Model year record

1998 Chevrolet Tahoe

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 316 owner complaints on file.

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
Engine2240,000 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
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.

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.