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Jul 5, 2025 Electrical System Fire

Passenger side rear air conditioning blower motor caught on fire and burned vehicle out completely. Fire trucks called to put out fire but is completely burned out. My safety was at risk flames in back by the time I got stopped on highway. Thankful no one was riding in back seat. First issue I h...

Jul 5, 2025 Electrical System Fire

Passenger side rear air conditioning blower motor caught on fire and burned vehicle out completely. Fire trucks called to put out fire but is completely burned out. My safety was at risk flames in back by the time I got stopped on highway. Thankful no one was riding in back seat. First issue I h...

Apr 15, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,632 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle pulled to the left very hard, almost causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The ABS and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a...

Apr 15, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,632 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle pulled to the left very hard, almost causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The ABS and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a...

Aug 2, 2024 Unknown Or Other

My 2001 Chevy Tahoe has been stolen an I been trying to get it back but I can’t bc I left the title in the Tahoe

Aug 2, 2024 Unknown Or Other

My 2001 Chevy Tahoe has been stolen an I been trying to get it back but I can’t bc I left the title in the Tahoe

Jun 17, 2022 Tires

I bought Achilles desert hawk uhp 285/50/R20 tires in late 2019 from Walmart . and had them mounted in 2020 from discount tire. Within 10 months of tires being mounted I had a vibration and it was getting worse every day so I started looking at it and found I had a separated tire on the driver's sid...

Jun 17, 2022 Tires

I bought Achilles desert hawk uhp 285/50/R20 tires in late 2019 from Walmart . and had them mounted in 2020 from discount tire. Within 10 months of tires being mounted I had a vibration and it was getting worse every day so I started looking at it and found I had a separated tire on the driver's sid...

Jul 15, 2021 Power Train

Bad transmission there's reverse but no forward gears

Jul 15, 2021 Power Train

Bad transmission there's reverse but no forward gears

Jul 9, 2021 Service Brakes

In the past I have sent several emails to Chevrolet corporate office re the ABS brake system on my Tahoe which first failed with only 130 miles on the vehicle. Vehicle almost tipped over but I recovered the braking system and stopped vehicle only inches from going off a cliff and into the ravine b...

Jul 9, 2021 Service Brakes

In the past I have sent several emails to Chevrolet corporate office re the ABS brake system on my Tahoe which first failed with only 130 miles on the vehicle. Vehicle almost tipped over but I recovered the braking system and stopped vehicle only inches from going off a cliff and into the ravine b...

May 11, 2020 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE WEARS ITSELF WITHOUT BEING ENGAGED TO THE POINT WHEN YOU NEED IT, IT DOES NOT WORK. *TR

May 11, 2020 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE WEARS ITSELF WITHOUT BEING ENGAGED TO THE POINT WHEN YOU NEED IT, IT DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Apr 22, 2019 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS UP AND CAN'T BE ADJUSTED. IT CONTINUES TO GET TIGHTER AFTER FASTENING AND ALLOWS FOR NO MOVEMENT. IT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANY MOVEMENT. IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 2001. I HAVE BROUGHT TO ATTENTION OF CHEVY DEALERSHIP...

Apr 22, 2019 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS UP AND CAN'T BE ADJUSTED. IT CONTINUES TO GET TIGHTER AFTER FASTENING AND ALLOWS FOR NO MOVEMENT. IT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANY MOVEMENT. IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 2001. I HAVE BROUGHT TO ATTENTION OF CHEVY DEALERSHIP...

Sep 11, 2018 Suspension 200,000 mi

WAS DRIVING TAKING KIDS TO SCHOOL IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOR HOOD . WHEN I MADE A TURN ONTO A STREET THE TRUCK DROPPED TO RIGHT SIDE AND THE TIRE AND AXLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER CAR. TURNING 5 MILE HR

Sep 11, 2018 Wheels 200,000 mi

WAS DRIVING TAKING KIDS TO SCHOOL IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOR HOOD . WHEN I MADE A TURN ONTO A STREET THE TRUCK DROPPED TO RIGHT SIDE AND THE TIRE AND AXLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER CAR. TURNING 5 MILE HR

Sep 11, 2018 Suspension 200,000 mi

WAS DRIVING TAKING KIDS TO SCHOOL IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOR HOOD . WHEN I MADE A TURN ONTO A STREET THE TRUCK DROPPED TO RIGHT SIDE AND THE TIRE AND AXLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER CAR. TURNING 5 MILE HR

Sep 11, 2018 Wheels 200,000 mi

WAS DRIVING TAKING KIDS TO SCHOOL IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOR HOOD . WHEN I MADE A TURN ONTO A STREET THE TRUCK DROPPED TO RIGHT SIDE AND THE TIRE AND AXLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER CAR. TURNING 5 MILE HR

May 6, 2018 Service Brakes 41,000 mi

REAR STEEL BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50 MILES PER HOUR AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR & HAD TO PUMP BRAKES. HAD TO TURN OFF TO BERM OF ROAD TO KEEP FROM HITTING CAR IN FRONT OF ME. HAD TO HAVE REAR BRAKE LINES REPLACED AND THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED ALL BRAKE LINES...

May 6, 2018 Service Brakes 41,000 mi

REAR STEEL BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50 MILES PER HOUR AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR & HAD TO PUMP BRAKES. HAD TO TURN OFF TO BERM OF ROAD TO KEEP FROM HITTING CAR IN FRONT OF ME. HAD TO HAVE REAR BRAKE LINES REPLACED AND THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED ALL BRAKE LINES...

Apr 13, 2018 Structure 208,586 mi

TWO RUSTED BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO MASTER DISTRIBUTION BLOCK UNDER THE TRUCK CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR AT 50 MPH AND RAN THRU A 4 WAY STOP INTERSECTION IN A RURAL AREA, THANK YOU JESUS I'M ALIVE, LOT'S OF RUST ON THE LOWER ROCKERS ETC. ON BOTH SIDES

Apr 13, 2018 Service Brakes 208,586 mi

TWO RUSTED BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO MASTER DISTRIBUTION BLOCK UNDER THE TRUCK CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR AT 50 MPH AND RAN THRU A 4 WAY STOP INTERSECTION IN A RURAL AREA, THANK YOU JESUS I'M ALIVE, LOT'S OF RUST ON THE LOWER ROCKERS ETC. ON BOTH SIDES

Apr 13, 2018 Structure 208,586 mi

TWO RUSTED BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO MASTER DISTRIBUTION BLOCK UNDER THE TRUCK CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR AT 50 MPH AND RAN THRU A 4 WAY STOP INTERSECTION IN A RURAL AREA, THANK YOU JESUS I'M ALIVE, LOT'S OF RUST ON THE LOWER ROCKERS ETC. ON BOTH SIDES

Apr 13, 2018 Service Brakes 208,586 mi

TWO RUSTED BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO MASTER DISTRIBUTION BLOCK UNDER THE TRUCK CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR AT 50 MPH AND RAN THRU A 4 WAY STOP INTERSECTION IN A RURAL AREA, THANK YOU JESUS I'M ALIVE, LOT'S OF RUST ON THE LOWER ROCKERS ETC. ON BOTH SIDES

Dec 21, 2017 Service Brakes

MY ABS LIGHT IN ON AND WHEN I PUSH DOWN ON IT MAKES NOISE PLUS IT PUSH BACK A LITTLE

Dec 21, 2017 Service Brakes

MY ABS LIGHT IN ON AND WHEN I PUSH DOWN ON IT MAKES NOISE PLUS IT PUSH BACK A LITTLE

Dec 17, 2017 Electrical System Fire

MY PASSENGER SEAT COT ON FIRE. MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE MALL PARKING LOT AS MY SELF HUSBAND AND TWO CHILDREN CAME OUT FROM SHOPPING TO MY THE CAR I OPENED MY PASSANGER DOOR I GOT IN AND ADJUSTED MY PASSANGER SEAT FOR COMFORT AND MY HUSBAND WAS GETTING THE GIFT AND KIDS IN THE TRUCK AND THEN ALL O...

Dec 17, 2017 Seat Belts Fire

MY PASSENGER SEAT COT ON FIRE. MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE MALL PARKING LOT AS MY SELF HUSBAND AND TWO CHILDREN CAME OUT FROM SHOPPING TO MY THE CAR I OPENED MY PASSANGER DOOR I GOT IN AND ADJUSTED MY PASSANGER SEAT FOR COMFORT AND MY HUSBAND WAS GETTING THE GIFT AND KIDS IN THE TRUCK AND THEN ALL O...

Dec 17, 2017 Seats Fire

MY PASSENGER SEAT COT ON FIRE. MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE MALL PARKING LOT AS MY SELF HUSBAND AND TWO CHILDREN CAME OUT FROM SHOPPING TO MY THE CAR I OPENED MY PASSANGER DOOR I GOT IN AND ADJUSTED MY PASSANGER SEAT FOR COMFORT AND MY HUSBAND WAS GETTING THE GIFT AND KIDS IN THE TRUCK AND THEN ALL O...

Dec 17, 2017 Electrical System Fire

MY PASSENGER SEAT COT ON FIRE. MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE MALL PARKING LOT AS MY SELF HUSBAND AND TWO CHILDREN CAME OUT FROM SHOPPING TO MY THE CAR I OPENED MY PASSANGER DOOR I GOT IN AND ADJUSTED MY PASSANGER SEAT FOR COMFORT AND MY HUSBAND WAS GETTING THE GIFT AND KIDS IN THE TRUCK AND THEN ALL O...

Dec 17, 2017 Seat Belts Fire

MY PASSENGER SEAT COT ON FIRE. MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE MALL PARKING LOT AS MY SELF HUSBAND AND TWO CHILDREN CAME OUT FROM SHOPPING TO MY THE CAR I OPENED MY PASSANGER DOOR I GOT IN AND ADJUSTED MY PASSANGER SEAT FOR COMFORT AND MY HUSBAND WAS GETTING THE GIFT AND KIDS IN THE TRUCK AND THEN ALL O...

Dec 17, 2017 Seats Fire

MY PASSENGER SEAT COT ON FIRE. MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE MALL PARKING LOT AS MY SELF HUSBAND AND TWO CHILDREN CAME OUT FROM SHOPPING TO MY THE CAR I OPENED MY PASSANGER DOOR I GOT IN AND ADJUSTED MY PASSANGER SEAT FOR COMFORT AND MY HUSBAND WAS GETTING THE GIFT AND KIDS IN THE TRUCK AND THEN ALL O...

Oct 16, 2017 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

THE STEEL BRAKE LINE FROM THE ABS UNIT TO THE REAR BRAKES HAS CORRODED AND IS LEAKING FROM ABOVE THE STEEL FRAME FORWARD FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. FORTUNATELY THIS OCCURRED AS I PULLED INTO MY GARAGE AFTER DRIVING OVER 150 MILES ROUND TRIP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN CITY TRAFFIC. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN...

Oct 16, 2017 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

THE STEEL BRAKE LINE FROM THE ABS UNIT TO THE REAR BRAKES HAS CORRODED AND IS LEAKING FROM ABOVE THE STEEL FRAME FORWARD FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. FORTUNATELY THIS OCCURRED AS I PULLED INTO MY GARAGE AFTER DRIVING OVER 150 MILES ROUND TRIP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN CITY TRAFFIC. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN...

Jul 22, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 220,000 mi

ERROR MESSAGE POP UPS C01960. MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT POPS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING ALMOST DAILY NOW. MY BRAKES FEELS AS IF THEIR SLIPPING WHEN I TRY TO DIRECTLY STOP OR TURN LEFT. IT SCARES ME BECAUSE MY BRAKES SYSTEM SEEMS TO FEEL LIKE THEIR LOCKED OR AS IF I'M SLIDING ON ICE AND CANNOT STOP. THI...

Jul 22, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 220,000 mi

ERROR MESSAGE POP UPS C01960. MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT POPS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING ALMOST DAILY NOW. MY BRAKES FEELS AS IF THEIR SLIPPING WHEN I TRY TO DIRECTLY STOP OR TURN LEFT. IT SCARES ME BECAUSE MY BRAKES SYSTEM SEEMS TO FEEL LIKE THEIR LOCKED OR AS IF I'M SLIDING ON ICE AND CANNOT STOP. THI...

Jul 7, 2017 Service Brakes 205,000 mi

METAL BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND CORRODED. LINES PLACED IN AN AREA OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THEY WILL RUST AND CORRODE THEN CAUSING THEM TO BURST AT VERY UN-OPPORTUNE MOMENTS. CAUSING WRECKAGE. MY VEHICLE LOST ITS BRAKES ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME CAME TO A STOP TO TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY, WA...

Jul 7, 2017 Service Brakes 205,000 mi

METAL BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND CORRODED. LINES PLACED IN AN AREA OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THEY WILL RUST AND CORRODE THEN CAUSING THEM TO BURST AT VERY UN-OPPORTUNE MOMENTS. CAUSING WRECKAGE. MY VEHICLE LOST ITS BRAKES ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME CAME TO A STOP TO TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY, WA...

May 14, 2017 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOP WORKING WHEN IN USE.

May 14, 2017 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOP WORKING WHEN IN USE.

May 14, 2017 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOP WORKING WHEN IN USE.

May 14, 2017 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOP WORKING WHEN IN USE.

Apr 24, 2017 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES ARE JERKING AND MAKE A NOISE AT SLOW SPEEDS.

Apr 24, 2017 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES ARE JERKING AND MAKE A NOISE AT SLOW SPEEDS.

Feb 19, 2017 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

ABS LOW SPEED ACTIVATION. ANY TIME COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING THE ABS WILL ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS AROUND AND UNDER 10MPH. VERY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS TO HAVE YOUR BRAKES LOCKING UP WHEN SIMPLY TRYING TO COME TO A STOP.

Feb 19, 2017 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

ABS LOW SPEED ACTIVATION. ANY TIME COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING THE ABS WILL ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS AROUND AND UNDER 10MPH. VERY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS TO HAVE YOUR BRAKES LOCKING UP WHEN SIMPLY TRYING TO COME TO A STOP.

Nov 25, 2016 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

LIVE IN MINNEAPOLIS, AND JUST LOST THE BRAKES ON MY 2001 CHEV TAHOE LT THIS WEEK. HAD BEEN GOING DOWN I-494 AT 65 MPH MINUTES BEFORE THIS. FOUR BLOCKS FROM MY HOUSE DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD, SNOWY AND ICY, MADE A LEFT HAND TURN TO MY SIDE STREET, AND THE CAR KEPT GOING STRAIGHT. HIT THE BRAKES, THE AB...

Nov 25, 2016 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

LIVE IN MINNEAPOLIS, AND JUST LOST THE BRAKES ON MY 2001 CHEV TAHOE LT THIS WEEK. HAD BEEN GOING DOWN I-494 AT 65 MPH MINUTES BEFORE THIS. FOUR BLOCKS FROM MY HOUSE DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD, SNOWY AND ICY, MADE A LEFT HAND TURN TO MY SIDE STREET, AND THE CAR KEPT GOING STRAIGHT. HIT THE BRAKES, THE AB...

Aug 2, 2016 Service Brakes 185,000 mi

CORRODED/RUSTY BRAKE LINE RUPTURED CAUSING SUDDEN BRAKE LOSS IN HEAVY STOP AND GO TRAFFIC IN A WORK ZONE. USED THE PARKING BRAKE TO AVOID COLLISION.

Aug 2, 2016 Service Brakes 185,000 mi

CORRODED/RUSTY BRAKE LINE RUPTURED CAUSING SUDDEN BRAKE LOSS IN HEAVY STOP AND GO TRAFFIC IN A WORK ZONE. USED THE PARKING BRAKE TO AVOID COLLISION.

Jul 28, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 137,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS RUNNING LESS THAN 35 MPH THROUGH TOWN WENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES FAILED LEADING TO ME REAR ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. UPON INSPECTION BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. I HA...

Jul 28, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 137,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS RUNNING LESS THAN 35 MPH THROUGH TOWN WENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES FAILED LEADING TO ME REAR ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. UPON INSPECTION BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. I HA...

Jul 28, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 137,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS RUNNING LESS THAN 35 MPH THROUGH TOWN WENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES FAILED LEADING TO ME REAR ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. UPON INSPECTION BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. I HA...

Jul 28, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 137,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS RUNNING LESS THAN 35 MPH THROUGH TOWN WENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES FAILED LEADING TO ME REAR ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. UPON INSPECTION BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. I HA...

Jul 19, 2016 Service Brakes 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN BY PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ABS WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER W...

Jul 19, 2016 Service Brakes 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN BY PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ABS WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER W...

Mar 12, 2016 Service Brakes 208,000 mi

AT LOW SPEEDS COMING TO A STOP, MY ABS HAS BEEN ENGAGING AND NOT ALLOWING ME TO STOP WHEN APPROPRIATE. I HAVE AVOIDED SEVERAL REAR ENDING INCIDENTS, 3 TODAY. I HAVE SEEN THAT THER HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE BUT MY VIN HASNT BEEN INCLUDED. I REALLY NEED THIS ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF. I HAVE FOUR CHIL...

Mar 12, 2016 Service Brakes 208,000 mi

AT LOW SPEEDS COMING TO A STOP, MY ABS HAS BEEN ENGAGING AND NOT ALLOWING ME TO STOP WHEN APPROPRIATE. I HAVE AVOIDED SEVERAL REAR ENDING INCIDENTS, 3 TODAY. I HAVE SEEN THAT THER HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE BUT MY VIN HASNT BEEN INCLUDED. I REALLY NEED THIS ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF. I HAVE FOUR CHIL...

Jan 18, 2016 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CHEVY TAHOE I EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE USE OF THE EMERGENCY BREAK AND I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I HAD NO INDICATION THAT THE BREAKS WERE GOING BAD UNTIL I LOST THEM COMPLETELY. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A SHOP THE MECHANIC...

Jan 18, 2016 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CHEVY TAHOE I EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE USE OF THE EMERGENCY BREAK AND I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I HAD NO INDICATION THAT THE BREAKS WERE GOING BAD UNTIL I LOST THEM COMPLETELY. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A SHOP THE MECHANIC...

Jan 15, 2016 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THAT VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BOD...

Jan 15, 2016 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THAT VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BOD...

Oct 20, 2015 Air Bags Crash 220,000 mi

THE VEHICLE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT WERE IT RECEIVED SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE.

Oct 20, 2015 Air Bags Crash 220,000 mi

THE VEHICLE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT WERE IT RECEIVED SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE.

Sep 14, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 183,320 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 676 APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP I PUSHED ON THE BREAKS AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR FORCING ME TO TRY TO AVOID A COLLISION IN FRONT AS I TRIED TO TURN INTO THE MIDDLE LANE VEERING RIGHT I HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OF ANOTHER CAR. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE TAHOE TO A REPAIR...

Sep 14, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 183,320 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 676 APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP I PUSHED ON THE BREAKS AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR FORCING ME TO TRY TO AVOID A COLLISION IN FRONT AS I TRIED TO TURN INTO THE MIDDLE LANE VEERING RIGHT I HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OF ANOTHER CAR. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE TAHOE TO A REPAIR...

Sep 2, 2015 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

STARTED CAR AND BRAKE FELT SQUISHY AND UNRESPONSIVE. NO BRAKING POWER AND FOOT COMPLETELY DEPRESSED TO FLOOR IN ORDER TO EVENTUALLY STOP WHEN TRAVELING JUST WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR OR LESS THAN 10MPH. WAS REAR BRAKES. SAME THING HAPPENED TO FRONT BRAKES IN APRIL 2015. VEHICLE DRIVING FINE. STO...

Sep 2, 2015 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

STARTED CAR AND BRAKE FELT SQUISHY AND UNRESPONSIVE. NO BRAKING POWER AND FOOT COMPLETELY DEPRESSED TO FLOOR IN ORDER TO EVENTUALLY STOP WHEN TRAVELING JUST WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR OR LESS THAN 10MPH. WAS REAR BRAKES. SAME THING HAPPENED TO FRONT BRAKES IN APRIL 2015. VEHICLE DRIVING FINE. STO...

Aug 5, 2015 Visibility/wiper

I WAS LOADING GROCERIES THROUGH THE OPEN LIFTGATE WINDOW. WHEN I FINISHED AND TRIED TO CLOSE THE WINDOW IT WOULDN'T CLOSE. IT WAS OFF CENTER, I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO CLOSE IT BY PUSHING UP ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE GLASS ALLOWING ME TO SECURE THE LIFTGATE GLASS. I BOUGTH THIS CAR THROUGH CARMAX ...

Aug 5, 2015 Service Brakes

I STARTED TO HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ONE OTHER LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVING. I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS BUT IT WAS FOR VEHICLES IN 'SNOW-BELT STATES'. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM CARMAX IN CHARLOTTE NC WHICH WAS NOT ON THE LIST FOR 'SNOW-BELT STATES'. I HAVE SINCE LOST MY ABS SYSTEM...

Aug 5, 2015 Visibility/wiper

I WAS LOADING GROCERIES THROUGH THE OPEN LIFTGATE WINDOW. WHEN I FINISHED AND TRIED TO CLOSE THE WINDOW IT WOULDN'T CLOSE. IT WAS OFF CENTER, I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO CLOSE IT BY PUSHING UP ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE GLASS ALLOWING ME TO SECURE THE LIFTGATE GLASS. I BOUGTH THIS CAR THROUGH CARMAX ...

Aug 5, 2015 Service Brakes

I STARTED TO HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ONE OTHER LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVING. I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS BUT IT WAS FOR VEHICLES IN 'SNOW-BELT STATES'. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM CARMAX IN CHARLOTTE NC WHICH WAS NOT ON THE LIST FOR 'SNOW-BELT STATES'. I HAVE SINCE LOST MY ABS SYSTEM...

Jul 17, 2015 Service Brakes 103,803 mi

A BRAKE LINE BURST FROM ABS MODULE TO RR BRAKE AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. LOST HALF THE FLUID AND FLUID CONTINUED TO DRAIN WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO PARK THE VEHICLE. GM CLAIM THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DUAL BRAKE SYSTEM APPARENTLY DOES NOT PREVENT COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. WIFE WAS VERY UPS...

Jul 17, 2015 Service Brakes 103,803 mi

A BRAKE LINE BURST FROM ABS MODULE TO RR BRAKE AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. LOST HALF THE FLUID AND FLUID CONTINUED TO DRAIN WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO PARK THE VEHICLE. GM CLAIM THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DUAL BRAKE SYSTEM APPARENTLY DOES NOT PREVENT COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. WIFE WAS VERY UPS...

Jul 13, 2015 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE ENGINE REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER REMOVING THE KEY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WH...

Jul 13, 2015 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE ENGINE REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER REMOVING THE KEY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WH...

Jul 13, 2015 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE ENGINE REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER REMOVING THE KEY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WH...

Jul 13, 2015 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE ENGINE REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER REMOVING THE KEY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WH...

Jun 3, 2015 Service Brakes 81,845 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT LIKE A SPONGE WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FA...

Jun 3, 2015 Service Brakes 81,845 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT LIKE A SPONGE WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FA...

May 21, 2015 Service Brakes 193,713 mi

ON MAY 20, 2015 OUR 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE EXPERIENCED A HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE EXPLOSION DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT INDICATION. THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON LONG AFTER THE FACT WHEN TESTING THE BRAKES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.THE STEEL HYDRAUL...

May 21, 2015 Service Brakes 193,713 mi

ON MAY 20, 2015 OUR 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE EXPERIENCED A HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE EXPLOSION DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT INDICATION. THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON LONG AFTER THE FACT WHEN TESTING THE BRAKES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.THE STEEL HYDRAUL...

May 12, 2015 Electrical System 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE VEHICLE REMAINED ON. THE CONTACT DETACHED THE BATTERY AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS/BRAKE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

May 12, 2015 Electrical System 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE VEHICLE REMAINED ON. THE CONTACT DETACHED THE BATTERY AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS/BRAKE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

Feb 11, 2015 Service Brakes 137,400 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 CHEVY TAHOE, THAT WE HAVE OWNED SINCE NEW, IN COLUMBUS OHIO. SHE WAS DOING 35 MPH DOWN A CITY STREET, WHEN SHE WENT TO STOP, THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. AFTER RUNNING A FEW RED LIGHTS AND ALMOST GETTING INTO 2 ACCIDENTS, SHE SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN AND INTO A PAR...

Feb 11, 2015 Service Brakes 137,400 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 CHEVY TAHOE, THAT WE HAVE OWNED SINCE NEW, IN COLUMBUS OHIO. SHE WAS DOING 35 MPH DOWN A CITY STREET, WHEN SHE WENT TO STOP, THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. AFTER RUNNING A FEW RED LIGHTS AND ALMOST GETTING INTO 2 ACCIDENTS, SHE SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN AND INTO A PAR...

Nov 21, 2014 Service Brakes 118,025 mi

STEEL BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED. ALL OF THE UNDER BODY LINES SHOW A LOT OF RUST. REAR FEED LINE FROM ABS BLOCK RUPTURED AT REAR AXLE. I REPAIRED THAT LINE, WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO BLEED THE SYSTEM THE REAR FEED LINE AND THE IN FLOW LINE POPPED LEAKS. LUCKILY I HAD ENOUGH BRAKING TO STOP. *TR

Nov 21, 2014 Service Brakes 118,025 mi

STEEL BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED. ALL OF THE UNDER BODY LINES SHOW A LOT OF RUST. REAR FEED LINE FROM ABS BLOCK RUPTURED AT REAR AXLE. I REPAIRED THAT LINE, WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO BLEED THE SYSTEM THE REAR FEED LINE AND THE IN FLOW LINE POPPED LEAKS. LUCKILY I HAD ENOUGH BRAKING TO STOP. *TR

Nov 16, 2014 Service Brakes 71,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS EXECUTING A TURN, HEADED DOWNHILL, AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, ONLY TO HAVE IT TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR, AND NOT STOP THE TRUCK. I HAD BEEN TOWING A TRAILER WITH SURGE BRAKES THE DAY BEFORE, WHICH WOULD NOT HAVE ACTIVATED WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS A FAILED FR...

Nov 16, 2014 Service Brakes 71,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS EXECUTING A TURN, HEADED DOWNHILL, AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, ONLY TO HAVE IT TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR, AND NOT STOP THE TRUCK. I HAD BEEN TOWING A TRAILER WITH SURGE BRAKES THE DAY BEFORE, WHICH WOULD NOT HAVE ACTIVATED WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS A FAILED FR...

Aug 28, 2014 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP ANTILOCK FIRES NOISILY THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE KEEPS ROLLING FORWARD (IN TRAFFIC- INTO BUILDINGS- INTO FENCES- ONTO CURBS) ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE FAILING AND MAKING THE SYSTEM NOT WORK PROPERLY. *TR

Aug 28, 2014 Structure 40,000 mi

THE LIFTGATE GLASS HINGE HAS SEPARATED FROM THE MOLDING CAUSING THE LIFTGATE GLASS WINDOW TO BECOME UNSAFE SINCE IT IS NOW HELD ONTO THE CAR BY ONLY ONE RUBBER HINGE BRACKET. THE GLASS IN THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT CLOSE AND COULD BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE CAR WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY C...

Aug 28, 2014 Visibility/wiper 40,000 mi

THE LIFTGATE GLASS HINGE HAS SEPARATED FROM THE MOLDING CAUSING THE LIFTGATE GLASS WINDOW TO BECOME UNSAFE SINCE IT IS NOW HELD ONTO THE CAR BY ONLY ONE RUBBER HINGE BRACKET. THE GLASS IN THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT CLOSE AND COULD BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE CAR WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY C...

Aug 28, 2014 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP ANTILOCK FIRES NOISILY THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE KEEPS ROLLING FORWARD (IN TRAFFIC- INTO BUILDINGS- INTO FENCES- ONTO CURBS) ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE FAILING AND MAKING THE SYSTEM NOT WORK PROPERLY. *TR

Aug 28, 2014 Structure 40,000 mi

THE LIFTGATE GLASS HINGE HAS SEPARATED FROM THE MOLDING CAUSING THE LIFTGATE GLASS WINDOW TO BECOME UNSAFE SINCE IT IS NOW HELD ONTO THE CAR BY ONLY ONE RUBBER HINGE BRACKET. THE GLASS IN THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT CLOSE AND COULD BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE CAR WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY C...

Aug 28, 2014 Visibility/wiper 40,000 mi

THE LIFTGATE GLASS HINGE HAS SEPARATED FROM THE MOLDING CAUSING THE LIFTGATE GLASS WINDOW TO BECOME UNSAFE SINCE IT IS NOW HELD ONTO THE CAR BY ONLY ONE RUBBER HINGE BRACKET. THE GLASS IN THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT CLOSE AND COULD BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE CAR WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY C...

Aug 17, 2014 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED DUE TO BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Aug 17, 2014 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED DUE TO BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Aug 12, 2014 Wheels 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN HEAVY (BUMPER TO BUMPER) TRAFFIC ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, I HAD A GUT FEELING TO GET OFF THAT MAIN ROAD SO, I TOOK A RIGHT ONTO A SMALL COUNTRY ROAD. NOT EVEN A MILE DOWN THE ROAD THERE WAS A LOUD THUMP FROM THE BACK OF THE TAHOE - SOUNDED AS THOUGH THE BUMPER FELL OFF AND HI...

Aug 12, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN HEAVY (BUMPER TO BUMPER) TRAFFIC ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, I HAD A GUT FEELING TO GET OFF THAT MAIN ROAD SO, I TOOK A RIGHT ONTO A SMALL COUNTRY ROAD. NOT EVEN A MILE DOWN THE ROAD THERE WAS A LOUD THUMP FROM THE BACK OF THE TAHOE - SOUNDED AS THOUGH THE BUMPER FELL OFF AND HI...

Aug 12, 2014 Tires 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN HEAVY (BUMPER TO BUMPER) TRAFFIC ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, I HAD A GUT FEELING TO GET OFF THAT MAIN ROAD SO, I TOOK A RIGHT ONTO A SMALL COUNTRY ROAD. NOT EVEN A MILE DOWN THE ROAD THERE WAS A LOUD THUMP FROM THE BACK OF THE TAHOE - SOUNDED AS THOUGH THE BUMPER FELL OFF AND HI...

Aug 12, 2014 Wheels 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN HEAVY (BUMPER TO BUMPER) TRAFFIC ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, I HAD A GUT FEELING TO GET OFF THAT MAIN ROAD SO, I TOOK A RIGHT ONTO A SMALL COUNTRY ROAD. NOT EVEN A MILE DOWN THE ROAD THERE WAS A LOUD THUMP FROM THE BACK OF THE TAHOE - SOUNDED AS THOUGH THE BUMPER FELL OFF AND HI...

Aug 12, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN HEAVY (BUMPER TO BUMPER) TRAFFIC ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, I HAD A GUT FEELING TO GET OFF THAT MAIN ROAD SO, I TOOK A RIGHT ONTO A SMALL COUNTRY ROAD. NOT EVEN A MILE DOWN THE ROAD THERE WAS A LOUD THUMP FROM THE BACK OF THE TAHOE - SOUNDED AS THOUGH THE BUMPER FELL OFF AND HI...

Aug 12, 2014 Tires 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN HEAVY (BUMPER TO BUMPER) TRAFFIC ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, I HAD A GUT FEELING TO GET OFF THAT MAIN ROAD SO, I TOOK A RIGHT ONTO A SMALL COUNTRY ROAD. NOT EVEN A MILE DOWN THE ROAD THERE WAS A LOUD THUMP FROM THE BACK OF THE TAHOE - SOUNDED AS THOUGH THE BUMPER FELL OFF AND HI...

Jul 25, 2014 Service Brakes 113,450 mi

OUR SON AND A FRIEND WERE TRAVELING ON MAJOR STREET APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT CONTROLLED INTERSECTION, APPLIED THE SERVICE BRAKE TO HAVE IT PUSH TO THE FLOORBOARD. HE NARROWLY AVOIDED REAR ENDING STOPPED TRAFFIC AND SWERVED ACROSS THE YELLOW LINE ONTO A SIDE-STREET IN ATTEMPT TO STOP VEHICLE WITHOUT ...

Jul 25, 2014 Service Brakes 113,450 mi

OUR SON AND A FRIEND WERE TRAVELING ON MAJOR STREET APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT CONTROLLED INTERSECTION, APPLIED THE SERVICE BRAKE TO HAVE IT PUSH TO THE FLOORBOARD. HE NARROWLY AVOIDED REAR ENDING STOPPED TRAFFIC AND SWERVED ACROSS THE YELLOW LINE ONTO A SIDE-STREET IN ATTEMPT TO STOP VEHICLE WITHOUT ...

Jul 24, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 141,597 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND SEVERAL TREES. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM A LEFT L...

Jul 24, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 141,597 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND SEVERAL TREES. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM A LEFT L...

Jul 23, 2014 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP MY VEHICLE GOING ABOUT 5 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN MY BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLE IN THE PATH WAY OF A TRACTOR TRAILER. I THOUGHT MY LIFE WAS ABOUT TO END SO I HIT THE GAS AND ENDED DRIVING UP ON THE CURB TO GET OUT OF ONGOING TRAFFIC. MY BOSS TOLD ME TH...

Jul 23, 2014 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP MY VEHICLE GOING ABOUT 5 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN MY BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLE IN THE PATH WAY OF A TRACTOR TRAILER. I THOUGHT MY LIFE WAS ABOUT TO END SO I HIT THE GAS AND ENDED DRIVING UP ON THE CURB TO GET OUT OF ONGOING TRAFFIC. MY BOSS TOLD ME TH...

Jul 9, 2014 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED DO TO RUSTED BRAKE LINES. DRIVING ON 55 MPH ROAD STOPLIGHT TURNED JUST AS I APPROACHED IT STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND IT SLOWLY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. I COULD NOT STOP IN TIME AND WENT THROUGH A RED LIGHT, I WAS LUCKY, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER WITH LOSS OF LIFE. I WAS TOLD ...

Jul 9, 2014 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED DO TO RUSTED BRAKE LINES. DRIVING ON 55 MPH ROAD STOPLIGHT TURNED JUST AS I APPROACHED IT STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND IT SLOWLY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. I COULD NOT STOP IN TIME AND WENT THROUGH A RED LIGHT, I WAS LUCKY, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER WITH LOSS OF LIFE. I WAS TOLD ...

Jul 4, 2014 Service Brakes

THE PARKING BRAKES DO NOT WORK HAVE OWNED THE TAHOE FOR 2 YEARS AND NEVER USED THE PARKING BRAKES NOW ALL THE SUDDEN THE PARKING BRAKES MAKES A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE AND I THINK THERE IS ENOUGH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BRAKES TO WARRANT A RECALL BEFORE SOME ONE DOES GET KILLED OR INJURED .ALSO THEY HAD A...

