AND FOUND THIS TO BE A MINOR PROBLEM IN THIS CLIMATE, HOWEVER, IT IS UNSAFE ON SLIPPERY ROADS.

Owner-reported narrative. 96,050 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000482 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10003209 · 2003-01-22 (January 22, 2003)

AFTER DRIVING 30 MILES AT HIGHWAY SPEED, I STOPPED TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY. WHEN I BEGAN TO TURN LEFT, I HEARD A LOUD CLANK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I CONTINUED FOR ABOUT 5 MORE MILES AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. AFTER ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO REST FOR APPROX. 8 HOURS, I BACKED THE VEHICLE OUT AND BEGAN DRIVING HOME. THE DRIVE WAS APPROX. 30 MILES AT 75-80 MPH. IAFTER STOPPING TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY, THE TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD WHINNING NOIES AS THOUGH IT WAS SLIPPING, THE ENGINE REVED TO ABOUT 3000RPM BEFOR ETHE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT. THIS H…

Owner-reported narrative. 65,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003209 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10015683 · 2003-04-11 (April 11, 2003)

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

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Owner report 10003629 · 2003-01-13 (January 13, 2003)

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AND CONNECTOR, HAD MELTED. *JB *AK

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Owner report 10021680 · 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)

THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL LINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING. *TT

Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021680 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10140739 · 2005-10-25 (October 25, 2005)

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL ON MY 1997 CHEV TAHOE. ALSO, HAVE EXPERIENCED TEMPORARY POWER LOSS OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. OBSERVABLE AFFECTED COMPONENTS ARE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HEAD LAMPS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS, ACCOMPANIED BY BUZZING SOUNDS. HAS OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE. HAS CAUSED NEAR ACCIDENTS DURING RAINY WEATHER AND IN POORLY LIT ROADWAYS. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10140739 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10175853 · 2006-12-11 (December 11, 2006)

I PURCHASED A USED 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE AND SINCE THAT TIME THE FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT 5 TIMES, ONCE IN APRIL, JUNE, SEPTEMBER, TWICE IN OCTOBER AND IN NOVEMBER. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS ON 12/06/06. I HAVE YET TO FIND A MECHANIC WHO CAN TELL ME THE PROBLEM THAT I'M EXPERIENCING. THE WIRING SEEMS TO FAULTY IS ALL I HEAR. PLEASE HELP!!!! *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 141,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10175853 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10151113 · 2006-02-24 (February 24, 2006)

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS. IT WAS ALSO VERY DIFFICULT PULLING OVER AND CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE JANUARY 20TH, 2006 AND IT HAS OCCURRED ABOUT 100 TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN 10 TIMES TO VARIOUS CHEVROLET SERVICE DEALERS FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT WAS ALSO TAKEN TO TWO AUTO REPAIR SHOPS WITH INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING RE…

Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10151113 at NHTSA ↗

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

410 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

21.5%Usable mileage88 / 410 records
77.8%Valid incident date319 / 410 records
100.0%Valid filing date410 / 410 records
77.8%Ordered incident and filing dates319 / 410 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Air Bags
6134.3%
ODI 10622016 · 40,000 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT (TAHOE) WITH A PROTECTED GREEN ARROW AT AN X-SHAPED INTERSECTION, VEHICLE (KIA SEDAN) AT FAULT FAILED TO YIELD AND ENTERED THE INTERSECTION AT SPEEDS UPWARDS OF 40 MPH FROM THE LEFT OF THE TAHOE. FRONT-IMPACT COLLISION OCCURRED; DUE TO THE SHAPE OF THE INTERSECTION AND THE VELOCITY OF THE IMPACT, TAHOE STRUCK PASSENGER SIDE OF KIA SEDAN. TRAJECTORY OF IMPACT CAUSED DIRECTIONAL CHANGES IN UPWARDS OF 90* FOR BOTH VEHICLES; THE FORCE OF THE PRIMARY ACCIDENT DESCRIBED ABOVE ALSO CAUSED MENTIONED VEHICLES TO COLLIDE WITH LEFT REA…

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5122.0%
ODI 10722344

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER AND THE FOUR PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED WHIPLASH THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE BODY DAMAGES WERE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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1314.4%
ODI 10909712 · 18,514 mi

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE (I-90 MT), ON CRUISE CONTROL, BRAKING FOR A CAR IN FRONT GOING SLOWER, FOUND THAT NO BRAKING OCCURRED, SUDDEN ACCELERATION TO 90 MPH, TRIED TO CHANGE GEARS, TURN OFF ENGINE, PUMP BRAKES WITHOUT RESULTS, THEN GLANCING BLOW TO VEHICLE IN FRONT, NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BAILED OFF ROAD INTO BURROW PIT, EVENTUALLY SLOWED. SEE KARL TYLER WORKORDER #342136.

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111.7%
ODI 10628353 · 9,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING THAT VEHICLE SWERVE INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE AND CRASH INTO THREE OTHER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACTS SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED FOR THE PASSENGERS OF THE OTHER VEHICLE FOR UNKNOWN INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BUT THE ENTIRE FRONT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED…

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103.9%
ODI 10907595 · 10,004 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A BEAR WITH THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NECK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE BODY SHOP. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED REPAIRS TO THE FRONT FRAME; HOWEVER, THE ADDITIONAL REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN AIR BAG RECALL. THE N…

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105.8%
ODI 11035728 · 50,000 mi

I NEED NEW AIR BAGS I HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE OF A RECALL

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21.9%
ODI 11316766 · 71,000 mi

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AN REAR ENDED A PICKUP TRUCK AT 50 MPH CAUSING MY FRONT END TO BUCKLE AND SEPARATE THE ENGINE FROM THE MOTOR MOUNT AND MULTIPLE OTHER DAMAGES. MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THIS IS VERY CONCERNING AND FELT THIS SHOULD BE REPORTED.

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87.5%
ODI 11328403 · 35,000 mi

I WAS HIT I ENTERED AN INTERSECTION BY A LARGE SEMI/GRAVEL TRUCK THAT I DID NOT SEE BECAUSE THERE WAS A SEMI ON THE OTHER SIDE CLOSER TO ME AND GOING SLOWER. IT HIT MY LEFT FRONT DRIVER SIDE HARD ENOUGH TO SPIN MY CAR ACROSS 2 LANES WITH A LOT OF DAMAGE. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HIT MY HEAD ALONG WITH OTHER BRUISING. I AM WORRIED THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO SOMEONE ELSE. I AM WORRIED THAT IF IT HAD BEEN CLOSER TO THE CAB I WOULD NOT BE ALIVE. *TR

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47.3%
ODI 11339175 · 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT STATED THEY RENTED A 2020 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE COMING TO A STOP TO MAKE A U-TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD CRASHING INTO A WALL ON A DRIVEWAY OF A HOME NEARBY. THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND HAD NOT BEEN DEEMED TOTALED AS OF YET. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND KNEES. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE 5 PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE, NOT INCLUDING THE CONTACT, THERE WAS A PASSENGER I…

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255.5%
ODI 11360339 · 60 mi

THE SERVICE SAFETY RESTRAIN SYSTEM WARNING KEEPS COMING ON ALONG WITH THE AIRBAG READINESS WARNING. WE HAVE TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE IN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE AND WE WERE TOLD THERE IS NO CURRENT FIX. HOWEVER THE MANUAL STATES TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID INJURY DUE TO THE AIRBAGS MIGHT NOT BE WORKING PROPERLY. THIS WARNING GOES OFF EVERY 2-3 MINUTES WHEN DRIVING AFTER WE RESET THE ALERT. THIS STARTED HAPPENING THE MINUTE WE DROVE IT OFF OF THE LOT.

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52.7%
ODI 11489356

About five days ago, my air bag sensors came on and a strange message on the 2022 Tahoe display. It said “ Service Safety Restraint System” needs to be serviced. I received numerous messages from the app and computer system saying something is wrong. I took the Truck in to GMC Brandywine service in Brandywine, MD. I was told they couldn’t fix it and GM knows it’s an issue and may do a recall. I am riding with my son and grandkids in an Unsafe vehicle. I was told something is wrong with the computer. The way it’s communicating the issue but no…

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62.7%
ODI 11507123

OVERHEAD ROOF CONSOLE INOPERATIVE/SERVICE SAFETY/ RESTRAIN SYSTEM/ SUNROOF INOPERATIVE/ DOME LIGHTS INOPERATIVE/ DTCs B1A7A and U1121

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34.5%
ODI 11641073

7 weeks after purchase of my new 2024 Tahoe the check engine light came on, showing safety restraint system compromised and then I lost all sound and entertainment features. 4 months later and my car is still sitting in parts at the dealership because wiring harness is on back order.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Unknown Or Other
10056.2%
ODI 10731898 · 69,000 mi

2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE. BROKEN DASH NEAR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DRIVERS ODOMETER.

