Model year record

1996 Chevrolet Tahoe

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.