Jul 4, 2014 Service Brakes

THE PARKING BRAKES DO NOT WORK HAVE OWNED THE TAHOE FOR 2 YEARS AND NEVER USED THE PARKING BRAKES NOW ALL THE SUDDEN THE PARKING BRAKES MAKES A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE AND I THINK THERE IS ENOUGH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BRAKES TO WARRANT A RECALL BEFORE SOME ONE DOES GET KILLED OR INJURED .ALSO THEY HAD A...

Jun 30, 2014 Service Brakes

ABS BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN TRYING TO STOP THEN IT WOULD NOT STOP CORRECTLY AND ALMOST RAN OVER CURB ONTO SIDEWALK. REPLACED SENSOR TWICE BEFORE THE LIGHT AND BRAKES WORKED CORRECTLY. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Structure

2 DOOR LATCHES AND REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AS THE DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT SPRING BACK IN PLACE AFTER OPENING. NEED TO PUSH IN THE HANDLE ON THE OUTSIDE AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Air Bags Crash 62,000 mi

A VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF US AND OUR VEHICLE T BONED THAT VEHICLE. NONE OF ARE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE INJURED. THAT PERSON'S INSURANCE COMPANY CONTACTED US THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND QUESTIONED WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT COME OUT? WE WANTED TO KNOW WHY ALSO. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Service Brakes

ABS BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN TRYING TO STOP THEN IT WOULD NOT STOP CORRECTLY AND ALMOST RAN OVER CURB ONTO SIDEWALK. REPLACED SENSOR TWICE BEFORE THE LIGHT AND BRAKES WORKED CORRECTLY. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Structure

2 DOOR LATCHES AND REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AS THE DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT SPRING BACK IN PLACE AFTER OPENING. NEED TO PUSH IN THE HANDLE ON THE OUTSIDE AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Air Bags Crash 62,000 mi

A VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF US AND OUR VEHICLE T BONED THAT VEHICLE. NONE OF ARE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE INJURED. THAT PERSON'S INSURANCE COMPANY CONTACTED US THE DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND QUESTIONED WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT COME OUT? WE WANTED TO KNOW WHY ALSO. *TR

Jun 18, 2014 Service Brakes 100,056 mi

DRIVING HOME AND PRESSED ON BRAKES AT A STOP LIGHT AND PETAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. PUMPED BRAKES AND JUST BARELY STOPPED BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER CAR. TAHOE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED TO NOTHING. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM!! MANY PEOPLE DON'T LOOK AT THEIR BRAKE LINES UNTIL THEY CRASH. PLEASE GET...

Jun 18, 2014 Service Brakes 100,056 mi

DRIVING HOME AND PRESSED ON BRAKES AT A STOP LIGHT AND PETAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. PUMPED BRAKES AND JUST BARELY STOPPED BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER CAR. TAHOE BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED TO NOTHING. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM!! MANY PEOPLE DON'T LOOK AT THEIR BRAKE LINES UNTIL THEY CRASH. PLEASE GET...

Jun 9, 2014 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

INVOLVED IN INCIDENT WHERE 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE LOST CONTROL AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND FLIPPED END-OVER-END MULTIPLE TIMES TOTALING VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVER AND SINGLE PASSENGER INJURED REQUIRING AMBULANCE TRANSPORT TO ER. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jun 9, 2014 Structure Crash 120,000 mi

INVOLVED IN INCIDENT WHERE 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE LOST CONTROL AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND FLIPPED END-OVER-END MULTIPLE TIMES TOTALING VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVER AND SINGLE PASSENGER INJURED REQUIRING AMBULANCE TRANSPORT TO ER. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jun 9, 2014 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

INVOLVED IN INCIDENT WHERE 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE LOST CONTROL AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND FLIPPED END-OVER-END MULTIPLE TIMES TOTALING VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVER AND SINGLE PASSENGER INJURED REQUIRING AMBULANCE TRANSPORT TO ER. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jun 9, 2014 Structure Crash 120,000 mi

INVOLVED IN INCIDENT WHERE 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE LOST CONTROL AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND FLIPPED END-OVER-END MULTIPLE TIMES TOTALING VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVER AND SINGLE PASSENGER INJURED REQUIRING AMBULANCE TRANSPORT TO ER. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

I HAD JUST COME OFF THE HIGHWAY AND FORTUNATELY WAS COMPLETING A PARALLEL PARK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR DID NOT STOP. I ESSENTIALLY ROLLED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME TO STOP. A LARGE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID WAS ON THE GROUND NEAR THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. WH...

Apr 21, 2014 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

I HAD JUST COME OFF THE HIGHWAY AND FORTUNATELY WAS COMPLETING A PARALLEL PARK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR DID NOT STOP. I ESSENTIALLY ROLLED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME TO STOP. A LARGE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID WAS ON THE GROUND NEAR THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. WH...

Apr 10, 2014 Electrical System 139,984 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000 AND THE CURRENT MI...

Apr 10, 2014 Engine 139,984 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000 AND THE CURRENT MI...

Apr 10, 2014 Electrical System 139,984 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000 AND THE CURRENT MI...

Apr 10, 2014 Engine 139,984 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000 AND THE CURRENT MI...

Mar 29, 2014 Service Brakes 1,120,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE 2 BRAKE LINES THAT FAILED ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS .THE BRAKE LINES ARE COVERED IN RUST, THE ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AND IS NOW DISCONNECTED.THE DEALER STATED ABS PROBLEM WAS FRONT WHEEL SENSORS, AFTER THEY REPLACED BOTH SENSORS THEY THAN DETERMINED IT WAS MY ABS COMPUTER.I TOLD THEM ...

Mar 29, 2014 Service Brakes 1,120,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE 2 BRAKE LINES THAT FAILED ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS .THE BRAKE LINES ARE COVERED IN RUST, THE ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AND IS NOW DISCONNECTED.THE DEALER STATED ABS PROBLEM WAS FRONT WHEEL SENSORS, AFTER THEY REPLACED BOTH SENSORS THEY THAN DETERMINED IT WAS MY ABS COMPUTER.I TOLD THEM ...

Mar 14, 2014 Seats 118,000 mi

SAFETY ISSUE: WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE DRIVERS SEAT RIGHT SIDE BACK SUPPORT BRACKET FAILED. THE ONLY THING KEEPING IT UPRIGHT IS THE LEFT SIDE BRACKET AND SEAT COVERING IN TENSION. IN MY OPINION, A SEAT BRACKET SHOULD NOT FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. I DO NOT PUSH BACK ON MY SEA...

Mar 14, 2014 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON. I HAD ALL THE SENSORS TESTED AND THEY ARE OK. I HAD THE COMPUTER TESTED AND IT SHOWS A FAULT. BUT THE ABS SEEMS TO BE WORKING FINE. IT APPEARS THAT IN ORDER TO GET THIS ERROR LIGHT TO GO OFF I HAVE TO SPEND A $1000 FOR A COMPUTER, EVEN THOUGHT HE SYSTEM APPEARS TO B...

Mar 14, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON. I HAD ALL THE SENSORS TESTED AND THEY ARE OK. I HAD THE COMPUTER TESTED AND IT SHOWS A FAULT. BUT THE ABS SEEMS TO BE WORKING FINE. IT APPEARS THAT IN ORDER TO GET THIS ERROR LIGHT TO GO OFF I HAVE TO SPEND A $1000 FOR A COMPUTER, EVEN THOUGHT HE SYSTEM APPEARS TO B...

Mar 14, 2014 Seats 118,000 mi

SAFETY ISSUE: WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE DRIVERS SEAT RIGHT SIDE BACK SUPPORT BRACKET FAILED. THE ONLY THING KEEPING IT UPRIGHT IS THE LEFT SIDE BRACKET AND SEAT COVERING IN TENSION. IN MY OPINION, A SEAT BRACKET SHOULD NOT FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. I DO NOT PUSH BACK ON MY SEA...

Mar 14, 2014 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON. I HAD ALL THE SENSORS TESTED AND THEY ARE OK. I HAD THE COMPUTER TESTED AND IT SHOWS A FAULT. BUT THE ABS SEEMS TO BE WORKING FINE. IT APPEARS THAT IN ORDER TO GET THIS ERROR LIGHT TO GO OFF I HAVE TO SPEND A $1000 FOR A COMPUTER, EVEN THOUGHT HE SYSTEM APPEARS TO B...

Mar 14, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH STAYS ON. I HAD ALL THE SENSORS TESTED AND THEY ARE OK. I HAD THE COMPUTER TESTED AND IT SHOWS A FAULT. BUT THE ABS SEEMS TO BE WORKING FINE. IT APPEARS THAT IN ORDER TO GET THIS ERROR LIGHT TO GO OFF I HAVE TO SPEND A $1000 FOR A COMPUTER, EVEN THOUGHT HE SYSTEM APPEARS TO B...

Feb 24, 2014 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE CONTROL. BRAKE LINE CORRODED. *TR

Feb 24, 2014 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE CONTROL. BRAKE LINE CORRODED. *TR

Feb 14, 2014 Service Brakes 80,329 mi

IN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BECAUSE, AS I FOUND OUT LATER, ALL OF THE BRAKE FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT DUE TO BRAKE LINE RUST AND CORROSION. NO WARNING AT ALL (E.G. SOFT PEDAL) AND THIS VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE A SPECK OF RUST ON IT. I REPLACED ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES AT A COST...

Feb 14, 2014 Service Brakes 80,329 mi

IN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BECAUSE, AS I FOUND OUT LATER, ALL OF THE BRAKE FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT DUE TO BRAKE LINE RUST AND CORROSION. NO WARNING AT ALL (E.G. SOFT PEDAL) AND THIS VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE A SPECK OF RUST ON IT. I REPLACED ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES AT A COST...

Sep 2, 2013 Service Brakes 76,534 mi

BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR BEFORE HOLDING - NO HYDRAULICS. BRAKE LINE FAILURE/RUPTURE WITH HEAVY LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER DRIVER SEAT AREA. SUSPECTED CORROSION. *JS

Sep 2, 2013 Service Brakes 76,534 mi

BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR BEFORE HOLDING - NO HYDRAULICS. BRAKE LINE FAILURE/RUPTURE WITH HEAVY LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER DRIVER SEAT AREA. SUSPECTED CORROSION. *JS

Aug 22, 2013 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

MY BRAKE LINES KEEP BURSTING. I WASN'T EVEN DRIVING, I WAS IN PARK, APPLIED THE BRAKES TO PUT IT GEAR AND THE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, I JUST SPENT $400 TO HAVE THE REARS REPLACED WHILE ON THE ROAD. I WAS STUCK OUT OF STATE. NOW IT HAPPENED AGAIN. PLEASE HELP, I CAN'T ...

Aug 22, 2013 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

MY BRAKE LINES KEEP BURSTING. I WASN'T EVEN DRIVING, I WAS IN PARK, APPLIED THE BRAKES TO PUT IT GEAR AND THE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, I JUST SPENT $400 TO HAVE THE REARS REPLACED WHILE ON THE ROAD. I WAS STUCK OUT OF STATE. NOW IT HAPPENED AGAIN. PLEASE HELP, I CAN'T ...

Aug 20, 2013 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ALONG THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY SHE HAD TO BRAKE AND THE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR, THE TRUCK NOT STOPPING. SHE GOT IN THE SLOW LANE AND HAD TO GO VERY SLOW TO HER DESTINATION. THANK GOD SHE'S A GOOD DRIVER OR SHE COULD'VE KILLED HERSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE. I MET HER AT HER ...

Aug 20, 2013 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ALONG THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY SHE HAD TO BRAKE AND THE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR, THE TRUCK NOT STOPPING. SHE GOT IN THE SLOW LANE AND HAD TO GO VERY SLOW TO HER DESTINATION. THANK GOD SHE'S A GOOD DRIVER OR SHE COULD'VE KILLED HERSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE. I MET HER AT HER ...

Aug 8, 2013 Service Brakes 114,500 mi

2001 TAHOE BRAKES FAILED...LINE RUPTURE, CAUSING MY WIFE TO PLOW THROUGH A RED LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION AND NARROWLY AVOID A CRASH. THIS IS MY THIRD GM BRAKELINE FAILURE. THE OTHER TWO OCCURRED ON A 1999 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, AGAIN WITH INSTANT, NO WARNING, LOSS OF BRAKE POWER. FORTUNATELY, THOSE EVEN...

Aug 8, 2013 Service Brakes 114,500 mi

2001 TAHOE BRAKES FAILED...LINE RUPTURE, CAUSING MY WIFE TO PLOW THROUGH A RED LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION AND NARROWLY AVOID A CRASH. THIS IS MY THIRD GM BRAKELINE FAILURE. THE OTHER TWO OCCURRED ON A 1999 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, AGAIN WITH INSTANT, NO WARNING, LOSS OF BRAKE POWER. FORTUNATELY, THOSE EVEN...

Jul 29, 2013 Service Brakes 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jul 29, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jul 29, 2013 Service Brakes 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jul 29, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jul 26, 2013 Service Brakes 66,500 mi

OPERATING ON THE REAR ACCESS ROAD TO A MALL AND NOTICED BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOOR AND IT TOOK A STRONG EFFORT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TRIED PUMPING BRAKES TO SEE IF PEDAL WOULD RISE, IT DID NOT. CHECKED BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR AND IT WAS SLIGHTLY DOWN. LOOKED UNDER TRUCK AND NO LEAK AT ALL F...

Jul 26, 2013 Structure 66,500 mi

OPERATING ON THE REAR ACCESS ROAD TO A MALL AND NOTICED BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOOR AND IT TOOK A STRONG EFFORT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TRIED PUMPING BRAKES TO SEE IF PEDAL WOULD RISE, IT DID NOT. CHECKED BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR AND IT WAS SLIGHTLY DOWN. LOOKED UNDER TRUCK AND NO LEAK AT ALL F...

Jul 26, 2013 Service Brakes 66,500 mi

OPERATING ON THE REAR ACCESS ROAD TO A MALL AND NOTICED BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOOR AND IT TOOK A STRONG EFFORT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TRIED PUMPING BRAKES TO SEE IF PEDAL WOULD RISE, IT DID NOT. CHECKED BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR AND IT WAS SLIGHTLY DOWN. LOOKED UNDER TRUCK AND NO LEAK AT ALL F...

Jul 26, 2013 Structure 66,500 mi

OPERATING ON THE REAR ACCESS ROAD TO A MALL AND NOTICED BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOOR AND IT TOOK A STRONG EFFORT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TRIED PUMPING BRAKES TO SEE IF PEDAL WOULD RISE, IT DID NOT. CHECKED BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR AND IT WAS SLIGHTLY DOWN. LOOKED UNDER TRUCK AND NO LEAK AT ALL F...

Jul 17, 2013 Structure 178,000 mi

REAR WINDOW HINGE IS CRACKED, COULD NOT CLOSE WINDOW SO WE TO TAKE THE PISTON OFF. EVEN WITH THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. READ OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND ALSO MENTIONED THE WINDOW FALLING OFF. TRUCK IS GARAGE KEPT AND NOT EXPOSE TO TOO MUCH WEATHER. THINK THIS COULD BE MANUF...

Jul 17, 2013 Seat Belts 126,000 mi

2001 CHEVY TAHOE; REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DOES NOT RETRACT, THE SEAT BELT HAS TO BE MANUAL ADJUSTED WITH A SCREW DRIVER AND DOING SO CRACKED THE PANEL. WAS ONLY ONE SIDE BUT OVER THE YEARS NOW IT IS BOTH SIDE. ONE SIDE JUST WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL ANYMORE. I HAVE READ COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER PEOP...

Jul 17, 2013 Structure 178,000 mi

REAR WINDOW HINGE IS CRACKED, COULD NOT CLOSE WINDOW SO WE TO TAKE THE PISTON OFF. EVEN WITH THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. READ OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND ALSO MENTIONED THE WINDOW FALLING OFF. TRUCK IS GARAGE KEPT AND NOT EXPOSE TO TOO MUCH WEATHER. THINK THIS COULD BE MANUF...

Jul 17, 2013 Seat Belts 126,000 mi

2001 CHEVY TAHOE; REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DOES NOT RETRACT, THE SEAT BELT HAS TO BE MANUAL ADJUSTED WITH A SCREW DRIVER AND DOING SO CRACKED THE PANEL. WAS ONLY ONE SIDE BUT OVER THE YEARS NOW IT IS BOTH SIDE. ONE SIDE JUST WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL ANYMORE. I HAVE READ COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER PEOP...

Jul 6, 2013 Service Brakes 176,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING ON I-95 INTO BALTIMORE WHEN HE HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE 2001 TAHOE IMMEDIATELY LOST BRAKING POWER. HE WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER ONTO THE SHOULDER TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM BUT THE BRAKES WERE NO LONGER OPERATING PROPERLY. T...

Jul 6, 2013 Service Brakes 176,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING ON I-95 INTO BALTIMORE WHEN HE HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE 2001 TAHOE IMMEDIATELY LOST BRAKING POWER. HE WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER ONTO THE SHOULDER TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM BUT THE BRAKES WERE NO LONGER OPERATING PROPERLY. T...

Jun 7, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FOUR LANE DIVIDED ROADWAY AT 40 MPH, I NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND APPEARED TO BE LOSING SPEED. I WAS LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM MY HOME AND DECIDED TO TURN AROUND AND RETURN. I HAD 6 CHILDREN AGES 4-20 IN THE CAR TRAVELING TO ...

Jun 7, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 170,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FOUR LANE DIVIDED ROADWAY AT 40 MPH, I NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND APPEARED TO BE LOSING SPEED. I WAS LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM MY HOME AND DECIDED TO TURN AROUND AND RETURN. I HAD 6 CHILDREN AGES 4-20 IN THE CAR TRAVELING TO ...

Jun 7, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 170,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FOUR LANE DIVIDED ROADWAY AT 40 MPH, I NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND APPEARED TO BE LOSING SPEED. I WAS LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM MY HOME AND DECIDED TO TURN AROUND AND RETURN. I HAD 6 CHILDREN AGES 4-20 IN THE CAR TRAVELING TO ...

Jun 7, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FOUR LANE DIVIDED ROADWAY AT 40 MPH, I NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND APPEARED TO BE LOSING SPEED. I WAS LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM MY HOME AND DECIDED TO TURN AROUND AND RETURN. I HAD 6 CHILDREN AGES 4-20 IN THE CAR TRAVELING TO ...

Jun 7, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 170,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FOUR LANE DIVIDED ROADWAY AT 40 MPH, I NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND APPEARED TO BE LOSING SPEED. I WAS LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM MY HOME AND DECIDED TO TURN AROUND AND RETURN. I HAD 6 CHILDREN AGES 4-20 IN THE CAR TRAVELING TO ...

Jun 7, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 170,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FOUR LANE DIVIDED ROADWAY AT 40 MPH, I NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND APPEARED TO BE LOSING SPEED. I WAS LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM MY HOME AND DECIDED TO TURN AROUND AND RETURN. I HAD 6 CHILDREN AGES 4-20 IN THE CAR TRAVELING TO ...

May 27, 2013 Engine 210,000 mi

MISFIRING, EXHAUST LEAKING BECAUSE OF COMMON PROBLEM (EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN) MANY HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE V8 ENGINES. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. HELP! *TR

May 27, 2013 Engine 210,000 mi

MISFIRING, EXHAUST LEAKING BECAUSE OF COMMON PROBLEM (EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN) MANY HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE V8 ENGINES. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. HELP! *TR

Apr 26, 2013 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE AT MODERATE SPEED WHEN THE ABS AND PARKING INDICATOR LIGHT COME ON. IN ADDITION THERE WAS PULSING WHICH I BELIEVE IS FROM THE ABS SYSTEM WHEN I TRIED SLOWING DOWN FROM 25 MPH. I DID RESEARCH ON TSB AND DID FIND THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THIS KIND OF PROBLEM AFFECTIN...

Apr 26, 2013 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE AT MODERATE SPEED WHEN THE ABS AND PARKING INDICATOR LIGHT COME ON. IN ADDITION THERE WAS PULSING WHICH I BELIEVE IS FROM THE ABS SYSTEM WHEN I TRIED SLOWING DOWN FROM 25 MPH. I DID RESEARCH ON TSB AND DID FIND THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THIS KIND OF PROBLEM AFFECTIN...

Apr 7, 2013 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DOING ONLY 25 MILES A HOUR AND HAD MY KIDS IN THE CAR I WENT TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. WHEN HAD IT LOOKED AT THEY SAID ALL BRAKE LINES ROTTED. WITH A TRUCK THAT ONLY HAS 50,000 ON IT THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. MY HUSBAND KEEPS MY TRUCK M...

Apr 7, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DOING ONLY 25 MILES A HOUR AND HAD MY KIDS IN THE CAR I WENT TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. WHEN HAD IT LOOKED AT THEY SAID ALL BRAKE LINES ROTTED. WITH A TRUCK THAT ONLY HAS 50,000 ON IT THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. MY HUSBAND KEEPS MY TRUCK M...

Apr 7, 2013 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DOING ONLY 25 MILES A HOUR AND HAD MY KIDS IN THE CAR I WENT TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. WHEN HAD IT LOOKED AT THEY SAID ALL BRAKE LINES ROTTED. WITH A TRUCK THAT ONLY HAS 50,000 ON IT THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. MY HUSBAND KEEPS MY TRUCK M...

Apr 7, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DOING ONLY 25 MILES A HOUR AND HAD MY KIDS IN THE CAR I WENT TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOOR. WHEN HAD IT LOOKED AT THEY SAID ALL BRAKE LINES ROTTED. WITH A TRUCK THAT ONLY HAS 50,000 ON IT THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. MY HUSBAND KEEPS MY TRUCK M...

Mar 8, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 127 mi

I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON RT 67 IN SOUTHBURY CT. WHEN A DEER CROSSED THE STREET IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED THE BRAKES FIRMLY AND AT FIRST THEY FELT FINE, THEN THEY JUST WENT TO THE FLOOR. FORTUNATELY THE CAR SLOWED FROM THE FIRST APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES SINCE I NO BRAKES AFTER THAT POINT. USING TH...

Mar 8, 2013 Service Brakes 127 mi

I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON RT 67 IN SOUTHBURY CT. WHEN A DEER CROSSED THE STREET IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED THE BRAKES FIRMLY AND AT FIRST THEY FELT FINE, THEN THEY JUST WENT TO THE FLOOR. FORTUNATELY THE CAR SLOWED FROM THE FIRST APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES SINCE I NO BRAKES AFTER THAT POINT. USING TH...

Mar 8, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 127 mi

I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON RT 67 IN SOUTHBURY CT. WHEN A DEER CROSSED THE STREET IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED THE BRAKES FIRMLY AND AT FIRST THEY FELT FINE, THEN THEY JUST WENT TO THE FLOOR. FORTUNATELY THE CAR SLOWED FROM THE FIRST APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES SINCE I NO BRAKES AFTER THAT POINT. USING TH...

Mar 8, 2013 Service Brakes 127 mi

I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON RT 67 IN SOUTHBURY CT. WHEN A DEER CROSSED THE STREET IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED THE BRAKES FIRMLY AND AT FIRST THEY FELT FINE, THEN THEY JUST WENT TO THE FLOOR. FORTUNATELY THE CAR SLOWED FROM THE FIRST APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES SINCE I NO BRAKES AFTER THAT POINT. USING TH...

Feb 19, 2013 Air Bags Crash 117,000 mi

MY SON AND I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16. MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND I TRIED TO CORRECT IT WHEN MY BACK RIGHT TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND I TRIED TO CORRECT AND WENT TO THE LEFT WHEN MY LEFT BACK TIRE DUG INTO THE EARTH AND CAUSED MY TRUCK TO FLIP OVER. WHEN THE TRUCK FLIPP...

Feb 19, 2013 Seat Belts Crash 117,000 mi

MY SON AND I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16. MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND I TRIED TO CORRECT IT WHEN MY BACK RIGHT TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND I TRIED TO CORRECT AND WENT TO THE LEFT WHEN MY LEFT BACK TIRE DUG INTO THE EARTH AND CAUSED MY TRUCK TO FLIP OVER. WHEN THE TRUCK FLIPP...

Feb 19, 2013 Air Bags Crash 117,000 mi

MY SON AND I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16. MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND I TRIED TO CORRECT IT WHEN MY BACK RIGHT TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND I TRIED TO CORRECT AND WENT TO THE LEFT WHEN MY LEFT BACK TIRE DUG INTO THE EARTH AND CAUSED MY TRUCK TO FLIP OVER. WHEN THE TRUCK FLIPP...

Feb 19, 2013 Seat Belts Crash 117,000 mi

MY SON AND I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16. MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND I TRIED TO CORRECT IT WHEN MY BACK RIGHT TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND I TRIED TO CORRECT AND WENT TO THE LEFT WHEN MY LEFT BACK TIRE DUG INTO THE EARTH AND CAUSED MY TRUCK TO FLIP OVER. WHEN THE TRUCK FLIPP...

Dec 17, 2012 Tires 143,312 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE EQUIPPED WITH TBC SIGMA STAMPEDE RADIAL SUV TIRES, SIZE P265/70/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 -60 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING AWKWARDLY. AFTER STOPPING AND INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR...

Dec 17, 2012 Tires 143,312 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE EQUIPPED WITH TBC SIGMA STAMPEDE RADIAL SUV TIRES, SIZE P265/70/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 -60 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING AWKWARDLY. AFTER STOPPING AND INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR...

Dec 4, 2012 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

WAS COMING TO A STOP AT INTERSECTION. AND COULD NOT STOP, BRAKES FAILED.. MECHANIC SAYS ALL LINES ARE COMPLETELY CORRODED.. EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED, SEEMS MANY OTHER GM OWNERS HAVE SAME ISSUES, SHOULD BE RECALLED HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES. *TR

Dec 4, 2012 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

WAS COMING TO A STOP AT INTERSECTION. AND COULD NOT STOP, BRAKES FAILED.. MECHANIC SAYS ALL LINES ARE COMPLETELY CORRODED.. EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED, SEEMS MANY OTHER GM OWNERS HAVE SAME ISSUES, SHOULD BE RECALLED HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES. *TR

Nov 6, 2012 Tires 92,350 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE EQUIPPED WITH COOPER SIGMA STAMPED RAD SUV TIRES, SIZE: 265/70/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE ROADWAY AND REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE TIRE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEH...

Nov 6, 2012 Tires 92,350 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE EQUIPPED WITH COOPER SIGMA STAMPED RAD SUV TIRES, SIZE: 265/70/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE ROADWAY AND REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE TIRE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEH...

Oct 2, 2012 Service Brakes 113,000 mi

TRUCK BRAKES LINES JUST ROTTED OUT COMPLETELY HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE LINES. *TR

Oct 2, 2012 Service Brakes 113,000 mi

TRUCK BRAKES LINES JUST ROTTED OUT COMPLETELY HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE LINES. *TR

Sep 25, 2012 Engine 150,000 mi

TWO EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BROKEN. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING ON. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BY GM TO FIX THIS UNDER WARRANTY. DUE TO THE RESEARCH I'VE DONE, THIS PREMATURE BOLT BREAKAGE PROBLEM IS COSTING CONSUMERS MILLIONS IN REPAIR COSTS THAT SHOULD NOT BE OUR RESPONSIBILITY. *TR

Sep 25, 2012 Engine 150,000 mi

TWO EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BROKEN. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING ON. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BY GM TO FIX THIS UNDER WARRANTY. DUE TO THE RESEARCH I'VE DONE, THIS PREMATURE BOLT BREAKAGE PROBLEM IS COSTING CONSUMERS MILLIONS IN REPAIR COSTS THAT SHOULD NOT BE OUR RESPONSIBILITY. *TR

Sep 14, 2012 Service Brakes 103,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE PA TURNPIKE. LIGHTLY APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED AND BLEW. *TR

Sep 14, 2012 Service Brakes 103,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE PA TURNPIKE. LIGHTLY APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED AND BLEW. *TR

Aug 8, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A DEER. THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES. ALSO, THE FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS ON THE PASSE...

Aug 8, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A DEER. THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES. ALSO, THE FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS ON THE PASSE...

Jul 31, 2012 Service Brakes 129,732 mi

WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. WE DISCOVERED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED . RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWED THAT NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH CHEVROLET VEHICLES BUILT AT THIS TIME. THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL BY CHEVROLET AT THIS TIME. *TR

Jul 31, 2012 Service Brakes 129,732 mi

WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. WE DISCOVERED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED . RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWED THAT NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH CHEVROLET VEHICLES BUILT AT THIS TIME. THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL BY CHEVROLET AT THIS TIME. *TR

May 7, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH AND RENDERED THE BRAKES INOPERABLE. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE. ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS LOST TO THE REAR BRAKES. *TR

May 7, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH AND RENDERED THE BRAKES INOPERABLE. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE. ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS LOST TO THE REAR BRAKES. *TR

May 2, 2012 Service Brakes 119,640 mi

LOW SPEED ABS FAILURE (BRAKES PULSATE) WHEN STOPPING OR TURNING BETWEEN 3-10 MPH. ISSUE APPEARS TO BE COORODED FRONT WHEEL SENSORS. *JS

May 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,640 mi

LOW SPEED ABS FAILURE (BRAKES PULSATE) WHEN STOPPING OR TURNING BETWEEN 3-10 MPH. ISSUE APPEARS TO BE COORODED FRONT WHEEL SENSORS. *JS

May 2, 2012 Service Brakes 119,640 mi

LOW SPEED ABS FAILURE (BRAKES PULSATE) WHEN STOPPING OR TURNING BETWEEN 3-10 MPH. ISSUE APPEARS TO BE COORODED FRONT WHEEL SENSORS. *JS

May 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,640 mi

LOW SPEED ABS FAILURE (BRAKES PULSATE) WHEN STOPPING OR TURNING BETWEEN 3-10 MPH. ISSUE APPEARS TO BE COORODED FRONT WHEEL SENSORS. *JS

Apr 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES SEEMED TO FAIL WHENEVER THEY TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE ON A BUMPY SURFACE. THE CONTACT STATED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WHEN THE ROAD WAS NOT EVEN. RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICES BRAKES: HYDRAULIC AN...

Apr 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES SEEMED TO FAIL WHENEVER THEY TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE ON A BUMPY SURFACE. THE CONTACT STATED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WHEN THE ROAD WAS NOT EVEN. RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICES BRAKES: HYDRAULIC AN...

Apr 22, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 157,688 mi

WAS DRIVING A RURAL TWO LANE ROAD WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED TO TURN LEFT. I TRIED TO BRAKE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WET TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKES AT ALL. I VEERED OF F TO THE SHOULDER AND WAS ABLE TO AVOID COLLISION AND SLOW THE CAR USING THE PARKING BRAKE. I CALLED MY HUSBAND AND HE HAD ME CHEC...

Apr 22, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 157,688 mi

WAS DRIVING A RURAL TWO LANE ROAD WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED TO TURN LEFT. I TRIED TO BRAKE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WET TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKES AT ALL. I VEERED OF F TO THE SHOULDER AND WAS ABLE TO AVOID COLLISION AND SLOW THE CAR USING THE PARKING BRAKE. I CALLED MY HUSBAND AND HE HAD ME CHEC...

Mar 7, 2012 Tires

GOODYEAR SILENT ARMOR TIRE IS PREMATURELY FAILING IN ITS SIDEWALL AND / THE CONTINUITY OF THE PRODUCT'S INTEGRITY IS COMPROMISED. THIS HAS ALREADY LED TO A PREMATURE BLOWOUT IN THE HIGHWAY (DEFINED AS THE EXACT SAME REASON FOR THE CURRENT GOODYEAR SILENT ARMOR RECALL AND NEVADA LAWSUIT) AND CAN BE...

Mar 7, 2012 Tires

GOODYEAR SILENT ARMOR TIRE IS PREMATURELY FAILING IN ITS SIDEWALL AND / THE CONTINUITY OF THE PRODUCT'S INTEGRITY IS COMPROMISED. THIS HAS ALREADY LED TO A PREMATURE BLOWOUT IN THE HIGHWAY (DEFINED AS THE EXACT SAME REASON FOR THE CURRENT GOODYEAR SILENT ARMOR RECALL AND NEVADA LAWSUIT) AND CAN BE...

Feb 1, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND THE FUEL LINES WERE CORRODED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 154,000.

Feb 1, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND THE FUEL LINES WERE CORRODED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 154,000.

Feb 1, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND THE FUEL LINES WERE CORRODED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 154,000.

Feb 1, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND THE FUEL LINES WERE CORRODED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 154,000.

Jan 31, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,600 mi

OUR 2001 TAHOE HAD BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A CORRODED BRAKE LINE. WE WERE TOLD ALL FIVE WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE LIVED IN BOTH NY AND NJ AND ARE THE ONLY OWNERS OF THE TRUCK. WE FOUND OUT THAT GMC 1999-2003 TRUCKS ARE IN YOUR ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION FOR BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE ...

Jan 31, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,600 mi

OUR 2001 TAHOE HAD BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A CORRODED BRAKE LINE. WE WERE TOLD ALL FIVE WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE LIVED IN BOTH NY AND NJ AND ARE THE ONLY OWNERS OF THE TRUCK. WE FOUND OUT THAT GMC 1999-2003 TRUCKS ARE IN YOUR ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION FOR BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE ...

Dec 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED AND LEAKING BRAKE FLUID UPON EXITING THE V...

Dec 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED AND LEAKING BRAKE FLUID UPON EXITING THE V...

Nov 25, 2011 Structure 127,004 mi

THE REAR HATCH GLASS IS MOUNTED TO THE BODY BY A RUBBER HINGE ATTACHMENT PROCESS, THE BONDING FAILED WHICH ALLOWED THE REAR HATCH GLASS TO FALL OFF OF THE BODY HITTING ME IN THE PROCESS. THIS CAUSES A DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT COULD HARM ANOTHER MOTORIST IF THE GLASS FALLS OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH...

Nov 25, 2011 Visibility 127,004 mi

THE REAR HATCH GLASS IS MOUNTED TO THE BODY BY A RUBBER HINGE ATTACHMENT PROCESS, THE BONDING FAILED WHICH ALLOWED THE REAR HATCH GLASS TO FALL OFF OF THE BODY HITTING ME IN THE PROCESS. THIS CAUSES A DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT COULD HARM ANOTHER MOTORIST IF THE GLASS FALLS OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH...

Nov 25, 2011 Structure 127,004 mi

THE REAR HATCH GLASS IS MOUNTED TO THE BODY BY A RUBBER HINGE ATTACHMENT PROCESS, THE BONDING FAILED WHICH ALLOWED THE REAR HATCH GLASS TO FALL OFF OF THE BODY HITTING ME IN THE PROCESS. THIS CAUSES A DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT COULD HARM ANOTHER MOTORIST IF THE GLASS FALLS OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH...