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12252.6%
ODI 10566289 · 7,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING UP A GRADE DURING A SNOW STORM AND WHEN I TRIED TO SELECT 4WD I HAD TO TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD TO FIND THE 4WD CONTROL KNOB,WHICH IS HIDDEN BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. I CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS PROBLEM BECAUSE I NEARLY WRECKED WHILE TRYING TO LOCATE THE 4WD CONTROL KNOB. I BLAME THIS ON FAULTY ENGINEERING BY GM! *TR

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3741.1%
ODI 10874986 · 42,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2014 CHEVY TAHOE WITH RIGHT AT 40,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. SHORTLY AFTER I NOTICED THE DASH HAD CRACKED ON THE DRIVER SIDE BY THE TOP AIR VENT. THE CRACK HAS GOTTEN EVEN BIGGER IN THE FOLLOWING WEEKS. I ALSO HAVE A 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO AND THE DASH IS CRACKED ON IT AS WELL. I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE WITH POOR QUALITY GM PARTS. MY TAHOE IS AN LTZ AND EXPECT QUALITY WHEN BUYING SUCH. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE TAHOE FROM AND WAS INFORMED THEY DO NOT FIX THESE UNLESS I WANT TO PAY FOR IT A…

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9013.7%
ODI 10817315 · 100 mi

SIGNIFICANT WIND AND PRESSURE BUFFETING, NOISE AND VIBRATION AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH. IT IS ESPECIALLY BAD WHEN A REAR WINDOW IS OPEN OR PARTIALLY OPEN.

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4517.6%
ODI 10820697 · 345 mi

WHEN DRIVING MY NEW 2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE, I AM EXPERIENCING A BOOMING NOISE OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD AND EXPERIENCING SEVERE PRESSURE AND PAIN IN MY EARS FROM SOME SORT OF PRESSURE CREATED IN THE VEHICLES CABIN. THE PAIN IS UNBEARABLE, I CANT DRIVE MORE THAN 10 MINUTES DUE TO THE PAIN IN MY EARS WHILE DRIVING.

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2313.3%
ODI 11121798 · 1,100 mi

*TAKATA RECALL* I HAVE BEEN NOTICING A LOT OF DIFFERENT ISSUES WITH MY 2017 TAHOE PREMIER. THE ENGINE BLOCK IS A DEEP RUST COLOR. ENGINE IS EXTREMELY HOT EVEN HOURS LATER AFTER PARKING. THERE IS A THICK BLACK SLUDGE THAT IS ON NEARLY EVERY PART UNDER THE TRUCK. I STARTED HEARING A TICKING NOISE THAT SPED UP AS MY DRIVING SPEED INCREASES. THIS ISSUE OCCURS OFTEN BUT NOT DAILY. AS WELL AS WHEN TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY IT MAKES A HIGH PITCHED POPPING NOISE ( THE SOUND IS SIMILAR TO A SMALL ROCK BEING FLUNG ONTO THE ALUMINUM WHEEL) I ALSO HEAR …

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2625.0%
ODI 11039710 · 200 mi

I PURCHASED A 2018 TAHOE 20 DAYS AGO AND AT 45 MPH AND 65-75 MPH I FEEL PRESSURE IN MY EARS WHICH THEN MAKES ME FEEL NAUSEOUS WHICH LEADS TO SEVERE HEADACHES. THIS BUFFERING OCCURS EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. I HAVE TRIED DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN / UP, RADIO ON / OFF. NOTHING CHANGES TO LESSEN THE EFFECTS. I GOGGLED SEARCHED IT TODAY AND FOUND SEVERAL REPORTS AND COMPLAINANTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE BUT BOTH GM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AND MY DEALER SAYS THEY NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. THE PRESSURE OCCURS ON LOCAL ROADS AND HIGHWAY, EVERY TIME BETWEEN…

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98.5%
ODI 11331496 · 50,000 mi

CAR IS A LITTLE OVER 18 MONTHS OLD AND AC PROBLEM JUST LIKE OTHER TAHOES SAME PROBLEM BUT THIS TIME ALL COILS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND NO DATE FOR REPLACEMENT IT IS SUMMER AND CAN NOT USE TRUCK PRICE TO FIX WILL BE OVER 1000 TO REPLACE COIL AND REFILL WITH NEW R1234 FREON THE FREON COST MORE THAN THE PART I FEEL CHEVY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM FORM THE LAST RECALL. *TR

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47.3%
ODI 11510031

Rear view camera goes off starts with striped blurry lines then goes to blue screen says “service rear vision system”. Took to dealer battery tests low. They recommend replacing battery, positive and negative cables to the tune of $1000. They aren’t positive this will fix it they say this is what they start with there are several errors codes with that system message. Not covered under extended warranty because they say it’s wear and tear/maintenance. Haven’t had issues with the battery just the rear view camera system. 2020 Tahoe LS 3 ye…

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419.1%
ODI 11366995 · 1,275 mi

I'VE BEEN RECEIVING THIS MESSAGE "SERVICE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM" SINCE OCTOBER 26, 2020. SURPRISED THAT I KEEP RECEIVING THIS MESSAGE AND I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 WEEKS BRAND NEW. UNSURE AS TO WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND CURRENTLY SEEKING RESOLUTION OF THIS.

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2111.2%
ODI 11444994

The vehicle has stalled three times since I bought it a week ago. I will be driving and the engine will stall, putting the vehicle into neutral gear. The dashboard will then instruct me to press the power button, and when I do the vehicle restarts and will be in park. It has happened once while driving on the interstate and twice while making turns into oncoming traffic. When I go to accelerate there will be no acceleration, the vehicle will just be in neutral with no warning.

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167.2%
ODI 11523171

Less than four weeks after having purchased a new 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe LT the backup and 360-degree surround vision camera system completely failed. The cameras would intermittently flicker or would lose connection all together preventing the driver from being able to reverse having the benefit of the camera vision. The rearview camera screen turns black with a red triangle containing an exclamation point alongside a "no camera" circle symbol. The Chevrolet dealer has inspected the vehicle and has confirmed the camera computer is defective a…

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710.4%
ODI 11631380

After start up, there is no audio coming from the vehicle. No audio from entertainment system, no audio from turn signal and no audio from fasten seat belt "chime". Restarting vehicle does not change the outcomes, initially. Exiting the vehicle and restarting about 10 minutes later, all audio returns, including entertainment sytem, audible turn signal indicator and fasten seat belt chime (if seat belt is not engaged). This has occured on several occasions since about 11/1/2024.

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48.2%
ODI 11724284

Pulled into a pharmacy, vehicle died and completely shut off while driving. 3400 miles, towed to dealership, March 5, 2026. Still no answer from dealership for why this happened and no loaner vehicle yet because they cannot confirm it's a warranty issue

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415.4%
ODI 11703094

THERE WAS NO OWNERS MANUAL INCLUDED WITH THE BRAND NEW TRUCK I EMAILED DEALER TWICE AND CALLED SALESPERSON ONCE HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM DEALERSHIP.

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Electrical System
126.7%
ODI 10598685 · 40,030 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. VEHICLES ENGINE AND INSTRUMENT PANEL CYCLED ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. NOTING THAT ONCE I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE FINALLY SHUTDOWN. FURTHERMORE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE TRUCK ON ONLY RESULTED IN FLICKERING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE ENGINE. TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING THIS EVENT FORTUNATELY ENOUGH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WE NOTICED THAT ELECTRIC FOLDING MIRRORS WEREN'T RESPONDING TO THE PUSH BUTTON ACTUATING THE FOLDING MIRRORS FEATURE. THIS EVENT WE WER…

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156.5%
ODI 10566289 · 7,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING UP A GRADE DURING A SNOW STORM AND WHEN I TRIED TO SELECT 4WD I HAD TO TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD TO FIND THE 4WD CONTROL KNOB,WHICH IS HIDDEN BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. I CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS PROBLEM BECAUSE I NEARLY WRECKED WHILE TRYING TO LOCATE THE 4WD CONTROL KNOB. I BLAME THIS ON FAULTY ENGINEERING BY GM! *TR

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1314.4%
ODI 10662114 · 300 mi

2014 CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLE (PPV) ISSUED NEW BY HIGHWAY PATROL IN 2Q14. VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH NEAR COMPLETE STALLING AT IDLE IN PARK, AS WELL AS IDLE IN DRIVE WITH BRAKE APPLIED - WHERE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY HAS TROUBLE STABILIZING RPMS BETWEEN 0.7 AND 0.6, AND THE GAUGE NEEDLE MOVES BACK AND FORTH, SOMETIMES ERRATICALLY. ALSO LACK OF POWER OR LAG, SEVERAL SECONDS HESITATION UPON RAPID AND NON-RAPID ACCELERATION (MAKING EVEN GAUGING AND PULLING DIRECTLY OUT INTO HIGHWAY SPEED TRAFFIC UNSAFE), UNCONTROLLED IDLE SURGE WHEN IDLE S…

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13019.8%
ODI 10609953 · 3,980 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE AUDIO SYSTEM FAILED AND AS A RESULT, THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE CHIME TO INDICATE THE CONTACT OF ANY SAFETY WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE AUDIO SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V301000 (ELECTRICAL) BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE…

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2911.3%
ODI 10820142 · 89 mi

MY 2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ DISPLAYED "SERVICE FRONT CAMERA" WHEN I GOT INTO THE VEHICLE BUT DIDN'T EVEN START IT YET. ( SEE PIC) . I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY LOOKED AT IT AND TOLD ME YES ITS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT GM HAS NO REPAIR PROCEDURE YET FOR IT.THE VEHICLE HAS 89 MILES ON IT, HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THE WINDSHIELD IS PERFECTLY CLEAN AND NO OBSTRUCTIONS OF THE FRONT CAMERA. THE DEALERSHIP SAID I WILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT UNTIL THEY HAVE A FIX FOR IT. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE FRONT CAMERA RUNS MOST OF THE HIGHLY T…

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1911.0%
ODI 11205916 · 13,000 mi

THE DASH COMPUTER COMES AND GOES INTERMITTENTLY. UNABLE TO VIEW MILEAGE OR FUEL GAUGE. IT HAPPENS WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND REMAINS OFF FOR THE DURATION UNTIL THE CAR IS SHUT OFF. THE FREQUENCY OF IT COMPLETELY GOING BLACK IS RANDOM.

