THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BECAME INOPERABLE, FOLLOWED BY THE ENTIRE DOOR (IT WON'T OPEN AT ALL). THEN, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN FROM THE INSIDE, FOLLOWED BY THE DRIVER DOOR AND RECENTLY THE PASSENGER DOOR. THE DRIVER DOOR, FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER DOORS CAN ONLY BE OPENED BY ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN AND OPENIN…
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THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BECAME INOPERABLE, FOLLOWED BY THE ENTIRE DOOR (IT WON'T OPEN AT ALL). THEN, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN FROM THE INSIDE, FOLLOWED BY THE DRIVER DOOR AND RECENTLY THE PASSENGER DOOR. THE DRIVER DOOR, FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER DOORS CAN ONLY BE OPENED BY ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN AND OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE HANDLE. WE NOTICED THAT AROUND THE SAME TIME THE DOORS WENT OUT, SO DID THE BACK BRAKE LIGHT PANELS (REPLACING THE BULBS AND HOUSING UNITS DON'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE). THE BACK BRAKE LIGHT PANELS ARE INTERMITTENT AND SEEM TO WORK ON OCCASION (IF WE HIT A BUMP OR SOMETHING). THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE AND I'M AFRAID WE WILL HAVE TO JUNK OUR TRUCK DUE TO IT. ARE THERE ANY OTHER TAHOE OWNERS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES? ANY RECALLS RELATED TO THESE ISSUES? THIS DOESN'T SOUND LIKE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR RELATED ISSUES TO ME... *TR
NHTSA ODI #10652251
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10633389
115,000 miles · Sep 22, 2003
Electrical SystemFire
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10040291
Mileage unknown · Feb 13, 2002
Air BagsElectrical System
HORN WOULD SOUND WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS VIBRATED (EXAMPLE: DOOR IS SHUT, HOOD POPPED OPEN, ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING COLUMN). HAD THIS PROBLEM 2 TIME PREVIOUSLY, A GM AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP LOOK AT SITUATION AND COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITHOUT GOING INTO A DETAIL DIAGNOSTIC. PULLING THE FUSE FOR THE HORN WOULD NOT …
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HORN WOULD SOUND WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS VIBRATED (EXAMPLE: DOOR IS SHUT, HOOD POPPED OPEN, ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING COLUMN). HAD THIS PROBLEM 2 TIME PREVIOUSLY, A GM AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP LOOK AT SITUATION AND COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITHOUT GOING INTO A DETAIL DIAGNOSTIC. PULLING THE FUSE FOR THE HORN WOULD NOT STOP THE HORN FOR SOUNDING. FINALLY HAD TO PULL THE HORN RELAY LOCATED IN THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD TO STOP HORN FROM SOUNDING. FINALLY HAD A DETAILED DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED AND THE ONLY THING THAT THE DEALERSHIP COULD FIND WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG. SUPPOSEDLY THE AIRBAG EXPANDS WHEN IT THE AREA AROUND IT HEATS UP, WHICH IN TURN APPLIES PRESSURE ON THE HORN RING, ERGO THE HORN GOES OFF EVEN WHEN THE FUSE WAS REMOVED. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM DURING THEIR 2 HOURS OF DIAGNOTICS. RECOMMENDED SOULTION REPLACE AIRBAG / HORN RING $638.00 (PARTS ONLY). SUPPOSEDLY NEW AIRBAG HAS A NEW DESIGN TO PREVENT THIS FROM OCCURRING AGAIN.