Nov 25, 2011 Visibility 127,004 mi

THE REAR HATCH GLASS IS MOUNTED TO THE BODY BY A RUBBER HINGE ATTACHMENT PROCESS, THE BONDING FAILED WHICH ALLOWED THE REAR HATCH GLASS TO FALL OFF OF THE BODY HITTING ME IN THE PROCESS. THIS CAUSES A DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT COULD HARM ANOTHER MOTORIST IF THE GLASS FALLS OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH...

Oct 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,577 mi

I EXPERIENCED BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON MY 2001 TAHOE DUE TO RUST. I WAS HAULING A TRAILER LAST WEEK IN SOUTHERN UTAH AND TRAVELED OVER SOME HIGH PASSES. IN ESCALENTE, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. SCARY TO THINK WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED AN HOUR EARLIER WHEN I WAS DRIV...

Oct 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,577 mi

I EXPERIENCED BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON MY 2001 TAHOE DUE TO RUST. I WAS HAULING A TRAILER LAST WEEK IN SOUTHERN UTAH AND TRAVELED OVER SOME HIGH PASSES. IN ESCALENTE, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. SCARY TO THINK WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED AN HOUR EARLIER WHEN I WAS DRIV...

Oct 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 87,500 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AND THE FLUID LEAKED OUT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 87,500 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AND THE FLUID LEAKED OUT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY RETRACTED TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING POWER WAS NEARLY LOST. THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS CLEAR THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING THROUGH A RUSTED STEEL LINE ON THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LINE SHOWED SIGNIFICA...

Oct 12, 2011 Parking Brake 85,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY RETRACTED TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING POWER WAS NEARLY LOST. THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS CLEAR THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING THROUGH A RUSTED STEEL LINE ON THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LINE SHOWED SIGNIFICA...

Oct 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY RETRACTED TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING POWER WAS NEARLY LOST. THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS CLEAR THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING THROUGH A RUSTED STEEL LINE ON THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LINE SHOWED SIGNIFICA...

Oct 12, 2011 Parking Brake 85,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY RETRACTED TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING POWER WAS NEARLY LOST. THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS CLEAR THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING THROUGH A RUSTED STEEL LINE ON THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LINE SHOWED SIGNIFICA...

Sep 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

GAS GAUGE HAD BEEN BROKEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THIS HAPPENING BUT NO RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED AFTER SEVERAL YEARS MY BROTHER BOUGHT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND FILTER AND FIXED THE PROBLEM OR AT LEAST I HOPE IT IS FIXED. ABS/ BRAKE ...

Sep 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

GAS GAUGE HAD BEEN BROKEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THIS HAPPENING BUT NO RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED AFTER SEVERAL YEARS MY BROTHER BOUGHT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND FILTER AND FIXED THE PROBLEM OR AT LEAST I HOPE IT IS FIXED. ABS/ BRAKE ...

Sep 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

GAS GAUGE HAD BEEN BROKEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THIS HAPPENING BUT NO RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED AFTER SEVERAL YEARS MY BROTHER BOUGHT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND FILTER AND FIXED THE PROBLEM OR AT LEAST I HOPE IT IS FIXED. ABS/ BRAKE ...

Sep 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

GAS GAUGE HAD BEEN BROKEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THIS HAPPENING BUT NO RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED AFTER SEVERAL YEARS MY BROTHER BOUGHT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND FILTER AND FIXED THE PROBLEM OR AT LEAST I HOPE IT IS FIXED. ABS/ BRAKE ...

Sep 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 227,652 mi

ON APPROX. SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2011. MY ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY TAHOE STARTED TO ENGAGE AT LOW SPEEDS, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS DRY PAVEMENT. WHEN YOU PULL UP TO A STOP LIGHT OR INTO A PARKING SPACE, AT LOW SPEED, THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN AND DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO STOP PROPERLY. ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT....

Sep 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 227,652 mi

ON APPROX. SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2011. MY ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY TAHOE STARTED TO ENGAGE AT LOW SPEEDS, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS DRY PAVEMENT. WHEN YOU PULL UP TO A STOP LIGHT OR INTO A PARKING SPACE, AT LOW SPEED, THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN AND DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO STOP PROPERLY. ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT....

Aug 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,126 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. PREVIOUSLY THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000, SERVICE BRAKES, ...

Aug 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,126 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. PREVIOUSLY THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000, SERVICE BRAKES, ...

Jul 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH A DELAYED RESPONSE IN THE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMI...

Jul 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH A DELAYED RESPONSE IN THE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMI...

Jul 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH A DELAYED RESPONSE IN THE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMI...

Jul 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH A DELAYED RESPONSE IN THE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMI...

Jun 30, 2011 Parking Brake 146,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING BAD PARKING BRAKE / E BRAKE. I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITUATION SINCE I RARELY NEED TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THIS ITEM AT A COST OF APPROX. $575. MANY OTHER 2001 TAHOES HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM.. I HAVE...

Jun 30, 2011 Parking Brake 146,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING BAD PARKING BRAKE / E BRAKE. I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITUATION SINCE I RARELY NEED TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THIS ITEM AT A COST OF APPROX. $575. MANY OTHER 2001 TAHOES HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM.. I HAVE...

Jun 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED IN 2007. SINCE DAY 1 THE FUEL GAUGE HAS NOT WORKED. IT SHOWS EMPTY WHEN IT'S FULL AND FULL WHEN IT'S EMPTY. I HAVE HAD TO KEEP TRACK OF MILEAGE TO KNOW WHEN TO FILL UP. MECHANIC SAYS THAT IT IS VERY COSTLY TO FIX. *TR

Jun 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED IN 2007. SINCE DAY 1 THE FUEL GAUGE HAS NOT WORKED. IT SHOWS EMPTY WHEN IT'S FULL AND FULL WHEN IT'S EMPTY. I HAVE HAD TO KEEP TRACK OF MILEAGE TO KNOW WHEN TO FILL UP. MECHANIC SAYS THAT IT IS VERY COSTLY TO FIX. *TR

Jun 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AS THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. A LOCAL ME...

Jun 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AS THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. A LOCAL ME...

May 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE GOT HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS ACTIVATED, WHICH MADE THE STOPPING DISTANCE FOR THE VEHICLE MUCH LONGER. THE V...

May 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE GOT HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS ACTIVATED, WHICH MADE THE STOPPING DISTANCE FOR THE VEHICLE MUCH LONGER. THE V...

May 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,500 mi

MY BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED AS I WAS APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND PRODUCED NO DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO NARROWLY AVOID AN ACCIDENT, BUT THE SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY IF TRAFFIC HAD BEEN DIFFERENT. THE ...

May 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

2001 CHEVY TAHOE BRAKE FAILURE. VERY SUDDEN. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. THERE IS CORROSION ON THE BRAKE LINES AND IS REPORTEDLY OCCURRING ON OTHER CHEVY MAKES FROM 1999-2003. WE NEED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES PER DEALERSHIP. *TR

May 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,500 mi

MY BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED AS I WAS APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND PRODUCED NO DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO NARROWLY AVOID AN ACCIDENT, BUT THE SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY IF TRAFFIC HAD BEEN DIFFERENT. THE ...

May 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

2001 CHEVY TAHOE BRAKE FAILURE. VERY SUDDEN. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. THERE IS CORROSION ON THE BRAKE LINES AND IS REPORTEDLY OCCURRING ON OTHER CHEVY MAKES FROM 1999-2003. WE NEED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES PER DEALERSHIP. *TR

May 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE - NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, APPEARS TO READ FULL WHEN NOT AND ALSO WILL APPEAR TO BE EMPTY WHEN NOT. LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TR

May 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE - NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, APPEARS TO READ FULL WHEN NOT AND ALSO WILL APPEAR TO BE EMPTY WHEN NOT. LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TR

May 1, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 93,570 mi

I TRIED TO OPEN THE WINDOW HATCH AND THE WHOLE THING FELL OFF ITS HINGE. IN LOOKING INTO THIS TO TRY TO GET THIS FIXED, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS. IF I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AND THIS W...

May 1, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 93,570 mi

I TRIED TO OPEN THE WINDOW HATCH AND THE WHOLE THING FELL OFF ITS HINGE. IN LOOKING INTO THIS TO TRY TO GET THIS FIXED, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS. IF I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AND THIS W...

Apr 17, 2011 Air Bags 84,000 mi

CHEVROLET TAHOE WAS DOUBLE PARKED ON EAST 15TH STREET BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND AVE IN NYC. TRUCK WAS IN "PARK" WHEN BOTH SIDE AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT FROM ANY OTHER CAR AND THE TRUCK WAS NOT MOVING. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR MUST BE THE ...

Apr 17, 2011 Air Bags 84,000 mi

CHEVROLET TAHOE WAS DOUBLE PARKED ON EAST 15TH STREET BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND AVE IN NYC. TRUCK WAS IN "PARK" WHEN BOTH SIDE AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT FROM ANY OTHER CAR AND THE TRUCK WAS NOT MOVING. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR MUST BE THE ...

Feb 28, 2011 Air Bags

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS NO SIDE AIRBAG. THE CONTACT LOOKED THROUGH THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AND FOUND THE AIR BAG WAS NOT THERE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP WERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACC...

Feb 28, 2011 Air Bags

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS NO SIDE AIRBAG. THE CONTACT LOOKED THROUGH THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AND FOUND THE AIR BAG WAS NOT THERE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP WERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACC...

Feb 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,818 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ASSIST BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED IN 2005. IN ADDITION, THE ABS MODULE WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,818...

Feb 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,818 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ASSIST BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED IN 2005. IN ADDITION, THE ABS MODULE WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,818...

Feb 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THE CONDITION WAS LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILO...

Feb 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THE CONDITION WAS LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILO...

Feb 1, 2011 Structure 186,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN I ACCELERATED THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE BROKE DUE TO FRAYING CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. THE DRIVER BEHIND ME RAN OVER THE SPARE. FORTUNATELY, I HAD JUST BEGAN TO PULL OFF SO SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO TH...

Feb 1, 2011 Tires 186,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN I ACCELERATED THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE BROKE DUE TO FRAYING CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. THE DRIVER BEHIND ME RAN OVER THE SPARE. FORTUNATELY, I HAD JUST BEGAN TO PULL OFF SO SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO TH...

Feb 1, 2011 Structure 186,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN I ACCELERATED THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE BROKE DUE TO FRAYING CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. THE DRIVER BEHIND ME RAN OVER THE SPARE. FORTUNATELY, I HAD JUST BEGAN TO PULL OFF SO SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO TH...

Feb 1, 2011 Tires 186,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN I ACCELERATED THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE BROKE DUE TO FRAYING CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. THE DRIVER BEHIND ME RAN OVER THE SPARE. FORTUNATELY, I HAD JUST BEGAN TO PULL OFF SO SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO TH...

Jan 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,000 mi

WHEN I FILL MY GAS TANK UP WITH FUEL THE FUEL LIGHT SHOWS LOW FUEL WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. I AM UNABLE TO TELL WHAT THE ACTUAL FUEL AMOUNT IS. THE LIGHT COMES ON OFTEN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS NOW. I AM NOT SURE HOW TO CORRECT IT. *TR

Jan 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,000 mi

WHEN I FILL MY GAS TANK UP WITH FUEL THE FUEL LIGHT SHOWS LOW FUEL WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. I AM UNABLE TO TELL WHAT THE ACTUAL FUEL AMOUNT IS. THE LIGHT COMES ON OFTEN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS NOW. I AM NOT SURE HOW TO CORRECT IT. *TR

Dec 29, 2010 Parking Brake 80,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE ON 2001 TAHOE FAILS TO HOLD VEHICLE. IT WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION UNTIL FIXED. I HAVE NEVER USED THE BRAKE AND IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS IS DEFECT IN 2001 TAHOE THAT WAS NEVER RECALLED. CHEVY NEEDS TO RECALL AND FIX THE DEFECTED PARKING BRAKE IN ALL MODELS. *TR

Dec 29, 2010 Parking Brake 80,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE ON 2001 TAHOE FAILS TO HOLD VEHICLE. IT WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION UNTIL FIXED. I HAVE NEVER USED THE BRAKE AND IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS IS DEFECT IN 2001 TAHOE THAT WAS NEVER RECALLED. CHEVY NEEDS TO RECALL AND FIX THE DEFECTED PARKING BRAKE IN ALL MODELS. *TR

Dec 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2010 WE WERE TRAVELING ON I-95 JUST OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON DC WHEN WE WERE IN SOME HEAVY TRAFFIC. WE NEEDED TO STOP QUICKLY & THE BRAKE PEDAL ON OUR 2001 CHEVY TAHOE LT WENT TO THE FLOOR. WE WERE ABLE TO STOP BUT WHEN WE WERE ABLE TO GET OFF TO GET GAS & CHECK ON THE BRAKES WE NOTIC...

Dec 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2010 WE WERE TRAVELING ON I-95 JUST OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON DC WHEN WE WERE IN SOME HEAVY TRAFFIC. WE NEEDED TO STOP QUICKLY & THE BRAKE PEDAL ON OUR 2001 CHEVY TAHOE LT WENT TO THE FLOOR. WE WERE ABLE TO STOP BUT WHEN WE WERE ABLE TO GET OFF TO GET GAS & CHECK ON THE BRAKES WE NOTIC...

Nov 15, 2010 Air Bags Crash 177,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE WHERE I REAR ENDED A CAR. MY VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 54 MPH AND THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS SLOWING TO TURN WITHOUT BLINKERS OR BRAKE LIGHTS. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Nov 15, 2010 Air Bags Crash 177,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE WHERE I REAR ENDED A CAR. MY VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 54 MPH AND THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS SLOWING TO TURN WITHOUT BLINKERS OR BRAKE LIGHTS. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Sep 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGE WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, INCREASING BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SPORADIC OVER A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE ...

Sep 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGE WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, INCREASING BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SPORADIC OVER A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE ...

Sep 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE CRACKED AND FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE 3 TIMES IN 18 MONTHS. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS REPAIRED AT THE DEALER. THE SECOND TIME IT WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALER. THE THIRD AND MOST RECENT, IT WAS REPAIRED AT A TRUCKSTOP IN THE NEW MEXICO DESERT. *TR

Sep 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE CRACKED AND FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE 3 TIMES IN 18 MONTHS. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS REPAIRED AT THE DEALER. THE SECOND TIME IT WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALER. THE THIRD AND MOST RECENT, IT WAS REPAIRED AT A TRUCKSTOP IN THE NEW MEXICO DESERT. *TR

Sep 9, 2010 Tires 59,476 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS LE P265/70/R16 TIRES.WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ROARING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWIRL AND BECAME HARD TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED TH...

Sep 9, 2010 Tires 59,476 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS LE P265/70/R16 TIRES.WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ROARING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWIRL AND BECAME HARD TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED TH...

Sep 7, 2010 Parking Brake 115,239 mi

2001 CHEVY TAHOE - EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE NOT FUNCTIONING. HAS NOT BEEN FUNCTIONING FOR YEARS. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW AND I NEVER USED IT, BUT WHEN I WAS PARKED ON A HILL RECENTLY, I TRIED TO USE IT BUT IT DID NOT WORK. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. IF I...

Sep 7, 2010 Parking Brake 115,239 mi

2001 CHEVY TAHOE - EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE NOT FUNCTIONING. HAS NOT BEEN FUNCTIONING FOR YEARS. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW AND I NEVER USED IT, BUT WHEN I WAS PARKED ON A HILL RECENTLY, I TRIED TO USE IT BUT IT DID NOT WORK. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. IF I...

Aug 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINES (ALL) ARE RUSTING TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES. GM SHOULD MAKE GOOD FOR REPAIRS. *TR

Aug 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINES (ALL) ARE RUSTING TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES. GM SHOULD MAKE GOOD FOR REPAIRS. *TR

Aug 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT A SLOW SPEED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE THE ABS ENGAGED EXTREME PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES, EXTENDING THE STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE WERE FAMILIAR WITH THE F...

Aug 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT A SLOW SPEED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE THE ABS ENGAGED EXTREME PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES, EXTENDING THE STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE WERE FAMILIAR WITH THE F...

Jul 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 231,630 mi

ABS PUMP MOTOR IS STAYING ON CONTINUOUSLY AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, FOUND THAT AN INTERNAL RELAY IN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE IS SHORTING AND CAUSING THE ABS PUMP MOTOR TO CONTINUE TO RUN WHILE OPERATED AND EVEN AFTER VEHICLE AND IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. W...

Jul 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 231,630 mi

ABS PUMP MOTOR IS STAYING ON CONTINUOUSLY AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, FOUND THAT AN INTERNAL RELAY IN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE IS SHORTING AND CAUSING THE ABS PUMP MOTOR TO CONTINUE TO RUN WHILE OPERATED AND EVEN AFTER VEHICLE AND IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. W...

Jul 21, 2010 Tires

I HAD TO REPLACE TWO VALVE STEMS ON FOUR TIRES PURCHASED AT BERGEY TIRE SERVICE, LANSDALE PA ON 8/21/2007. THE FIRST REPLACEMENT WAS JULY 3, 2010. WHEN THE SECOND ONE WAS DONE, JULY 21, 2010, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE CHINESE MADE RUBBER VALVE STEMS. I HAD JUST DRIVEN 90 MIL...

Jul 21, 2010 Tires

I HAD TO REPLACE TWO VALVE STEMS ON FOUR TIRES PURCHASED AT BERGEY TIRE SERVICE, LANSDALE PA ON 8/21/2007. THE FIRST REPLACEMENT WAS JULY 3, 2010. WHEN THE SECOND ONE WAS DONE, JULY 21, 2010, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE CHINESE MADE RUBBER VALVE STEMS. I HAD JUST DRIVEN 90 MIL...

Jul 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 88,350 mi

ON 6/8/2001, I PURCHASED A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE FROM SEWELL CADILLAC-CHEVROLET. IN 2003 HINGES ON THE REAR DOOR CARGO WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED/REPAIRED BECAUSE THE WINDOW WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY BECAUSE THE HINGES WERE COMING LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CARGO WINDOW ON THE REAR DOOR WAS RARE...

Jul 17, 2010 Visibility 88,350 mi

ON 6/8/2001, I PURCHASED A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE FROM SEWELL CADILLAC-CHEVROLET. IN 2003 HINGES ON THE REAR DOOR CARGO WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED/REPAIRED BECAUSE THE WINDOW WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY BECAUSE THE HINGES WERE COMING LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CARGO WINDOW ON THE REAR DOOR WAS RARE...

Jul 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 88,350 mi

ON 6/8/2001, I PURCHASED A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE FROM SEWELL CADILLAC-CHEVROLET. IN 2003 HINGES ON THE REAR DOOR CARGO WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED/REPAIRED BECAUSE THE WINDOW WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY BECAUSE THE HINGES WERE COMING LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CARGO WINDOW ON THE REAR DOOR WAS RARE...

Jul 17, 2010 Visibility 88,350 mi

ON 6/8/2001, I PURCHASED A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE FROM SEWELL CADILLAC-CHEVROLET. IN 2003 HINGES ON THE REAR DOOR CARGO WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED/REPAIRED BECAUSE THE WINDOW WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY BECAUSE THE HINGES WERE COMING LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CARGO WINDOW ON THE REAR DOOR WAS RARE...

Jul 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 155,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE Z71. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND I AM THE SOLE OWNER. YESTERDAY (7-13-2010), I HAD JUST RETURNED TO MY VEHICLE AFTER A VISIT TO THE GROCERY STORE. I OPENED THE REAR HATCH (UPPER GLASS PORTION) AND PLACED MY GROCERIES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. WHEN I TRIED TO...

Jul 14, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 155,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE Z71. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND I AM THE SOLE OWNER. YESTERDAY (7-13-2010), I HAD JUST RETURNED TO MY VEHICLE AFTER A VISIT TO THE GROCERY STORE. I OPENED THE REAR HATCH (UPPER GLASS PORTION) AND PLACED MY GROCERIES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. WHEN I TRIED TO...

May 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE THAT HAS THE BRAKE / ABS LIGHTS COMING ON WHILE DRIVING. AFTER LEARNING ABOUT EARLIER RECALL I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO A DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON FOR AWHILE BUT STARTED TO LIGHT UP AGAIN. I FEEL THE DEALERSHIP DID A 'QUICK-FIX'. ...

May 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE THAT HAS THE BRAKE / ABS LIGHTS COMING ON WHILE DRIVING. AFTER LEARNING ABOUT EARLIER RECALL I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO A DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON FOR AWHILE BUT STARTED TO LIGHT UP AGAIN. I FEEL THE DEALERSHIP DID A 'QUICK-FIX'. ...

Apr 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE TRAVELLING AT 2 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPRO...

Apr 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE TRAVELLING AT 2 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPRO...

Apr 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 135,000 mi

I'VE HAD TWO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULES REPLACED, 1 AT 40K MILES & AGAIN AT 130K MILES. THEY WENT BAD FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE COST ON THE FIRST ONE WAS $900, AND THE LAST WAS OVER $1400. I SAVED THE LAST ONE. *TR

Apr 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 135,000 mi

I'VE HAD TWO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULES REPLACED, 1 AT 40K MILES & AGAIN AT 130K MILES. THEY WENT BAD FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE COST ON THE FIRST ONE WAS $900, AND THE LAST WAS OVER $1400. I SAVED THE LAST ONE. *TR

Apr 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COMPLETE A TURN AT 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS EXAMINED BUT WAS NOT SERVICED. THE FAILURE HAD NOT RECUR...

Apr 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COMPLETE A TURN AT 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS EXAMINED BUT WAS NOT SERVICED. THE FAILURE HAD NOT RECUR...

Mar 23, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

MY REAR DOORS ON MY CHEVY TAHOE 2001 ARE BECOMING IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN.

Mar 23, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

MY REAR DOORS ON MY CHEVY TAHOE 2001 ARE BECOMING IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN.

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN RECALL 05V379000, ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER 5 YEARS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 107,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN RECALL 05V379000, ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER 5 YEARS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 107,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Jan 25, 2010 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INTERMITTENT; STARTED OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY ONCE PROBLEM STARTED EVENTUALLY HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT STAY ON; DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WAS RELATIVE TO THE POSITION OF THE TILT OF STEERING COLUMN; VEHICLE WAS EVALUATED AND REPAIRED; REPAIR INCLUDED REPLACING THE WIRIN...

Jan 25, 2010 Electrical System 85,000 mi

NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INTERMITTENT; STARTED OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY ONCE PROBLEM STARTED EVENTUALLY HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT STAY ON; DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WAS RELATIVE TO THE POSITION OF THE TILT OF STEERING COLUMN; VEHICLE WAS EVALUATED AND REPAIRED; REPAIR INCLUDED REPLACING THE WIRIN...

Jan 25, 2010 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INTERMITTENT; STARTED OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY ONCE PROBLEM STARTED EVENTUALLY HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT STAY ON; DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WAS RELATIVE TO THE POSITION OF THE TILT OF STEERING COLUMN; VEHICLE WAS EVALUATED AND REPAIRED; REPAIR INCLUDED REPLACING THE WIRIN...

Jan 25, 2010 Electrical System 85,000 mi

NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INTERMITTENT; STARTED OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY ONCE PROBLEM STARTED EVENTUALLY HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT STAY ON; DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WAS RELATIVE TO THE POSITION OF THE TILT OF STEERING COLUMN; VEHICLE WAS EVALUATED AND REPAIRED; REPAIR INCLUDED REPLACING THE WIRIN...

Jan 18, 2010 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE-I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 25 OTHER DRIVER WAS APPROXIMATELY 40...DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY TO LEFT ARM...VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *TR

Jan 18, 2010 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE-I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 25 OTHER DRIVER WAS APPROXIMATELY 40...DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY TO LEFT ARM...VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *TR

Oct 18, 2009 Steering 80 mi

LOOSE STEERING AND LOOSE CLUNKING COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. COMING OUT OF TURN I HEAR A NOISE NOT NORMAL AFTER TURNING AND THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE/FLOATY. I HAVE HAD THE NOISE FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS BUT NEVER THOUGHT ANYTHING OF IT. HAD THE FRONT END CHECKED OUT AND THE STEERING LOOKED AT ABOU...

Oct 18, 2009 Steering 80 mi

LOOSE STEERING AND LOOSE CLUNKING COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. COMING OUT OF TURN I HEAR A NOISE NOT NORMAL AFTER TURNING AND THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE/FLOATY. I HAVE HAD THE NOISE FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS BUT NEVER THOUGHT ANYTHING OF IT. HAD THE FRONT END CHECKED OUT AND THE STEERING LOOKED AT ABOU...

Oct 11, 2009 Steering 75,000 mi

STEERING FEELS LOOSE WHEN TURNING AND HITTING SLIGHT BUMPS AT NORMAL SPEEDS. SOFT CLUNKING SOUNDS COMES FROM STEERING COLUMN AREA UNDER DASHBOARD WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL AND MOVING. *TR

Oct 11, 2009 Steering 75,000 mi

STEERING FEELS LOOSE WHEN TURNING AND HITTING SLIGHT BUMPS AT NORMAL SPEEDS. SOFT CLUNKING SOUNDS COMES FROM STEERING COLUMN AREA UNDER DASHBOARD WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL AND MOVING. *TR

Sep 1, 2009 Seat Belts 122,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AND HAS CAUSED THE PASSENGERS TO SIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR SEAT TO USE THE LAP BELT. IN ORDER TO USE THE SEAT BELTS SHE HAS TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THEM WITH A SCREW DRIVER. THE CONTACT FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Sep 1, 2009 Seat Belts 122,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AND HAS CAUSED THE PASSENGERS TO SIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR SEAT TO USE THE LAP BELT. IN ORDER TO USE THE SEAT BELTS SHE HAS TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THEM WITH A SCREW DRIVER. THE CONTACT FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Aug 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S FAILURE IS DIRECTLY RELATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 55000. ...

Aug 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S FAILURE IS DIRECTLY RELATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 55000. ...

Aug 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 111,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS FAILED. WHENEVER HE APPROACHES A SLOW STOP AT 5 MPH, THE ABS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DISABLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTU...

Aug 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 111,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS FAILED. WHENEVER HE APPROACHES A SLOW STOP AT 5 MPH, THE ABS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DISABLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTU...

Jul 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

05V379000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. RECALL DATE 8/29/05 MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE IS ACTIVATING MY ANTILOCK BRAKES WHILE TRYING TO STOP. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I BOUGHT IT USED IN FEBRUARY OF 2006. I CALLED GM AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR THEIR RECALL AND FIX MY TAHOE. I DO NOT ...

Jul 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

05V379000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. RECALL DATE 8/29/05 MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE IS ACTIVATING MY ANTILOCK BRAKES WHILE TRYING TO STOP. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I BOUGHT IT USED IN FEBRUARY OF 2006. I CALLED GM AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR THEIR RECALL AND FIX MY TAHOE. I DO NOT ...

Jul 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

05V379000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. RECALL DATE 8/29/05 MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE IS ACTIVATING MY ANTILOCK BRAKES WHILE TRYING TO STOP. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I BOUGHT IT USED IN FEBRUARY OF 2006. I CALLED GM AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR THEIR RECALL AND FIX MY TAHOE. I DO NOT ...

Jul 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

05V379000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. RECALL DATE 8/29/05 MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE IS ACTIVATING MY ANTILOCK BRAKES WHILE TRYING TO STOP. I HAVE COME CLOSE TO SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I BOUGHT IT USED IN FEBRUARY OF 2006. I CALLED GM AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR THEIR RECALL AND FIX MY TAHOE. I DO NOT ...

Jun 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE PROBLEM IS ONGOING, THE FUEL INDICATOR IS NOT STABLE, IT REGISTERS LOW FUEL WHEN THERE IS A FULL TANK. THE NEEDLE IS NOT REPORTING ACTUAL FUEL AMOUNT. THE SAFETY HAZARD WOULD BE RUNNING OUR OF GAS AND POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. IS THIS A DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTURE OR WEAR AND TEAR. VEHICLE...

Jun 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE PROBLEM IS ONGOING, THE FUEL INDICATOR IS NOT STABLE, IT REGISTERS LOW FUEL WHEN THERE IS A FULL TANK. THE NEEDLE IS NOT REPORTING ACTUAL FUEL AMOUNT. THE SAFETY HAZARD WOULD BE RUNNING OUR OF GAS AND POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. IS THIS A DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTURE OR WEAR AND TEAR. VEHICLE...

May 1, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY AND STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR BRAKE SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V37900...

May 1, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY AND STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR BRAKE SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V37900...

Apr 15, 2009 Structure 85,230 mi

THE TRUCK IS A 2001, HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE FOR OVER 90% OF ITS LIFE. I NOTICED 2 MONTHS A SMALL PATCH OF PAINT STARTING TO BUBBLE ON THE ROOF. THIS PATCH HAS NOW EXTENDED TO APPROXIMATELY 2 SQ FT IN SIZE. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Structure 85,230 mi

THE TRUCK IS A 2001, HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE FOR OVER 90% OF ITS LIFE. I NOTICED 2 MONTHS A SMALL PATCH OF PAINT STARTING TO BUBBLE ON THE ROOF. THIS PATCH HAS NOW EXTENDED TO APPROXIMATELY 2 SQ FT IN SIZE. *TR

Apr 2, 2009 Visibility 8,300 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 2 YEARS. FOR THE YEAR I HAVE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AND A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I TURN AND THEN THE NOISE STARTING GETTING LOUDER. FOUR MONTHS AGO I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND THE NOISE TURNED INTO A SCRATCHING SOUND. I PARKED THE VEHICLE F...

Apr 2, 2009 Power Train 8,300 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 2 YEARS. FOR THE YEAR I HAVE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AND A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I TURN AND THEN THE NOISE STARTING GETTING LOUDER. FOUR MONTHS AGO I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND THE NOISE TURNED INTO A SCRATCHING SOUND. I PARKED THE VEHICLE F...

Apr 2, 2009 Visibility 8,300 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 2 YEARS. FOR THE YEAR I HAVE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AND A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I TURN AND THEN THE NOISE STARTING GETTING LOUDER. FOUR MONTHS AGO I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND THE NOISE TURNED INTO A SCRATCHING SOUND. I PARKED THE VEHICLE F...

Apr 2, 2009 Power Train 8,300 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 2 YEARS. FOR THE YEAR I HAVE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AND A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I TURN AND THEN THE NOISE STARTING GETTING LOUDER. FOUR MONTHS AGO I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND THE NOISE TURNED INTO A SCRATCHING SOUND. I PARKED THE VEHICLE F...

Feb 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH OR ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP, THE ABS ENGAGE AUTOMATICALLY AND CAUSE DIFFICULTY STOPPING. THE CONTACT MUST APPLY A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR...

Feb 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH OR ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP, THE ABS ENGAGE AUTOMATICALLY AND CAUSE DIFFICULTY STOPPING. THE CONTACT MUST APPLY A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR...

Dec 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,000 mi

THE ABS IS MALFUNCTIONING ON MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. DURING AN INTERNET SEARCH I DISCOVERED THAT THE PROBLEM MATCHES THAT FOUND IN CAMPAIGN #05V379000, HOWEVER, MY VEHICLE'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. I BELIEVE THAT MY VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLY MANY OTHERS, SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED. *TR

Dec 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,000 mi

THE ABS IS MALFUNCTIONING ON MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. DURING AN INTERNET SEARCH I DISCOVERED THAT THE PROBLEM MATCHES THAT FOUND IN CAMPAIGN #05V379000, HOWEVER, MY VEHICLE'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. I BELIEVE THAT MY VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLY MANY OTHERS, SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED. *TR

Nov 3, 2008 Tires 64,000 mi

SPARE TIRE MISSING. I BELIEVE THE CABLE SNAPPED AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION CREATING A DANGER TO OTHER VEHICLES. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS CAUSED A CRASH OR INJURY TO OTHER DRIVERS. I DO NOT HAVE A DATE OF THE INCIDENT. *TR

Nov 3, 2008 Tires 64,000 mi

SPARE TIRE MISSING. I BELIEVE THE CABLE SNAPPED AND THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION CREATING A DANGER TO OTHER VEHICLES. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS CAUSED A CRASH OR INJURY TO OTHER DRIVERS. I DO NOT HAVE A DATE OF THE INCIDENT. *TR

Oct 29, 2008 Electrical System Fire 57,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO TURN VEHICLE OFF, CAR MAKING A LOUD NOISE AFTER I TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION. LOUD NOISE WOULD NOT GO AWAY UNTIL I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY FROM THE CAR. I ATTEMPTED SEVERAL DAYS LATER TO TURN VEHICLE BACK ON. SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT ANY NOISE. TURNED OFF AFTER DRIVEN THAT DAY. BATTERY DID NOT...

Oct 29, 2008 Electrical System Fire 57,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO TURN VEHICLE OFF, CAR MAKING A LOUD NOISE AFTER I TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION. LOUD NOISE WOULD NOT GO AWAY UNTIL I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY FROM THE CAR. I ATTEMPTED SEVERAL DAYS LATER TO TURN VEHICLE BACK ON. SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT ANY NOISE. TURNED OFF AFTER DRIVEN THAT DAY. BATTERY DID NOT...

Oct 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR TWO DAYS, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE BRAKE RELAY SYSTEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 62,000.

Oct 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR TWO DAYS, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE BRAKE RELAY SYSTEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 62,000.

Aug 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT I REPLACE MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) BECAUSE MY LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR NO REASON. THEY WANTED $2300 BUT GOODYEAR DID IT FOR $2,086.19. AFTER RESEARCHING, THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOING PROBLEM FOR TAHOE'S. I WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSE. REPAIRS: 1 E.B.C.M (ABS CONTRO...

Aug 30, 2008 Equipment 85,000 mi

THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT I REPLACE MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) BECAUSE MY LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR NO REASON. THEY WANTED $2300 BUT GOODYEAR DID IT FOR $2,086.19. AFTER RESEARCHING, THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOING PROBLEM FOR TAHOE'S. I WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSE. REPAIRS: 1 E.B.C.M (ABS CONTRO...

Aug 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT I REPLACE MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) BECAUSE MY LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR NO REASON. THEY WANTED $2300 BUT GOODYEAR DID IT FOR $2,086.19. AFTER RESEARCHING, THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOING PROBLEM FOR TAHOE'S. I WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSE. REPAIRS: 1 E.B.C.M (ABS CONTRO...

