Model year record

1996 Chevrolet Tahoe

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 390 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Tahoe, 1995–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1995–1999 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V159000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,755,876
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-28
Owners notified
2003-06-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V150001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,557,585
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-01
Owners notified
1998-12-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V057000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
379,004
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-04
Owners notified
1996-04-11

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip39119,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission20100,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer18147,954 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1890,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery10—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump9110,000 mi
Air bags8140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder8—
Air bags: frontal7—
Seats750,000 mi
Electrical system6122,087 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner6—
Exterior lighting: headlights6115,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch6123,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic6105,721 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor6120,000 mi
Tires6240,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine5100,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system5—
Unknown or other5—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system456,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift4—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum484,700 mi
Vehicle speed control4125,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3—
Engine and engine cooling379,000 mi
Exterior lighting3—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch3—
Power train: driveline: differential unit3—
Seats: front assembly: recliner3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3—
Air bags: side/window2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring290,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash297,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2100,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2147,954 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2—
Power train286,454 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2—
Power train: driveline: universal joint2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2102,744 mi
Steering2—
Structure: body2110,000 mi
Suspension2—
Suspension: front2—
Suspension: rear2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control297,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1177,000 mi
Fuel system, other1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes1170,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: springs1—
Visibility1182,000 mi
Visibility/wiper180 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—

The 1995 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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