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1312.5%
ODI 11142877 · 25 mi

BACK UP CAMERA HAS ZERO VISIBILITY WHILE BACKING UP DURING NIGHT IN DARK AREA WITH RAIN CONDITION. THE REAR BACK UP LIGHTS DO NO ILLUMINATE ENOUGH LIGHT TO GUIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CAMERA IMAGE IS TOO GRAINY, DISTORTED AND PIXELATED.

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1514.2%
ODI 11161438 · 1,533 mi

PURCHASED 2019 CHEVY TAHOE LT ON 10/27. BEGAN HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES ON 11/26 WITH THE MESSAGE OF 'REDUCED STEERING ASSIST DRIVE WITH CARE' MESSAGE APPEARING AFTER VEHICLE STARTUP. WHEN THIS MESSAGE APPEARS VEHICLE WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE AND STEERING WHEEL WON'T MOVE AND CAR ONLY GOES ABOUT 5 MPH IN DRIVE. CAR WAS TOWED AND ISSUE WASN'T DUPLICATING AT DEALER. THEY DID INSPECTION AND RETURNED AFTER A WEEK OF TESTING. ABOUT A DAY AFTER RETURN OF VEHICLE, MESSAGE OCCURRED AGAIN AND THIS TIME WE VIDEOED MALFUNCTION. VEHICLE IS BACK AT DE…

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1018.2%
ODI 11436172

Stopped at a traffic light my power steering warning light on the dash came on. After that I had no power steering, and the vehicle is very difficult to steer. I drove back to my location turn the vehicle off and who won out about an hour later started and the power steering was working. Upon looking the issue up online I found that other models of my Tahoe have had a recall but no particular model has not.

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5512.1%
ODI 11361893 · 503 mi

BRAND NEW VEHICLE BOUGHT TWO WEEKS AGO. I AM GETTING A SERVICE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM MESSAGE INTERMITTENTLY.

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3619.1%
ODI 11444994

The vehicle has stalled three times since I bought it a week ago. I will be driving and the engine will stall, putting the vehicle into neutral gear. The dashboard will then instruct me to press the power button, and when I do the vehicle restarts and will be in park. It has happened once while driving on the interstate and twice while making turns into oncoming traffic. When I go to accelerate there will be no acceleration, the vehicle will just be in neutral with no warning.

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3817.1%
ODI 11507123

OVERHEAD ROOF CONSOLE INOPERATIVE/SERVICE SAFETY/ RESTRAIN SYSTEM/ SUNROOF INOPERATIVE/ DOME LIGHTS INOPERATIVE/ DTCs B1A7A and U1121

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1217.9%
ODI 11576534

I was approaching an intersection to make a left turn from a two-way highway with a posted speed limit of 65mph. Another vehicle had approached the same intersection in the other direction and stopped to make a left turn, so both vehicles were making left turns in opposite directions, but the vehicle opposite my vehicle had to stop because I was approaching and signaling to turn and another vehicle, towing a trailer, was following behind my vehicle. As I approached the intersection, I began to turn the wheel and my vehicle shutdown and stopped …

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816.3%
ODI 11651690

I was driving and the driver dash frozen. I couldn't tell my speed, it didn't indicate blinker or hazards. It would say i was in "D" when the car was parked. The center dash shut down completely. The seat belt indicator didn't work, none of the charging ports worked. **THIS IS A RENTAL CAR**** I do have video of the dash.

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00.0%

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Service Brakes
63.4%
ODI 10548433 · 27,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NEITHER INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.

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62.6%
ODI 10680292 · 2,000 mi

AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THE DIC MESSAGE TO SERVICE BRAKES SOON APPEARS. WHILE THIS OCCURRED PERHAPS 2 OR 3 TIMES DURING A 30 MILE DRIVE ORIGINALLY, NOW IT ONLY APPEARS PERHAPS ONCE EVERY 300 MILES. CAN BE CLEARED BY RESET BUTTON IN CONTROL PANEL. DEALER UNABLE TO TRACE FAULT EVEN AFTER SHOWN MESSAGE ON DASH. FRONT DOORS DO NOT DRAIN WATER PROPERLY - SURE TO LEAD TO PREMATURE RUST-OUT OF LOWER PANELS. *TR

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66.7%
ODI 10676682 · 5,313 mi

DURING OFFICER TRAINING LEFT STEER HUB CAME APART. SAME TRAINING SINCE 2012 AND NO DIFFERENT THEN PURSUIT DRIVING. PPV TAHOE. WE HAVE ANOTHER UNIT AND FILING SEPARATE CASE WITH SAME ISSUE BUT BOTH STEER HUBS FAILED. *TR

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18528.1%
ODI 10714400 · 16,562 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND IT TOOK A GREATER AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,562. UPDATED 6/18/15*CN UPDATED 10/12/2017*CN

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8533.2%
ODI 10928548 · 11,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE ERROR LIGHT CAME ON STATING THERE WAS A CAMERA MALFUNCTION. THIS IS A SAFETY CAMERA/SYSTEM ON THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK, WHICH CONTROLS THE STABILITY CONTROL, SPEED, BRAKING SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC BIND SPOT DETECTION, ETC. *TR

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4123.7%
ODI 11166157 · 43,000 mi

HARD BRAKE PEDAL RESULTING IN LITTLE OR NO STOPPING POWER WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEED. TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP, YOU MUST STOMP ON THE PEDAL AS HARD AS YOU CAN. THE SITUATION TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN PARKING. THE BRAKE APPLICATION OR TWO ARE FINE, BUT AFTER THAT THE BRAKES FAIL. THIS SAME ISSUE APPEARS TO BE WELL DOCUMENTED UNDER NHTSA ID NUMBER 10081053 AND GM PIT5361B, HOWEVER THOSE DO NOT INCLUDE THE 2017 MODEL YEAR, AND I AM SEEING WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE EXACT SAME ISSUE ON MY 2017 TAHOE.

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1615.4%
ODI 11166370 · 6,300 mi

SITTING IN TRAFFIC ON I 95 AND HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE AND BEGAN ROLLING BACK IN TRAFFIC AND HAD USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR TWICE. CANNOT BELIEVE THAT GM IS ALLOWED TO SALE A VEHICLE THAT THEY NOW HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS AND IS ALLOWED TO PUT MY FAMILIES LIFE AND OTHERS AT RISK OF DEATH.

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76.6%
ODI 11319877 · 5,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS PULLING ON TO CONCRETE IN PAD IN FRONT OF OUR SHOP. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND IT WAS STIFF BUT THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD AND SLAMMED INTO THE SHOP DOOR.

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610.9%
ODI 11329434 · 300 mi

MY NEW 2020 TAHOE HAS AUTO/POWER PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. IT ALLOWS BOTH PEDALS IN UNISON TO BE LOWERED OR RAISED FOR COMFORT AND DEXTERITY OF USE. THE HEIGHT DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL IS EXTREME. THERE IS A INHERENT DANGER OF HITTING THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL PRIOR TO GETTING ONES SHOE ONTO THE BRAKE PEDAL. WOMEN WEARING SANDALS OR OPEN FACE FOOTWEAR CAN POSSIBLY SNAG THEIR FOOTWEAR TO THE SIDE OF THE PEDAL PLATFORM. ANY HEAVY WORKING TYPE SHOE IS ALSO PRONE TO HITTING THE SIDE OF THE PEDAL FIRST. MY WIFE AND I BOTH NOTICED T…

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173.8%
ODI 11372952 · 3,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE PRE COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND DID NOT ACTIVATE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A STEEL TRANSFORMER. DURING THE CRASH THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FRACTURED RIBS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH WAS DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKIN…

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126.4%
ODI 11447884 · 4,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while starting the vehicle at a parking lot, the ABS, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC), braking system failure, traction control, and the brake motor warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated she began to drive at a slow speed and noticed that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was firm and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact came to a stop and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer however,…

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209.0%
ODI 11560962

While driving this rental vehicle in traffic it shutdown and came to an abrupt halt. All lights on the dash were flashing, emergency hazard lights would not turn on. Attempted to restart vehicle with no result. After 2 minutes vehicle dash lights went off and hazard lights were able to be turned on. Vehicle then restarted. While pulling vehicle off the road, brakes were not responsive.