Aug 30, 2008 Equipment 85,000 mi

THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT I REPLACE MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) BECAUSE MY LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR NO REASON. THEY WANTED $2300 BUT GOODYEAR DID IT FOR $2,086.19. AFTER RESEARCHING, THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOING PROBLEM FOR TAHOE'S. I WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSE. REPAIRS: 1 E.B.C.M (ABS CONTRO...

Jul 11, 2008 Tires 102,445 mi

I WAS ON THE 10 FREEWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, I FELT MY CAR STARTING TO SHAKE. I MOVED OVER TO THE SLOW LANE AND AT THAT TIME THE TIRE TREAD ON MY LEFT REAR TIRE CAME COMPLETELY OFF AND DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR SIDE. I CALLED AAA TO HAVE THE TIRE CHANGED AND WHEN THE TECHNICIA...

Jul 11, 2008 Tires 102,445 mi

I WAS ON THE 10 FREEWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, I FELT MY CAR STARTING TO SHAKE. I MOVED OVER TO THE SLOW LANE AND AT THAT TIME THE TIRE TREAD ON MY LEFT REAR TIRE CAME COMPLETELY OFF AND DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR SIDE. I CALLED AAA TO HAVE THE TIRE CHANGED AND WHEN THE TECHNICIA...

Jun 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 103,000 mi

DRIVING AT UNDER 10MPH GOING TO BRAKE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES KICK IN WHEN UNNECESSARY WHICH CAUSED ME TO BE UNABLE TO BRAKE PROPERLY AND CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. *TR

Jun 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 103,000 mi

DRIVING AT UNDER 10MPH GOING TO BRAKE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES KICK IN WHEN UNNECESSARY WHICH CAUSED ME TO BE UNABLE TO BRAKE PROPERLY AND CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. *TR

Apr 28, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE DURING DECELERATION AND WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT. OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AT THE APPROPRIATE TIMES WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 1-15 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID N...

Apr 28, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE DURING DECELERATION AND WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT. OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AT THE APPROPRIATE TIMES WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 1-15 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID N...

Apr 17, 2008 Visibility 626,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 30 TO 40 MPH WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND MY 3 YEAR OLD GRANDSON IN THE BACK SEAT. ALL WINDOWS WERE ROLLED UP WITH THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE BEING AROUND 70 DEGREES. WITHOUT SEEN CAUSE OR WARNING THE PASSENGER WINDOW INSTANTANEOUSLY WITH A LOUD BANG BROKE INTO A MI...

Apr 17, 2008 Visibility 626,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 30 TO 40 MPH WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND MY 3 YEAR OLD GRANDSON IN THE BACK SEAT. ALL WINDOWS WERE ROLLED UP WITH THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE BEING AROUND 70 DEGREES. WITHOUT SEEN CAUSE OR WARNING THE PASSENGER WINDOW INSTANTANEOUSLY WITH A LOUD BANG BROKE INTO A MI...

Apr 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

EVERY MORNING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THERE IS A "CLICKING" NOISE. IT INCREASES IN SPEED WITH RPM. ONCE HITS 2000 (OR SO) RPM, NOISE WILL STOP. NOISE WILL ALSO QUIT AFTER 5 MINS OF IDLE. CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF OUTSIDE TEMP, HOWEVER IS BETTER IN AZ SUMMER MONTHS. MECH...

Apr 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

EVERY MORNING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THERE IS A "CLICKING" NOISE. IT INCREASES IN SPEED WITH RPM. ONCE HITS 2000 (OR SO) RPM, NOISE WILL STOP. NOISE WILL ALSO QUIT AFTER 5 MINS OF IDLE. CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF OUTSIDE TEMP, HOWEVER IS BETTER IN AZ SUMMER MONTHS. MECH...

Apr 7, 2008 Air Bags Crash 128,000 mi

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN HEAD-ON CRASH. *TR

Apr 7, 2008 Air Bags Crash 128,000 mi

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN HEAD-ON CRASH. *TR

Apr 5, 2008 Tires

I WAS SITTING AT A DRIVE UP WINDOW AT MY BANK WHEN A MAN KNOCKED ON MY WINDOW AND ASKED IF THAT WAS MY TIRE ON THE GROUND. MY SPARE TIER HAD FALLEN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE TO MY REPAIR MAN AND HE SAID THAT THE CABLE RUSTED AWAY THAT MOUNTS THE SPARE UNDER THE VEHICLE. I STILL ...

Apr 5, 2008 Tires

I WAS SITTING AT A DRIVE UP WINDOW AT MY BANK WHEN A MAN KNOCKED ON MY WINDOW AND ASKED IF THAT WAS MY TIRE ON THE GROUND. MY SPARE TIER HAD FALLEN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE TO MY REPAIR MAN AND HE SAID THAT THE CABLE RUSTED AWAY THAT MOUNTS THE SPARE UNDER THE VEHICLE. I STILL ...

Feb 29, 2008 Parking Brake

MY PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK, ALTHOUGH I HAVE NEVER USED IT. I TRIED TO GET MY CAR INSPECTED, BUT THEY WOULD NOT PASS IT DUE TO THE BRAKE. THEY SAID GM IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Feb 29, 2008 Parking Brake

MY PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK, ALTHOUGH I HAVE NEVER USED IT. I TRIED TO GET MY CAR INSPECTED, BUT THEY WOULD NOT PASS IT DUE TO THE BRAKE. THEY SAID GM IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Feb 27, 2008 Parking Brake 49,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RELEASE THE HAND BRAKE THREE TIMES. THE HAND BRAKE LOOSENED AND A PIECE OF METAL WITH CABLE ATTACHED TO IT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AND NEARLY STRUCK AN OLDER C...

Feb 27, 2008 Parking Brake 49,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RELEASE THE HAND BRAKE THREE TIMES. THE HAND BRAKE LOOSENED AND A PIECE OF METAL WITH CABLE ATTACHED TO IT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AND NEARLY STRUCK AN OLDER C...

Feb 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

(ABS)ABS MOTOR WENT BAD TWO YEARS .(WHY?) HAD IT REPLACED THREE YEARS AGO ,WENT BAD AGAIN A YEAR LATER. BEEN RIDING WITH A BAD (ABS)SYSTEM FOR ANOTHER YEAR WITH THE (ABS)AND TRACTION LIGHT ON BECAUSE THAT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN THAT SOON. I MAD E QUICK STOP AND THE (ABS)MOTOR STARTED RUNNING AND THE (A...

Feb 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

(ABS)ABS MOTOR WENT BAD TWO YEARS .(WHY?) HAD IT REPLACED THREE YEARS AGO ,WENT BAD AGAIN A YEAR LATER. BEEN RIDING WITH A BAD (ABS)SYSTEM FOR ANOTHER YEAR WITH THE (ABS)AND TRACTION LIGHT ON BECAUSE THAT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN THAT SOON. I MAD E QUICK STOP AND THE (ABS)MOTOR STARTED RUNNING AND THE (A...

Feb 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE LEFT FRONT AND REAR CALIPER ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON MY 2001 TAHOE. THE LEFT REAR IS SHOT, AND THE PAD HAS WORN CLEAR TO THE RIVETS WITCH ATE UP THE ROTOR. THE COOLING SHIELD HAS ROTTEN AWAY. I HAVEN'T CHECKED THE RIGHT REAR YET. THE BRAKES SOUND LIKE THEY ARE GRINDING. THE TRUCK IS NOW...

Feb 16, 2008 Parking Brake

THE LEFT FRONT AND REAR CALIPER ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON MY 2001 TAHOE. THE LEFT REAR IS SHOT, AND THE PAD HAS WORN CLEAR TO THE RIVETS WITCH ATE UP THE ROTOR. THE COOLING SHIELD HAS ROTTEN AWAY. I HAVEN'T CHECKED THE RIGHT REAR YET. THE BRAKES SOUND LIKE THEY ARE GRINDING. THE TRUCK IS NOW...

Feb 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE LEFT FRONT AND REAR CALIPER ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON MY 2001 TAHOE. THE LEFT REAR IS SHOT, AND THE PAD HAS WORN CLEAR TO THE RIVETS WITCH ATE UP THE ROTOR. THE COOLING SHIELD HAS ROTTEN AWAY. I HAVEN'T CHECKED THE RIGHT REAR YET. THE BRAKES SOUND LIKE THEY ARE GRINDING. THE TRUCK IS NOW...

Feb 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE LEFT FRONT AND REAR CALIPER ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON MY 2001 TAHOE. THE LEFT REAR IS SHOT, AND THE PAD HAS WORN CLEAR TO THE RIVETS WITCH ATE UP THE ROTOR. THE COOLING SHIELD HAS ROTTEN AWAY. I HAVEN'T CHECKED THE RIGHT REAR YET. THE BRAKES SOUND LIKE THEY ARE GRINDING. THE TRUCK IS NOW...

Feb 16, 2008 Parking Brake

THE LEFT FRONT AND REAR CALIPER ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON MY 2001 TAHOE. THE LEFT REAR IS SHOT, AND THE PAD HAS WORN CLEAR TO THE RIVETS WITCH ATE UP THE ROTOR. THE COOLING SHIELD HAS ROTTEN AWAY. I HAVEN'T CHECKED THE RIGHT REAR YET. THE BRAKES SOUND LIKE THEY ARE GRINDING. THE TRUCK IS NOW...

Feb 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE LEFT FRONT AND REAR CALIPER ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON MY 2001 TAHOE. THE LEFT REAR IS SHOT, AND THE PAD HAS WORN CLEAR TO THE RIVETS WITCH ATE UP THE ROTOR. THE COOLING SHIELD HAS ROTTEN AWAY. I HAVEN'T CHECKED THE RIGHT REAR YET. THE BRAKES SOUND LIKE THEY ARE GRINDING. THE TRUCK IS NOW...

Jan 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT SHUT OFF, MADE NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AFTER IGNITION TURNED OFF. ABS SYSTEM DID SHUT OFF AFTER PULLING THE 60AMP BREAKER. *TR

Jan 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT SHUT OFF, MADE NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AFTER IGNITION TURNED OFF. ABS SYSTEM DID SHUT OFF AFTER PULLING THE 60AMP BREAKER. *TR

Jan 15, 2008 Parking Brake 50,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE FRICTION PAD PREMATURE WEAR AND FAILURE. IT CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN PARKING ON A STEEP SLOPE WHEN TOWING A HEAVY LOAD IF THE TRANSMISSION LOCKUP MECHANISM SHOULD FAIL. OPERATOR MANUALS STATE TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN PARKING A TRAVEL TRAILER. REPAIR INCLUDES REPLACIN...

Jan 15, 2008 Parking Brake 50,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE FRICTION PAD PREMATURE WEAR AND FAILURE. IT CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN PARKING ON A STEEP SLOPE WHEN TOWING A HEAVY LOAD IF THE TRANSMISSION LOCKUP MECHANISM SHOULD FAIL. OPERATOR MANUALS STATE TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN PARKING A TRAVEL TRAILER. REPAIR INCLUDES REPLACIN...

Jan 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE WITH A 350 MOTOR IN IT WITH 136,000. IT BEGAN TO MAKE A NOISE SO I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC. FIRST WE THOUGHT IT WAS A PULLEY, BUT AFTER TAKING THE VALVE COVERS OFF IT WAS NOTED THAT THE NOISE WAS LOUDER AND THE OIL SUPPLY TO THE HEADS WAS NOT WHAT IT SHOULD BE. NOW I AM TOLD THAT ...

Jan 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE WITH A 350 MOTOR IN IT WITH 136,000. IT BEGAN TO MAKE A NOISE SO I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC. FIRST WE THOUGHT IT WAS A PULLEY, BUT AFTER TAKING THE VALVE COVERS OFF IT WAS NOTED THAT THE NOISE WAS LOUDER AND THE OIL SUPPLY TO THE HEADS WAS NOT WHAT IT SHOULD BE. NOW I AM TOLD THAT ...

Dec 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

2001 CHEVY TAHOE. ABS PUMP RUNNING ALL THE TIME EVEN IF THE IGNITION IS TUNED OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE ON THE SAME VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, WE REPLACED THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY. UNSAFE DRIVING AND COSTLY REPAIR. *TR

Dec 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

2001 CHEVY TAHOE. ABS PUMP RUNNING ALL THE TIME EVEN IF THE IGNITION IS TUNED OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE ON THE SAME VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, WE REPLACED THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY. UNSAFE DRIVING AND COSTLY REPAIR. *TR

Nov 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,456 mi

BRAKE PADS WEAR UNEVENLY. INNER PAD WEARS WELL BEFORE OUTER PAD WEARS. NO WEAR SENSOR ON INNER PAD. ONLY INDICATION IS METAL TO METAL GRINDING, BY THAT TIME THE ROTORS ARE DESTROYED. 11-22-2006 HAD FRONT PADS REPLACED, FOUND ROTORS DAMAGED. 11-28-2007, REAR ROTOR GRINDING, INNER PAD GONE, OUTER PAD ...

Nov 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,456 mi

BRAKE PADS WEAR UNEVENLY. INNER PAD WEARS WELL BEFORE OUTER PAD WEARS. NO WEAR SENSOR ON INNER PAD. ONLY INDICATION IS METAL TO METAL GRINDING, BY THAT TIME THE ROTORS ARE DESTROYED. 11-22-2006 HAD FRONT PADS REPLACED, FOUND ROTORS DAMAGED. 11-28-2007, REAR ROTOR GRINDING, INNER PAD GONE, OUTER PAD ...

Nov 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,456 mi

BRAKE PADS WEAR UNEVENLY. INNER PAD WEARS WELL BEFORE OUTER PAD WEARS. NO WEAR SENSOR ON INNER PAD. ONLY INDICATION IS METAL TO METAL GRINDING, BY THAT TIME THE ROTORS ARE DESTROYED. 11-22-2006 HAD FRONT PADS REPLACED, FOUND ROTORS DAMAGED. 11-28-2007, REAR ROTOR GRINDING, INNER PAD GONE, OUTER PAD ...

Nov 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,456 mi

BRAKE PADS WEAR UNEVENLY. INNER PAD WEARS WELL BEFORE OUTER PAD WEARS. NO WEAR SENSOR ON INNER PAD. ONLY INDICATION IS METAL TO METAL GRINDING, BY THAT TIME THE ROTORS ARE DESTROYED. 11-22-2006 HAD FRONT PADS REPLACED, FOUND ROTORS DAMAGED. 11-28-2007, REAR ROTOR GRINDING, INNER PAD GONE, OUTER PAD ...

Oct 30, 2007 Parking Brake

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE, WENT TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED. I NEVER USED THEM SO HOW CAN THEY BE WORN OUT? ALSO, WHEN I WENT TO ADJUST THE CABLE, IT WAS ALREADY ADJUSTED ALL THE WAY THAT IT COULD GO. IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED OUT ALL THE WAY. THIS CAME LIKE THIS FROM THE ...

Oct 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE, WENT TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED. I NEVER USED THEM SO HOW CAN THEY BE WORN OUT? ALSO, WHEN I WENT TO ADJUST THE CABLE, IT WAS ALREADY ADJUSTED ALL THE WAY THAT IT COULD GO. IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED OUT ALL THE WAY. THIS CAME LIKE THIS FROM THE ...

Oct 30, 2007 Parking Brake

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE, WENT TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED. I NEVER USED THEM SO HOW CAN THEY BE WORN OUT? ALSO, WHEN I WENT TO ADJUST THE CABLE, IT WAS ALREADY ADJUSTED ALL THE WAY THAT IT COULD GO. IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED OUT ALL THE WAY. THIS CAME LIKE THIS FROM THE ...

Oct 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE, WENT TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED. I NEVER USED THEM SO HOW CAN THEY BE WORN OUT? ALSO, WHEN I WENT TO ADJUST THE CABLE, IT WAS ALREADY ADJUSTED ALL THE WAY THAT IT COULD GO. IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED OUT ALL THE WAY. THIS CAME LIKE THIS FROM THE ...

Oct 29, 2007 Visibility

I HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM AS JB---DRIVER'S OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR (HEATED AND LIGHT DIMMING) REFLECTED IMAGE IS SEVERELY DISTORTED. THERE HAS BEEN NO DAMAGE TO THE MIRROR, BUT IT IS DISTORTED AND AT NIGHT IT IS VERY HARD TO TELL HOW MANY VEHICLES ARE BEHIND BECAUSE EACH HEADLIGHT APPEARS TO BE 3 OR ...

Oct 29, 2007 Visibility

I HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM AS JB---DRIVER'S OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR (HEATED AND LIGHT DIMMING) REFLECTED IMAGE IS SEVERELY DISTORTED. THERE HAS BEEN NO DAMAGE TO THE MIRROR, BUT IT IS DISTORTED AND AT NIGHT IT IS VERY HARD TO TELL HOW MANY VEHICLES ARE BEHIND BECAUSE EACH HEADLIGHT APPEARS TO BE 3 OR ...

Oct 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,000 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING. MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED, BUT DID NOT CORRECT. HAD TO REPLACE 2 BRAKE LINES. BOTH HAD RUSTED THOURGH (BESIDE THE FRAME UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT). THE 2 FAILED BRAKE LINES EACH HAD AT LEAST 10 RUST BLISTERS THAT COULD EASILY RUPTURE. ...

Oct 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,000 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING. MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED, BUT DID NOT CORRECT. HAD TO REPLACE 2 BRAKE LINES. BOTH HAD RUSTED THOURGH (BESIDE THE FRAME UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT). THE 2 FAILED BRAKE LINES EACH HAD AT LEAST 10 RUST BLISTERS THAT COULD EASILY RUPTURE. ...

Oct 10, 2007 Parking Brake 54,825 mi

FAILURE OF EMERGENCY BAKE SYSTEM. BOTH REAR ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH ONLY 54,828 MILES ON VEHICLE BECAUSE EMMERGENCY BRAKE PAD HAD WORN ALL PAD MATERIAL OFF AND WAS RUBBING METAL TO METAL CUTTING INTO THE SURFACE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PART OF THE ROTOR. *JB

Oct 10, 2007 Parking Brake 54,825 mi

FAILURE OF EMERGENCY BAKE SYSTEM. BOTH REAR ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH ONLY 54,828 MILES ON VEHICLE BECAUSE EMMERGENCY BRAKE PAD HAD WORN ALL PAD MATERIAL OFF AND WAS RUBBING METAL TO METAL CUTTING INTO THE SURFACE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PART OF THE ROTOR. *JB

Oct 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,000 mi

PURCHASED BRAND NEW 2001 CHEVY TAHOE AND WITHIN FIRST 3 MONTHS NOTICED OIL LEVEL WAS LOWER THAN EXPECTED. BEGAN 'OIL CONSUMPTION' TEST WITH TRACY DEALERSHIP THAT EXTENDED INTO 2004 UNTIL THEY FINALLY AGREED 2 TEAR DOWN THE ENGINE...ALL 3 YEARS WAS ONGOING OIL LOSS WITHIN THE ENGINE! THEY ONLY WENT 2...

Oct 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,000 mi

PURCHASED BRAND NEW 2001 CHEVY TAHOE AND WITHIN FIRST 3 MONTHS NOTICED OIL LEVEL WAS LOWER THAN EXPECTED. BEGAN 'OIL CONSUMPTION' TEST WITH TRACY DEALERSHIP THAT EXTENDED INTO 2004 UNTIL THEY FINALLY AGREED 2 TEAR DOWN THE ENGINE...ALL 3 YEARS WAS ONGOING OIL LOSS WITHIN THE ENGINE! THEY ONLY WENT 2...

Oct 2, 2007 Steering 63,000 mi

STEERING SHAFT - CLUNKING NOISE AND CAN FEEL VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HAVE TO KEEP PAYING FOR MECHANICS TO PACK WITH GREASE RATHER THEN FIX THE PROBLEM. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IS WILL EVENTUALLY GO COMPLETELY OUT AND WILL HAVE TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED. I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE AND A 2003 GMC SIERRA. ...

Oct 2, 2007 Steering 63,000 mi

STEERING SHAFT - CLUNKING NOISE AND CAN FEEL VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HAVE TO KEEP PAYING FOR MECHANICS TO PACK WITH GREASE RATHER THEN FIX THE PROBLEM. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IS WILL EVENTUALLY GO COMPLETELY OUT AND WILL HAVE TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED. I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE AND A 2003 GMC SIERRA. ...

Oct 2, 2007 Steering 63,000 mi

STEERING SHAFT - CLUNKING NOISE AND CAN FEEL VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HAVE TO KEEP PAYING FOR MECHANICS TO PACK WITH GREASE RATHER THEN FIX THE PROBLEM. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IS WILL EVENTUALLY GO COMPLETELY OUT AND WILL HAVE TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED. I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE AND A 2003 GMC SIERRA. ...

Oct 2, 2007 Steering 63,000 mi

STEERING SHAFT - CLUNKING NOISE AND CAN FEEL VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HAVE TO KEEP PAYING FOR MECHANICS TO PACK WITH GREASE RATHER THEN FIX THE PROBLEM. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IS WILL EVENTUALLY GO COMPLETELY OUT AND WILL HAVE TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED. I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE AND A 2003 GMC SIERRA. ...

Sep 15, 2007 Steering

ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE, THROTTLE BODY, WINDOWS, REAR A/C, STEERING SUSPENSION. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD TO SPEND OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY. *JB

Sep 15, 2007 Parking Brake

ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE, THROTTLE BODY, WINDOWS, REAR A/C, STEERING SUSPENSION. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD TO SPEND OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY. *JB

Sep 15, 2007 Power Train

ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE, THROTTLE BODY, WINDOWS, REAR A/C, STEERING SUSPENSION. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD TO SPEND OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY. *JB

Sep 15, 2007 Seat Belts

ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE, THROTTLE BODY, WINDOWS, REAR A/C, STEERING SUSPENSION. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD TO SPEND OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY. *JB

Sep 15, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE, THROTTLE BODY, WINDOWS, REAR A/C, STEERING SUSPENSION. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD TO SPEND OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY. *JB

Sep 15, 2007 Suspension

ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE, THROTTLE BODY, WINDOWS, REAR A/C, STEERING SUSPENSION. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD TO SPEND OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY. *JB

Sep 15, 2007 Steering

ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE, THROTTLE BODY, WINDOWS, REAR A/C, STEERING SUSPENSION. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD TO SPEND OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY. *JB

Sep 15, 2007 Parking Brake

ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE, THROTTLE BODY, WINDOWS, REAR A/C, STEERING SUSPENSION. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD TO SPEND OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY. *JB

Sep 15, 2007 Power Train

ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE, THROTTLE BODY, WINDOWS, REAR A/C, STEERING SUSPENSION. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD TO SPEND OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY. *JB

Sep 15, 2007 Seat Belts

ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE, THROTTLE BODY, WINDOWS, REAR A/C, STEERING SUSPENSION. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD TO SPEND OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY. *JB

Sep 15, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE, THROTTLE BODY, WINDOWS, REAR A/C, STEERING SUSPENSION. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD TO SPEND OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY. *JB

Sep 15, 2007 Suspension

ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION, PARKING BRAKE, THROTTLE BODY, WINDOWS, REAR A/C, STEERING SUSPENSION. SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD TO SPEND OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY. *JB

Aug 22, 2007 Power Train 90,550 mi

I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE THAT HAS BEEN RELATIVELY PROBLEM-FREE. RECENTLY, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON IT WITHOUT WARNING. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, HEARD A POP THAT SOUNDED LIKE A FLAT TIRE. SHE PULLED OFF TO INSPECT THE CAR, BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING VISIBLY WRONG. TURNS OUT, SHE HAD NO REV...

Aug 22, 2007 Power Train 90,550 mi

I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE THAT HAS BEEN RELATIVELY PROBLEM-FREE. RECENTLY, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON IT WITHOUT WARNING. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, HEARD A POP THAT SOUNDED LIKE A FLAT TIRE. SHE PULLED OFF TO INSPECT THE CAR, BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING VISIBLY WRONG. TURNS OUT, SHE HAD NO REV...

Jul 27, 2007 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

DRIVING IN LARGE PARKING LOT APPROX 25 MPH, LIGHT POLE WITH CONCRETE BASE WAS IN BLIND SPOT AS I WAS TURNING. HIT THE CONCRETE HEAD ON, $12,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK, FRAME BENT, FRONT END REPLACED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAD NO EXPLANATION OTHER THAN THE DAMAGE MUST HA...

Jul 27, 2007 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

DRIVING IN LARGE PARKING LOT APPROX 25 MPH, LIGHT POLE WITH CONCRETE BASE WAS IN BLIND SPOT AS I WAS TURNING. HIT THE CONCRETE HEAD ON, $12,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK, FRAME BENT, FRONT END REPLACED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAD NO EXPLANATION OTHER THAN THE DAMAGE MUST HA...

Apr 28, 2007 Steering 60,532 mi

TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING IN MY 2001 TAHOE. THIS WAS PRECEDED BY A CLUNKING NOISE THAT COULD BE HEARD UNDER THE HOOD AND FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. FORTUNATELY, THE LOSS OF STEERING HAPPENED AT A LOW SPEED AND NO ACCIDENT RESULTED. IN MY OWNER'S MANUAL, IT STATES THAT IN THE EVENT OF POWER ASSIST...

Apr 28, 2007 Steering 60,532 mi

TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING IN MY 2001 TAHOE. THIS WAS PRECEDED BY A CLUNKING NOISE THAT COULD BE HEARD UNDER THE HOOD AND FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. FORTUNATELY, THE LOSS OF STEERING HAPPENED AT A LOW SPEED AND NO ACCIDENT RESULTED. IN MY OWNER'S MANUAL, IT STATES THAT IN THE EVENT OF POWER ASSIST...

Apr 28, 2007 Steering 60,532 mi

TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING IN MY 2001 TAHOE. THIS WAS PRECEDED BY A CLUNKING NOISE THAT COULD BE HEARD UNDER THE HOOD AND FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. FORTUNATELY, THE LOSS OF STEERING HAPPENED AT A LOW SPEED AND NO ACCIDENT RESULTED. IN MY OWNER'S MANUAL, IT STATES THAT IN THE EVENT OF POWER ASSIST...

Apr 28, 2007 Steering 60,532 mi

TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING IN MY 2001 TAHOE. THIS WAS PRECEDED BY A CLUNKING NOISE THAT COULD BE HEARD UNDER THE HOOD AND FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. FORTUNATELY, THE LOSS OF STEERING HAPPENED AT A LOW SPEED AND NO ACCIDENT RESULTED. IN MY OWNER'S MANUAL, IT STATES THAT IN THE EVENT OF POWER ASSIST...

Apr 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING OIL CONSUMPTION FAILURE. TRACY CHEVROLET PERFORMED AN OIL CONSUMPTION DIAGNOSTIC THAT SPANNED THREE YEARS. THE RESULT OF THE DIAGNOSTIC WAS THAT THERE WAS POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE. IN 2004, THE DEAL...

Apr 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING OIL CONSUMPTION FAILURE. TRACY CHEVROLET PERFORMED AN OIL CONSUMPTION DIAGNOSTIC THAT SPANNED THREE YEARS. THE RESULT OF THE DIAGNOSTIC WAS THAT THERE WAS POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE. IN 2004, THE DEAL...

Apr 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE ABS MODULE FAILED AT 40000 MILES. REPLACED THE PART, THEN IT FAILED AGAIN AT 80000 MILES. TWO FAILURES OF THE EXACT SAME SAFETY RELATED COMPONENT IN 80000 MILES SEEMS EXCESSIVE. *JB

Apr 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE ABS MODULE FAILED AT 40000 MILES. REPLACED THE PART, THEN IT FAILED AGAIN AT 80000 MILES. TWO FAILURES OF THE EXACT SAME SAFETY RELATED COMPONENT IN 80000 MILES SEEMS EXCESSIVE. *JB

Apr 7, 2007 Parking Brake

WENT TO HAVE A VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION DONE ON THE 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE AND IT FAILED BECAUSE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE /ARKING BRAKE WAS STICKING, AND THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES WERE METAL TO METAL. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. SO TO MAKE IT INSPECTION WORTHY I HAD TO PAY $2...

Apr 7, 2007 Parking Brake

WENT TO HAVE A VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION DONE ON THE 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE AND IT FAILED BECAUSE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE /ARKING BRAKE WAS STICKING, AND THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES WERE METAL TO METAL. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. SO TO MAKE IT INSPECTION WORTHY I HAD TO PAY $2...

Feb 26, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,686 mi

EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION TWICE WITH 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE OWNED IN ALABAMA. ACTIVATIONS OCCURRED IN 2004 AND 2007. CRASH CAN OCCUR DUE TO INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS. ABS MODULE REPLACED TWICE BY CERTIFIED AUTO MECHANICS. *JB

Feb 26, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,686 mi

EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION TWICE WITH 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE OWNED IN ALABAMA. ACTIVATIONS OCCURRED IN 2004 AND 2007. CRASH CAN OCCUR DUE TO INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS. ABS MODULE REPLACED TWICE BY CERTIFIED AUTO MECHANICS. *JB

Feb 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

ABS SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ABS "DUMMY" LIGHTS GOES OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. *JB

Feb 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

ABS SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ABS "DUMMY" LIGHTS GOES OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. *JB

Jan 24, 2007 Seat Belts Crash 71,000 mi

TL* - THE VEHICLE OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE SEAT BELT FAILED ON THE PASSENGER'S REAR SIDE SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY FAILED TO SECURE THE PASSENGER DURING THE IMPACT. THE PASSENGER WAS FORCED INTO ...

Jan 24, 2007 Seat Belts Crash 71,000 mi

TL* - THE VEHICLE OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE SEAT BELT FAILED ON THE PASSENGER'S REAR SIDE SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY FAILED TO SECURE THE PASSENGER DURING THE IMPACT. THE PASSENGER WAS FORCED INTO ...

Jan 12, 2007 Steering

I HAVE A RECURRING KNOCKING IN MY CHEVY TAHOE 2001 STEERING COLUMN THAT HAS TO BE SERVICED EVERY 8-10 MOS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED AS A PROBLEM/CONCERN OF OTHER CONSUMERS. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THE KNOCKING IS CAUSED BY SOME TYPE OF CALCIUM BUILD UP ...

Jan 12, 2007 Steering

I HAVE A RECURRING KNOCKING IN MY CHEVY TAHOE 2001 STEERING COLUMN THAT HAS TO BE SERVICED EVERY 8-10 MOS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED AS A PROBLEM/CONCERN OF OTHER CONSUMERS. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THE KNOCKING IS CAUSED BY SOME TYPE OF CALCIUM BUILD UP ...

Jan 11, 2007 Power Train 33,645 mi

THE SHIFT LEVER ARM ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD RUSTED SUFFICIENTLY THAT THE SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION SLIPPED OFF THE NIPPLE ON THE SHIFT LEVER ARM. IT APPEARS TO BE A SNAP FIT WITHOUT ANY POSITIVE RETENTION. IT WAS THEN NOT POSSIBLE TO SHIFT GEARS OR RE-START THE ENGINE. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED ...

Jan 11, 2007 Power Train 33,645 mi

THE SHIFT LEVER ARM ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD RUSTED SUFFICIENTLY THAT THE SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION SLIPPED OFF THE NIPPLE ON THE SHIFT LEVER ARM. IT APPEARS TO BE A SNAP FIT WITHOUT ANY POSITIVE RETENTION. IT WAS THEN NOT POSSIBLE TO SHIFT GEARS OR RE-START THE ENGINE. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED ...

Dec 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS THE SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA RECALL #05V379000 . I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN PORTLAND MAINE AND OPERATED IT THERE FOR 1 YEAR. I AM ACTIVE DUTY NAVY AND HENCE WAS NOT A RESIDENCE OF MAINE. I DID NOT TITLE THE VEHICLE IN MAINE. GM WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS...

Dec 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS THE SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA RECALL #05V379000 . I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN PORTLAND MAINE AND OPERATED IT THERE FOR 1 YEAR. I AM ACTIVE DUTY NAVY AND HENCE WAS NOT A RESIDENCE OF MAINE. I DID NOT TITLE THE VEHICLE IN MAINE. GM WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS...

Nov 25, 2006 Visibility

THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WENT DOWN BY ITSELF, AND NOW IS INOPERABLE FROM EITHER THE DRIVERS ELECTRIC WINDOW SWITCH OR REAR PASSENGER SWITCH, SO IT IS STUCK DOWN. ALL OTHER WINDOWS WORK FINE. I HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM YET. *NM

Nov 25, 2006 Visibility

THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WENT DOWN BY ITSELF, AND NOW IS INOPERABLE FROM EITHER THE DRIVERS ELECTRIC WINDOW SWITCH OR REAR PASSENGER SWITCH, SO IT IS STUCK DOWN. ALL OTHER WINDOWS WORK FINE. I HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM YET. *NM

Oct 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE ELECTRONIC BRAKING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THIS WAS A DEFECT.

Oct 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE ELECTRONIC BRAKING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THIS WAS A DEFECT.

Oct 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE ELECTRONIC BRAKING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THIS WAS A DEFECT.

Oct 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE ELECTRONIC BRAKING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THIS WAS A DEFECT.

Oct 3, 2006 Steering

I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE & A 2003 GMC SIERRA. BOTH VEHICLES MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE WITH LOTS AND LOTS OF VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING CORNERS OR MOVING SLOWLY OVER BUMPY AREAS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING SHAFTS ARE BAD. THE GMC HAS ALREADY HAD THE STEERING SHAFT REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM...

Oct 3, 2006 Steering

I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE & A 2003 GMC SIERRA. BOTH VEHICLES MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE WITH LOTS AND LOTS OF VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING CORNERS OR MOVING SLOWLY OVER BUMPY AREAS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING SHAFTS ARE BAD. THE GMC HAS ALREADY HAD THE STEERING SHAFT REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM...

Sep 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,551 mi

ROUTINE CHECK ON BRAKES FOR MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE FOUND AT MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER THAT MY ALUMINUM CALIPERS ON REAR OF BRAKE SYSTEM WERE LOCKED IN PLACE WEARING THE REAR BRAKES OUT. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE 40% USED. INFORMED BY LEE, MANAGER, THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE CALIPER, UNEVEN WEAR AND LOC...

Sep 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,551 mi

ROUTINE CHECK ON BRAKES FOR MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE FOUND AT MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER THAT MY ALUMINUM CALIPERS ON REAR OF BRAKE SYSTEM WERE LOCKED IN PLACE WEARING THE REAR BRAKES OUT. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE 40% USED. INFORMED BY LEE, MANAGER, THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE CALIPER, UNEVEN WEAR AND LOC...

Sep 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ACTIVATED AT 10 MPH. A NHTSA RECALL, #05V379000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2004 CONCERNING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK, HOWEVER THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. UPDATED...

Sep 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ACTIVATED AT 10 MPH. A NHTSA RECALL, #05V379000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2004 CONCERNING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK, HOWEVER THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. UPDATED...

