Model year record

1998 Chevrolet Tahoe

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 315 owner complaints on file.

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V033000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,137
Reported to NHTSA
1998-02-17
Owners notified
1998-03-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.

Safety risk

IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V142000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,957
Reported to NHTSA
1997-08-29
Owners notified
1997-08-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 4-DOOR UTILITY TRUCKS. THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR PINCH BOLT IS "FINGER LOOSE" OR MISSING ALLOWING THE BOLT TO LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. THE STEERING SHAFT YOKE CAN WEAR CAUSING AN OFF CENTER STEERING WHEEL.

Safety risk

RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND CAB CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS ARE ARRANGING TO HAVE THE VEHICLES INVOLVED TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION IS BEING ARRANGED FOR OWNERS. DEALERS WILL THEN INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR THE PRESENCE OF A PINCH BOLT AND TORQUE THIS BOLT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.

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 slip4378,230 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2671,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1875,000 mi
Steering1472,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1293,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission978,797 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system9—
Electrical system895,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump853,775 mi
Tires: tread/belt7113,093 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery520,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system561,855 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline599,750 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5—
Suspension: front5—
Air bags481,625 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine438,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe482,207 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4—
Service brakes4170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic486,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum4—
Suspension471,000 mi
Tires4172,300 mi
Unknown or other4—
Air bags: frontal3168,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash280,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Power train267,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit2—
Seats2110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)290,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Structure: body: door2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer2—
Wheels265,889 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1—
Child seat: harness buckle: infant1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables145,065 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Engine1240,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings193,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel/propulsion system195,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: driveline1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler189,857 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light181,625 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1—
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1—
Tires: sidewall1105,000 mi
Unknown1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring142,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1999 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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