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1217.9%
ODI 11609384

Brakes system failure message on highway and couldn’t use brakes without standing on them. Once came to a stop in breakdown lane tow driver took us to closest Chevrolet dealer where we were told our vehicle was unsafe to drive and was basically a toboggan. If we weren’t in slow moving traffic we would’ve been in a serious accident. Dealer confirmed by running computer on car that the brake system motor stopped working and lost communication with power steering, transmission, central gateway, brake system control, and engine control. Waiting to …

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1020.4%
ODI 11684474

Driving along the highway in cruise control at about 70mph without any trailer being pulled. Suddenly I got brake errors. ABS, ESC, Trailer brake error failures all popped on the dash warnings. Brakes were unresponsive only applying hard pressure to the brake pedal was effective. There was zero feedback from the brake pedal to myself on it engaging and braking effectively. If this happened in a situation requiring more immediate braking, I would not have been able to figure out the braking capability of my vehicle in time. There were no issues …

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13.8%
ODI 11708012

Service break assist light came on 2 days after getting the brand new vehicle. They ended up needing to replace the break Master cylinder

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Engine
95.1%
ODI 10598685 · 40,030 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. VEHICLES ENGINE AND INSTRUMENT PANEL CYCLED ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. NOTING THAT ONCE I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE FINALLY SHUTDOWN. FURTHERMORE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE TRUCK ON ONLY RESULTED IN FLICKERING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE ENGINE. TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING THIS EVENT FORTUNATELY ENOUGH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WE NOTICED THAT ELECTRIC FOLDING MIRRORS WEREN'T RESPONDING TO THE PUSH BUTTON ACTUATING THE FOLDING MIRRORS FEATURE. THIS EVENT WE WER…

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135.6%
ODI 10598212

2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE PACKAGE (65 TOTAL) CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINES HESITATE ON ACCELERATION, IDLE SPEED FLUCTUATES AND THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. *SMD GENERAL MOTORS ACKNOWLEDGED THE CONCERN AND STATED THEY WERE WORKING ON A RESOLUTION. GENERAL MOTORS RELEASED A SERVICE BULLETIN WHICH CONSISTED OF A NEW ENGINE CALIBRATION. ELEVEN OF THE VEHICLES WERE RE-CALIBRATED. HOWEVER, THE NEW CALIBRATION DID NOT CORRECT THE CONCERN. GENERAL MOTORS HAS SENT MULTIPLE ENGINEERS TO ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE, TAKEN NUMEROUS RECORDINGS, FUEL SAMPL…

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22.2%
ODI 10662114 · 300 mi

2014 CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLE (PPV) ISSUED NEW BY HIGHWAY PATROL IN 2Q14. VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH NEAR COMPLETE STALLING AT IDLE IN PARK, AS WELL AS IDLE IN DRIVE WITH BRAKE APPLIED - WHERE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY HAS TROUBLE STABILIZING RPMS BETWEEN 0.7 AND 0.6, AND THE GAUGE NEEDLE MOVES BACK AND FORTH, SOMETIMES ERRATICALLY. ALSO LACK OF POWER OR LAG, SEVERAL SECONDS HESITATION UPON RAPID AND NON-RAPID ACCELERATION (MAKING EVEN GAUGING AND PULLING DIRECTLY OUT INTO HIGHWAY SPEED TRAFFIC UNSAFE), UNCONTROLLED IDLE SURGE WHEN IDLE S…

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467.0%
ODI 10633519 · 600 mi

4TH AND MOST DANGEROUS OF 4 INCIDENTS IN 3 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP OF 2015 CHEVY TAHOE LT. WITHOUT DRIVER INSTRUCTION OR INTERFERENCE THE 2015 TAHOE SHIFTED ITSELF INTO 4WD DESPITE DIAL ON 2WD. STEERING DIFFICULT, CAR JERKED, ENGINE REVVED DIFFERENTLY AND TROUBLE IN REVERSE. NO WARNING SIGNALS ON DISPLAY AND I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING. DROVE .5 MI., PULLED OVER RESTARTED, AND THEN "4 WHEEL DRIVE, DISMISS" ON DISPLAY OVER STEERING WHEEL (NO SEAT VIBRATION, FLASHING LIGHTS AS WITH LANE DRIFTING). TRIED TO "UNDISMISS", CONSULTED MANUAL AND ENSURE…

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197.4%
ODI 10918711 · 2,500 mi

MY 2016 TAHOE LTZ HAS A ROUGH, SHAKY IDLE WHILE IN PARK. THE PIP5211E WAS PERFORMED AT DEALER ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO AND CONDITION PERSISTS. IT IS ABSOLUTELY NOTICEABLE TO ALL MY PASSENGERS WHO SIT IN THE VEHICLE WHILE ITS IDLING IN PARK! PLEASE HELP OR ADVISE ON HOW TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT THE WAY A BRAND NEW $74K VEHICLE SHOULD RUN. IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO STALL AT TIMES. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS NO HELP AT FIXING OR ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM. THE CONDITION IS CONSTANT WHILE IN PARK IDLING AND SLLIGHY PRESENT WHEN IN…

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2615.0%
ODI 11010049 · 130 mi

ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017, I SIGNED A LEASE FOR A BRAND-NEW 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE LS AT ED BOZARTH CHEVROLET IN LAS VEGAS NV. THREE DAYS LATER AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE MAIN STREETS MY VEHICLE KEPT HESITATING AND JUMPING AS I WOULD HAVE TO STOP IN TRAFFIC THEN MOVE AGAIN WHEN I PRESSED ON THE GAS. THEN AS I WAS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN TRAFFIC, MY VEHICLE STALLED THEN ALLOWED ME TO GO. THEN SUDDENLY MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I THEN RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM THE ONSTAR NOTIFICATION STATING THE DIAGNOSTIC DETECTED AN ISSUE WITH MY …

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2019.2%
ODI 11339970 · 41,500 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING IT SOUNDS LIKE MY VEHICLE IS STUCK IN BRAKE DEGRADING OR IS MAKING THAT DISTINGUISHING NOISE. MY VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE SECOND TIME TO FIX THE SAME ISSUE OF PARK ASSIST, SIDE DETECTION AND FRONT CAMERA SERVICE. WHEN EXPRESSING MY CONCERN FOR THIS PROBLEM OF THE SOUND THE DEALERSHIP SAID LET'S FIX THE SERVICE ISSUES FIRST AS EVERYTHING IS ELECTRONIC. I HOPE MY VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE.

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3028.3%
ODI 11240191 · 22,450 mi

THE EXHAUST BLOWS WHITE SMOKE OUT WHEN JUST TURNED ON AND CONTINUES WHEN DRIVING AND PARKED. WHEN IN MOTION I FEEL SHAKING AND NUDGES IN THE VEHICLES MOTION WHEN GOING A CONSISTENT SPEED. THE ENGINE LINE FLASHES AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT TURNS ON WHILE IN MOTION WHEN NOT NEED TO TOO.

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1221.8%
ODI 11355646 · 350 mi

STRONG SMELL TO FUMES WHEN TURNING ON AC OR VENT SYSTEM.

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16837.1%
ODI 11378279 · 1,367 mi

BRAND NEW 2021 TAHOE 1367 MILES CATASTROPHICALLY LOST POWER WITHOUT NOTICE WHILE IN A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH MOTHER AND SON. ONSTAR EMERGENCY SERVICES DID NOT WORK. UNABLE TO PLACE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO MOVE OUT OF BUSY INTERSECTION. POLICE CALLED, VEHICLE TOWED. COULD NOT START, JUMPING NOT SUCCESSFUL. TOWED TO DEALER (HENDRICKS CHEVY 12050 W BROAD STREET RICHMOND VA 23233). CHEVY CERTIFIED MECHANIC STATED CABLE FROM BATTERY TO ALTERNATOR HAD BURNED/MELTED/FRIED, CAR LOST POWER, NO WARNING. WANTED TO SIMPLY "REPLACE CABLE" AND "GET ME BACK DRI…

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7238.3%
ODI 11458077

While driving, I heard a ticking noise, that sounded like rocks being thrown in the fender well. The more I drove, the sound and frequency increased. Then, I started to lose power, like it was taking longer to shift. My safety and others were at risk because continuing to drive with lifter issues could’ve caused engine failure, which could’ve caused an accident. The problem was confirmed at a dealership. I don’t know if anyone else inspected it. No lights appeared until after I had it towed to the dealership. They said the warning lights came o…

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11953.6%
ODI 11545614 · 8,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle would shake with the check engine and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to move out of park(P) with the warning lights remaining illuminated. The contact called the dealer, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it remained. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately…

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2334.3%
ODI 11639311

[XXX], my Chevy Tahoe engine sized up with a warning light no oil pressure and the engine turned off. I was left stranded on [XXX] with no cell phone service and no OnStar. Good thing I had my SXS. I was able to travel to work at the mine site where I work and was able to get cellphone service. I called my wife and she contacted the dealership and they sent out a tow truck from Richfield, Utah. The dealership said that I will have to pay the tow bill that’s is around $900.00 dollars. And my wife asked about a loaned vehicle and the dealership …

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2959.2%
ODI 11655954

Bought the 2025 Chevy Tahoe, had about 680 miles on it. 400 of which were from the dealership. Had the pleasure of driving it for a week. Check engine light came on and was told that the transmission valve body had gone bad. The issue regarding that particular transmission has existed since 2019. However the part needed is allegedly on back order, and GM has no idea when they will get that part in.

