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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 41 of 283 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 73 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
27 crash reports5 fire reports18 injury reports
What owners actually said
283 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE PUMP ON THIS VEHICLE HAS GONE OUT 8 TIMES WITH THE MOST RECENT THE24 OF DEC THE VEHICLE JUST DIES OR STOPS IN TRAFFIC . IT ALSO LEAVES NO CODES IN THE COMPUTER . I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER DIESEL OWNERS WHO ARE ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DIESEL FUEL PUMP . THIS IS NOT UNIQUE TO JUST TAHOE ALL THE GM 6.5 ARE AFFECTED , GM …
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THE PUMP ON THIS VEHICLE HAS GONE OUT 8 TIMES WITH THE MOST RECENT THE24 OF DEC THE VEHICLE JUST DIES OR STOPS IN TRAFFIC . IT ALSO LEAVES NO CODES IN THE COMPUTER . I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER DIESEL OWNERS WHO ARE ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DIESEL FUEL PUMP . THIS IS NOT UNIQUE TO JUST TAHOE ALL THE GM 6.5 ARE AFFECTED , GM HAS SENT OUT AN EXTENTSION OF THE WARRANTY TO 120000 ON 1994-2000 VEHICLES W/ DIESEL ENGINES YET WE CONTINUE TO REPLACE THE PUMP EVERY 8000-15000 MILES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #738395
Mileage unknown · Nov 28, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE LEAKS ANTI-FREEZE AT INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER HAS SEEN MANY TAHOES WITH SAME PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #875569
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL REGULATOR DIAPHRAM RUPTURED, LEAKING RAW GASOLINE INTO CRANKCASE/OILPAN EPA /EMISSIONS TEST FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #736816
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 2000
Power Train
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #734396
Mileage unknown · Sep 27, 2000
Tires
THE TREAD/BELT ON ONE TIRE STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM THE INNER CASING. THE SALEMAN AT DISCOUNT TIRE SPOTTED ONE OTHER TIRE SHOWING SIGNS OF IMPENDING FAILURE. I STILL HAVE A SPARE FROM THE SAME SET. THE OTHERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. WITH THE FORD/FIRESTONE PROBLEMS, I THOUGHT THIS TIRE MAY BE INDICATING ANOTHER MANUFACTURING PRO…
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THE TREAD/BELT ON ONE TIRE STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM THE INNER CASING. THE SALEMAN AT DISCOUNT TIRE SPOTTED ONE OTHER TIRE SHOWING SIGNS OF IMPENDING FAILURE. I STILL HAVE A SPARE FROM THE SAME SET. THE OTHERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. WITH THE FORD/FIRESTONE PROBLEMS, I THOUGHT THIS TIRE MAY BE INDICATING ANOTHER MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. THE SALESMAN SAID HE HAS SEEN QUITE A NUMBER OF THE SAME PROBLEM. THANK YOU, CHRIS MCCRATE.*AK (TIRESIZE: P245/70R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P245/70R16 )
NHTSA ODI #732612
Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2000
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #871265
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2000
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY CONDITIONS DUE CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V150001 DUE TO VIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #870863
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2000
Visibility
PURCHASE FROM LOCAL INDEPENDENT AUTO DEALER(OFF LEASE AT WHOLESALE AUCTION). VERY DANGEROUS WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM IN RAIN AT HIGH SPEEDS. DON'T KNOW IF NHTSA CAMPAIGNS 98V150001,98V150000,96057000 HAVE BEEN DONE. REAR LEFT PASSENGER POWER WINDOW WORKING INTERMITENTLY. LOW THUNKING OR POP NOISE WHEN PULLING OFF ON PASSENGER …
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PURCHASE FROM LOCAL INDEPENDENT AUTO DEALER(OFF LEASE AT WHOLESALE AUCTION). VERY DANGEROUS WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM IN RAIN AT HIGH SPEEDS. DON'T KNOW IF NHTSA CAMPAIGNS 98V150001,98V150000,96057000 HAVE BEEN DONE. REAR LEFT PASSENGER POWER WINDOW WORKING INTERMITENTLY. LOW THUNKING OR POP NOISE WHEN PULLING OFF ON PASSENGER SIDE CONCERNS ME. MAY BE A/C RELATED OR POSSIBLE STEERING COMPONENT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #731516
Mileage unknown · Sep 7, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
RIGHT FRONT ROTOR BROKE, REPAIRS WERE MADE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #869841
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2000
Air BagsCrashInjury
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45-50MPH & HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. AIRBAG ON THE DRIVR'S SIDE DIDN'T GO OFF. CONSUMER HAD CRACKED RIBS & BRUISES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED. *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.
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NHTSA investigations
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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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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.
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.
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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