NHTSA ODI #758198
Mileage unknown · Oct 26, 2001
Electrical System
THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSING BREAKER TO OVERHEAT AND LOCKS AND SEATS TO BE INOPERATIVE.*YD
NHTSA ODI #785754
Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2001
Electrical System
AC DELCO BATTERY FAILURE RESULTED IN COMPLETE AND SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NLM
NHTSA ODI #558681
Mileage unknown · Nov 14, 2000
Electrical System
IN NOV 1998, THE SAME INSTANCE OCCURED IN AS THE BATTERY + CABLES CRACKED THE SIDE MOUNT BATTERY CABLE ATTACHMENT. THIS CAUSES ACID LEAKAGE (UNDETECTED) TO LEECH INTO BOTH CABLES, WITH EVENTUAL CABLE FAILURE, POSSIBLE TOTAL POWER LOSS. IN MY 1ST REPORT (ODI # 724340) I PAID $405.95 TO THE DEALER + TOWING CHARGES TO HAVE THIS REP…
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IN NOV 1998, THE SAME INSTANCE OCCURED IN AS THE BATTERY + CABLES CRACKED THE SIDE MOUNT BATTERY CABLE ATTACHMENT. THIS CAUSES ACID LEAKAGE (UNDETECTED) TO LEECH INTO BOTH CABLES, WITH EVENTUAL CABLE FAILURE, POSSIBLE TOTAL POWER LOSS. IN MY 1ST REPORT (ODI # 724340) I PAID $405.95 TO THE DEALER + TOWING CHARGES TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THIS TIME I PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY WITH BOTH SIDE AND TOP MOUNT POSTS, 2 NEW CABLE ASSY'S, AND ATTACHED THE STARTER + CABLE TO THE SIDE MT, AND THE POWER CONTROL + CABLE TO THE TOP MOUNT TO ELIMINATE THE WEIGHT/PRESSURE ON THE SMALL SIDE MT 3/8" BOLT. THE WEIGHT OF BOTH CABLES ON A SINGLE SIDE MT POST IS EXCESSIVE, AND WITH VEHICLE VIBRATION DURING DRIVING THIS INCIDENT WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR. I HAVE HOPEFULLY ELIMINATED THIS ISSUE BY SPLITTING THE CABLE MT LOCATIONS. HOPEFULLY CHEVROLET WILL RECALL THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS A MAJOR PROBLEM COSTING CONSUMERS ALLOT OF CASH. AND THE KICKER, IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER A STANDARD OR EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO BATTERY FAILURE, WITH RESULTANT CABLE FAILURE IS NOT COVERED. FEEDBACK REQUESTED IF POSSIBLE.
NHTSA ODI #736280
Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 2000
Electrical System
ON TWO OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE DRIVING WHEN BOTH THE AC DELCO BATTERIES LEAKED ACID INTO THEIR ATTACHED POWER CABLES ALSO DAMAGING THE ALTERNATORS. NLM
NHTSA ODI #556467
Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2000
Electrical System
BATTERY LEAKED, CAUSING ACID TO DESTROY PAN AND BOLT THAT HOLDS BATTERY IN PLACE AND DESTROY WIRING AND FINISH BELOW BATTERY . *AK
NHTSA ODI #731493
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2000
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING WOULD EXPERIENCE HESITATION. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC INDICATED THAT ACID HAD CORRODED SEVERAL OF BATTERY'S CABLE WIRES WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM. BATTERY WAS REPLACED WITH AN AC DELCO. PROBLEM WITH THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, CORRODED CABLE WIRES, HAPPENED WITH THE DELCO BATTERY. HAD TO GET DELCO BATTERY REPLACED. …
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WHILE DRIVING WOULD EXPERIENCE HESITATION. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC INDICATED THAT ACID HAD CORRODED SEVERAL OF BATTERY'S CABLE WIRES WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM. BATTERY WAS REPLACED WITH AN AC DELCO. PROBLEM WITH THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, CORRODED CABLE WIRES, HAPPENED WITH THE DELCO BATTERY. HAD TO GET DELCO BATTERY REPLACED. *AK
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT-CABLE LOCK CLIP CAN BACK OUT OF ITS INSTALLED POSITION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CABLE ADJUSTMENT. WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION, THE "PARK" INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT NOTICE THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ON AND DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CABLE AND INSTALL A LOCK CLIP.
THE VEHICLES HAVE BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) LABEL AND AN ENGINE START LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABEL.
Remedy: THE ENGINE START LABEL WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE STOWED SIDE OF THE SUN VISOR AND A NEW ENGINE START LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE HEADLINER IN THE SUN VISOR DEPRESSION. OWNERS WILL RECEIVE THE NEW LABEL AND CAN INSTALL THE LABEL THEMSELVES OR HAVE A DEALER INSTALL IT.
VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES." THE CENTER REAR SEAT LAP BELT WAS IMPROPERLY ROUTED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE OCCUPANT OF THIS SEAT WILL NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: INSTRUCTIONS FOR REROUTING THE CENTER REAR SEAT LAP BELT WILL BE SENT TO THE VEHICLE OWNERS. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, THEY CAN TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO THEIR DEALER AND HAVE IT REROUTED FREE OF CHARGE BY THE DEALER.