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1869.2%
ODI 11706835

On [XXX] while driving home from work (5 miles) the engineer ne had rough starts while in auto stop at each light and stop sign. Not enough to cause huge concerns. Two days later on [XXX] we traveled to my mother in laws house 2 hours away. Upon returning home we noticed that the cruise control would not turn on, we pulled over and wiped the sensors even though the car was clean. 25 minutes later there was a metal on metal noise coming from the front end. The noise was heard when letting off the gas pedal. It sounded like a metal fan grindi…

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Power Train
73.9%
ODI 10598685 · 40,030 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. VEHICLES ENGINE AND INSTRUMENT PANEL CYCLED ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. NOTING THAT ONCE I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE FINALLY SHUTDOWN. FURTHERMORE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE TRUCK ON ONLY RESULTED IN FLICKERING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE ENGINE. TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING THIS EVENT FORTUNATELY ENOUGH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WE NOTICED THAT ELECTRIC FOLDING MIRRORS WEREN'T RESPONDING TO THE PUSH BUTTON ACTUATING THE FOLDING MIRRORS FEATURE. THIS EVENT WE WER…

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93.9%
ODI 10566289 · 7,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING UP A GRADE DURING A SNOW STORM AND WHEN I TRIED TO SELECT 4WD I HAD TO TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD TO FIND THE 4WD CONTROL KNOB,WHICH IS HIDDEN BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. I CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS PROBLEM BECAUSE I NEARLY WRECKED WHILE TRYING TO LOCATE THE 4WD CONTROL KNOB. I BLAME THIS ON FAULTY ENGINEERING BY GM! *TR

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55.6%
ODI 10649876 · 500 mi

VEHICLE 4WD SELECTOR SET TO AUTO. STARTED VEHICLE. VEHICLE 'SERVICE 4WD' WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE BECAME STUCK IN 4WD MODE. VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER OR DRIVE, AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE TO NORMAL ROAD SPEED CREATING SAFETY ISSUE. REPEATED SHUTDOWN AND RESTARTS OF VEHICLE DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM, AND SAID THEY APPLIED MANUFACTURER SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT WAS ISSUED. DEALER SAID THAT NO OFFICIAL RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED BY MANUFACTURER BUT A SERVICE BULLETIN…

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548.2%
ODI 10631583 · 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN ALL WHEEL AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE SERVICE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE JERKED WHILE MAKING A TURN. THE FAILURES OCCURRED DAILY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED THREE TIMES AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROGRAM TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT EMAILED THE MANUFACTURER TEN DAYS AGO, BUT HAS NOT HEARD BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.

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4718.4%
ODI 10853482 · 709 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE PA TURNPIKE 3/31/16 APPRX.3:00 PM, I EXPERIENCED TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ONLY AFTER SEEING SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE, WOULD THE HEAVY TRAFFIC ALLOW ME TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER. I PUT THE TRANS INTO PARK AND BACK INTO DRIVE, ALLOWING ME TO MOVE APPX 100 YARDS TO A SAFER PULL OFF. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER AND GM HAS BEEN CONTACTED CASE # 8-1908837872. NO FURTHER CONTACT BY ME TO GM, OR FROM GM TO ME.

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5230.1%
ODI 11103617 · 28,900 mi

SHAKE/SHUDDER WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON HIGHWAY AT 72 MPH UP TO AT LEAST 90 MPH. STEERING WHEEL, CENTER COUNSLE, AND SEATS SHAKE. GOES AWAY WHEN NOT ACCELERATING. BALANCED TIRES AND DID NOT FIX. DEALER THEN BALANCED TIRES AND ALIGNMENT WAS COMPLETED. THIS ALSO DID NOT FIX. DEALER KEPT MY CAR FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS AND REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER. THIS STILL DID NOT FIX IT. HAVE TO TAKE IT IN FOR A 3RD TIME. MAKE ME FEEL DIZZY AND NAUSEOUS.

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2019.2%
ODI 11375701 · 32,050 mi

WE JUST HAD TO SPEND $1,000 TO HAVE THE RADIATOR REPLACED ON OUR 2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING WHICH ONLY HAS 32,050 MILES ON IT. THE TAHOE HAD A 3 YEAR 36,000 MILE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY, BUT WE WERE TWO (2) DAYS PAST THE 3 YEAR MARK SO THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT. THE TAHOE ALSO HAS A 5 YEAR 60,000 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE RADIATOR IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE PART OF THE POWER TRAIN ONLY THE HOSES GOING FROM THE RADIATOR TO THE ENGINE WERE COVERED UNDER THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. IN JANUARY 2019 GM ISSUE…

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3835.8%
ODI 11231354 · 1,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL. WHEN THE CONTACT REACHED AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE CALLED DAN CUMMINS CHEVROLET BUICK AT [phone removed] (LOCATED AT 1020 MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR BLVD, PARIS, KY) AND WAS INFORMED TO HIT THE ONSTAR BUTTON IF THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AND SHE HIT THE ONSTAR BUTTON. THE CONTACT WAS CONNECTED TO THE ROADSIDE ASSISTANT WHO …

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1425.5%
ODI 11489599 · 20,000 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving upwards of 80 MPH, the vehicle would violently shake without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

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8619.0%
ODI 11378279 · 1,367 mi

BRAND NEW 2021 TAHOE 1367 MILES CATASTROPHICALLY LOST POWER WITHOUT NOTICE WHILE IN A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH MOTHER AND SON. ONSTAR EMERGENCY SERVICES DID NOT WORK. UNABLE TO PLACE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO MOVE OUT OF BUSY INTERSECTION. POLICE CALLED, VEHICLE TOWED. COULD NOT START, JUMPING NOT SUCCESSFUL. TOWED TO DEALER (HENDRICKS CHEVY 12050 W BROAD STREET RICHMOND VA 23233). CHEVY CERTIFIED MECHANIC STATED CABLE FROM BATTERY TO ALTERNATOR HAD BURNED/MELTED/FRIED, CAR LOST POWER, NO WARNING. WANTED TO SIMPLY "REPLACE CABLE" AND "GET ME BACK DRI…

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3719.7%
ODI 11444994

The vehicle has stalled three times since I bought it a week ago. I will be driving and the engine will stall, putting the vehicle into neutral gear. The dashboard will then instruct me to press the power button, and when I do the vehicle restarts and will be in park. It has happened once while driving on the interstate and twice while making turns into oncoming traffic. When I go to accelerate there will be no acceleration, the vehicle will just be in neutral with no warning.

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4419.8%
ODI 11547936

We have a chevy with the 6.2 V8 engine. First we were at a stop light on the highway and the car shifted into Neutral and would not come out for two light cycles. My wife and children were stuck at the light with car's swerving around them at 65+. Finally it shifted into Drive. We called the Chevy dealership and they said it would be a month before they could look at the car and there were no check engine warnings. Two days later my wife and family were driving down the highway and suddenly it started making a flapping sound from the engine bay…

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710.4%
ODI 11651202

My family and I were returning from vacation from Florida to our home state, North Carolina, when our new Tahoe with 5700 miles started to act strangely. We hit bad traffic leaving Florida so there was plenty of stop and go type maneuvers. At one point, the vehicle turned itself off and put itself in neutral while we were thankfully going a slower speed due to traffic. I was able to get off the shoulder near the [XXX] and restart the car. It ran fine after restart until it started making a clanging type noise from the engine bay. We stoppe…

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510.2%
ODI 11721544

I was driving when I noticed my vehicle lagging and possibly misfiring, and then the "Service Four-Wheel-Drive" warning appeared. I was just down the road from my house, so I pulled into the driveway and put the car in park, but it wouldn’t turn off. I realized the parking brake was engaged and wouldn’t release either. I was stuck in two-wheel drive and couldn’t switch to four-wheel drive, and the emergency brake wouldn't disengage when I pressed the button, so the vehicle still wouldn't shut off. I had to put it in reverse physically step on t…

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311.5%
ODI 11723537

While driving down I35 South of wellington Ks in our new 2026 Chevy Tahoe we experienced a vehicle shift to neutral and no transmission correction available. Coasted to ditch saw “Service Transmission” notice and so turned off and on engine . Went to Derby Ks and Davis Moore Chevy in Wichita where staff removed the warning service notice on driver info and we continued to Molle Chevy in Blue Springs Mo. where they did diagnostic and only showed ambient air fault!! This is scary! We had no transmission and had to get off road safely! Please l…