Sep 12, 2006 Parking Brake 85,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PARKING BRAKE RUBBED DOWN THE BRAKE PADS AND SHOES CAUSING THE PADS AND SHOES TO BE REPLACED PREMATURELY EVERY TWO YEARS. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS RARELY USED AND DOES NOT HOLD. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WAS A SPECIAL SPRING THA...

Sep 12, 2006 Parking Brake 85,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PARKING BRAKE RUBBED DOWN THE BRAKE PADS AND SHOES CAUSING THE PADS AND SHOES TO BE REPLACED PREMATURELY EVERY TWO YEARS. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS RARELY USED AND DOES NOT HOLD. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WAS A SPECIAL SPRING THA...

Sep 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,963 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING EBCM FAILURE, THIS MODULE WAS REPLACED IN MAY OF 06 AND HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER 06. ONE DAY THE ANTI-LOCK WARNING LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH THE TRACTION LOCK LIGHT. THE COST TO REPLACE IS IN EXCESS OF $1000. *JB

Sep 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,963 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING EBCM FAILURE, THIS MODULE WAS REPLACED IN MAY OF 06 AND HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER 06. ONE DAY THE ANTI-LOCK WARNING LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH THE TRACTION LOCK LIGHT. THE COST TO REPLACE IS IN EXCESS OF $1000. *JB

Aug 18, 2006 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

OUR TAHOE FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION DUE TO THE PARKING BRAKE NOT HOLDING. BOTH PARKING BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AND THEN 2 YEARS LATER WE FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION AGAIN DUE TO THE SAME PARKING BRAKE ISSUE. THIS TIME ONE OF THE ROTORS WAS DESTROYED WITH ABOUT A 1/4" GROOVE IN IT WHICH MADE THE...

Aug 18, 2006 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

OUR TAHOE FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION DUE TO THE PARKING BRAKE NOT HOLDING. BOTH PARKING BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AND THEN 2 YEARS LATER WE FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION AGAIN DUE TO THE SAME PARKING BRAKE ISSUE. THIS TIME ONE OF THE ROTORS WAS DESTROYED WITH ABOUT A 1/4" GROOVE IN IT WHICH MADE THE...

Jul 26, 2006 Parking Brake 26,000 mi

2001 PARKING BRAKE WORN DOWN TO METAL TO METAL AT 25,000 FREEWAY MILES. PARKING BRAKE WAS ONLY USED WHEN CAR WAS IN THE GARAGE AT NIGHT ON LEVEL GROUND. LOCAL DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL TO WEAR OUT IN THAT MILEAGE. *NM

Jul 26, 2006 Parking Brake 26,000 mi

2001 PARKING BRAKE WORN DOWN TO METAL TO METAL AT 25,000 FREEWAY MILES. PARKING BRAKE WAS ONLY USED WHEN CAR WAS IN THE GARAGE AT NIGHT ON LEVEL GROUND. LOCAL DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL TO WEAR OUT IN THAT MILEAGE. *NM

Jul 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,572 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE FROM NEW JERSEY, THE ABS LIGHT ACTIVATED ON MY VEHICLE. I WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC TO PULL THE FUSE TO PREVENT THE ABS PUMP FROM BEING RUINED. UPON DOING SO, THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT ACTIVATED. MY CONCERN WAS THAT IF AN ADDITIONAL PROBLEM AROUSE WE WOULD NOT HAVE A...

Jul 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,572 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE FROM NEW JERSEY, THE ABS LIGHT ACTIVATED ON MY VEHICLE. I WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC TO PULL THE FUSE TO PREVENT THE ABS PUMP FROM BEING RUINED. UPON DOING SO, THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT ACTIVATED. MY CONCERN WAS THAT IF AN ADDITIONAL PROBLEM AROUSE WE WOULD NOT HAVE A...

Jul 17, 2006 Tires

WE WERE DRIVING THROUGH THE DESERT AT 74 MILES PER HOUR IN 115 DEGREE TEMPERATURE WHEN OUR GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT/S P265/70R16/111S HAD A COMPLETE BLOW OUT ON THE FREEWAY. OUR TIRES ARE ONLY A COUPLE MONTHS OLD AND WE HAD A COMPLETE SAFETY CHECK INCLUDING TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE LEAVING ON OUR TRIP. T...

Jul 17, 2006 Tires

WE WERE DRIVING THROUGH THE DESERT AT 74 MILES PER HOUR IN 115 DEGREE TEMPERATURE WHEN OUR GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT/S P265/70R16/111S HAD A COMPLETE BLOW OUT ON THE FREEWAY. OUR TIRES ARE ONLY A COUPLE MONTHS OLD AND WE HAD A COMPLETE SAFETY CHECK INCLUDING TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE LEAVING ON OUR TRIP. T...

Jul 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 21,000 mi

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE WHEN THEY ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO. 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE / 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THEY ACTIVATE ON MODERATE BRAKING ON DRY PAVEMENT. THIS INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE. I HAD A MINOR ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. INCIDENT DATE IS AN ESTIMATE. I NOTICED THAT GM HAS A RECA...

Jul 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 21,000 mi

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE WHEN THEY ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO. 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE / 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THEY ACTIVATE ON MODERATE BRAKING ON DRY PAVEMENT. THIS INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE. I HAD A MINOR ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. INCIDENT DATE IS AN ESTIMATE. I NOTICED THAT GM HAS A RECA...

Jun 14, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING PLACE OR TURNING LEFT AT SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE FOR MY MAKE OF VEHICLE (TAHOE) BUT NOT FOR THE YEAR (2001). IT IS ID 04V045000. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE. *NM

Jun 14, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING PLACE OR TURNING LEFT AT SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE FOR MY MAKE OF VEHICLE (TAHOE) BUT NOT FOR THE YEAR (2001). IT IS ID 04V045000. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE. *NM

Jun 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,122 mi

WHILE TRAVELING TO NJ WE FOUND THE ABS PUMP WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THIS OCCURRED ON 06-07-06. WE CONTACTED A MECHANIC WHO ADVISED US TO PULL THE FUSE FOR THE ABS BRAKES. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL GM VEHICLES. I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. THE CONTROL MODULE IS BAD AND WILL ...

Jun 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,122 mi

WHILE TRAVELING TO NJ WE FOUND THE ABS PUMP WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THIS OCCURRED ON 06-07-06. WE CONTACTED A MECHANIC WHO ADVISED US TO PULL THE FUSE FOR THE ABS BRAKES. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL GM VEHICLES. I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. THE CONTROL MODULE IS BAD AND WILL ...

Jun 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,100 mi

BOUGHT A USED 2001 TAHOE A YEAR AGO. RECENTLY, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND STAY ON. AFTER READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE MATTER, THE DEALER DIAGNOSED IT AS EBCM FAILURE. REPAIRS WOULD BE $1200+. IT'S AN OBVIOUS DEFECT WITH THIS MODEL AND A RECALL NEEDS TO BE DONE AND REPAIRS...

Jun 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,100 mi

BOUGHT A USED 2001 TAHOE A YEAR AGO. RECENTLY, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND STAY ON. AFTER READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE MATTER, THE DEALER DIAGNOSED IT AS EBCM FAILURE. REPAIRS WOULD BE $1200+. IT'S AN OBVIOUS DEFECT WITH THIS MODEL AND A RECALL NEEDS TO BE DONE AND REPAIRS...

May 30, 2006 Power Train 56,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE SLIPPED BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. THE NEXT DAY UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, NONE OF THE FORWARD GEARS WORKED. THE VEHICLE WAS REVERSED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE FRONT PLANETARY ...

May 30, 2006 Power Train 56,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE SLIPPED BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. THE NEXT DAY UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, NONE OF THE FORWARD GEARS WORKED. THE VEHICLE WAS REVERSED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE FRONT PLANETARY ...

May 19, 2006 Parking Brake 40,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T WORK. *JB

May 19, 2006 Parking Brake 40,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T WORK. *JB

Apr 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SERVICE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL # 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FOR WHICH THE VEHICLES VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. UPDATED 5/16/2006 - ...

Apr 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,891 mi

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND MOTOR WOULD NOT STOP RUNNING, EVEN WITH ENGINE TURNED OFF. HAD TO HAVE EBCM FOR INTERNAL GROUND FAULT MODULE REPLACED AT CHARGE OF $1132.48. TAHOE ONLY HAS 54,891 MILES ON IT. *JB

Apr 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SERVICE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL # 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FOR WHICH THE VEHICLES VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. UPDATED 5/16/2006 - ...

Apr 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,891 mi

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND MOTOR WOULD NOT STOP RUNNING, EVEN WITH ENGINE TURNED OFF. HAD TO HAVE EBCM FOR INTERNAL GROUND FAULT MODULE REPLACED AT CHARGE OF $1132.48. TAHOE ONLY HAS 54,891 MILES ON IT. *JB

Apr 20, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,114 mi

CAR SHUT-OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY ON SUNDAY, APRIL 16TH, 2006 WITH NO FOREWARNING. OTHER CARS IN THE LAND COULD HAVE VERY WELL COLLIDED WITH MY VEHICLE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE VALLEY STREAM, NY DEALERSHIP FOR THE 90,000 MILE SERVICE CHECK-UP THE NEXT DAY. THE TOLD ME THEY FOUND NOTHING WR...

Apr 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,114 mi

MY CAR WS NOT SERVICED TO CORRECT THE DEFECTS WHICH WERE PRESENT AT PURCHASED. THIS GREATLY INHIBITS MY ABILITY TO DRIVE SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY.CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V379000 DATE: 2005-AUG-29 COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK DEFECT SUMMARY: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UT...

Apr 20, 2006 Wheels 89,114 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR A 90,000 MILE SERVICE CALL. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT MAKE THE RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS WHICH ARE ON RECALL THEN, OR ON A SUBSEQUENT SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. MAKE / MODELS : MODEL/BUILD YEARS: CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN 2000-2001 CHEVROLET / TAHOE ...

Apr 20, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,114 mi

CAR SHUT-OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY ON SUNDAY, APRIL 16TH, 2006 WITH NO FOREWARNING. OTHER CARS IN THE LAND COULD HAVE VERY WELL COLLIDED WITH MY VEHICLE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE VALLEY STREAM, NY DEALERSHIP FOR THE 90,000 MILE SERVICE CHECK-UP THE NEXT DAY. THE TOLD ME THEY FOUND NOTHING WR...

Apr 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,114 mi

MY CAR WS NOT SERVICED TO CORRECT THE DEFECTS WHICH WERE PRESENT AT PURCHASED. THIS GREATLY INHIBITS MY ABILITY TO DRIVE SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY.CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V379000 DATE: 2005-AUG-29 COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK DEFECT SUMMARY: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UT...

Apr 20, 2006 Wheels 89,114 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR A 90,000 MILE SERVICE CALL. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT MAKE THE RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS WHICH ARE ON RECALL THEN, OR ON A SUBSEQUENT SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. MAKE / MODELS : MODEL/BUILD YEARS: CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN 2000-2001 CHEVROLET / TAHOE ...

Apr 11, 2006 Parking Brake 100 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. THE PARKING BRAKE HAS ALWAYS BARELY WORKED BUT I NEVER HAD IT REPAIRED BECAUSE I DIDN'T REALIZE IT WAS A DEFECTIVE. I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS A CRUMMY BRAKE. AFTER READING SOME WEB SITES I NOW REALIZE IT IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS REPAIR. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM BU...

Apr 11, 2006 Parking Brake 100 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. THE PARKING BRAKE HAS ALWAYS BARELY WORKED BUT I NEVER HAD IT REPAIRED BECAUSE I DIDN'T REALIZE IT WAS A DEFECTIVE. I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS A CRUMMY BRAKE. AFTER READING SOME WEB SITES I NOW REALIZE IT IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS REPAIR. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM BU...

Apr 5, 2006 Parking Brake 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END, UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT FOUND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS COMPLETELY WORN. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING USED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED.

Apr 5, 2006 Parking Brake 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END, UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT FOUND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS COMPLETELY WORN. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING USED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED.

Mar 21, 2006 Parking Brake

APPLIED PARKING BRAKE WHILE ASSISTING ANOTHER MOTORIST WITH A DEAD BATTERY. AFTER REENTERING MY VEHICLE I STARTED TO BACK UP AND NOTICED THAT MY PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT HOLDING. I TESTED THE BRAKE AS DESCRIBED IN OWNERS HANDBOOK. THE PARKING BRAKE DID NOT HOLD. I FEEL LUCKY THAT THE VEHICLE DID NO...

Mar 21, 2006 Parking Brake

APPLIED PARKING BRAKE WHILE ASSISTING ANOTHER MOTORIST WITH A DEAD BATTERY. AFTER REENTERING MY VEHICLE I STARTED TO BACK UP AND NOTICED THAT MY PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT HOLDING. I TESTED THE BRAKE AS DESCRIBED IN OWNERS HANDBOOK. THE PARKING BRAKE DID NOT HOLD. I FEEL LUCKY THAT THE VEHICLE DID NO...

Mar 1, 2006 Visibility 118,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL ONLY WORK ON HIGH. WHEN THE WIPERS ARE TURNED OFF THEY WILL NOT RETURN TO THEIR APPROPRIATE PLACE OF REST. THIS CREATES A DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING. I WILL TAKE TO A GM DEALER FOR REPAIR. I HOPED TO FIND RECALL INFORMATION ON THIS WEB SITE, BUT I COULD NOT. I SUPPOSE THI...

Mar 1, 2006 Visibility 118,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL ONLY WORK ON HIGH. WHEN THE WIPERS ARE TURNED OFF THEY WILL NOT RETURN TO THEIR APPROPRIATE PLACE OF REST. THIS CREATES A DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING. I WILL TAKE TO A GM DEALER FOR REPAIR. I HOPED TO FIND RECALL INFORMATION ON THIS WEB SITE, BUT I COULD NOT. I SUPPOSE THI...

Feb 3, 2006 Parking Brake 68,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE AND DISCOVERED THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE PARKING BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES WHICH REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARKING BRAKE S...

Feb 3, 2006 Parking Brake 68,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE AND DISCOVERED THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE PARKING BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES WHICH REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARKING BRAKE S...

Jan 28, 2006 Air Bags Crash

HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 50 MPH AND AIRBAGS DID NOT INFLATE.*AK

Jan 28, 2006 Air Bags Crash

HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 50 MPH AND AIRBAGS DID NOT INFLATE.*AK

Jan 6, 2006 Seat Belts

I PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT FOR THE REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONING BUT THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL DANGEROUS ISSUES..THE THROTTLE STICKS AND HAPPENED WITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE DRIVING 55 MPH..NOT FUN! THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN DETRIMENTAL. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AND HAS BEEN "FIX...

Jan 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

I PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT FOR THE REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONING BUT THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL DANGEROUS ISSUES..THE THROTTLE STICKS AND HAPPENED WITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE DRIVING 55 MPH..NOT FUN! THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN DETRIMENTAL. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AND HAS BEEN "FIX...

Jan 6, 2006 Parking Brake

I PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT FOR THE REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONING BUT THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL DANGEROUS ISSUES..THE THROTTLE STICKS AND HAPPENED WITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE DRIVING 55 MPH..NOT FUN! THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN DETRIMENTAL. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AND HAS BEEN "FIX...

Jan 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT FOR THE REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONING BUT THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL DANGEROUS ISSUES..THE THROTTLE STICKS AND HAPPENED WITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE DRIVING 55 MPH..NOT FUN! THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN DETRIMENTAL. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AND HAS BEEN "FIX...

Jan 6, 2006 Seat Belts

I PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT FOR THE REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONING BUT THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL DANGEROUS ISSUES..THE THROTTLE STICKS AND HAPPENED WITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE DRIVING 55 MPH..NOT FUN! THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN DETRIMENTAL. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AND HAS BEEN "FIX...

Jan 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

I PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT FOR THE REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONING BUT THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL DANGEROUS ISSUES..THE THROTTLE STICKS AND HAPPENED WITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE DRIVING 55 MPH..NOT FUN! THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN DETRIMENTAL. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AND HAS BEEN "FIX...

Jan 6, 2006 Parking Brake

I PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT FOR THE REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONING BUT THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL DANGEROUS ISSUES..THE THROTTLE STICKS AND HAPPENED WITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE DRIVING 55 MPH..NOT FUN! THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN DETRIMENTAL. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AND HAS BEEN "FIX...

Jan 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT FOR THE REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONING BUT THIS VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL DANGEROUS ISSUES..THE THROTTLE STICKS AND HAPPENED WITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE DRIVING 55 MPH..NOT FUN! THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN DETRIMENTAL. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AND HAS BEEN "FIX...

Jan 5, 2006 Parking Brake 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE BRAKING, THE REPAIRMAN DETERMINED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE SERVICE BRAKES BUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REFERRED THE CONTACT TO...

Jan 5, 2006 Parking Brake 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE BRAKING, THE REPAIRMAN DETERMINED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE SERVICE BRAKES BUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REFERRED THE CONTACT TO...

Jan 4, 2006 Parking Brake

WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. MAN TOLD ME 3 OUT OF 5 TAHOES DO NOT PASS BECAUSE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. *JB

Jan 4, 2006 Visibility

WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. MAN TOLD ME 3 OUT OF 5 TAHOES DO NOT PASS BECAUSE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. *JB

Jan 4, 2006 Parking Brake

WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. MAN TOLD ME 3 OUT OF 5 TAHOES DO NOT PASS BECAUSE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. *JB

Jan 4, 2006 Visibility

WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. MAN TOLD ME 3 OUT OF 5 TAHOES DO NOT PASS BECAUSE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. *JB

Dec 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,276 mi

GM RECALL FOR HUB BEARING AREAS AND ABS ACTIVATION. I WENT TO THE CHEVY DEALER IN FLORIDA BOB TAYLOR AND SERVICE ADVISED US THE REPAIRS WERE NOT NECESSARY IN FLORIDA. THEY DID NOT INQUIRE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS LOCATED ETC. WE HAD TO INSIST THE RECALL REPAIR BE DONE. THEY DID NOT EVEN WANT TO INSPEC...

Dec 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,276 mi

GM RECALL FOR HUB BEARING AREAS AND ABS ACTIVATION. I WENT TO THE CHEVY DEALER IN FLORIDA BOB TAYLOR AND SERVICE ADVISED US THE REPAIRS WERE NOT NECESSARY IN FLORIDA. THEY DID NOT INQUIRE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS LOCATED ETC. WE HAD TO INSIST THE RECALL REPAIR BE DONE. THEY DID NOT EVEN WANT TO INSPEC...

Dec 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE. PUMP ON ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CONTINUES TO RUN CAUSING PUMP FAILURE UNLESS CUSTOMER DISCONNECT FUSE AT PANEL. UPON DISCONNECTING FUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IS USELESS AS IS THE TRACTION CONTROL FEATURE. ALL LIGHTS, ABS, TRACTION ASSIST, BRAKE BECOME ILL...

Dec 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE. PUMP ON ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CONTINUES TO RUN CAUSING PUMP FAILURE UNLESS CUSTOMER DISCONNECT FUSE AT PANEL. UPON DISCONNECTING FUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IS USELESS AS IS THE TRACTION CONTROL FEATURE. ALL LIGHTS, ABS, TRACTION ASSIST, BRAKE BECOME ILL...

Dec 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. ALSO HUMMING NOSIE FROM ABS SYSTEM. *NM

Dec 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. ALSO HUMMING NOSIE FROM ABS SYSTEM. *NM

Dec 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING ANTILOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.*AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - *NM

Dec 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING ANTILOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.*AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - *NM

Nov 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY CHEVY 2001 TAHOES SUFFERED AN ABS MALFUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS IN THE SUMMER OF 2004. IT WAS REPAIRED AT A DEALER. IN AUGUST OF 2005 I HEARD OF THE RECALL OF 2001 TAHOES IN 14 NORTHERN STATES FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM MY TAHOE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR, THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL IS EXACTLY WHAT THE DEALER P...

Nov 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY CHEVY 2001 TAHOES SUFFERED AN ABS MALFUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS IN THE SUMMER OF 2004. IT WAS REPAIRED AT A DEALER. IN AUGUST OF 2005 I HEARD OF THE RECALL OF 2001 TAHOES IN 14 NORTHERN STATES FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM MY TAHOE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR, THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL IS EXACTLY WHAT THE DEALER P...

Nov 15, 2005 Seats

CONSUMER 2001 CHEVY TAHOE PASSENGER SEAT WAS BURNING . *TS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION THE CONSUMER SMELLED BURNING. THERE WAS A BLOWN BURN MARK IN THE LEATHER SEAT WHERE THERE WAS MELTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY SIMPLY DISCONNECTED THE SEAT WARMER. THE CONSUMER REQ...

Nov 15, 2005 Seats

CONSUMER 2001 CHEVY TAHOE PASSENGER SEAT WAS BURNING . *TS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION THE CONSUMER SMELLED BURNING. THERE WAS A BLOWN BURN MARK IN THE LEATHER SEAT WHERE THERE WAS MELTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY SIMPLY DISCONNECTED THE SEAT WARMER. THE CONSUMER REQ...

Oct 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,844 mi

I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO HAWTHORNE CHEVY FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR. THEY ASKED ME IF I WANTED THEM TO DO THE ABS RECALL WHILE IT WAS THERE AT NO CHARGE. I AGREED. THE BRAKES WERE WORKING FINE WHEN IT WENT IN, BUT WHEN I GOT IT BACK THE ABS KICKS IN EVERY TIME I BRAKE. THEN THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED NEW ...

Oct 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,844 mi

I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO HAWTHORNE CHEVY FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR. THEY ASKED ME IF I WANTED THEM TO DO THE ABS RECALL WHILE IT WAS THERE AT NO CHARGE. I AGREED. THE BRAKES WERE WORKING FINE WHEN IT WENT IN, BUT WHEN I GOT IT BACK THE ABS KICKS IN EVERY TIME I BRAKE. THEN THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED NEW ...

Oct 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL CONCERNING THE BRAKES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR E RECALL REPAIR, AND THE RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ACCORDINGLY. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE RECALL REPAIRS SHE DISCOVERED THAT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT SPEEDS OF 3 MPH OR LESS THE ABS WILL ACTIVATE FOLLOW...

Oct 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNWANTED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATION ON A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. IN REVIEWING THE DETAILS ON AN EXISTING RECALL (GM RECALL NO. 05068) MY TAHOE IS EXHIBITING THE CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIBED, WHERE UPON DECELERATION AT LOW SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS INTERMITTENTLY ACTIVATES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM...

Oct 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL CONCERNING THE BRAKES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR E RECALL REPAIR, AND THE RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ACCORDINGLY. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE RECALL REPAIRS SHE DISCOVERED THAT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT SPEEDS OF 3 MPH OR LESS THE ABS WILL ACTIVATE FOLLOW...

Oct 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNWANTED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATION ON A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. IN REVIEWING THE DETAILS ON AN EXISTING RECALL (GM RECALL NO. 05068) MY TAHOE IS EXHIBITING THE CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIBED, WHERE UPON DECELERATION AT LOW SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS INTERMITTENTLY ACTIVATES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM...

Oct 18, 2005 Parking Brake

CONSUMER 2001 TAHOE BRAKE DID NOT CATCH, TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS WERE DAMAGED AND BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TS ***NAR RECEIVED 10-18-05*** THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD A CLIP THAT WAS USED TO HOLD THE PADS WAS NOT VERY STURDY WHICH CAUSED THE PADS TO SHAKE AND WEA...

Oct 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER 2001 TAHOE BRAKE DID NOT CATCH, TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS WERE DAMAGED AND BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TS ***NAR RECEIVED 10-18-05*** THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD A CLIP THAT WAS USED TO HOLD THE PADS WAS NOT VERY STURDY WHICH CAUSED THE PADS TO SHAKE AND WEA...

Oct 18, 2005 Parking Brake

CONSUMER 2001 TAHOE BRAKE DID NOT CATCH, TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS WERE DAMAGED AND BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TS ***NAR RECEIVED 10-18-05*** THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD A CLIP THAT WAS USED TO HOLD THE PADS WAS NOT VERY STURDY WHICH CAUSED THE PADS TO SHAKE AND WEA...

Oct 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER 2001 TAHOE BRAKE DID NOT CATCH, TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS WERE DAMAGED AND BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TS ***NAR RECEIVED 10-18-05*** THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD A CLIP THAT WAS USED TO HOLD THE PADS WAS NOT VERY STURDY WHICH CAUSED THE PADS TO SHAKE AND WEA...

Oct 13, 2005 Structure

BOTH SIDE-VIEW MIRROR CASINGS (NOT THE GLASS) BROKE WITHIN A MONTH OF ONE ANOTHER. MUST BE A DEFECT. IT IS DANGEROUS SINCE THEY CAN FALL OFF AT ANYTIME AND IF THAT OCCURS I AM UNABLE TO SEE MY SURROUNDINGS AS NEEDED TO PROVIDE A SAFE DRIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR MYSELF, MY PASSENGERS, AND OTHER SURROUN...

Oct 13, 2005 Structure

BOTH SIDE-VIEW MIRROR CASINGS (NOT THE GLASS) BROKE WITHIN A MONTH OF ONE ANOTHER. MUST BE A DEFECT. IT IS DANGEROUS SINCE THEY CAN FALL OFF AT ANYTIME AND IF THAT OCCURS I AM UNABLE TO SEE MY SURROUNDINGS AS NEEDED TO PROVIDE A SAFE DRIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR MYSELF, MY PASSENGERS, AND OTHER SURROUN...

Oct 12, 2005 Parking Brake 75,300 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE I COULD NOT GET MY CAR INSPECTED BECAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK .I TOOK IT TO MY REPAIR SHOP AND FOUND THE FACTORY PARKING BRAKE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE BRAKE SHOE IN ALIGNMENT WERE NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY. THEY NOW HAVE AN UPGRADE CLIP AFTER THE FACT. THE BRAKE SHOE ...

Oct 12, 2005 Parking Brake 75,300 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE I COULD NOT GET MY CAR INSPECTED BECAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK .I TOOK IT TO MY REPAIR SHOP AND FOUND THE FACTORY PARKING BRAKE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE BRAKE SHOE IN ALIGNMENT WERE NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY. THEY NOW HAVE AN UPGRADE CLIP AFTER THE FACT. THE BRAKE SHOE ...

Oct 8, 2005 Seats Fire 110,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. ON OCTOBER 5TH, 2005 I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. WHEN I PARKED MY CAR AND PULLED A FILE FOLDER OFF THE SEAT, IT WAS SINGED AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE WAS ALSO A BROWN BURN MARK AND THE LEATHER SEAT WAS MELTED. I WENT TO AN APPOINTMENT, MA...

Oct 8, 2005 Seats Fire 110,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. ON OCTOBER 5TH, 2005 I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. WHEN I PARKED MY CAR AND PULLED A FILE FOLDER OFF THE SEAT, IT WAS SINGED AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE WAS ALSO A BROWN BURN MARK AND THE LEATHER SEAT WAS MELTED. I WENT TO AN APPOINTMENT, MA...

Oct 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2001 TAHOE, PURCHASED FROM ED BOZARTH CHEVROLET IN GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO. DURING LATE JULY OR EARLY AUGUST, I HEARD A TV NEWS STORY SAYING THAT TAHOES INCLUDING MY YEAR AND TYPE HAD BEEN RECALLED DUE TO A CORROSION PROBLEM AFFECTING THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE. AT THAT TIME I CA...

Oct 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2001 TAHOE, PURCHASED FROM ED BOZARTH CHEVROLET IN GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO. DURING LATE JULY OR EARLY AUGUST, I HEARD A TV NEWS STORY SAYING THAT TAHOES INCLUDING MY YEAR AND TYPE HAD BEEN RECALLED DUE TO A CORROSION PROBLEM AFFECTING THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE. AT THAT TIME I CA...

Sep 26, 2005 Electrical System 93,390 mi

POST ON OUR BATTERY - MELTED/FELL OFF -2001 CHEVY TAHOE 4X4. *JB

Sep 26, 2005 Electrical System 93,390 mi

POST ON OUR BATTERY - MELTED/FELL OFF -2001 CHEVY TAHOE 4X4. *JB

Sep 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,250 mi

LOW SPEED ANTI LOCKING BRAKES ACTIVATE AND VEHICLE DOESN'T STOP. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED TO CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT I'VE ALREADY HAD THAT DONE ONCE, AND AM HAVING THE PROBLEM AGAIN!!!! I DON'T BELIEVE THE RECALL FIX ISSUED BY GM WILL CORRECT THE PROBLEM,, JUST PROLONG IT, CAUSING ADDITIONAL ACCIDENT...

Sep 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,250 mi

LOW SPEED ANTI LOCKING BRAKES ACTIVATE AND VEHICLE DOESN'T STOP. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED TO CORRECT PROBLEM, BUT I'VE ALREADY HAD THAT DONE ONCE, AND AM HAVING THE PROBLEM AGAIN!!!! I DON'T BELIEVE THE RECALL FIX ISSUED BY GM WILL CORRECT THE PROBLEM,, JUST PROLONG IT, CAUSING ADDITIONAL ACCIDENT...

Sep 19, 2005 Electrical System

MY COMPLAINT HAS TO DO WITH THE RUNNING LIGHTS AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR THE 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. I HAVE HAD MY RUNNING LIGHTS REPLACE NUMEROUS TIMES AND THERE IS AN APPARENT SHORT IN THE WIRING CONNECTION THAT WILL HAVE TO BE FIXED. MY PARKING AND ABS BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKI...

Sep 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY COMPLAINT HAS TO DO WITH THE RUNNING LIGHTS AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR THE 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. I HAVE HAD MY RUNNING LIGHTS REPLACE NUMEROUS TIMES AND THERE IS AN APPARENT SHORT IN THE WIRING CONNECTION THAT WILL HAVE TO BE FIXED. MY PARKING AND ABS BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKI...

Sep 19, 2005 Parking Brake

MY COMPLAINT HAS TO DO WITH THE RUNNING LIGHTS AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR THE 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. I HAVE HAD MY RUNNING LIGHTS REPLACE NUMEROUS TIMES AND THERE IS AN APPARENT SHORT IN THE WIRING CONNECTION THAT WILL HAVE TO BE FIXED. MY PARKING AND ABS BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKI...

Sep 19, 2005 Electrical System

MY COMPLAINT HAS TO DO WITH THE RUNNING LIGHTS AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR THE 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. I HAVE HAD MY RUNNING LIGHTS REPLACE NUMEROUS TIMES AND THERE IS AN APPARENT SHORT IN THE WIRING CONNECTION THAT WILL HAVE TO BE FIXED. MY PARKING AND ABS BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKI...

Sep 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY COMPLAINT HAS TO DO WITH THE RUNNING LIGHTS AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR THE 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. I HAVE HAD MY RUNNING LIGHTS REPLACE NUMEROUS TIMES AND THERE IS AN APPARENT SHORT IN THE WIRING CONNECTION THAT WILL HAVE TO BE FIXED. MY PARKING AND ABS BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKI...

Sep 19, 2005 Parking Brake

MY COMPLAINT HAS TO DO WITH THE RUNNING LIGHTS AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR THE 2001 CHEVY TAHOE. I HAVE HAD MY RUNNING LIGHTS REPLACE NUMEROUS TIMES AND THERE IS AN APPARENT SHORT IN THE WIRING CONNECTION THAT WILL HAVE TO BE FIXED. MY PARKING AND ABS BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKI...

Sep 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT LOW SPEEDS, ANTI- LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE. THIS CAUSES BRAKE FAILURE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. BECAUSE OF MANY NEAR ACCIDENTS, WE HAVE SINCE PULLED OUT THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE FUSE. THIS WAY THE BRAKES WILL AT LEAST STOP THE VEHICLE. *JB

Sep 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT LOW SPEEDS, ANTI- LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE. THIS CAUSES BRAKE FAILURE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. BECAUSE OF MANY NEAR ACCIDENTS, WE HAVE SINCE PULLED OUT THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKE FUSE. THIS WAY THE BRAKES WILL AT LEAST STOP THE VEHICLE. *JB

Aug 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 CHEV TAHOE, WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS THE CAR WILL NOT STOP. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WE HAVE NEARLY HIT OTHER CARS ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING SPOTS. ONCE PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AT HOME AND HIT WIFE'S CAR. NOT MUCH DAMAGE WAS DONE BUT ONE OF THESE TIMES I FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS G...

Aug 31, 2005 Parking Brake 18,000 mi

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE EMERGENCY BRAKE WORE OUT PRE-MATURELY AT 18,000 MILES OF FREEWAY DRIVING. ALWAYS PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND AND KEPT IN A GARAGE. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID BRAKES WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. THEY WANTED OVER $300.00 TO REPLACE THE BRAKE ...

Aug 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 CHEV TAHOE, WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS THE CAR WILL NOT STOP. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WE HAVE NEARLY HIT OTHER CARS ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING SPOTS. ONCE PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AT HOME AND HIT WIFE'S CAR. NOT MUCH DAMAGE WAS DONE BUT ONE OF THESE TIMES I FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS G...

Aug 31, 2005 Parking Brake 18,000 mi

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE EMERGENCY BRAKE WORE OUT PRE-MATURELY AT 18,000 MILES OF FREEWAY DRIVING. ALWAYS PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND AND KEPT IN A GARAGE. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID BRAKES WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. THEY WANTED OVER $300.00 TO REPLACE THE BRAKE ...

Aug 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,500 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED DURING NORMAL STOPPING CONDITIONS. TRUCK DOES NOT STOP AS QUICKLY SINCE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED AS NORMALLY THEY WOULD BE. DRY CONDITIONS, NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. LEADS TO LONGER DISTANCES TO STOP SINCE ANTI-LOCK IS BEING APPLIED WHEN IT IS NOT NECESSARY AND SHOULD NOT BE. ...

Aug 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,500 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED DURING NORMAL STOPPING CONDITIONS. TRUCK DOES NOT STOP AS QUICKLY SINCE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED AS NORMALLY THEY WOULD BE. DRY CONDITIONS, NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. LEADS TO LONGER DISTANCES TO STOP SINCE ANTI-LOCK IS BEING APPLIED WHEN IT IS NOT NECESSARY AND SHOULD NOT BE. ...

Aug 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,130 mi

FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS FAIL AND SO DO THE BRAKES...VERY HARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PUSH LIKE HELL. *NM

Aug 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,130 mi

FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS FAIL AND SO DO THE BRAKES...VERY HARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PUSH LIKE HELL. *NM

Aug 14, 2005 Seat Belts 67,000 mi

MY CHEVY TAHOE WAS BEING DRIVEN BACK FROM WATCHING THE NASCAR RACE IN THE POCONOS PA WHEN DRIVING ALONG INTERSTATE 84 TWO OF THE THIRD ROW PASSENGERS COMPLAINED THAT THEIR SHOULDERS HURT FROM THE SEAT BELTS NOT MOVING. THE SEAT BELTS LOCKED IN PLACE AND ONLY WOULD LOOSEN UP WHEN THE SEAT BELT WAS R...

