Model year record

2001 Chevrolet Tahoe

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 609 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V379000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 1,353,718
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-08-29
Owners notified: 2005-09-22

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V094000

Structure

Component: Structure
Manufacturer: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
Vehicles affected: 3,674
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-03-07
Owners notified: 2003-03-07

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.

Safety risk

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 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 SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V253000

Seats: front assembly: head restraint

Component: Seats: front assembly: head restraint
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 558,904
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-09-17
Owners notified: 2002-11-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.

Safety risk

IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER THE PINCH POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2002. 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 CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V159000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component: Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 9,196
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-05-17
Owners notified: 2001-07-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT SUCH THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER LOCK.

Safety risk

IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE BELTS IF NECESSARY. GM IS ENCLOSING AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE OWNERS TO USE OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE INSPECTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. 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 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V343000

Structure: body

Component: Structure: body
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 35,659
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-25
Owners notified: 2000-11-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE OR MISSING REAR WHEELHOUSE PLUGS. UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, EXHAUST GASES CAN FLOW FORWARD AND ACCUMULATE IN THE REAR WHEELHOUSE.

Safety risk

THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Parking brake	71	45,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	61	70,250 mi
Service brakes	55	121,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	41	95,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	19	55,000 mi
Tires	18	32,249 mi
Air bags: frontal	15	50,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	15	56,000 mi
Electrical system	11	70,000 mi
Air bags	10	120,000 mi
Seat belts	9	71,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	9	52,000 mi
Seats	8	118,000 mi
Structure: body	8	100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	8	50,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	7	130,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	7	67,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	6	15,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	6	69,551 mi
Steering	6	53,000 mi
Suspension	6	59,016 mi
Tires: tread/belt	6	49,107 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	60,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	5	36,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable	5	47,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	5	61,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	5	64,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	4	70,000 mi
Equipment	4	53,000 mi
Exterior lighting	4	70,000 mi
Seat belts: front	4	50,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	4	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	4	35,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	4	28,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	4	40,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	4	54,700 mi
Suspension: front	4	—
Visibility: power window devices and controls	4	61,850 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	3	—
Air bags: side/window	3	68,000 mi
Engine	3	150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	3	136,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	3	100,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	3	93,570 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical	3	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	3	34,500 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	3	70,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	3	22,000 mi
Steering: column	3	60,532 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	3	48,000 mi
Structure: body: door	3	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments	3	51,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	3	—
Unknown or other	3	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	3	45,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	31,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	56,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	2	50,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	43,600 mi
Power train	2	37,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	2	33,645 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	2	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	2	—
Seats: mid/rear assembly	2	—
Service brakes, electric	2	135,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	2	55,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	2	19,900 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	2	18,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector	2	—
Structure	2	50,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	2	61,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments	2	79,000 mi
Visibility	2	88,350 mi
Visibility/wiper	2	40,000 mi
Wheels	2	50,000 mi
Wheels: rim	2	34,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	31,800 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	60,813 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	—
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	220,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights	1	4,700 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch	1	43,600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	43,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	53,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	91,140 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	85,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	—
Power train: driveline	1	34,500 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint	1	48,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	1	—
Seat belts: front: webbing	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring	1	119,640 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	1	18,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	1	54,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	178,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars	1	60 mi
Structure: frame and members	1	186,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	66,500 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm	1	—
Suspension: front: hub	1	18,942 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	64,000 mi
Trailer hitches	1	100,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	626,400 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	8,300 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor	1	500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	118,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages	1	12,000 mi
Wheels: hub	1	89,114 mi

The 2000 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of 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.