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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Structure:Body
3016.9%
ODI 10622016 · 40,000 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT (TAHOE) WITH A PROTECTED GREEN ARROW AT AN X-SHAPED INTERSECTION, VEHICLE (KIA SEDAN) AT FAULT FAILED TO YIELD AND ENTERED THE INTERSECTION AT SPEEDS UPWARDS OF 40 MPH FROM THE LEFT OF THE TAHOE. FRONT-IMPACT COLLISION OCCURRED; DUE TO THE SHAPE OF THE INTERSECTION AND THE VELOCITY OF THE IMPACT, TAHOE STRUCK PASSENGER SIDE OF KIA SEDAN. TRAJECTORY OF IMPACT CAUSED DIRECTIONAL CHANGES IN UPWARDS OF 90* FOR BOTH VEHICLES; THE FORCE OF THE PRIMARY ACCIDENT DESCRIBED ABOVE ALSO CAUSED MENTIONED VEHICLES TO COLLIDE WITH LEFT REA…

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4619.8%
ODI 10611072 · 15,000 mi

THE DOORS DO NOT DRAIN WATER EFFECTIVELY, THIS WILL CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE AND FAILURE FOR THE WINDOWS TO WORK AND THE DOORS TO RUST!! *TR

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66.7%
ODI 11006516 · 39,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL CRACKING DASH BY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG VEHICLE ONLY HAS 39,000 MILES

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172.6%
ODI 10641961 · 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE TOP PORTION OF THE CARGO WINDOW WAS UNLEVELED AND THE GLASS WAS NOT SECURED AND COULD POTENTIALLY FRACTURE. THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CARGO WINDOW WAS HIGHER THAN THE DRIVER SIDE AND THERE WAS AN EXPOSED GAP. THE SUN ROOF ALSO LEAKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CARGO DOOR WAS WELDED POORLY BY THE DEALER AND THE TRIM ON THE DOOR WAS DETERIORATING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PAINT WAS DAMAGED ON THE HOOD AND THE PAINT WAS BUBBLING NEAR THE HINGE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. TH…

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114.3%
ODI 10983220 · 2,700 mi

RUNNING BOARDS ARE SLIPPERY WHEN WET NEED TO MODIFY ?

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74.0%
ODI 11047911 · 900 mi

WATER POOLS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE ROOF AND TOP OF THE HATCH ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER + DRIPS DOWN THE BACK WINDSHIELD FOR HOURS.

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32.9%
ODI 11317261

I PURCHASED A NEW 2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR THE SUNROOF STARTED LEAKING. I HAD IT REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME IN AUGUST. SECOND TIME IT WAS REPAIRED WAS IN NOVEMBER. NINE DAYS LATER, IT LEAKED AGAIN. I TOOK IT BACK FOR THE THIRD REPAIR AND GOT IT BACK 6 WEEKS LATER. DECEMBER 21 I GOT IT BACK AND IT LEAKED AGAIN THE WORST EVER IN 48 HOURS. PLUS THEY DID DAMAGE TO THE INSIDE OF MY CAR. SOME OF THE DAMAGES WAS CAUSE BY TRYING TO GET THE OLD HEADLINER OUT AND THE NEW ONE PUT IN. WHEN IT RAINING AFTER THE THIRD TEMPT OF REPAIRING I…

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32.8%
ODI 11378504 · 19,437 mi

I HAD PULLED AWAY FROM BACK DOOR OF STORE AFTER DROPPING OFF A DONATION. I DROVE ABOUT 30 FEET WHEN MY PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR POPPED OPEN AND TAPPED A FENCE POST. EVERY AIRBAG WENT OFF IN THE VEHICLE, EXCEPT FOR THE STEERING WHEEL. I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN GOING MORE THAN 5MPH. IT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION WENT OFF AND FRIGHTENED ME TERRIBLY AS I AM CLAUSTROPHOBIC AND WAS TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THE INSURANCE AGENT, AND TOW SERVICE SAID THAT THAT DOOR HITTING A FENCE POST SHOULD NOT HAVE BLOWN EVERY AIRBAG IN THE VEHICLE. THEY BOTH ACKNOWLEDG…

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00.0%

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20.4%
ODI 11424909

There is a serious cabin air pressure issue in this vehicle. When driving at any speed with the windows up, there is a booming inside the cabin, as if the passengers are inside of a subwoofer. My theory is that the headliner panel has too much flexibility in it due to the ceiling air vents. When driving, it is likely the headliner is bouncing up and down, creating the booming air pressure. Within 2 weeks of delivery of this new car and daily driving, my passengers and I developed serious ear issues which we attributed to the car. It got to …

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52.7%
ODI 11472509

After rain, sloshing water can be heard in the head liner. Moving forward it pours out through the upper rear seat belt slots and the aft ac vents. Stopping causes water to pour out of the upper forward electronic panel where the Onstar button is located. Unsure of corrosion and damage to upper electronics. Started after vehicle was 2 months old and every hard rain or car wash since.

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20.9%
ODI 11670986

Automatic life gate often closes when not wanting it to such as when loading from rear and reaching into vehicle foot comes near sensor or sitting with dog on rear bumper with gate open and dog passes near sensor these incidents have happened way to many timers

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11.5%
ODI 11739755

I am reporting a serious safety concern involving a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe with approximately 23,000 miles.I have a video recording of it . While the vehicle was being driven, water suddenly began actively dripping from the rear cabin light/headliner area into the interior of the vehicle. There were children inside the vehicle at the time, including a child seated directly underneath the area where the water was dripping near the child seat. A significant amount of water is entering the vehicle and continues dripping throughout the interior ca…

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip52,750–96,750 mi75,000 mi14
ODI 10082875 · 51,000 mi

ABS SYSTEM COMES ON AT LOW SPEEDS WITHOUT BRAKE PRESSED-VEHICLE THEN IS HARD TO STOP AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. I HAVE REPLACED ALL PADS AND CALIPERS.MACHINE BLED SYSTEM AND REPLACED LEFT FRT SPEED SENSOR. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT HUBS ARE EXPOSED AND MOST OF THE TIME TEAR APART AND CLEANING SOLVES. AM UPSET THE DEALER CHARGED A DIAGNOSTIC FEE FOR SOMETHING HE COULD HAVE TOLD ME ON THE PHONE!*AK

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ODI 10098264 · 80,000 mi

AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO STOP,THE BRAKE RELEASES AND THE VEHICLE ROLLS 2-3FEET. BEFORE IT STOPS. IT HAS BEEN A GREAT EXPENSE TO MYSELF REPLACING BRAKE PARTS THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK I RECENTLY FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN THAT DESCRIBES THIS PROBLEM. I THOUGHT IT SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT GMC EXPENSE FOR A POOR DESIGN BUT THEY DO NOT AGREE. THE VEHICLE IS A 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE

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ODI 10134771 · 46,000 mi

MY 1997 CHEVY TAHOE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AS THE BATCH OF TRUCKS IN TODAY'S GM RECALL. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WENT ON WHEN THE CAR WAS AT VERY SLOW SPEED, LIKE PULLING UP TO A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN. I PAID $300 TO A MECHANIC TO CLEAN THE SAME SENSOR IN THE RECALL. WHY DID THE RECALL STOP AT THE 1999 MODEL YEAR? *JB

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Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System80,000–96,050 mi82,000 mi5
ODI 10000482 · 96,050 mi

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SNOW AND ICE COVERED ROADS ON MY 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE VARIABLE ASSIST STEERIING WOULD MAKE A RAPID AND UNEXPECTED OVER ADJUSTMENT WHEN MAKING SMALL STEERING CORRECTIONS. I LOST CONTROL AND STARTED A "FISH TAIL" WHEN TRAVELING IN NEW YORK. I LIVE IN VIRGINIA AND FOUND THIS TO BE A MINOR PROBLEM IN THIS CLIMATE, HOWEVER, IT IS UNSAFE ON SLIPPERY ROADS.

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ODI 10003205 · 55,000 mi

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT EA99011 CONCERNING THE STEERING ON THE 1997 TAHOE, 350 5.7 ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO. THE JURKING IN THE STEERING IS NOT A CONSTANT PROBLEM. I T DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN INSTANCES WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELLING AT HIGH SPEED AND THIS UNCOMMANDED IMPUT WAS ENOUGH TO INDUCE THE VEHICLE TO LURCH TO THE NEXT LANE.THIS SEVER ACTION ONLY HAPPENED ONCE, HOWEVER AS THE VEHICLE AGES, THE SEVERITY SEEMS TO GET WORSE WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN. YJE VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW IN 1997. I AL…

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ODI 10004994 · 100,000 mi

WHEN TURNING WHEEL EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO OVERSTEER. FEELS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME DISCONNECTED OR THE POWER STEERING HAS SURGED.