Aug 14, 2005 Seat Belts 67,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROTE 17M IN MONROE NY TWO OF THE PASSENGERS COMPLAINED THAT THEIR SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP ON THE AGAIN. THESE THE 2 FEMALES NOW IN THE 2ND ROW SEATS WHO WERE INJURED BY THE SEAT BELT FAILURE IN THE 3RD ROW SEATS JUST ONE WEEK PRIOR. BOTH GIRLS HAD THE FACTORY ADJUST ON SO THE SEAT BE...

Aug 14, 2005 Seat Belts 67,000 mi

MY CHEVY TAHOE WAS BEING DRIVEN BACK FROM WATCHING THE NASCAR RACE IN THE POCONOS PA WHEN DRIVING ALONG INTERSTATE 84 TWO OF THE THIRD ROW PASSENGERS COMPLAINED THAT THEIR SHOULDERS HURT FROM THE SEAT BELTS NOT MOVING. THE SEAT BELTS LOCKED IN PLACE AND ONLY WOULD LOOSEN UP WHEN THE SEAT BELT WAS R...

Aug 14, 2005 Seat Belts 67,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROTE 17M IN MONROE NY TWO OF THE PASSENGERS COMPLAINED THAT THEIR SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP ON THE AGAIN. THESE THE 2 FEMALES NOW IN THE 2ND ROW SEATS WHO WERE INJURED BY THE SEAT BELT FAILURE IN THE 3RD ROW SEATS JUST ONE WEEK PRIOR. BOTH GIRLS HAD THE FACTORY ADJUST ON SO THE SEAT BE...

Aug 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ABS BRAKE PROBLEM. AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE BRAKES STUCK AS IF ACTIVATED. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER CALLED DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED THAT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS WERE CORRODED DUE TO ROAD SALT. CONSUMER HAS NOT CO...

Aug 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ABS BRAKE PROBLEM. AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE BRAKES STUCK AS IF ACTIVATED. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER CALLED DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED THAT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS WERE CORRODED DUE TO ROAD SALT. CONSUMER HAS NOT CO...

Aug 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

ABS ACTIVATES WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE STOP ON SMOOTH, DRY ROAD SURFACES. OCCURS AT SPEEDS FROM APPROX 10 MPH TO 0 AND WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY, NOW PERHAPS 15% OF STOPS. RESULTS IN SLIGHTLY INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. *NM

Aug 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

ABS ACTIVATES WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE STOP ON SMOOTH, DRY ROAD SURFACES. OCCURS AT SPEEDS FROM APPROX 10 MPH TO 0 AND WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY, NOW PERHAPS 15% OF STOPS. RESULTS IN SLIGHTLY INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. *NM

Aug 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,225 mi

A PROBLEM WITH CORROSION ON THE FRONT WHEEL ANTI-LOCK SENSORS. MAKING YOU FEEL LIKE THE BRAKES ARE FAILING AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN STOPPING. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THIS IS ALREADY A "RECALL" ISSUE IN CANADA. MY DEALER IN A SMALL TOWN NOTED HE HAS FIXED 8 OF THESE ALREADY THIS MONTH ALONE. *NM

Aug 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,225 mi

A PROBLEM WITH CORROSION ON THE FRONT WHEEL ANTI-LOCK SENSORS. MAKING YOU FEEL LIKE THE BRAKES ARE FAILING AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN STOPPING. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THIS IS ALREADY A "RECALL" ISSUE IN CANADA. MY DEALER IN A SMALL TOWN NOTED HE HAS FIXED 8 OF THESE ALREADY THIS MONTH ALONE. *NM

Aug 2, 2005 Parking Brake 80,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER FILE A COMPLIANT REGARDING A PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND SPOKE WITH TIFFANY. CALLED 800-222-1820. GENERAL MOTORS CALLED THE SERVICE CENTER FOR THIS ISSUE. SPOKEN TO THE SERVICE MANAGER ,AND HIS RESPONSE WAS TO GIVEN\ THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS 80,000...

Aug 2, 2005 Parking Brake 80,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER FILE A COMPLIANT REGARDING A PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND SPOKE WITH TIFFANY. CALLED 800-222-1820. GENERAL MOTORS CALLED THE SERVICE CENTER FOR THIS ISSUE. SPOKEN TO THE SERVICE MANAGER ,AND HIS RESPONSE WAS TO GIVEN\ THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS 80,000...

Jul 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

ABS SENSOR BAD, CAUSING IMPROPER BRAKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NOT STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS. HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT SLOW SPEEDS. REMOVING THE ABS FUSE IS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE MALFUNCTION SHORT OF AN OVERLY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. LIFE SAFETY ISSUE WITHOUT WORKING BRAKES. *NM

Jul 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

ABS SENSOR BAD, CAUSING IMPROPER BRAKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NOT STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS. HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT SLOW SPEEDS. REMOVING THE ABS FUSE IS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE MALFUNCTION SHORT OF AN OVERLY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. LIFE SAFETY ISSUE WITHOUT WORKING BRAKES. *NM

Jul 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES ENGAGE AT ANY SPEED UNDER 10 MPH. I AM AWARE OF THE CANADIAN RECALL ON THIS MODEL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND DON'T THINK THAT I SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING TO FIX A MANUFACTURER DEFECT MYSELF. I HAVE PULLED THE ABS FUSE AND COMPLETELY DISABLED ABS BRAKING. *NM

Jul 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES ENGAGE AT ANY SPEED UNDER 10 MPH. I AM AWARE OF THE CANADIAN RECALL ON THIS MODEL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND DON'T THINK THAT I SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING TO FIX A MANUFACTURER DEFECT MYSELF. I HAVE PULLED THE ABS FUSE AND COMPLETELY DISABLED ABS BRAKING. *NM

Jul 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,800 mi

1) 2001 CHEVY TAHOE - ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE ANY TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT LOW VEHICLE SPEED (UNDER ABOUT 5 MPH). MULTIPLE EVENTS IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC LEAD TO LOSS IN BRAKE PRESSURE. 2) TYPICAL CONSEQUENCE IS ANNOYANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE AT LOW SPEEDS, WORST EVENT WAS LOSS OF BRA...

Jul 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

2001 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4WD, 5.3L ABS BRAKES ACTIVATE WITHOUT WARNING (INTERMITTENTLY) AND WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT BE ACTIVATING, UNDER 10 MPH WHEN COMING TO STOP, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE. ABS LIGHT WORKS BUT DOES NOT COME ON. 96000 MILES ON VEHICLE. NO CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN AT THIS TIM...

Jul 25, 2005 Electrical System

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HWY 21 IN DESOTO WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 MPH. CONSUMER COASTED TO THE SHOULDER THEN GOT OUT TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE, HE FOUND THAT THE POSITIVE POST ON THE BATTERY HAD FALLEN COMPLETELY O...

Jul 25, 2005 Parking Brake 96,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING WORN COMPLETELY DOWN TO THE METAL. I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITUATION SINCE I RARELY NEED TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THIS ITEM AT A COST OF APPROX. $275. I UNDERSTAND THAT SEVERAL OTHER 2001 TAHOES HAVE EXPERIENCED...

Jul 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,800 mi

1) 2001 CHEVY TAHOE - ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE ANY TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT LOW VEHICLE SPEED (UNDER ABOUT 5 MPH). MULTIPLE EVENTS IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC LEAD TO LOSS IN BRAKE PRESSURE. 2) TYPICAL CONSEQUENCE IS ANNOYANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE AT LOW SPEEDS, WORST EVENT WAS LOSS OF BRA...

Jul 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

2001 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4WD, 5.3L ABS BRAKES ACTIVATE WITHOUT WARNING (INTERMITTENTLY) AND WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT BE ACTIVATING, UNDER 10 MPH WHEN COMING TO STOP, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE. ABS LIGHT WORKS BUT DOES NOT COME ON. 96000 MILES ON VEHICLE. NO CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN AT THIS TIM...

Jul 25, 2005 Electrical System

DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HWY 21 IN DESOTO WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 MPH. CONSUMER COASTED TO THE SHOULDER THEN GOT OUT TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE, HE FOUND THAT THE POSITIVE POST ON THE BATTERY HAD FALLEN COMPLETELY O...

Jul 25, 2005 Parking Brake 96,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING WORN COMPLETELY DOWN TO THE METAL. I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITUATION SINCE I RARELY NEED TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THIS ITEM AT A COST OF APPROX. $275. I UNDERSTAND THAT SEVERAL OTHER 2001 TAHOES HAVE EXPERIENCED...

Jul 20, 2005 Parking Brake 22,500 mi

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE PARKING BRAKE DEFECT: EACH YEAR NOW FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES ON MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE DUE TO THE POOR DESIGN OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CURRENT DESIGN ALLOWS THE BRAKE SHOE (1 PIECE) TO SHIFT POSITION WITHIN THE DRUM CYLINDER R...

Jul 20, 2005 Parking Brake 22,500 mi

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE PARKING BRAKE DEFECT: EACH YEAR NOW FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES ON MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE DUE TO THE POOR DESIGN OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CURRENT DESIGN ALLOWS THE BRAKE SHOE (1 PIECE) TO SHIFT POSITION WITHIN THE DRUM CYLINDER R...

Jul 18, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,140 mi

VEHICLE STALLING IN TRAFFIC AND IN REVERESE

Jul 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,140 mi

VEHICLE STALLING IN TRAFFIC AND IN REVERESE

Jul 18, 2005 Parking Brake

THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT PREVENT VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW. DEALER HEARD OUR COMPLAINTS SEVERAL TIMES AND HAS "SERVICED" THE BRAKE. INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION AFFIRMED THAT THE BRAKE CAN NOT BE REPARIED TO THE POINT THAT IT WILL PREVENT THE VEHICLE...

Jul 18, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,140 mi

VEHICLE STALLING IN TRAFFIC AND IN REVERESE

Jul 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,140 mi

VEHICLE STALLING IN TRAFFIC AND IN REVERESE

Jul 18, 2005 Parking Brake

THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT PREVENT VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW. DEALER HEARD OUR COMPLAINTS SEVERAL TIMES AND HAS "SERVICED" THE BRAKE. INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION AFFIRMED THAT THE BRAKE CAN NOT BE REPARIED TO THE POINT THAT IT WILL PREVENT THE VEHICLE...

Jul 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 60,077 mi

CHEVROLET TAHOE 2001 NOTICE OF GM FAILURE TO ADDRESS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THE CARGO DOORS WOULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE LATCH ON THE CARGO DOORS HAD RUSTED AND FAILED TO LATCH CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. *SC *JB

Jul 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 60,077 mi

CHEVROLET TAHOE 2001 NOTICE OF GM FAILURE TO ADDRESS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THE CARGO DOORS WOULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE LATCH ON THE CARGO DOORS HAD RUSTED AND FAILED TO LATCH CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. *SC *JB

Jul 7, 2005 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION!! SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY 2001 TAHOE...(NEW) THE BACK RIGHT PASSENGER SEATBELT CONTINUES TO LOCK UP. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND "REPAIRED" SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT SOMEWHERE! I ALSO HAVE 2 FRIENDS WITH THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM! SAME SEAT BELT. I ...

Jul 7, 2005 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION!! SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY 2001 TAHOE...(NEW) THE BACK RIGHT PASSENGER SEATBELT CONTINUES TO LOCK UP. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND "REPAIRED" SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT SOMEWHERE! I ALSO HAVE 2 FRIENDS WITH THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM! SAME SEAT BELT. I ...

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

ABS EBCM SHORTED CAUSING ABS FAILURE, ABS DUMMY LIGHT TO COME ON, AND ABS PUMP TO RUN INCESSANTLY. HAD TO PULL FUSE ON ABS TO PREVENT ABS PUMP WEAR/FAILURE, WHICH CAUSED BRAKE DUMMY LIGHT TO COME ON - COULD NOT TELL AT THE TIME IF THIS WAS DUE TO REMOVED FUSE OR ACTUAL BRAKE PROBLEM. DEALER COST T...

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

ABS EBCM SHORTED CAUSING ABS FAILURE, ABS DUMMY LIGHT TO COME ON, AND ABS PUMP TO RUN INCESSANTLY. HAD TO PULL FUSE ON ABS TO PREVENT ABS PUMP WEAR/FAILURE, WHICH CAUSED BRAKE DUMMY LIGHT TO COME ON - COULD NOT TELL AT THE TIME IF THIS WAS DUE TO REMOVED FUSE OR ACTUAL BRAKE PROBLEM. DEALER COST T...

Jun 27, 2005 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED INSPECTION AND HAS NEVER WORKED RIGHT SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE. PARKING BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL, OR REVERSE. ESTIMATED COST FOR REPAIR IS 400.00. REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE YET. IT MAKES ME VERY ANGRY TO READ ALL OF THE COM...

Jun 27, 2005 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILED INSPECTION AND HAS NEVER WORKED RIGHT SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE. PARKING BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL, OR REVERSE. ESTIMATED COST FOR REPAIR IS 400.00. REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE YET. IT MAKES ME VERY ANGRY TO READ ALL OF THE COM...

Jun 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,920 mi

DT: 2001, CHEVROLET TAHOE. HAVING SEVERE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PROBLEMS AT LOW SPEED, 3-5 MPH. THIS HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE PEDAL STARTS TO PULSATE VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. THIS OCCURS WHEN IT IS IN TWO WHEEL DRIVE. THE TAHOE IS A 4-WHEEL ANTI LOCK. THE TRUCK...

Jun 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,920 mi

DT: 2001, CHEVROLET TAHOE. HAVING SEVERE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PROBLEMS AT LOW SPEED, 3-5 MPH. THIS HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE PEDAL STARTS TO PULSATE VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. THIS OCCURS WHEN IT IS IN TWO WHEEL DRIVE. THE TAHOE IS A 4-WHEEL ANTI LOCK. THE TRUCK...

Jun 15, 2005 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER'S WIFE PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY WHICH HAD A SMALL INCLINE AND APPLIED BRAKES TO PARK, AND THIS PARTICULAR STYLE OF EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. FELT IT WAS WORN OUT. HAD TO BE REPLACED BY OWNER. NO PROBLEMS SINCE THE REPLACEMENT, BUT FELT IT WAS POORLY DESIGNED BY GM. *AK

Jun 15, 2005 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER'S WIFE PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY WHICH HAD A SMALL INCLINE AND APPLIED BRAKES TO PARK, AND THIS PARTICULAR STYLE OF EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. FELT IT WAS WORN OUT. HAD TO BE REPLACED BY OWNER. NO PROBLEMS SINCE THE REPLACEMENT, BUT FELT IT WAS POORLY DESIGNED BY GM. *AK

Jun 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 71,000 mi

(UNWANTED ACTIVATION OF ABS SYSTEM WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEED) I FIRST TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO MCKLUSKEY CHEVROLET IN CINCINNATI, OH., TO DIAGNOSE AND ADVISE A METHOD OF REPAIR ON 06-07-08. THEY RESPONDED THAT I NEEDED NEW WHEEL HUBS ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT WHEELS, AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $780....

Jun 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 71,000 mi

(UNWANTED ACTIVATION OF ABS SYSTEM WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEED) I FIRST TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO MCKLUSKEY CHEVROLET IN CINCINNATI, OH., TO DIAGNOSE AND ADVISE A METHOD OF REPAIR ON 06-07-08. THEY RESPONDED THAT I NEEDED NEW WHEEL HUBS ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT WHEELS, AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $780....

Jun 12, 2005 Power Train 54,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN IN MY 2001 CHEVEROLET TAHOE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED "SLIPPING" IT WOULD NOT CHG PAST 2ND GEAR. I HAD LESS THAN 55,000 MILES. IT COST ME $500 BEC I WANTED ANOTHER GM TRANSMISSION AND NOT THE TRANSMISSION THE WARRANTY WAS OFFERING WITH ONLY 12000 MILES

Jun 12, 2005 Power Train 54,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN IN MY 2001 CHEVEROLET TAHOE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED "SLIPPING" IT WOULD NOT CHG PAST 2ND GEAR. I HAD LESS THAN 55,000 MILES. IT COST ME $500 BEC I WANTED ANOTHER GM TRANSMISSION AND NOT THE TRANSMISSION THE WARRANTY WAS OFFERING WITH ONLY 12000 MILES

Jun 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. HE NOTICED THAT OTHER VEHICLES HAD THIS PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE ABS. ALSO, WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT CONSUMER WILL HEAR A CLICKING NOISE USUALLY WHILE REVERSING.*AK

Jun 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. HE NOTICED THAT OTHER VEHICLES HAD THIS PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE ABS. ALSO, WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT CONSUMER WILL HEAR A CLICKING NOISE USUALLY WHILE REVERSING.*AK

Jun 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. HE NOTICED THAT OTHER VEHICLES HAD THIS PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE ABS. ALSO, WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT CONSUMER WILL HEAR A CLICKING NOISE USUALLY WHILE REVERSING.*AK

Jun 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. HE NOTICED THAT OTHER VEHICLES HAD THIS PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE ABS. ALSO, WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT CONSUMER WILL HEAR A CLICKING NOISE USUALLY WHILE REVERSING.*AK

Jun 8, 2005 Tires 49,107 mi

DT: THE TREAD CAME OFF OF THE TIRE, CONTACT STATES THAT IT WAS IN TREAD SHREDDED. *AK *TT *SB

Jun 8, 2005 Tires 49,107 mi

DT: THE TREAD CAME OFF OF THE TIRE, CONTACT STATES THAT IT WAS IN TREAD SHREDDED. *AK *TT *SB

Jun 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD WHEN BRAKE WERE APPLIED AT LOW CITY SPEED BUT WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES. *AK *SB *NM

Jun 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD WHEN BRAKE WERE APPLIED AT LOW CITY SPEED BUT WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES. *AK *SB *NM

May 30, 2005 Steering 27,000 mi

2001 TAHOE, EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING. THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, YET. THE STEERING WAS BEGINNING TO GET NOTICABLY LOOSE AROUND 25,000 MILES. WE NOW HAVE 50,000 MI ON THE VEHICLE AND THE PLAY IS GETTING WORSE. THE WHEELS WILL CATCH IN ANY IMPERFECTIONS IN THE ROAD AND JERK THE VEHICLE THA...

May 30, 2005 Steering 27,000 mi

2001 TAHOE, EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING. THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, YET. THE STEERING WAS BEGINNING TO GET NOTICABLY LOOSE AROUND 25,000 MILES. WE NOW HAVE 50,000 MI ON THE VEHICLE AND THE PLAY IS GETTING WORSE. THE WHEELS WILL CATCH IN ANY IMPERFECTIONS IN THE ROAD AND JERK THE VEHICLE THA...

May 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Air Crash 40,000 mi

DRIVING ON 93S IN SOMERVILLE MA IN AM RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE VAN IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED AND I APPLIED MY BRAKES, THEY NEVER WORKED. I WAS TRAVELLING APPROX. 10-12 MPH AND NEVER STOPPED, THEREFORE CRASHING INTO THE VAN IN FRONT OF ME AND PUSHING HIM INTO ANOTHER CAR.

May 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Air Crash 40,000 mi

DRIVING ON 93S IN SOMERVILLE MA IN AM RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE VAN IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED AND I APPLIED MY BRAKES, THEY NEVER WORKED. I WAS TRAVELLING APPROX. 10-12 MPH AND NEVER STOPPED, THEREFORE CRASHING INTO THE VAN IN FRONT OF ME AND PUSHING HIM INTO ANOTHER CAR.

May 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT 4WD WOULD HAVE ITS ABS BRAKES ENGAGE AT SPEEDS OF 3 TO 7 MPH. THI HAPPENED HUNDREDS OF TIMES AND CAUSE IT TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT TIMES. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED BY REPLACING THE ABS SPEED SENSORS. I AM AWARE THAT GM HAS A RECALL FOR CANADIAN TRUCKS REGARDI...

May 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT 4WD WOULD HAVE ITS ABS BRAKES ENGAGE AT SPEEDS OF 3 TO 7 MPH. THI HAPPENED HUNDREDS OF TIMES AND CAUSE IT TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT TIMES. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED BY REPLACING THE ABS SPEED SENSORS. I AM AWARE THAT GM HAS A RECALL FOR CANADIAN TRUCKS REGARDI...

May 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 35,000 mi

JUST BEFORE I REACHED 36000 MILES WITH MY 2001 TAHOE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKES STARTED TO CONSTANTLY ENGAGE. THE SERVICE DEPT. CHANGED THE SENSOR ON ONE SIDE AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR A LITTLE WHILE. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE SERVICE DEPT. CLEANED THE SENSORS, SAID THERE WAS CORROSION OR DEBRIS ON ...

May 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN THE TRUCK IS TAKING OFF FROM A STOP OR PARK POSITION, WHEN DRIVING IT IS FINE.

May 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 35,000 mi

JUST BEFORE I REACHED 36000 MILES WITH MY 2001 TAHOE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKES STARTED TO CONSTANTLY ENGAGE. THE SERVICE DEPT. CHANGED THE SENSOR ON ONE SIDE AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR A LITTLE WHILE. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE SERVICE DEPT. CLEANED THE SENSORS, SAID THERE WAS CORROSION OR DEBRIS ON ...

May 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN THE TRUCK IS TAKING OFF FROM A STOP OR PARK POSITION, WHEN DRIVING IT IS FINE.

May 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE AT A LOW-SPEED, TYPICALLY PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN, A VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN. UNDER ADDITIONAL PRESSURE, THE BRAKE PEDAL THEN SLIPS DOWN A BIT AND THE BRAKES THEN ENGAGE. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE VEHIC...

May 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE AT A LOW-SPEED, TYPICALLY PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN, A VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN. UNDER ADDITIONAL PRESSURE, THE BRAKE PEDAL THEN SLIPS DOWN A BIT AND THE BRAKES THEN ENGAGE. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE VEHIC...

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,500 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4 AND JUST HAD MY BRAKES FIXED BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN RELATED TO THE ANTI-LOCK SENSORS. FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WHEN COMING TO A SLOW STOP THE ANTI LOCKING BRAKES ACTIVATE, THEN HAVING TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO G...

May 6, 2005 Parking Brake 22,000 mi

DT: PARKING BRAKE WAS DEFECTIVE. NOTHING HAPPENED BEFORE FAILURE. EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT HOLD. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A PROBLEM. HAS TO HAVE BRAKE PADS REPLACED BEFORE IT CAN BE INSPECTED.*AK

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

DT: PARKING BRAKE WAS DEFECTIVE. NOTHING HAPPENED BEFORE FAILURE. EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT HOLD. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A PROBLEM. HAS TO HAVE BRAKE PADS REPLACED BEFORE IT CAN BE INSPECTED.*AK

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,500 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4 AND JUST HAD MY BRAKES FIXED BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN RELATED TO THE ANTI-LOCK SENSORS. FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WHEN COMING TO A SLOW STOP THE ANTI LOCKING BRAKES ACTIVATE, THEN HAVING TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO G...

May 6, 2005 Parking Brake 22,000 mi

DT: PARKING BRAKE WAS DEFECTIVE. NOTHING HAPPENED BEFORE FAILURE. EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT HOLD. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A PROBLEM. HAS TO HAVE BRAKE PADS REPLACED BEFORE IT CAN BE INSPECTED.*AK

May 6, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

DT: PARKING BRAKE WAS DEFECTIVE. NOTHING HAPPENED BEFORE FAILURE. EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT HOLD. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A PROBLEM. HAS TO HAVE BRAKE PADS REPLACED BEFORE IT CAN BE INSPECTED.*AK

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,700 mi

DURING THE PAST 2 WEEKS, MY ABS HAS ACTIVATED WHEN STOPPING AT SPEEDS UNDER 10 MILES PER HOUR. THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROX 6 TIMES, AND IS INTERMITTENT.

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 96,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES DID NOT HOLD AT LOW SPEED. VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. *AK

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,700 mi

DURING THE PAST 2 WEEKS, MY ABS HAS ACTIVATED WHEN STOPPING AT SPEEDS UNDER 10 MILES PER HOUR. THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROX 6 TIMES, AND IS INTERMITTENT.

May 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 96,000 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES DID NOT HOLD AT LOW SPEED. VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. *AK

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

ABS BRAKE MODULE. LOW TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, AND DRAINS THE BATTERY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE . COST COVERED THE FIRST TIME AND GM PAID HALF FOR LAST REPAIR.*AK

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200 mi

SAW YOUR RECENT ARTICLE RE DEFECTIVE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. I HAVE HAD, ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS, INCIDENTS WHERE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO ROLL MUCH FURTHER THAN NORMAL. THESE INCIDENTS SEEM TO HAPPEN IF I AM APPLYING BRAKES AND EITHER HIT A POTHOLE OR BUMP IN THE ROADWAY WHILE ...

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

ABS BRAKE MODULE. LOW TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, AND DRAINS THE BATTERY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE . COST COVERED THE FIRST TIME AND GM PAID HALF FOR LAST REPAIR.*AK

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200 mi

SAW YOUR RECENT ARTICLE RE DEFECTIVE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. I HAVE HAD, ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS, INCIDENTS WHERE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO ROLL MUCH FURTHER THAN NORMAL. THESE INCIDENTS SEEM TO HAPPEN IF I AM APPLYING BRAKES AND EITHER HIT A POTHOLE OR BUMP IN THE ROADWAY WHILE ...

May 1, 2005 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE ON 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS FAILED, AND DEALER IS UNABLE TO REPAIR IT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS COMMON TO THIS VEHICLE, BUT STATED THAT GM HAS NOT DEVELOPED A FIX. WE HAVE SPENT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REPAIR THE BRAKE OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS WITHOUT SU...

May 1, 2005 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE ON 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS FAILED, AND DEALER IS UNABLE TO REPAIR IT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS COMMON TO THIS VEHICLE, BUT STATED THAT GM HAS NOT DEVELOPED A FIX. WE HAVE SPENT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REPAIR THE BRAKE OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS WITHOUT SU...

Apr 27, 2005 Parking Brake 28,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN CONSUMER PRESSES IT DOWN. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK ON A HILL. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

Apr 27, 2005 Parking Brake 28,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN CONSUMER PRESSES IT DOWN. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK ON A HILL. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

Apr 25, 2005 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

FAULTY EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK

Apr 25, 2005 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

FAULTY EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK

Apr 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

ABS MOTOR FAILED ON MY VEHICLE. REPLACEMENT MOTOR WAS ESTIMATED TO COST ROUGHLY $1,000. I HAVE HEARD THIS WAS COMMON WITH CHEVRILE, TAHOE VEHICLES.*AK

Apr 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Air

ABS MOTOR FAILED ON MY VEHICLE. REPLACEMENT MOTOR WAS ESTIMATED TO COST ROUGHLY $1,000. I HAVE HEARD THIS WAS COMMON WITH CHEVRILE, TAHOE VEHICLES.*AK

Apr 16, 2005 Parking Brake

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE: DURING TEXAS REQUIRED SAFETY TESTING THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL DUE TO ABNORMAL WEAR FOR THE SECOND TIME IN THREE YEARS. THIS REQUIRES HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIRS EACH TIME.*AK

Apr 16, 2005 Parking Brake

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE: DURING TEXAS REQUIRED SAFETY TESTING THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL DUE TO ABNORMAL WEAR FOR THE SECOND TIME IN THREE YEARS. THIS REQUIRES HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIRS EACH TIME.*AK

Apr 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER CALLED NEAREST CERTIFIED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE ABS MODULE.*AK

Apr 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER CALLED NEAREST CERTIFIED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE ABS MODULE.*AK

Apr 6, 2005 Visibility 61,850 mi

THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE DEFECTS. THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE WHEN ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN, AND THEN THE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS HALF WAY. THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *TT

Apr 6, 2005 Visibility 61,850 mi

THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE DEFECTS. THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE WHEN ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN, AND THEN THE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS HALF WAY. THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *TT

Mar 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

THROTTLE STICKING. I SEE MAI=NY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE BEFOIR GM HAS TO FIX THE PROBLEM???*AK

Mar 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 44,000 mi

THROTTLE STICKING. I SEE MAI=NY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE BEFOIR GM HAS TO FIX THE PROBLEM???*AK

Mar 21, 2005 Parking Brake 5,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD. OWNER HAS TO TAKE THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE PARKING BRAKE EVERY 5,000 MILES. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER, AND OWNER WAS TOLD THAT THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN REDESIGNED,...

Mar 21, 2005 Parking Brake 5,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD. OWNER HAS TO TAKE THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE PARKING BRAKE EVERY 5,000 MILES. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER, AND OWNER WAS TOLD THAT THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN REDESIGNED,...

Mar 15, 2005 Suspension 18,942 mi

THE BEARING AND THE HUB ASSEMBLY HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY, FRONT WHEEL BOTH REPLACED. *TT

Mar 15, 2005 Suspension 18,942 mi

THE BEARING AND THE HUB ASSEMBLY HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY, FRONT WHEEL BOTH REPLACED. *TT

Mar 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 104,000 mi

ABS COMPUTER MODULE CAUSES THE PUMP TO CONTINUOUSLY RUN THE ABS LIGHT TO TURN ON. IT SEAMS THAT MANY 2001 TAHOES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, AS PER THE PARTS DEPARTMENT ATTENDANT AT MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALER. AFTER DISCOVERING THAT THE PART WAS ABOUT $800.00 AT THE DEALER, I CONTACTED MANY SALVAGE YARDS AND ...

Mar 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 104,000 mi

ABS COMPUTER MODULE CAUSES THE PUMP TO CONTINUOUSLY RUN THE ABS LIGHT TO TURN ON. IT SEAMS THAT MANY 2001 TAHOES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, AS PER THE PARTS DEPARTMENT ATTENDANT AT MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALER. AFTER DISCOVERING THAT THE PART WAS ABOUT $800.00 AT THE DEALER, I CONTACTED MANY SALVAGE YARDS AND ...

Mar 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Air Crash 56,000 mi

A LOUD AIR BLOWER SOUND COULD/CAN BE HEARD FROM THE CAR. TOOK THE CAR TO TWO MECHANICS WHO BOTH TOLD ME THE ABS SYSTEM HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE TURNED OFF IN ORDER TO NOT DRAIN THE BATTERY. THE ONLY CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TO PURCHASE $1,200 PART + LABOR FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURER WITH NO GUARUNTEE ...

Mar 8, 2005 Service Brakes, Air Crash 56,000 mi

A LOUD AIR BLOWER SOUND COULD/CAN BE HEARD FROM THE CAR. TOOK THE CAR TO TWO MECHANICS WHO BOTH TOLD ME THE ABS SYSTEM HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE TURNED OFF IN ORDER TO NOT DRAIN THE BATTERY. THE ONLY CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TO PURCHASE $1,200 PART + LABOR FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURER WITH NO GUARUNTEE ...

Feb 27, 2005 Electrical System

I OWN A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE, THE HEATER BLOWER WILL NOT TURN OFF EVEN AFTER THE KEY IS OUT. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE SHOP 4 TIMES NOW WITH DEALERS AND THEY HAVE REPLACED THE HEATER CONTROL HEAD AND THAT DIDN'T FIX IT, THEN THEY REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER TWICE BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP, THEN THEY REPLACED THE...

Feb 27, 2005 Electrical System

I OWN A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE, THE HEATER BLOWER WILL NOT TURN OFF EVEN AFTER THE KEY IS OUT. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE SHOP 4 TIMES NOW WITH DEALERS AND THEY HAVE REPLACED THE HEATER CONTROL HEAD AND THAT DIDN'T FIX IT, THEN THEY REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER TWICE BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP, THEN THEY REPLACED THE...

Feb 25, 2005 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

OUR 2001 TAHOE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE LOWER LIGHT ASSEMBLY FOR QUITE A WHILE. IT HOUSES THE TURN SIGNAL, CLEARANCE LIGHT AND DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT. IT CONSTANTLY FILLS WITH WATER. THERE ARE NO CRACKS IN THE LENS AND I HAVE DRIED IT OUT AND REPLACED BULBS ON A MONTHLY BASIS. I NOTICED...

Feb 25, 2005 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

OUR 2001 TAHOE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE LOWER LIGHT ASSEMBLY FOR QUITE A WHILE. IT HOUSES THE TURN SIGNAL, CLEARANCE LIGHT AND DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT. IT CONSTANTLY FILLS WITH WATER. THERE ARE NO CRACKS IN THE LENS AND I HAVE DRIED IT OUT AND REPLACED BULBS ON A MONTHLY BASIS. I NOTICED...

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

THE ABS BRAKES DO NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE SENSOR, THE ROTORS, AND BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NM THE DEALER FOUND A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THE PROBLEM. *TT

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH AN ABS BRAKE MODULE FAILURE. THE MOTOR/PUMP THAT CONTROLS THE ABS BRAKES WON'T TURN OFF. IT KEEPS RUNNING EVEN WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. MY ABS LIGHT TURNS ON AND ABS BRAKES ARE NOW NOT OPERATIVE. I READ MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE ON 2001 MODEL CHEVY/...

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

THE ABS BRAKES DO NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE SENSOR, THE ROTORS, AND BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NM THE DEALER FOUND A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THE PROBLEM. *TT

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH AN ABS BRAKE MODULE FAILURE. THE MOTOR/PUMP THAT CONTROLS THE ABS BRAKES WON'T TURN OFF. IT KEEPS RUNNING EVEN WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. MY ABS LIGHT TURNS ON AND ABS BRAKES ARE NOW NOT OPERATIVE. I READ MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE ON 2001 MODEL CHEVY/...

Feb 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS CLOSED, AND REQUIRES A LARGE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL. HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. WHEN YOU START UP IN MORNING, LEAVING PARKING SPACES, AT STOP LIGHTS, ETC. *JB

Feb 11, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS CLOSED, AND REQUIRES A LARGE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL. HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. WHEN YOU START UP IN MORNING, LEAVING PARKING SPACES, AT STOP LIGHTS, ETC. *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

THROTTLE STICKS CLOSED REQUIRING EXCESSIVE FORCE TO PUSH THROTTLE PEDAL. THIS CAUSES SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN YOU GET PAST THE STUCK AREA. *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

THROTTLE STICKS CLOSED REQUIRING EXCESSIVE FORCE TO PUSH THROTTLE PEDAL. THIS CAUSES SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN YOU GET PAST THE STUCK AREA. *JB

Feb 5, 2005 Parking Brake

SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE DETERMINED TO BE PARK BRAKE SHOE CONTACTING DRUM WHEN PARKING BRAKE NOT APPLIED. WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY WITH RE-DESIGNED PARTS, BUT FAILED AGAIN. PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD. *JB

Feb 5, 2005 Parking Brake

SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE DETERMINED TO BE PARK BRAKE SHOE CONTACTING DRUM WHEN PARKING BRAKE NOT APPLIED. WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY WITH RE-DESIGNED PARTS, BUT FAILED AGAIN. PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD. *JB

Dec 30, 2004 Parking Brake

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 21000 MILES. PARKING BRAKE WAS'NT OPERABLE AND WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER TO CLOSE SALE. PARKING BRAKE INOPERABLE 30000 MILES LATER. NEEDS LEFT REAR HUB REPLACED, RIGHT REAR WAS SALVAGEABLE. DEALER STATED IT WAS NOT REPAIRABLE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. DURING REPAIRS I...