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EA02006 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened May 31, 2002 · Closed Jul 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
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AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
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AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
EA01019 · Front Seat Recliner Bolt
Opened Dec 28, 2001 · Closed Sep 27, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
There is no summary currently available
PE01023 · Seat Belt Anchorage Separation
Opened Jul 17, 2001 · Closed Dec 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
ODI HAS RECEIVED ONE (1) COMPLAINT ALLEGING THAT THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUCKLE ANCHOR DETACHED FROM SEAT FRAME DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.DURING THE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WAS THROWN FROM HIS SEAT, PARTIALLY EJECTED THROUGH THE REAR QUARTER WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE.OCCUPANT SUSTAINED INJURY.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED SEAT BELT ANCHORING DESIGN IN MY 2000. ODI HAS COMPLETED A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION AND HAS DETERMINED THAT FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS.
EA00024 · Headlight
Opened Sep 26, 2000 · Closed Dec 21, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
No summary supplied.
EA00013 · Battery Leaks Acid
Opened May 2, 2000 · Closed Jun 28, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
PE00017 · Headlight
Opened Apr 11, 2000 · Closed Sep 26, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
BASED ON THE REPORTS RECEIVED BY ODI FROM CONSUMERS, FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT FROM REPEATED ADJUSTMENT OFTHE TILT STEERING WHEEL IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.REPEATED ADJUSTMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY STRAIN THE WIRING IN THE HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT TO THE POINT OF FAILURE WHERE THEY ARE ATTACHED TO THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, RESULTING IN THE UNANTICIPATED LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.ODI HAS CONCERNS REGARDING THE HIGH RATE OF WARRANTY REPAIRS FOR PROBLEMS POTENTIALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, WITH THE RECOGNITION THE EACH INCIDENT OF HEADLIGHT FAILURE REPRESENTS A CONDITION OF VEHICLE DISABLEMENT.IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER'S EVALUATION OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED, AND THIS OFFICE HAS INTEREST IN THE DETAILS OF THE METHODOLOGIES AND RESULTS OF THAT ASSESSMENT.
PE99073 · Battery Leaks Acid
Opened Dec 3, 1999 · Closed May 2, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
ODI HAS RECEIVED 21 COMPLAINTS WHERE OWNERS ALLEGE THAT THE STANDARD GM FACTORY SUPPLIED AC DELCO BATTERY CASE FAILED, RESULTING IN THE LEAKAGE OF SULFURIC ACID.OF THE 21 COMPLAINT VEHICLES, SIX SUBURBAN, THREE TAHOES, AND ONE YUKON OWNER(S) COMPLAINED ABOUT A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID FROM DETERIORATION OF THE RIGHT FRONTBRAKE LINE AS A RESULT OF SULFURIC ACID CONTAMINATION.THE REMAINING 11 COMPLAINTS PERTAIN PRIMARILY TO SULFURIC ACID LEAKAGE FROM THE BATTERY CASE.AT LEAST ONE COMPLAINANT STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT BATTERY ALSO FAILED.SEVERAL OF THE COMPLAINANTS NOTE THAT THE LEAKING ACID HAD COME IN CONTACT WITH A WIRE HARNESS AT THE FRAME IN THE VICINITY OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINE.A FIELD INSPECTION BY ODI INDICATES THAT THE DESCRIBED HARNESS IS THE ABS CONNECTION TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR.PRIOR TO THE BATTERY CASE FAILURE, THERE IS USUALLY NO WARNING (SHORT OF AN UNDERHOOD INSPECTION), AND THE ENSURING DAMAGE (SULFURIC ACID CONTAMINATION) IS PROGRESSIVE.OF THE KNOWN BATTERY FAILURES, THERE MAY BE A TEMPERATURE CORRELATION, AS 60% OF THE OWNER COMPLAINTS CAME FROM FOUR STATES; CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA AND TEXAS.THERE IS ALSO A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND ENGINEERING CHANGE NOTICE TO ADD 1% SILVER TO THE BATTERY'S POSITIVE SIDE TERMINALL, WITH THE EARLIEST IMPLEMENTATION DATE FOR THIS BEING FEB 2, 1998.THE EFFECT OF THIS DESIGN CHANGE IS AS YET UNKNOWN; FURTHER REVIEW IS WARRANTED.AN EA IS BEING OPENED TO GATHER FURTHER APPROPRIATE INFORMATION, CLARIFY ANY DEFECT TRENDS, AND TO ASSESS THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS AND RISKS CONCERNING THESE FAILURES.
RQ99015 · Front Seat Recliner Bolt Failure
Opened Jul 14, 1999 · Closed Dec 28, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
No summary supplied.
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