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Steering62,521–97,000 mi75,000 mi11
ODI 10018826 · 57,542 mi

VEHICLE STEERING LOSES CONTROL. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALER WHILE IT WAS IN WARRANTY AND NOTHING WAS DONE ABOUT IT. I SEE THAT OTHERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I TOLD THE DEALER THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES AND EVEN FATALITIES. NOTE: I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAID VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A TSB (76-30-01) FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC VARIABLE ORIFICE (EVO) SYSTEM AS A RESULT OF LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR, WHICH RESULTED IN ACCIDENT D…

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ODI 10021183 · 67,500 mi

1997 CHEVY TAHOE - AFTER MAKING A U-TURN, POWER STEERING FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING CURVED ROADS, AN ABRUPT JERKING WOULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING. *JB

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ODI 10047123 · 148,000 mi

STEERING IS ERRATIC AT MEDIUM SPEEDS. YOU WILL BE GOING AROUND THE CORNER AND THEN THE WHEEL WILL GIVE AND THE TRUCK PULLS VERY QUICKLY, AS IF YOU OVERSTEERED, BUT THEN IT WILL STOP. *LA

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Power Train:Automatic Transmission65,600–125,000 mi95,000 mi9
ODI 10003209 · 65,600 mi

AFTER DRIVING 30 MILES AT HIGHWAY SPEED, I STOPPED TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY. WHEN I BEGAN TO TURN LEFT, I HEARD A LOUD CLANK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I CONTINUED FOR ABOUT 5 MORE MILES AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. AFTER ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO REST FOR APPROX. 8 HOURS, I BACKED THE VEHICLE OUT AND BEGAN DRIVING HOME. THE DRIVE WAS APPROX. 30 MILES AT 75-80 MPH. IAFTER STOPPING TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY, THE TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD WHINNING NOIES AS THOUGH IT WAS SLIPPING, THE ENGINE REVED TO ABOUT 3000RPM BEFOR ETHE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT. THIS H…

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ODI 10037725 · 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. THE OIL AND RPM NEEDLES STARTED FLUCTUATING BACK AND FRONT . ALSO, WHEN THIS OCCURRED CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE. WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO REVERSE IT FAILED TO GO BACKWARDS, HESITATED, THEN JERKED INTO FIRST GEAR. PRIOR THIS INCIDENT,TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED FOR THIS SAME ISSUE.*AK

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ODI 10068056 · 50,000 mi

THE FAILURES INITIATED BACK IN JUNE (27TH) 2001. AN HOUR ON THE NYS THRUWAY FROM BUFFALO GOING TOWARDS PENN STATELINE. THE TRANSMISSION BLEW, THROWING FLUIDS EVERYWHERE. TOWED TO CONTINENTAL TRANSMISSION. PAID FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO BE REPLACED. WITHIN THE END OF THE 1 YEAR WARRANTY, THE TRANSISSION BEGAN SLIPPING AND BUMPING AFTER 2ND GEAR BEFORE GOING INTO 3RD. THIS WOULD OCCUR AFTER THE TRUCK WAS WARMED UP AND FOLLOWING THRUWAY DRIVING. ONCE YOU EXITED THE THRUWAY, CAME TO A STOP; IT STARTED IMMEDIATELYAND CONSISTENTLY. SEEING AS I DRO…

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor85,000–116,000 mi88,000 mi9
ODI 10063496 · 85,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR PROBLEM. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN IT RAINED WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTIONED AND THE DRIVER TURNED THEM OFF THEY KEPT GOING ON. *AK *NM

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ODI 10079081 · 160,400 mi

FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WHICH RESULTS IN DECREASED VISIBILITY DURING RAINY CONDITIONS-RECALL OF 1997 SUBURBAN, BUT NOT THE 1997 TAHOE-SAME UNIT USED IN BOTH VEHICLES NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID# 03V159000. *AK

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ODI 10087181 · 115,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM. THE RECALL STATED, IF CONSUMER WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM HE DID NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER WAS CURRENTLY HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE THE DEADLINE DATE WAS FEBRUARY 2004.*AK

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer78,850–137,250 mi104,975 mi6
ODI 10061207 · 89,950 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RECALL EXPIRED ON FEBRUARY 29, 2004. *AK *JB

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ODI 10093559 · 75,150 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP RUNNING INTERMITTINGLY. *AK

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ODI 10099038 · 143,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL#03V159000 REGARDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE, BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB

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Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpToo few reports for a range128,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10021680 · 65,000 mi

THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL LINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING. *TT

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ODI 10168353 · 128,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACTED STATED THE ENGINE BUCKED AND HESITATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED, THEN THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHERE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

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ODI 10175853 · 141,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE AND SINCE THAT TIME THE FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT 5 TIMES, ONCE IN APRIL, JUNE, SEPTEMBER, TWICE IN OCTOBER AND IN NOVEMBER. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS ON 12/06/06. I HAVE YET TO FIND A MECHANIC WHO CAN TELL ME THE PROBLEM THAT I'M EXPERIENCING. THE WIRING SEEMS TO FAULTY IS ALL I HEAR. PLEASE HELP!!!! *JB

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SuspensionToo few reports for a range168,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10700881 · 168,000 mi

LOWER RIGHT BALL JOINT ON VEHICLE FAILED CAUSING TRUCK TO LOSE CONTROL SIDE SWIPE A PARKED CAR AND TRAVEL ANOTHER 70 FEET KNOCKING OVER A STOP SIGN. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD ME IN SEAT CAUSING ME TO GO FORWARD HITTING HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL. I CRACKED A MOLAR TOOTH AND BOTH KNEES WERE INJURED HITTING THE TRIM PIECE UNDER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TR

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 2158 reports

2022: 82 complaints · 2023: 158 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022245082
20231854158
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
202218503
202322101

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipSteering:Hydraulic Power Assist SystemSteeringPower Train:Automatic TransmissionVisibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:MotorVisibility:Windshield Wiper/WasherFuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpSuspension
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip—
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ODI 704978

MY STEERING HAS LOCKED ON ME WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR WOULD NOT START DUE TO CRACK IN THE BATTERY AND ACID LEAK, MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP DUE TO STARTER CABLE POPPING OFF. CURRENTLY, I AM STRANDED DUE TO MY BRAKES LOSING POWER SOMEHOW. *AK

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ODI 718719

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/75/R16 )

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ODI 724777

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

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ODI 728753

THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD KICK IN FOR NO REASON AND DIDN'T MATTER WHAT THE ROAD SURFACE WAS. THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL EXCESIVELY TO THE CROWN OF THE ROAD, IF YOU TOOK YOUR HANDS OFF THE STERRING WHEEL, YOU WOULD END UP IN A DITCH IN LESS THAN TWO SECONDS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK WHEN IT WANTED TO, SAME AS THE HORN. THE BRAKES WOULD PULSATE. IT WENT THROUGH ONE OF THE FRONT PADS EVERY TEN THOUSAND MILES; THE OTHER THREE PADSHAD OVER 50% LEFT. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT WAY TO EARLY FROM FIRST TO SECOND; CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ALOMOST QUIT …

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Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
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ODI 704978

MY STEERING HAS LOCKED ON ME WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR WOULD NOT START DUE TO CRACK IN THE BATTERY AND ACID LEAK, MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP DUE TO STARTER CABLE POPPING OFF. CURRENTLY, I AM STRANDED DUE TO MY BRAKES LOSING POWER SOMEHOW. *AK

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ODI 718719

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/75/R16 )

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ODI 724777

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

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ODI 852558

THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING IS OVER SENSITIVE AND WILL REACT TO THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALER SAYS IT NEEDED A NEW STEERING BOX. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THE STEERING SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *YC

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ODI 760215

FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED 4 TIMES PREVIOUSLY. FIXED IT MYSELF THIS TIME AFTER CHEVROLET REFUSED TO PAY FOR IT. NO PROBLEMS SINCE. POWER STEERING ASSIST IS VERY JERKY. GOES IN AND OUT WITHOUT WARNING. SAW OTHER COMPLAINTS AND DECIDED I SHOULD REPORT THIS ONE AS WELL.

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ODI 838057

EA99011-ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. WHILE DRIIVING VEHICLE GOES DOWN A STRAIGHT ROAD, HITS A SLIGHT BUMP, CAUSING THE TENSION IN THE STEERING COLUMN TO RELEASE, WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF CONTROL. HOWEVER, THE SAME PROBLEM IS MORE INTENSIFIED WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES. WITHIN THE PAST MONTH, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE STEERING SENSOR / STEERING BOX HAVE BEEN REPLACED. CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *YC

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ODI 852558

THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING IS OVER SENSITIVE AND WILL REACT TO THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALER SAYS IT NEEDED A NEW STEERING BOX. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THE STEERING SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *YC

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Power Train:Automatic Transmission
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ODI 728753

THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD KICK IN FOR NO REASON AND DIDN'T MATTER WHAT THE ROAD SURFACE WAS. THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL EXCESIVELY TO THE CROWN OF THE ROAD, IF YOU TOOK YOUR HANDS OFF THE STERRING WHEEL, YOU WOULD END UP IN A DITCH IN LESS THAN TWO SECONDS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK WHEN IT WANTED TO, SAME AS THE HORN. THE BRAKES WOULD PULSATE. IT WENT THROUGH ONE OF THE FRONT PADS EVERY TEN THOUSAND MILES; THE OTHER THREE PADSHAD OVER 50% LEFT. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT WAY TO EARLY FROM FIRST TO SECOND; CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ALOMOST QUIT …

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ODI 745812

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC HAD TO COAST TO NEAREST SERVICE STATION AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY SINCE INCIDENT FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND COUNTING.*AK

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor0000—0
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ODI 751133

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK OCCASIONALLY ON HIGH, BUT MOST OF THE TIME NOT WHEN IT IS E FUEL PUMP HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWO TIMES AND DOES NOT GIVE A WARNING THAT IT IS GOING TO TO QUIT. THE STEERING HAS A BAD PLACE IN IT A APPROX. 50MPH GOING AROUND A CURVE AND WILL PULL HARDER IN TO THE CURVE, EITHER THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH PARTS TO THIS TRUCK OR I HAVE A LEMON. I HAVE SPOKE WITH OTHERS AND THEIR WIPES DO THE SAME THING.*AK

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer00000—00
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump0
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ODI 760215

FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED 4 TIMES PREVIOUSLY. FIXED IT MYSELF THIS TIME AFTER CHEVROLET REFUSED TO PAY FOR IT. NO PROBLEMS SINCE. POWER STEERING ASSIST IS VERY JERKY. GOES IN AND OUT WITHOUT WARNING. SAW OTHER COMPLAINTS AND DECIDED I SHOULD REPORT THIS ONE AS WELL.