Dec 30, 2004 Parking Brake

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 21000 MILES. PARKING BRAKE WAS'NT OPERABLE AND WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER TO CLOSE SALE. PARKING BRAKE INOPERABLE 30000 MILES LATER. NEEDS LEFT REAR HUB REPLACED, RIGHT REAR WAS SALVAGEABLE. DEALER STATED IT WAS NOT REPAIRABLE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. DURING REPAIRS I...

Dec 25, 2004 Power Train 64,497 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE AND REQUIRED TOWING TO REPAIR FACILITY. TRANSMISSION REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.*AK

Dec 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 57,623 mi

ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. REQUIRED RELACEMENT OF MODULE AND BATTERY THAT FAILED AS A RESULT OF CONTINUOUS BRAKE MODULE OPERATION. TOTAL REPAIR COST $939.01.*AK

Dec 25, 2004 Power Train 64,497 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE AND REQUIRED TOWING TO REPAIR FACILITY. TRANSMISSION REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.*AK

Dec 25, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 57,623 mi

ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. REQUIRED RELACEMENT OF MODULE AND BATTERY THAT FAILED AS A RESULT OF CONTINUOUS BRAKE MODULE OPERATION. TOTAL REPAIR COST $939.01.*AK

Dec 16, 2004 Steering 54,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THIS WENT UNNOTICED UNTIL THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST TWICE DAILY. WHEN THIS OCCURRED DRIVER HAD DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE TURNED WITH FORCE, IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION , LOC...

Dec 16, 2004 Steering 54,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. THIS WENT UNNOTICED UNTIL THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST TWICE DAILY. WHEN THIS OCCURRED DRIVER HAD DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE TURNED WITH FORCE, IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION , LOC...

Nov 30, 2004 Parking Brake 59,016 mi

THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY REPLACED THE MECHANICAL PART, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED. *AK THE REAR BRAKE...

Nov 30, 2004 Equipment 59,016 mi

THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY REPLACED THE MECHANICAL PART, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED. *AK THE REAR BRAKE...

Nov 30, 2004 Suspension 59,016 mi

THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY REPLACED THE MECHANICAL PART, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED. *AK THE REAR BRAKE...

Nov 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,016 mi

THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY REPLACED THE MECHANICAL PART, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED. *AK THE REAR BRAKE...

Nov 30, 2004 Parking Brake 59,016 mi

THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY REPLACED THE MECHANICAL PART, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED. *AK THE REAR BRAKE...

Nov 30, 2004 Equipment 59,016 mi

THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY REPLACED THE MECHANICAL PART, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED. *AK THE REAR BRAKE...

Nov 30, 2004 Suspension 59,016 mi

THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY REPLACED THE MECHANICAL PART, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED. *AK THE REAR BRAKE...

Nov 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,016 mi

THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY REPLACED THE MECHANICAL PART, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED. *AK THE REAR BRAKE...

Nov 29, 2004 Electrical System Fire 31,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER IN THE REAR SEAT ADJUSTED THE PASSENGER SEAT AND NOTICED SPARKS COMING FROM UNDER THE SEAT. LATER, THE SPARKS TURNED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BECAUSE THE WIRES KEPT IGNITING.*AK

Nov 29, 2004 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 CHEVROLEX TAHOE USED IN MARCH OF 2004. SINCE THEN THE FRONT SEAT BELTS HAVE NOT WORKED PROPERLY. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES FOR 3 REPLACEMENTS. STILL NOT FIXED. GM HAS MOVED MY ISSUE TO CUSTOIMER RELATIONS AND I WAS SUPPOSED TO CALL ME BACK ON NOVEMEBER 8 AND AS ON NOVEMEB...

Nov 29, 2004 Electrical System Fire 31,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER IN THE REAR SEAT ADJUSTED THE PASSENGER SEAT AND NOTICED SPARKS COMING FROM UNDER THE SEAT. LATER, THE SPARKS TURNED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BECAUSE THE WIRES KEPT IGNITING.*AK

Nov 29, 2004 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 CHEVROLEX TAHOE USED IN MARCH OF 2004. SINCE THEN THE FRONT SEAT BELTS HAVE NOT WORKED PROPERLY. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES FOR 3 REPLACEMENTS. STILL NOT FIXED. GM HAS MOVED MY ISSUE TO CUSTOIMER RELATIONS AND I WAS SUPPOSED TO CALL ME BACK ON NOVEMEBER 8 AND AS ON NOVEMEB...

Nov 19, 2004 Seat Belts 15,000 mi

REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AND THEREFORE IS NOT SAFE FOR USE. THIS HAS BEEN SERVICED YET STILL HANGS UP FREQUENTLY. HAVE TO REMOVE PANEL TO GET ACCESS TO APPLY TEMPORARY FIX.*AK

Nov 19, 2004 Seat Belts 15,000 mi

REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AND THEREFORE IS NOT SAFE FOR USE. THIS HAS BEEN SERVICED YET STILL HANGS UP FREQUENTLY. HAVE TO REMOVE PANEL TO GET ACCESS TO APPLY TEMPORARY FIX.*AK

Nov 18, 2004 Structure 27,500 mi

UPON OPENING THE LIFTGATE GLASS ON MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE THE PASSENGER SIDE BODY-TO-GLASS HINGE SEPARATED FROM THE GLASS. THE GLASS WILL LATCH BUT DOES NOT MAKE A WEATHERPROOF SEAL AND CAN NOT BE OPENED.*AK

Nov 18, 2004 Structure 27,500 mi

UPON OPENING THE LIFTGATE GLASS ON MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE THE PASSENGER SIDE BODY-TO-GLASS HINGE SEPARATED FROM THE GLASS. THE GLASS WILL LATCH BUT DOES NOT MAKE A WEATHERPROOF SEAL AND CAN NOT BE OPENED.*AK

Nov 3, 2004 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE. WHEN PARKING ON AN INCLINE AND THE PARK BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED. *JB *SC

Nov 3, 2004 Parking Brake 50,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE WHEN APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WOULD STILL MOVE AT WILL, EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. *AK *SC

Nov 3, 2004 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE. WHEN PARKING ON AN INCLINE AND THE PARK BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED. *JB *SC

Nov 3, 2004 Parking Brake 50,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE WHEN APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WOULD STILL MOVE AT WILL, EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. *AK *SC

Oct 31, 2004 Parking Brake 35,000 mi

2001 CHEVY TAHOE PARKING BRAKE FAILED - WORN COMPLETELY THROUGH IN 35,000 MILES. PREMATURE WEAR ALSO DAMAGED BRAKE ROTORS. PARKING BRAKE WAS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. SAME ISSUE OCCURRED AGAIN OCTOBER 29, 2004. NEXT SET OF COMPLETELY NEW REAR MAIN AND PARKING BRAKES WORE COMPLETELY THROUGH WITHIN 6...

Oct 31, 2004 Parking Brake 35,000 mi

2001 CHEVY TAHOE PARKING BRAKE FAILED - WORN COMPLETELY THROUGH IN 35,000 MILES. PREMATURE WEAR ALSO DAMAGED BRAKE ROTORS. PARKING BRAKE WAS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. SAME ISSUE OCCURRED AGAIN OCTOBER 29, 2004. NEXT SET OF COMPLETELY NEW REAR MAIN AND PARKING BRAKES WORE COMPLETELY THROUGH WITHIN 6...

Oct 20, 2004 Suspension 64,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Oct 20, 2004 Suspension 64,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Oct 19, 2004 Power Train 123,000 mi

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION, WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, HAVE TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. THIS WAS WITHOUT ANY NOISE OR FAILURE PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. THANKFUL I WAS NOT DRIVING WITH MY KIDS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. I HAD JUST HAD THIS SERVICED IN MARCH OF 2004. WITHOUT ANY WARNING THIS HAPP...

Oct 19, 2004 Power Train 123,000 mi

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION, WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, HAVE TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. THIS WAS WITHOUT ANY NOISE OR FAILURE PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. THANKFUL I WAS NOT DRIVING WITH MY KIDS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. I HAD JUST HAD THIS SERVICED IN MARCH OF 2004. WITHOUT ANY WARNING THIS HAPP...

Oct 15, 2004 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE IN MARCH OF 2004. SINCE THAT TIME THE FRONT SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. CURRENTLY THE TAHOE IS IN HAWTHORNE CHEVROLET IN HAWTHORNE NJ, TRYING TO GET IT REPAIRED FOR THE THIRD TIME. I HAVE CONTACTED CHVROLET THEMSELVES ABOUT THIS. I AM WORRIED THAT IT WI...

Oct 15, 2004 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE IN MARCH OF 2004. SINCE THAT TIME THE FRONT SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. CURRENTLY THE TAHOE IS IN HAWTHORNE CHEVROLET IN HAWTHORNE NJ, TRYING TO GET IT REPAIRED FOR THE THIRD TIME. I HAVE CONTACTED CHVROLET THEMSELVES ABOUT THIS. I AM WORRIED THAT IT WI...

Oct 14, 2004 Parking Brake 44,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE WOULD ROLL ON ANY INCLINE WHILE THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL, THE CONSUMER PUSHED THE PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE TO THE FLOOR AND TOOK HIS FOOT OFF...

Oct 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 52,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE RECENTLY THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. LATER THAT DAY WHEN THE IGNITION WAS OFF, THE ABS PUMP WAS STILL RUNNING. I DISCONNECTED THE 60A FUSE THAT FEEDS THE ABS SYSTEM AND IT STOPPED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER BUT WITH 52,000 MILES IT WAS NOT COVERED, AND WANTED $1000 TO REPLACE IT. WH...

Oct 14, 2004 Parking Brake 54,900 mi

PREMATURE EMRGENCY BRAKE FAILURE ON 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. I HAVE NOTICED A VERY LOUD "METAL TO METAL" NOISE. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE "EMERGENCY" BRAKE WAS WORN OUT. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVEALED OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE ON 2001 TAHOES.*AK

Oct 14, 2004 Parking Brake 50,000 mi

FOR A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE REGARDING THE PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS BRAKE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED NO MORE THAN THREE TIMES SINCE IT WAS NEW, THE FIRST TIME BEING AT ABOUT 15000 MILES. IT IS NOW NON-FUNCTIONAL AND THE PEDAL PRESSES EASILY TO THE FLOOR. WE FEEL THIS PROBLEM IS A DESIGN DEFECT AS A PAR...

Oct 14, 2004 Parking Brake 44,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE WOULD ROLL ON ANY INCLINE WHILE THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL, THE CONSUMER PUSHED THE PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE TO THE FLOOR AND TOOK HIS FOOT OFF...

Oct 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 52,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE RECENTLY THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. LATER THAT DAY WHEN THE IGNITION WAS OFF, THE ABS PUMP WAS STILL RUNNING. I DISCONNECTED THE 60A FUSE THAT FEEDS THE ABS SYSTEM AND IT STOPPED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER BUT WITH 52,000 MILES IT WAS NOT COVERED, AND WANTED $1000 TO REPLACE IT. WH...

Oct 14, 2004 Parking Brake 54,900 mi

PREMATURE EMRGENCY BRAKE FAILURE ON 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. I HAVE NOTICED A VERY LOUD "METAL TO METAL" NOISE. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE "EMERGENCY" BRAKE WAS WORN OUT. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVEALED OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE ON 2001 TAHOES.*AK

Oct 14, 2004 Parking Brake 50,000 mi

FOR A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE REGARDING THE PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS BRAKE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED NO MORE THAN THREE TIMES SINCE IT WAS NEW, THE FIRST TIME BEING AT ABOUT 15000 MILES. IT IS NOW NON-FUNCTIONAL AND THE PEDAL PRESSES EASILY TO THE FLOOR. WE FEEL THIS PROBLEM IS A DESIGN DEFECT AS A PAR...

Oct 8, 2004 Parking Brake 65,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES HAS FAILED COMPLETELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 8, 2004 Parking Brake 65,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES HAS FAILED COMPLETELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 2, 2004 Steering 18,000 mi

CLUNKING UNDER HOOD THAT CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING GEAR IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 2, 2004 Parking Brake 79,000 mi

PARKING BRAKES WORN OUT PRE-MATURELY.*AK

Oct 2, 2004 Steering 18,000 mi

CLUNKING UNDER HOOD THAT CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING GEAR IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 2, 2004 Parking Brake 79,000 mi

PARKING BRAKES WORN OUT PRE-MATURELY.*AK

Sep 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS AN INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM. PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY BE INVESTIGATED AND REPAIRED.*AK

Sep 30, 2004 Parking Brake

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS AN INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM. PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY BE INVESTIGATED AND REPAIRED.*AK

Sep 30, 2004 Structure

I RECENTLY TRADED MY FORD EXPEDITION FOR CHEVROLET TAHOE. UPON OPENING REAR TAIILGATE ONE NIGHT NOTICED THAT THE HINGES THAT HOLD GLASS TO TAILGATE HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL AFTER READING OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINTS.*AK

Sep 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS AN INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM. PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY BE INVESTIGATED AND REPAIRED.*AK

Sep 30, 2004 Parking Brake

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS AN INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM. PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY BE INVESTIGATED AND REPAIRED.*AK

Sep 30, 2004 Structure

I RECENTLY TRADED MY FORD EXPEDITION FOR CHEVROLET TAHOE. UPON OPENING REAR TAIILGATE ONE NIGHT NOTICED THAT THE HINGES THAT HOLD GLASS TO TAILGATE HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL AFTER READING OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINTS.*AK

Sep 19, 2004 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. I ASKED MY DEALER TO CHECK OUT MY BRAKES AND WAS TOLD THE PARKING BRAKE RUINED THE ROTORS AND NEEDED A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT COSTING $ 800. I HAVE NEVER USED THE PARKING BRAKE. I STILL COULD HEAR A SQUEAK AND RETURNED FOR INSPECTION, NOW I WAS TOLD THE BACKING PLATE IS RUSTE...

Sep 19, 2004 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. I ASKED MY DEALER TO CHECK OUT MY BRAKES AND WAS TOLD THE PARKING BRAKE RUINED THE ROTORS AND NEEDED A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT COSTING $ 800. I HAVE NEVER USED THE PARKING BRAKE. I STILL COULD HEAR A SQUEAK AND RETURNED FOR INSPECTION, NOW I WAS TOLD THE BACKING PLATE IS RUSTE...

Sep 15, 2004 Parking Brake 38,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE / EMERGENCY ON 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE IS INOPERABLE. PARKING BRAKE HAS NEVER BEEN USED ON THIS VEHICKE. BROWN AND BROWN ADVISED 300.00 DOLLARS TO PUT NEW BRAKE PADS ON EMERGENCY BRAKE.*AK

Sep 15, 2004 Parking Brake

I JUST WATCHED THIS A.M.'S LOCAL NEWS AND SAW A LOCAL MAN EXTREMELY UPSET AND CONCERNED ABOUT HIS 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE'S PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. I, TOO, HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE AND HAVE HAD CONSISTENT PROBLEMS SINCE SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW IN FEBRUARY 2001. THE MAN CLAIMED HIS ...

Sep 15, 2004 Parking Brake 10,000 mi

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE, I HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH MY PARKING BRAKE. IT NEVER HAS WORKED PROPERLY, HAVING SLIPPED ON NUMEROUS OCCATIONS. WHEN I PUSH IT DOWN, IT GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WENT TO HAVE IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY ON 12/7/002, BUT IT CONTINUED TO FAIL. ...

Sep 15, 2004 Parking Brake 38,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE / EMERGENCY ON 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE IS INOPERABLE. PARKING BRAKE HAS NEVER BEEN USED ON THIS VEHICKE. BROWN AND BROWN ADVISED 300.00 DOLLARS TO PUT NEW BRAKE PADS ON EMERGENCY BRAKE.*AK

Sep 15, 2004 Parking Brake

I JUST WATCHED THIS A.M.'S LOCAL NEWS AND SAW A LOCAL MAN EXTREMELY UPSET AND CONCERNED ABOUT HIS 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE'S PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. I, TOO, HAVE A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE AND HAVE HAD CONSISTENT PROBLEMS SINCE SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW IN FEBRUARY 2001. THE MAN CLAIMED HIS ...

Sep 15, 2004 Parking Brake 10,000 mi

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE, I HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH MY PARKING BRAKE. IT NEVER HAS WORKED PROPERLY, HAVING SLIPPED ON NUMEROUS OCCATIONS. WHEN I PUSH IT DOWN, IT GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WENT TO HAVE IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY ON 12/7/002, BUT IT CONTINUED TO FAIL. ...

Sep 14, 2004 Seats 28,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT HEATING SENOR OVER HEATED. THE DEALER MADE REPAIRS AT 28,000 MILES. NOW AT THE PRESENT MILEAGES OF 33,000 MILES THE PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT WOULD CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN ON THE OCCUPANT WHILE DRIVING. *JB THE SPARE TIRE CABLE PLASTIC CONNECTOR WOULD NOT RELEA...

Sep 14, 2004 Seat Belts 28,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT HEATING SENOR OVER HEATED. THE DEALER MADE REPAIRS AT 28,000 MILES. NOW AT THE PRESENT MILEAGES OF 33,000 MILES THE PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT WOULD CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN ON THE OCCUPANT WHILE DRIVING. *JB THE SPARE TIRE CABLE PLASTIC CONNECTOR WOULD NOT RELEA...

Sep 14, 2004 Seats 28,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT HEATING SENOR OVER HEATED. THE DEALER MADE REPAIRS AT 28,000 MILES. NOW AT THE PRESENT MILEAGES OF 33,000 MILES THE PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT WOULD CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN ON THE OCCUPANT WHILE DRIVING. *JB THE SPARE TIRE CABLE PLASTIC CONNECTOR WOULD NOT RELEA...

Sep 14, 2004 Seat Belts 28,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT HEATING SENOR OVER HEATED. THE DEALER MADE REPAIRS AT 28,000 MILES. NOW AT THE PRESENT MILEAGES OF 33,000 MILES THE PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT WOULD CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN ON THE OCCUPANT WHILE DRIVING. *JB THE SPARE TIRE CABLE PLASTIC CONNECTOR WOULD NOT RELEA...

Sep 4, 2004 Visibility 81,000 mi

BOTH FRONT DOOR POWER WINDOWS FAIL TO OPERATE. THE MOTORS MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND THE WINDOWS WILL NOT FULLY OPEN OR CLOSE. THE GLASS PANELS APPARENTLY ARE NOT ATTACHED AS THEY CAN BE MOVED BY HAND. THE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED WITHIN TWO DAYS OF EACH OTHER AND HAVE BEEN VARY RARELY BEEN OPENED SINC...

Sep 4, 2004 Visibility 81,000 mi

BOTH FRONT DOOR POWER WINDOWS FAIL TO OPERATE. THE MOTORS MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND THE WINDOWS WILL NOT FULLY OPEN OR CLOSE. THE GLASS PANELS APPARENTLY ARE NOT ATTACHED AS THEY CAN BE MOVED BY HAND. THE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED WITHIN TWO DAYS OF EACH OTHER AND HAVE BEEN VARY RARELY BEEN OPENED SINC...

Sep 2, 2004 Parking Brake 47,500 mi

MY PARKING BRAKES FAILED THE ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH A CABLE AND THAT IF NOT FIXED COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO A ROTOR. FORTUNATELY, I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO HELP PAY THE COST. HOWEVER, IT SEEMS THE PARKING BRAKE ON THIS VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN WEAK SINCE PURCHA...

Sep 2, 2004 Parking Brake 47,500 mi

MY PARKING BRAKES FAILED THE ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH A CABLE AND THAT IF NOT FIXED COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO A ROTOR. FORTUNATELY, I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO HELP PAY THE COST. HOWEVER, IT SEEMS THE PARKING BRAKE ON THIS VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN WEAK SINCE PURCHA...

Aug 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

WHEN SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF T ABS MOTOR CONTINUED TO RUN. AS A RESULT, ABS SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON. *AK

Aug 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

WHEN SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF T ABS MOTOR CONTINUED TO RUN. AS A RESULT, ABS SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON. *AK

Aug 20, 2004 Tires 81,582 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED WHICH CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. *JB *NM

Aug 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,450 mi

I HAVE ONLY HAD MY 2001 TAHOE FOR A MONTH OR LESS AND ONE DY WHEN STARTING MY VEHCILE THE ABS LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OUT. WHEN THE CAR IS OFF SOME TYPE OF MOTOR IS STILL RUNNING. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE BSCM THIS CONTROLS THE ABS SYSTEM. IT WILL COST ME $1000. TO FIX. I HAVE READ WHERE OTHER PEOPLE A...

Aug 20, 2004 Tires 81,582 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED WHICH CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. *JB *NM

Aug 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,450 mi

I HAVE ONLY HAD MY 2001 TAHOE FOR A MONTH OR LESS AND ONE DY WHEN STARTING MY VEHCILE THE ABS LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OUT. WHEN THE CAR IS OFF SOME TYPE OF MOTOR IS STILL RUNNING. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE BSCM THIS CONTROLS THE ABS SYSTEM. IT WILL COST ME $1000. TO FIX. I HAVE READ WHERE OTHER PEOPLE A...

Aug 15, 2004 Structure 61,000 mi

BOUGHT A USED 2001 TAHOE JUNE 4, 2004. OPENED REAR GLASS ON HATCH MANY TIMES WITH NO PROBLEMS. IN LATE JULY MY HUSBAND OPENED AND ONE OF THE HINGES BROKE. THE METAL ACTUALLY TORE. TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM THE WHOLE GLASS MUST BE REPLACED, THE HINGE IS PART OF THE GLASS. I HAVE SINCE HEARD "THROU...

Aug 15, 2004 Structure 61,000 mi

BOUGHT A USED 2001 TAHOE JUNE 4, 2004. OPENED REAR GLASS ON HATCH MANY TIMES WITH NO PROBLEMS. IN LATE JULY MY HUSBAND OPENED AND ONE OF THE HINGES BROKE. THE METAL ACTUALLY TORE. TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM THE WHOLE GLASS MUST BE REPLACED, THE HINGE IS PART OF THE GLASS. I HAVE SINCE HEARD "THROU...

Aug 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,008 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LOUD NOISE WAS NORMAL. *AK *NM

Aug 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,008 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LOUD NOISE WAS NORMAL. *AK *NM

Jul 19, 2004 Tires 32,249 mi

IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS, I HAVE HAD THREE FLAT TIRES. THE FIRST WAS A COMPLETELY SHREDDED ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS 65 MPH. COSTCO REPLACED THE TIRE, WHICH WAS ONLY 7 MONTHS OLD ON MAY 3, 2004. A MONTH LATER, SOMETIME IN JUNE, A SECOND FLAT, ON THE FREEWAY. COSTCO CLAIMED IT WAS A NAIL. THEY SAI...

Jul 19, 2004 Tires 32,249 mi

IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS, I HAVE HAD THREE FLAT TIRES. THE FIRST WAS A COMPLETELY SHREDDED ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS 65 MPH. COSTCO REPLACED THE TIRE, WHICH WAS ONLY 7 MONTHS OLD ON MAY 3, 2004. A MONTH LATER, SOMETIME IN JUNE, A SECOND FLAT, ON THE FREEWAY. COSTCO CLAIMED IT WAS A NAIL. THEY SAI...

Jul 12, 2004 Structure 79,000 mi

REAR TAILGATE GLASS HINGE SEPARATED FROM PLASTIC MATERIAL IN WHICH IT WAS EMBEDDED. FAILURE RESULTS IN IMPROPER SECURING OF REAR TAILGATE WINDOW, CAN LEAD TO GLASS SEPARATING FROM VEHICLE AT SPEED. GLASS WAS REPLACED. *LA

Jul 12, 2004 Structure 79,000 mi

REAR TAILGATE GLASS HINGE SEPARATED FROM PLASTIC MATERIAL IN WHICH IT WAS EMBEDDED. FAILURE RESULTS IN IMPROPER SECURING OF REAR TAILGATE WINDOW, CAN LEAD TO GLASS SEPARATING FROM VEHICLE AT SPEED. GLASS WAS REPLACED. *LA

Jul 5, 2004 Parking Brake 64,305 mi

PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND IN GEAR AT IDLE. VEHICLE JUMPED CURB AND HIT SHRUBBERY BY BUILDING.*AK

Jul 5, 2004 Parking Brake 64,305 mi

PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND IN GEAR AT IDLE. VEHICLE JUMPED CURB AND HIT SHRUBBERY BY BUILDING.*AK

Jul 1, 2004 Parking Brake

AS WITH MANY OTHER TAHOE OWNERS, I HAVE THE PROBLEM OF PREMATURE PARKING BRAKE FAILURE IN MY 2001 TAHOE. I RARELY USE IT. AT 50,000 MILES IT NEEDS A SECOND REPLACEMENT. IT IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE IF YOU DON'T TEST IT YOU WILL NEVER KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM UNTIL YOUR TRANSMISSIO...

Jul 1, 2004 Parking Brake

AS WITH MANY OTHER TAHOE OWNERS, I HAVE THE PROBLEM OF PREMATURE PARKING BRAKE FAILURE IN MY 2001 TAHOE. I RARELY USE IT. AT 50,000 MILES IT NEEDS A SECOND REPLACEMENT. IT IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE IF YOU DON'T TEST IT YOU WILL NEVER KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM UNTIL YOUR TRANSMISSIO...

Jun 21, 2004 Parking Brake 20,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE SHOW WEARING OUT PREMATURELY, GM HAS ISSUED A NEW RETAINING CLIP THAT ALLOWS THE SHOE TO BE CENTERED AND NOT WEAR PREMATURELY. *AK

Jun 21, 2004 Parking Brake 20,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE SHOW WEARING OUT PREMATURELY, GM HAS ISSUED A NEW RETAINING CLIP THAT ALLOWS THE SHOE TO BE CENTERED AND NOT WEAR PREMATURELY. *AK

Jun 17, 2004 Power Train 60,813 mi

MILEAGE-60813. 1. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, ENGINE HAS LACK OF POWER ON TAKE OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO NORTH JACKSON CHEVROLET FOR SERVICE, DEALER REPORTS RODENTS HAVE EATEN THROUGH WIRES GOING TO TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION NOT RECIEVING SIGINAL, REPAIRED WIRES FROM FUSE BOX, REPLACE INIGTION SWITC...

Jun 17, 2004 Electrical System 60,813 mi

MILEAGE-60813. 1. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, ENGINE HAS LACK OF POWER ON TAKE OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO NORTH JACKSON CHEVROLET FOR SERVICE, DEALER REPORTS RODENTS HAVE EATEN THROUGH WIRES GOING TO TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION NOT RECIEVING SIGINAL, REPAIRED WIRES FROM FUSE BOX, REPLACE INIGTION SWITC...

Jun 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

WHY DOES THE MANUAL STATE THAT ONE CAN PULL UP TO 8700LBS. IF THE TAHOE CAN BARELY HANDLE 3500LBS? THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT IS GOING OUT, THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING AND HAS ONLY BEEN USED TWICE IN 3 YEARS, AND HAS ALRE...

Jun 17, 2004 Trailer Hitches 100,000 mi

WHY DOES THE MANUAL STATE THAT ONE CAN PULL UP TO 8700LBS. IF THE TAHOE CAN BARELY HANDLE 3500LBS? THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT IS GOING OUT, THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING AND HAS ONLY BEEN USED TWICE IN 3 YEARS, AND HAS ALRE...

Jun 17, 2004 Power Train 100,000 mi

WHY DOES THE MANUAL STATE THAT ONE CAN PULL UP TO 8700LBS. IF THE TAHOE CAN BARELY HANDLE 3500LBS? THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT IS GOING OUT, THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING AND HAS ONLY BEEN USED TWICE IN 3 YEARS, AND HAS ALRE...

Jun 17, 2004 Steering 100,000 mi

WHY DOES THE MANUAL STATE THAT ONE CAN PULL UP TO 8700LBS. IF THE TAHOE CAN BARELY HANDLE 3500LBS? THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT IS GOING OUT, THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING AND HAS ONLY BEEN USED TWICE IN 3 YEARS, AND HAS ALRE...

Jun 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

WHY DOES THE MANUAL STATE THAT ONE CAN PULL UP TO 8700LBS. IF THE TAHOE CAN BARELY HANDLE 3500LBS? THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT IS GOING OUT, THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING AND HAS ONLY BEEN USED TWICE IN 3 YEARS, AND HAS ALRE...

Jun 17, 2004 Power Train 60,813 mi

MILEAGE-60813. 1. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, ENGINE HAS LACK OF POWER ON TAKE OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO NORTH JACKSON CHEVROLET FOR SERVICE, DEALER REPORTS RODENTS HAVE EATEN THROUGH WIRES GOING TO TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION NOT RECIEVING SIGINAL, REPAIRED WIRES FROM FUSE BOX, REPLACE INIGTION SWITC...

Jun 17, 2004 Electrical System 60,813 mi

MILEAGE-60813. 1. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, ENGINE HAS LACK OF POWER ON TAKE OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO NORTH JACKSON CHEVROLET FOR SERVICE, DEALER REPORTS RODENTS HAVE EATEN THROUGH WIRES GOING TO TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION NOT RECIEVING SIGINAL, REPAIRED WIRES FROM FUSE BOX, REPLACE INIGTION SWITC...

Jun 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

WHY DOES THE MANUAL STATE THAT ONE CAN PULL UP TO 8700LBS. IF THE TAHOE CAN BARELY HANDLE 3500LBS? THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT IS GOING OUT, THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING AND HAS ONLY BEEN USED TWICE IN 3 YEARS, AND HAS ALRE...

Jun 17, 2004 Trailer Hitches 100,000 mi

WHY DOES THE MANUAL STATE THAT ONE CAN PULL UP TO 8700LBS. IF THE TAHOE CAN BARELY HANDLE 3500LBS? THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT IS GOING OUT, THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING AND HAS ONLY BEEN USED TWICE IN 3 YEARS, AND HAS ALRE...

Jun 17, 2004 Power Train 100,000 mi

WHY DOES THE MANUAL STATE THAT ONE CAN PULL UP TO 8700LBS. IF THE TAHOE CAN BARELY HANDLE 3500LBS? THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT IS GOING OUT, THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING AND HAS ONLY BEEN USED TWICE IN 3 YEARS, AND HAS ALRE...

Jun 17, 2004 Steering 100,000 mi

WHY DOES THE MANUAL STATE THAT ONE CAN PULL UP TO 8700LBS. IF THE TAHOE CAN BARELY HANDLE 3500LBS? THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT IS GOING OUT, THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING AND HAS ONLY BEEN USED TWICE IN 3 YEARS, AND HAS ALRE...

Jun 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

WHY DOES THE MANUAL STATE THAT ONE CAN PULL UP TO 8700LBS. IF THE TAHOE CAN BARELY HANDLE 3500LBS? THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE THE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT IS GOING OUT, THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING AND HAS ONLY BEEN USED TWICE IN 3 YEARS, AND HAS ALRE...

May 25, 2004 Parking Brake

I TOOK MY 2001 TAHOE TO GET A YEARLY INSPECTION. I WAS THEN NOTIFIED BY THE SERVICE DEPT. THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT HOLDING THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD COST APPROX. $400.00 TO REPAIR. I TOLD HIM THAT WAS CRAZY SINCE WE HAVE ONLY USED THE PARKING BRAKE A COUPLE OF TIMES AND THAT WAS THE FIRST VEH...

May 25, 2004 Parking Brake

I TOOK MY 2001 TAHOE TO GET A YEARLY INSPECTION. I WAS THEN NOTIFIED BY THE SERVICE DEPT. THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT HOLDING THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD COST APPROX. $400.00 TO REPAIR. I TOLD HIM THAT WAS CRAZY SINCE WE HAVE ONLY USED THE PARKING BRAKE A COUPLE OF TIMES AND THAT WAS THE FIRST VEH...

May 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A WHIZZING SOUND CAME FROM THE ABS BRAKES. SOMEHOW, THE COMPUTER FOR THE ABS BRAKES CAUSED A LOCK UP. THE COST OF REPAIRS WAS QUOTED TO THE CONSUMER AS $1,100. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT ABS BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

May 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A WHIZZING SOUND CAME FROM THE ABS BRAKES. SOMEHOW, THE COMPUTER FOR THE ABS BRAKES CAUSED A LOCK UP. THE COST OF REPAIRS WAS QUOTED TO THE CONSUMER AS $1,100. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT ABS BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

May 20, 2004 Parking Brake 58,685 mi

I WENT TO HAVE MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE INSPECTED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED THE INSPECTION DUE TO THE PARKING BRAKE FAILING TO FUNCTION. I TOLD HIM THAT I HAD ONLY ENGAGED THE BRAKE NO MORE THAT 5 TIMES SINCE I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. THE INSPECTOR TOLD ME THAT PRACTICALLY EVERY 2001 TAHOE HE INSPE...

May 20, 2004 Parking Brake 58,685 mi

I WENT TO HAVE MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE INSPECTED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED THE INSPECTION DUE TO THE PARKING BRAKE FAILING TO FUNCTION. I TOLD HIM THAT I HAD ONLY ENGAGED THE BRAKE NO MORE THAT 5 TIMES SINCE I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. THE INSPECTOR TOLD ME THAT PRACTICALLY EVERY 2001 TAHOE HE INSPE...