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ODI 745812

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC HAD TO COAST TO NEAREST SERVICE STATION AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY SINCE INCIDENT FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND COUNTING.*AK

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ODI 751133

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK OCCASIONALLY ON HIGH, BUT MOST OF THE TIME NOT WHEN IT IS E FUEL PUMP HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWO TIMES AND DOES NOT GIVE A WARNING THAT IT IS GOING TO TO QUIT. THE STEERING HAS A BAD PLACE IN IT A APPROX. 50MPH GOING AROUND A CURVE AND WILL PULL HARDER IN TO THE CURVE, EITHER THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH PARTS TO THIS TRUCK OR I HAVE A LEMON. I HAVE SPOKE WITH OTHERS AND THEIR WIPES DO THE SAME THING.*AK

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Suspension0
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ODI 838057

EA99011-ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. WHILE DRIIVING VEHICLE GOES DOWN A STRAIGHT ROAD, HITS A SLIGHT BUMP, CAUSING THE TENSION IN THE STEERING COLUMN TO RELEASE, WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF CONTROL. HOWEVER, THE SAME PROBLEM IS MORE INTENSIFIED WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES. WITHIN THE PAST MONTH, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE STEERING SENSOR / STEERING BOX HAVE BEEN REPLACED. CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *YC

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

7 patterns with matching reports.

Hard or delayed shifting

27 mentions · 6.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 61,250 mi (8 usable records).

ODI 10003205 · 55,000 mi

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT EA99011 CONCERNING THE STEERING ON THE 1997 TAHOE, 350 5.7 ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO. THE JURKING IN THE STEERING IS NOT A CONSTANT PROBLEM. I T DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN INSTANCES WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELLING AT HIGH SPEED AND THIS UNCOMMANDED IMPUT WAS ENOUGH TO INDUCE THE VEHICLE TO LURCH TO THE NEXT LANE.THIS SEVER ACTION ONLY HAPPENED ONCE, HOWEVER AS THE VEHICLE AGES, THE SEVERITY SEEMS TO GET WORSE WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN. YJE VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW IN 1997. I AL…

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ODI 10021183 · 67,500 mi

1997 CHEVY TAHOE - AFTER MAKING A U-TURN, POWER STEERING FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING CURVED ROADS, AN ABRUPT JERKING WOULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING. *JB

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ODI 10037725 · 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. THE OIL AND RPM NEEDLES STARTED FLUCTUATING BACK AND FRONT . ALSO, WHEN THIS OCCURRED CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE. WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO REVERSE IT FAILED TO GO BACKWARDS, HESITATED, THEN JERKED INTO FIRST GEAR. PRIOR THIS INCIDENT,TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED FOR THIS SAME ISSUE.*AK

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Steering assistance concerns

27 mentions · 6.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 91,000 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10004994 · 100,000 mi

WHEN TURNING WHEEL EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO OVERSTEER. FEELS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME DISCONNECTED OR THE POWER STEERING HAS SURGED.

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ODI 10021183 · 67,500 mi

1997 CHEVY TAHOE - AFTER MAKING A U-TURN, POWER STEERING FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING CURVED ROADS, AN ABRUPT JERKING WOULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING. *JB

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ODI 10080600 · 82,000 mi

THE STEERING ASSIST ON THE TAHOE SUDDENLY GOES AWAY AND THE STEERING GOES COMPLETLY LOOSE, AND THEN SUDDENLY IT GETS FIRM AGAIN. THIS CAUSES ERRATIC STEERING AND OVER/UNDER ADJUSTMENT WHICH CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS CRASH. I TOOK IT IN 2 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL COMES AND GOES, ESSPECIALLY WHILE IN A TURN. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE PROBLEM. IF THE PWER STEERING FAILS IT SHOULD FAIL TO A FIRM STEERING CONDITION NOT A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING!!*AK

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Brake response concerns

26 mentions · 6.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 93,000 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10129345 · 88,000 mi

OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF LOW SPEED BRAKE FAILURE/INADEQUATE BRAKING, ESPECIALLY ON DOWN HILL GRADES. PARKING LOTS. FEELS LIKE ABS IS MALFUNCTIONING. MULTIPLE MECHANICS HAVE WORKED ON SYSTEM, ALL RELATE IT TO ABS MALFUNCTIONS. AWAITING INFO ON NE RECALL DUE TO SALT CORROSION AFFECTING ABS. NEWS MEDIA STATED THE ENTIRE SYSTEM WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT SITUATION. ONLY LUCK HAS PREVENTED AN ACCIDENT SO FAR.

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ODI 10136301 · 98,000 mi

DT: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, WHEN GETTING BELOW 10 MPH THE BRAKES SURGE AND INCREASED IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATING. THIS HAPPENS ON DRY ROADS. THIS STARTED HAPPENING ON JULY 1, 2005. IT HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY, AND NOW IT HAPPEN EVERY TIME WHEN THE CONSUMER COMES TO A STOP. CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY CHARGED THE CONSUMER TO FIX THE BRAKES. THERE IS A RECALL, BUT ONLY FOR CANADA. *AK *JB

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ODI 10139559 · 55,000 mi

NO ACCIDENT YET. MY 1997 TAHOE IS EXHIBITING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN THE MEDIA FOR 1999 AND NEWER GM TRUCKS REGARDING THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FOR THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. STOPPING FROM SPEEDS UNDER 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL CHATTERS, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE UNIT MOANS, AND THE TRUCK IS SLOW TO COMPLETELY STOP. THIS STARTED SPORADICALLY LAST WINTER AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE, NOW ABOUT 30% OF THE TIME. I CALLED CHEVROLET'S CUSTOMER SERVICE TODAY (10/13/2005) AT 11:10, SPOKE TO BAGAYA BONNER WHO TOLD ME THE RECALL AFFECTED 2000-2002 TAHOES. MINE WOUL…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

7 mentions · 1.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 170,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10003629

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AND CONNECTOR, HAD MELTED. *JB *AK

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ODI 10100848 · 228,000 mi

NOTICED A HUMMING VIBRATION UNDER ACCELERATION. HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED BUT PROBLEM PERSISTED. THEN WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED (70) WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND RPMS JUMPED WAY UP. VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION CASES WAS CRACKED. THE CRACK OCCURED DUE TO THE U-JOINT BREAKING. THE U-JOINT COULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED FOR UNDER $100 BUT NOW TO FIX THE TRUCK WILL COST $1700. BAD DESIGN IN MY OPINION.*AK

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ODI 10151113 · 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS. IT WAS ALSO VERY DIFFICULT PULLING OVER AND CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE JANUARY 20TH, 2006 AND IT HAS OCCURRED ABOUT 100 TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN 10 TIMES TO VARIOUS CHEVROLET SERVICE DEALERS FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT WAS ALSO TAKEN TO TWO AUTO REPAIR SHOPS WITH INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING RE…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

2 mentions · 0.5% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 704978

MY STEERING HAS LOCKED ON ME WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR WOULD NOT START DUE TO CRACK IN THE BATTERY AND ACID LEAK, MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP DUE TO STARTER CABLE POPPING OFF. CURRENTLY, I AM STRANDED DUE TO MY BRAKES LOSING POWER SOMEHOW. *AK

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ODI 868309

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO DELCO BATTERY FAILURE,WHICH RESULTED FROM THE BATTERY LEAKING ACID AND IN SECURELY INSTALLED. THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FAILED DUE TO THE RESERVIOR AND CONNECTION LINES DAMAGED BY THE LEAKING BATTERY ACID. *YH

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 0.2% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 856939

THE LOCATION OF THE FUEL LINE CAUSES IT TO RUB AGAINST ANOTHER PART WHICH RESULTS IN A A FUEL LEAK, AND MAY CATCH ON FIRE. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE, COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 0.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 170,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10151113 · 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS. IT WAS ALSO VERY DIFFICULT PULLING OVER AND CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE JANUARY 20TH, 2006 AND IT HAS OCCURRED ABOUT 100 TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN 10 TIMES TO VARIOUS CHEVROLET SERVICE DEALERS FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT WAS ALSO TAKEN TO TWO AUTO REPAIR SHOPS WITH INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING RE…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b