May 13, 2004 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVINEG ON THE FREEWAY. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 70 MPH. IT WAS RAINING I WENT THROUGH A PUDDLE AND THE CAR HYDROPLANED AND HEADED TOWRD THE CONCRETE MEDIAN, IT WOULD NOT STRAIGHTEN AND I HIT THE MEDIAN HEAD ON. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

May 13, 2004 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVINEG ON THE FREEWAY. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 70 MPH. IT WAS RAINING I WENT THROUGH A PUDDLE AND THE CAR HYDROPLANED AND HEADED TOWRD THE CONCRETE MEDIAN, IT WOULD NOT STRAIGHTEN AND I HIT THE MEDIAN HEAD ON. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Apr 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISION. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISION. *AK

Apr 13, 2004 Seats

ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT OVERHEATED. AT ONE POINT THE SEAT GOT SO HOT THAT IT SCORCHED THE LEATHER. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAD IT REPAIRED BECAUSE HE THOUGHT THAT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE.*AK

Apr 13, 2004 Seats

ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT OVERHEATED. AT ONE POINT THE SEAT GOT SO HOT THAT IT SCORCHED THE LEATHER. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAD IT REPAIRED BECAUSE HE THOUGHT THAT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE.*AK

Mar 31, 2004 Parking Brake 28,000 mi

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED DUE TO PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR. DEALERSHIP INDICATED IF VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN WITHIN 10 FEET WITH THE PARKING BRAKE STILL ENGAGED THE PAD WOULD WEAR OUT. THAT WAS THE WAY THE PAD WAS DESIGNED. *AK *MR

Mar 31, 2004 Parking Brake 28,000 mi

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED DUE TO PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR. DEALERSHIP INDICATED IF VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN WITHIN 10 FEET WITH THE PARKING BRAKE STILL ENGAGED THE PAD WOULD WEAR OUT. THAT WAS THE WAY THE PAD WAS DESIGNED. *AK *MR

Mar 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi

THE REAR BRAKES HAD A TENDENCY TO WEAR OUT EVERY 18000 MILES. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE TWICE, AND CLAIMED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE WEARING OUT NORMALLY. CONSUMER FELT THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE WEARING OUT EXCESSIVELY.*AK

Mar 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi

THE REAR BRAKES HAD A TENDENCY TO WEAR OUT EVERY 18000 MILES. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE TWICE, AND CLAIMED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE WEARING OUT NORMALLY. CONSUMER FELT THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE WEARING OUT EXCESSIVELY.*AK

Mar 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 49,750 mi

I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE WITH AN ABS PROBLEM. AFTER I TURN THE VEHICLE OFF I HEAR A MOTOR SOUND UNDER THE TRUCK, AND TE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. I POPPED OUT THAT 60 AMP ABS FUSE AND THE NOISE STOPPED, SO I GUESS ITS POSSIBLY A STUCK RELAY SWITCH.*AK

Mar 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 49,750 mi

I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE WITH AN ABS PROBLEM. AFTER I TURN THE VEHICLE OFF I HEAR A MOTOR SOUND UNDER THE TRUCK, AND TE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. I POPPED OUT THAT 60 AMP ABS FUSE AND THE NOISE STOPPED, SO I GUESS ITS POSSIBLY A STUCK RELAY SWITCH.*AK

Mar 25, 2004 Parking Brake 56,000 mi

PARK BRAKE FAILURE, PREMATURE WEAR-OUT. PARK BRAKE SHOES DROP AND RUB ON INSIDE OF DRUM. LOOKING AT THE SHOES, CLIPS AND THE WEAR ON THE SHOE SURFACE IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE DESIGN OF THE SHOE RETENTION SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE DUTY THESE BRAKES SEE. NORMAL DRIVING HEATS THE REAR BRAKE DI...

Mar 25, 2004 Parking Brake 56,000 mi

PARK BRAKE FAILURE, PREMATURE WEAR-OUT. PARK BRAKE SHOES DROP AND RUB ON INSIDE OF DRUM. LOOKING AT THE SHOES, CLIPS AND THE WEAR ON THE SHOE SURFACE IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE DESIGN OF THE SHOE RETENTION SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE DUTY THESE BRAKES SEE. NORMAL DRIVING HEATS THE REAR BRAKE DI...

Mar 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 TAHOE ABS MODULE WENT OUT AFTER DOING RESEARCH REALIZED THERE IS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM AFTER PAYING 30,000 FOR A TAHOE YOU SHOULDNT HAVE THIS PROBLEM SO SOON AND IT BE SO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. *AK

Mar 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 TAHOE ABS MODULE WENT OUT AFTER DOING RESEARCH REALIZED THERE IS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM AFTER PAYING 30,000 FOR A TAHOE YOU SHOULDNT HAVE THIS PROBLEM SO SOON AND IT BE SO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Parking Brake

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY WOULD MAKE A NOISE. WHEN APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AN INCLINE IT DID NOT HOLD. *AK *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY WOULD MAKE A NOISE. WHEN APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AN INCLINE IT DID NOT HOLD. *AK *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Parking Brake

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY WOULD MAKE A NOISE. WHEN APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AN INCLINE IT DID NOT HOLD. *AK *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY WOULD MAKE A NOISE. WHEN APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AN INCLINE IT DID NOT HOLD. *AK *JB

Mar 16, 2004 Parking Brake 30,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE, STARTS TO MALFUNCTIONING EVERY 15K, EVEN WHEN IS RARELY USE, COST 130.00 TO GET IT ADJUSTED EVERY TIME. *JB

Mar 16, 2004 Parking Brake 30,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE, STARTS TO MALFUNCTIONING EVERY 15K, EVEN WHEN IS RARELY USE, COST 130.00 TO GET IT ADJUSTED EVERY TIME. *JB

Mar 9, 2004 Power Train Crash 37,500 mi

GAS PEDLE STUCK OR LINKAGE IN COLD WEATHER. DID NOT DROP OUR OF PAQSSING GEAR BUT HELD IN PASSING GEAR FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. PRESSING BREAK COULD NOT OVERCOME THE ENGINE REVING.

Mar 9, 2004 Power Train Crash 37,500 mi

GAS PEDLE STUCK OR LINKAGE IN COLD WEATHER. DID NOT DROP OUR OF PAQSSING GEAR BUT HELD IN PASSING GEAR FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. PRESSING BREAK COULD NOT OVERCOME THE ENGINE REVING.

Mar 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,000 mi

A LOUD EMBARRASSING AND ANNOYING INTERNAL ENGINE KNOCK. DEFECTIVE DUE TO DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING QUALITY CONSISTENCY PROBLEMS. HIGHER THAN NORMAL LEVELS OF WEAR RELATED MATERIALS IN OIL ANALYSIS. VERTICAL PISTON AND CYLINDER WALL SCUFFING/SCRATCHING OR SCORING ON THE HAMMERING (NOISY) CYLINDER...

Mar 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,000 mi

A LOUD EMBARRASSING AND ANNOYING INTERNAL ENGINE KNOCK. DEFECTIVE DUE TO DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING QUALITY CONSISTENCY PROBLEMS. HIGHER THAN NORMAL LEVELS OF WEAR RELATED MATERIALS IN OIL ANALYSIS. VERTICAL PISTON AND CYLINDER WALL SCUFFING/SCRATCHING OR SCORING ON THE HAMMERING (NOISY) CYLINDER...

Mar 3, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT BETWEEN 0 TO 10 MPH STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE, AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 3, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT BETWEEN 0 TO 10 MPH STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE, AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 1, 2004 Exterior Lighting 4,700 mi

I PUSHED THE OVERRIDE BUTTON ON THE DASH LOOKING FOR THE FOG LIGHTS IN LUTHER, MICHIGAN AT 5:00 AM. ALL THE LIGHTS WENT OUT - I PANICKED AND PUSHED THE BUTTON REPEATEDLY UNTIL THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.*AK

Mar 1, 2004 Exterior Lighting 4,700 mi

I PUSHED THE OVERRIDE BUTTON ON THE DASH LOOKING FOR THE FOG LIGHTS IN LUTHER, MICHIGAN AT 5:00 AM. ALL THE LIGHTS WENT OUT - I PANICKED AND PUSHED THE BUTTON REPEATEDLY UNTIL THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.*AK

Feb 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,900 mi

BOTH BRAKE LINES TO THE REAR WHEELS HAVE CRACKED, LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES AFTER THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. PEBBLES CONTINUALLY GET WEDGED BETWEEN THE REAR CALIPERS AND WHEEL RIMS, CAUSING WHEEL LOCKUP, AND SCOURING OF THE ALUMINUM RIMS AND ROTORS. THE RIGHT REAR TOP CALIPER BOLT FELL OUT, ALLOWING TH...

Feb 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,900 mi

BOTH BRAKE LINES TO THE REAR WHEELS HAVE CRACKED, LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES AFTER THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. PEBBLES CONTINUALLY GET WEDGED BETWEEN THE REAR CALIPERS AND WHEEL RIMS, CAUSING WHEEL LOCKUP, AND SCOURING OF THE ALUMINUM RIMS AND ROTORS. THE RIGHT REAR TOP CALIPER BOLT FELL OUT, ALLOWING TH...

Feb 10, 2004 Parking Brake 2,000 mi

PARKING BRAKES ARE NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD VEHICAL ON SLOPES IN EXCESS OF 11 DEGREES. CHEVROLET "CLAIMS" THAT IT IS NOT A PARKING BRAKE BUT RATHER " A PARKING ASSIST". ON A VEHICAL THAT WEIGHS ABOUT 3 TONS, WITH A 8,000 LB TOWING CAPACITY IT SEEMS TO ME THAT A PARKING BRAKE IN A REQUIREMENT.*AK

Feb 10, 2004 Parking Brake 2,000 mi

PARKING BRAKES ARE NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD VEHICAL ON SLOPES IN EXCESS OF 11 DEGREES. CHEVROLET "CLAIMS" THAT IT IS NOT A PARKING BRAKE BUT RATHER " A PARKING ASSIST". ON A VEHICAL THAT WEIGHS ABOUT 3 TONS, WITH A 8,000 LB TOWING CAPACITY IT SEEMS TO ME THAT A PARKING BRAKE IN A REQUIREMENT.*AK

Feb 1, 2004 Visibility 45,000 mi

DRIVER'S OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR (HEATED AND LIGHT DIMMING) REFLECTED IMAGE IS SEVERELY DISTORTED. THERE HAS BEEN NO DAMAGE TO THE MIRROR, BUT IT IS DISTORTED AND AT NIGHT IT IS VERY HARD TO TELL HOW MANY VEHICLES ARE BEHIND BECAUSE EACH HEADLIGHT APPEARS TO BE 3 OR 4 HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS A SAFETY ...

Feb 1, 2004 Visibility 45,000 mi

DRIVER'S OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR (HEATED AND LIGHT DIMMING) REFLECTED IMAGE IS SEVERELY DISTORTED. THERE HAS BEEN NO DAMAGE TO THE MIRROR, BUT IT IS DISTORTED AND AT NIGHT IT IS VERY HARD TO TELL HOW MANY VEHICLES ARE BEHIND BECAUSE EACH HEADLIGHT APPEARS TO BE 3 OR 4 HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS A SAFETY ...

Jan 27, 2004 Visibility 12,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER SHEAR PINS BROKE (4 SEPARATE TIMES) DURING SNOW CONDITIONS-COMPROMISES ABILITY TO VIEW THROUGH FRONT WINDOW- CREATES HAZARD WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW CONDITIONS. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Visibility 12,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER SHEAR PINS BROKE (4 SEPARATE TIMES) DURING SNOW CONDITIONS-COMPROMISES ABILITY TO VIEW THROUGH FRONT WINDOW- CREATES HAZARD WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW CONDITIONS. *JB

Jan 21, 2004 Parking Brake 39,707 mi

I HAD MY VEHICLE SERVICED BECAUSE I WAS HEARING A SCRAPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE PARKING BRAKE NOT ENGAGING. PARKING BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 39,707 MILES. I PAID $246.99 TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. I HAVE NEVER,(NEVER) DRIVEN THE VEHICLE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ON AND WAS ...

Jan 21, 2004 Power Train 46,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Parking Brake 39,707 mi

I HAD MY VEHICLE SERVICED BECAUSE I WAS HEARING A SCRAPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE PARKING BRAKE NOT ENGAGING. PARKING BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 39,707 MILES. I PAID $246.99 TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. I HAVE NEVER,(NEVER) DRIVEN THE VEHICLE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ON AND WAS ...

Jan 21, 2004 Power Train 46,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 12, 2004 Steering 54,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, INTERMITTENTLY THE POWER STEERING FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAD HEARD OF A FEW INSTANCES, BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT. *JB *SC *JB

Jan 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS FAILED. IT USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF MINUTES OF DRIVING. IT HAS PROBABLY HAPPENED 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF OWNING THE VEHICLE (3 YEARS). NO LIGHTS ARE ON. WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE, IT GOES FURTHER THAN NORMAL, AND THEN I...

Jan 12, 2004 Steering 54,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, INTERMITTENTLY THE POWER STEERING FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAD HEARD OF A FEW INSTANCES, BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT. *JB *SC *JB

Jan 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS FAILED. IT USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF MINUTES OF DRIVING. IT HAS PROBABLY HAPPENED 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF OWNING THE VEHICLE (3 YEARS). NO LIGHTS ARE ON. WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE, IT GOES FURTHER THAN NORMAL, AND THEN I...

Dec 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,900 mi

THE TRUCK FAILED STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE WOULDN'T HOLD. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS FAILURE IS DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE SHOES. THIS IS ALSO A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL VEHICLE. THERE'S A TSB FOR THIS ISSUE 020526002. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION....

Dec 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,900 mi

THE TRUCK FAILED STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE WOULDN'T HOLD. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS FAILURE IS DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE SHOES. THIS IS ALSO A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL VEHICLE. THERE'S A TSB FOR THIS ISSUE 020526002. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION....

Dec 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED SLUDGE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE. *AK

Dec 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED SLUDGE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE. *AK

Nov 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABS MOTOR STARTED TO RUN. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, BUT THE ABS MOTOR CONTINUED TO RUN. I HAD TO GO UNDER THE HOOD AND PULL THE FUSE TO PREVENT THE MOTOR FROM BURINING OUT AND TO PREVENT THE BATTERY FROM DRAINING. THE DEALER WANTS $1000 TO REPLAVE THE EBCM, BUT SOME COMPA...

Nov 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABS MOTOR STARTED TO RUN. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, BUT THE ABS MOTOR CONTINUED TO RUN. I HAD TO GO UNDER THE HOOD AND PULL THE FUSE TO PREVENT THE MOTOR FROM BURINING OUT AND TO PREVENT THE BATTERY FROM DRAINING. THE DEALER WANTS $1000 TO REPLAVE THE EBCM, BUT SOME COMPA...

Nov 24, 2003 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL. *AK *JB *NM

Nov 24, 2003 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL. *AK *JB *NM

Nov 20, 2003 Parking Brake 24,000 mi

AT 24,000 MILES THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED. THE DEALER STATES BECAUSE THEY PRODUCED A THINNER PART THE BRAKE WEARS PREMATURELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH

Nov 20, 2003 Parking Brake 24,000 mi

AT 24,000 MILES THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED. THE DEALER STATES BECAUSE THEY PRODUCED A THINNER PART THE BRAKE WEARS PREMATURELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH

Nov 12, 2003 Electrical System 31,800 mi

THE POST CABLE CAME OFF THE BATTERY. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER HAD THR VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. *AK *PH *JB

Nov 12, 2003 Electrical System 31,800 mi

THE POST CABLE CAME OFF THE BATTERY. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER HAD THR VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. *AK *PH *JB

Nov 11, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

ON AUGUST 3, 2003, CHRISTOPHER MOFFEIT, AUDREY MOFFIET AND THEIR TWIN DAUGHTERS, MACKENZI MOFFIET AND MALLORY MOFFEIT, WERE INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING IN THEIR 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. MACKENZIE AND HER SISTER, MALLORY, WERE SECURELY BUCKLED INTO THEIR CHILD SAFETY S...

Nov 11, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

ON AUGUST 3, 2003, CHRISTOPHER MOFFEIT, AUDREY MOFFIET AND THEIR TWIN DAUGHTERS, MACKENZI MOFFIET AND MALLORY MOFFEIT, WERE INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING IN THEIR 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. MACKENZIE AND HER SISTER, MALLORY, WERE SECURELY BUCKLED INTO THEIR CHILD SAFETY S...

Nov 3, 2003 Air Bags Crash 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER HIT THE BRAKES SUDDENLY AND VEHICLE HIT THE CURB AND ROLLED TWICE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PEOPLE WERE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT,THEY DIED. *AK

Nov 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER HIT THE BRAKES SUDDENLY AND VEHICLE HIT THE CURB AND ROLLED TWICE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PEOPLE WERE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT,THEY DIED. *AK

Nov 3, 2003 Air Bags Crash 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER HIT THE BRAKES SUDDENLY AND VEHICLE HIT THE CURB AND ROLLED TWICE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PEOPLE WERE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT,THEY DIED. *AK

Nov 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER HIT THE BRAKES SUDDENLY AND VEHICLE HIT THE CURB AND ROLLED TWICE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PEOPLE WERE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT,THEY DIED. *AK

Oct 20, 2003 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE SHIFTS FROM 1ST TO 2ND, THERE IS A SHUDDERING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *LA

Oct 20, 2003 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE SHIFTS FROM 1ST TO 2ND, THERE IS A SHUDDERING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *LA

Oct 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,400 mi

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE--ABS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, NOISE HEARD BELOW VEHICLE. SERVICE TECH ADVISED THE ABS SENSOR MODULE HAD GONE BAD--@$1,000.00 REPAIR. SAW SIMILAR INCIDENTS ON NHTSA WEBSITE--THOUGHT IT MAY HELP TO INCLUDE THIS INCIDENT. *LA

Oct 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,400 mi

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE--ABS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, NOISE HEARD BELOW VEHICLE. SERVICE TECH ADVISED THE ABS SENSOR MODULE HAD GONE BAD--@$1,000.00 REPAIR. SAW SIMILAR INCIDENTS ON NHTSA WEBSITE--THOUGHT IT MAY HELP TO INCLUDE THIS INCIDENT. *LA

Oct 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 43,600 mi

DEFECTS: ABS LIGHT ON AT 43,600 MILES. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD BENEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID THE ABS UNIT IS PURGING. AT 20 MILES AND REGULARLY THERE AFTER, WHEN THE FOG LIGHT POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED, THE REAR WINDOW WIPER BRIEFLY MAKES N...

Oct 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting 43,600 mi

DEFECTS: ABS LIGHT ON AT 43,600 MILES. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD BENEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID THE ABS UNIT IS PURGING. AT 20 MILES AND REGULARLY THERE AFTER, WHEN THE FOG LIGHT POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED, THE REAR WINDOW WIPER BRIEFLY MAKES N...

Oct 14, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 43,600 mi

DEFECTS: ABS LIGHT ON AT 43,600 MILES. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD BENEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID THE ABS UNIT IS PURGING. AT 20 MILES AND REGULARLY THERE AFTER, WHEN THE FOG LIGHT POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED, THE REAR WINDOW WIPER BRIEFLY MAKES N...

Oct 14, 2003 Power Train 43,600 mi

DEFECTS: ABS LIGHT ON AT 43,600 MILES. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD BENEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID THE ABS UNIT IS PURGING. AT 20 MILES AND REGULARLY THERE AFTER, WHEN THE FOG LIGHT POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED, THE REAR WINDOW WIPER BRIEFLY MAKES N...

Oct 14, 2003 Parking Brake 43,600 mi

DEFECTS: ABS LIGHT ON AT 43,600 MILES. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD BENEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID THE ABS UNIT IS PURGING. AT 20 MILES AND REGULARLY THERE AFTER, WHEN THE FOG LIGHT POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED, THE REAR WINDOW WIPER BRIEFLY MAKES N...

Oct 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 43,600 mi

DEFECTS: ABS LIGHT ON AT 43,600 MILES. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD BENEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID THE ABS UNIT IS PURGING. AT 20 MILES AND REGULARLY THERE AFTER, WHEN THE FOG LIGHT POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED, THE REAR WINDOW WIPER BRIEFLY MAKES N...

Oct 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting 43,600 mi

DEFECTS: ABS LIGHT ON AT 43,600 MILES. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD BENEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID THE ABS UNIT IS PURGING. AT 20 MILES AND REGULARLY THERE AFTER, WHEN THE FOG LIGHT POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED, THE REAR WINDOW WIPER BRIEFLY MAKES N...

Oct 14, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 43,600 mi

DEFECTS: ABS LIGHT ON AT 43,600 MILES. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD BENEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID THE ABS UNIT IS PURGING. AT 20 MILES AND REGULARLY THERE AFTER, WHEN THE FOG LIGHT POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED, THE REAR WINDOW WIPER BRIEFLY MAKES N...

Oct 14, 2003 Power Train 43,600 mi

DEFECTS: ABS LIGHT ON AT 43,600 MILES. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD BENEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID THE ABS UNIT IS PURGING. AT 20 MILES AND REGULARLY THERE AFTER, WHEN THE FOG LIGHT POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED, THE REAR WINDOW WIPER BRIEFLY MAKES N...

Oct 14, 2003 Parking Brake 43,600 mi

DEFECTS: ABS LIGHT ON AT 43,600 MILES. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD BENEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID THE ABS UNIT IS PURGING. AT 20 MILES AND REGULARLY THERE AFTER, WHEN THE FOG LIGHT POWER BUTTON IS PRESSED, THE REAR WINDOW WIPER BRIEFLY MAKES N...

Oct 7, 2003 Seat Belts 35,000 mi

SHOULDER RESTRAINT FAILS TO LOCK, IT CONTINUALLY RETRACTS WHILE DRIVER IS WEARING IT. WITH EVERY MOVEMENT SEAT BELT CONTINUES TO TIGHTEN RESTRICTING ANY MOVEMENT OF YOUR UPPER BODY. DRIVER RESTRAINT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE DRIVER IS FORCED TO MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHETHER WEAR THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT...

Oct 7, 2003 Seat Belts 35,000 mi

SHOULDER RESTRAINT FAILS TO LOCK, IT CONTINUALLY RETRACTS WHILE DRIVER IS WEARING IT. WITH EVERY MOVEMENT SEAT BELT CONTINUES TO TIGHTEN RESTRICTING ANY MOVEMENT OF YOUR UPPER BODY. DRIVER RESTRAINT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE DRIVER IS FORCED TO MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHETHER WEAR THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT...

Oct 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPLACED ALL FOUR ROTORS. CONSUMER PAID $1,200.00 FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Oct 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPLACED ALL FOUR ROTORS. CONSUMER PAID $1,200.00 FOR REPAIRS. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Parking Brake 76,128 mi

I TOOK MY CHEVY TAHOE (2001) IN TO GET THE INSPECTION DONE ON 10/1/03 -- THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE INSPECTION HAS BEEN DUE SINCE THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED 6 MONTHS AGO. THE INSPECTOR TOLD ME THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO FAIL MY TRUCK DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PARKING BRAKE. I WAS TOLD...

Oct 1, 2003 Parking Brake 76,128 mi

I TOOK MY CHEVY TAHOE (2001) IN TO GET THE INSPECTION DONE ON 10/1/03 -- THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE INSPECTION HAS BEEN DUE SINCE THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED 6 MONTHS AGO. THE INSPECTOR TOLD ME THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO FAIL MY TRUCK DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PARKING BRAKE. I WAS TOLD...

Sep 26, 2003 Parking Brake Crash

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN A HILL AND COLLIDE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. PHONE INTERVIEW UPDATE (APRIL 5, 2006): MS. ARNECKE SAID THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL AWAY; THE VEHICLE FAILED THE TEXAS STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE PARKING BRAKES.

Sep 26, 2003 Parking Brake Crash

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN A HILL AND COLLIDE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. PHONE INTERVIEW UPDATE (APRIL 5, 2006): MS. ARNECKE SAID THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL AWAY; THE VEHICLE FAILED THE TEXAS STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE PARKING BRAKES.

Sep 24, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER NOTICED REAR HATCH GLASS FELL OUT. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Structure 51,000 mi

BACK GLASS LIFT GATE HING CAME UNGLUED/UNATTACHED AND WHEN WE OPENED THE WINDOW, IT SPRUNG WAY OUT OF WACK AND WOULDN'T CLOSE PROPERLY. CHEVROLET DEALER THAT FIXED IT, SAID THEY HAVE SEEN MANY OF THESE HINGES FAIL.

Sep 24, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER NOTICED REAR HATCH GLASS FELL OUT. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 24, 2003 Structure 51,000 mi

BACK GLASS LIFT GATE HING CAME UNGLUED/UNATTACHED AND WHEN WE OPENED THE WINDOW, IT SPRUNG WAY OUT OF WACK AND WOULDN'T CLOSE PROPERLY. CHEVROLET DEALER THAT FIXED IT, SAID THEY HAVE SEEN MANY OF THESE HINGES FAIL.

Sep 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,500 mi

2001 CHEV. TAHOE. THE GASOLINE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER VENT VALVE DRAWS IN DIRT AND CLOGS THE VALVE AND THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER WHEN DRIVEN ON DIRT ROADS. THIS HAS BEEN ADDRESSED FOR 1999 TO 2002 PICKUPS WITH A NEW VALVE DESIGN THAT IMPROVES FILTERING AND ALLOWS EASIER CLEANING OF THE FILTER. (BULLETI...

Sep 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,500 mi

2001 CHEV. TAHOE. THE GASOLINE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER VENT VALVE DRAWS IN DIRT AND CLOGS THE VALVE AND THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER WHEN DRIVEN ON DIRT ROADS. THIS HAS BEEN ADDRESSED FOR 1999 TO 2002 PICKUPS WITH A NEW VALVE DESIGN THAT IMPROVES FILTERING AND ALLOWS EASIER CLEANING OF THE FILTER. (BULLETI...

Sep 7, 2003 Parking Brake 72,000 mi

I BELIEVE THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM IN 2001 TAHOE'S. I LEARNED OF THIS PROBLEM WHEN I WENT TO HAVE MY CAR INSPECTED IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. WHEN I DROVE UP, THE INSPECTOR SAID, " WE MIGHT AS WELL TRY YOUR EMERGENCY BRAKES FIRST SINCE THEY WILL PROBABLY FAIL." I ASKED ...

Sep 7, 2003 Parking Brake 72,000 mi

I BELIEVE THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM IN 2001 TAHOE'S. I LEARNED OF THIS PROBLEM WHEN I WENT TO HAVE MY CAR INSPECTED IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. WHEN I DROVE UP, THE INSPECTOR SAID, " WE MIGHT AS WELL TRY YOUR EMERGENCY BRAKES FIRST SINCE THEY WILL PROBABLY FAIL." I ASKED ...

Sep 5, 2003 Seat Belts

AUGUST 2001 I PURCHASED A NEW 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE FROM DANVERS CHEVROLET. THAT FALL THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FAULTY SEAT BELT AND THE SEAT. THE SEAT BELT IS STILL NOT OPERATING AS ORIGINALLY INTENDED AND GM WILL NOT ADMIT FAULT. THE REPAIRING DEALERHSIP - HILLCREST CHEVROLET IN SALEM, MA (HAV...

Sep 5, 2003 Seats

AUGUST 2001 I PURCHASED A NEW 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE FROM DANVERS CHEVROLET. THAT FALL THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FAULTY SEAT BELT AND THE SEAT. THE SEAT BELT IS STILL NOT OPERATING AS ORIGINALLY INTENDED AND GM WILL NOT ADMIT FAULT. THE REPAIRING DEALERHSIP - HILLCREST CHEVROLET IN SALEM, MA (HAV...

Sep 5, 2003 Equipment

AUGUST 2001 I PURCHASED A NEW 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE FROM DANVERS CHEVROLET. THAT FALL THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FAULTY SEAT BELT AND THE SEAT. THE SEAT BELT IS STILL NOT OPERATING AS ORIGINALLY INTENDED AND GM WILL NOT ADMIT FAULT. THE REPAIRING DEALERHSIP - HILLCREST CHEVROLET IN SALEM, MA (HAV...

Sep 5, 2003 Seat Belts

AUGUST 2001 I PURCHASED A NEW 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE FROM DANVERS CHEVROLET. THAT FALL THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FAULTY SEAT BELT AND THE SEAT. THE SEAT BELT IS STILL NOT OPERATING AS ORIGINALLY INTENDED AND GM WILL NOT ADMIT FAULT. THE REPAIRING DEALERHSIP - HILLCREST CHEVROLET IN SALEM, MA (HAV...

Sep 5, 2003 Seats

AUGUST 2001 I PURCHASED A NEW 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE FROM DANVERS CHEVROLET. THAT FALL THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FAULTY SEAT BELT AND THE SEAT. THE SEAT BELT IS STILL NOT OPERATING AS ORIGINALLY INTENDED AND GM WILL NOT ADMIT FAULT. THE REPAIRING DEALERHSIP - HILLCREST CHEVROLET IN SALEM, MA (HAV...

Sep 5, 2003 Equipment

AUGUST 2001 I PURCHASED A NEW 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE FROM DANVERS CHEVROLET. THAT FALL THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FAULTY SEAT BELT AND THE SEAT. THE SEAT BELT IS STILL NOT OPERATING AS ORIGINALLY INTENDED AND GM WILL NOT ADMIT FAULT. THE REPAIRING DEALERHSIP - HILLCREST CHEVROLET IN SALEM, MA (HAV...

Aug 22, 2003 Seats

EMAIL(FOLLOW-UP) FM CAROL LESLIE(PA) DAUGHTER SUFFOCATED WHEN SHE PRESSED THE PRESET SEAT BUTTON IN THEIR 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. HER DAUGHTER WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE "B" POST. THE CORONER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF DEATH TO BE "COMPRESSION ASPHYXIA". *PH *JB

Aug 22, 2003 Seats

EMAIL(FOLLOW-UP) FM CAROL LESLIE(PA) DAUGHTER SUFFOCATED WHEN SHE PRESSED THE PRESET SEAT BUTTON IN THEIR 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. HER DAUGHTER WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE "B" POST. THE CORONER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF DEATH TO BE "COMPRESSION ASPHYXIA". *PH *JB

Aug 18, 2003 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK - IT CHOKES THE PASSENGER. THE SEAT BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE; THE ENTIRE SEAT WAS REPLACED ONCE, BUT IT IS STILL A PROBLEM. WE HAVE A SEAT BELT LAW IN MY STATE, BUT THE SEAT BELT CANNOT BE WORN.*AK

Aug 18, 2003 Equipment 56,000 mi

THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED AFTER ONLY 2 YEARS OF USE. I WAS TOLD BY A LOCAL DEALER THAT THIS WAS A REOCCURING PROBLEM WITH 2001 TAHOES.. *AK

Aug 18, 2003 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK - IT CHOKES THE PASSENGER. THE SEAT BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE; THE ENTIRE SEAT WAS REPLACED ONCE, BUT IT IS STILL A PROBLEM. WE HAVE A SEAT BELT LAW IN MY STATE, BUT THE SEAT BELT CANNOT BE WORN.*AK

Aug 18, 2003 Equipment 56,000 mi

THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED AFTER ONLY 2 YEARS OF USE. I WAS TOLD BY A LOCAL DEALER THAT THIS WAS A REOCCURING PROBLEM WITH 2001 TAHOES.. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT FLASHES ON AND STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING, WHEN THIS OCCURS IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SHORTING OUT. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 37,000 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT FLASHES ON AND STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING, WHEN THIS OCCURS IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SHORTING OUT. *AK

Jul 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLES ABS MODULE FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *AK *CB *NLM

Jul 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLES ABS MODULE FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *AK *CB *NLM

Jul 15, 2003 Structure 56,985 mi

LIFTATE GLASS SEPARATES FROM HINGES.LOCAL DEALER AND LOCAL GLASS SHOPS SAY THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM. CHEVROLET DENIES EVER HEARING OF THIS TROUBLE. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE BACK WINDOW WOULD HAVE SHATTERED AND WHO KNOWS WHAT THE END RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN. *AK

Jul 15, 2003 Structure 56,985 mi

LIFTATE GLASS SEPARATES FROM HINGES.LOCAL DEALER AND LOCAL GLASS SHOPS SAY THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM. CHEVROLET DENIES EVER HEARING OF THIS TROUBLE. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE BACK WINDOW WOULD HAVE SHATTERED AND WHO KNOWS WHAT THE END RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN. *AK

Jul 14, 2003 Steering Fire 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY TAHOE IN THE THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHERE TO BEGIN. WE HAVE HAD MIDDLE SEAT LATCHES CATCH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, THE FRONT DASH AND RADIO BUBBLED UP AND PEELED...THAT WAS REPLACED. A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED WHEN THE CAR WOULD JUST UP AND DIE EVERYTIME YOU ...

Jul 14, 2003 Equipment Fire 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY TAHOE IN THE THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHERE TO BEGIN. WE HAVE HAD MIDDLE SEAT LATCHES CATCH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, THE FRONT DASH AND RADIO BUBBLED UP AND PEELED...THAT WAS REPLACED. A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED WHEN THE CAR WOULD JUST UP AND DIE EVERYTIME YOU ...

Jul 14, 2003 Steering Fire 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY TAHOE IN THE THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHERE TO BEGIN. WE HAVE HAD MIDDLE SEAT LATCHES CATCH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, THE FRONT DASH AND RADIO BUBBLED UP AND PEELED...THAT WAS REPLACED. A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED WHEN THE CAR WOULD JUST UP AND DIE EVERYTIME YOU ...

Jul 14, 2003 Power Train Fire 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY TAHOE IN THE THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHERE TO BEGIN. WE HAVE HAD MIDDLE SEAT LATCHES CATCH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, THE FRONT DASH AND RADIO BUBBLED UP AND PEELED...THAT WAS REPLACED. A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED WHEN THE CAR WOULD JUST UP AND DIE EVERYTIME YOU ...

Jul 14, 2003 Seat Belts Fire 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY TAHOE IN THE THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHERE TO BEGIN. WE HAVE HAD MIDDLE SEAT LATCHES CATCH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, THE FRONT DASH AND RADIO BUBBLED UP AND PEELED...THAT WAS REPLACED. A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED WHEN THE CAR WOULD JUST UP AND DIE EVERYTIME YOU ...

Jul 14, 2003 Steering Fire 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY TAHOE IN THE THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHERE TO BEGIN. WE HAVE HAD MIDDLE SEAT LATCHES CATCH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, THE FRONT DASH AND RADIO BUBBLED UP AND PEELED...THAT WAS REPLACED. A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED WHEN THE CAR WOULD JUST UP AND DIE EVERYTIME YOU ...

Jul 14, 2003 Equipment Fire 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY TAHOE IN THE THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHERE TO BEGIN. WE HAVE HAD MIDDLE SEAT LATCHES CATCH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, THE FRONT DASH AND RADIO BUBBLED UP AND PEELED...THAT WAS REPLACED. A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED WHEN THE CAR WOULD JUST UP AND DIE EVERYTIME YOU ...

Jul 14, 2003 Steering Fire 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY TAHOE IN THE THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHERE TO BEGIN. WE HAVE HAD MIDDLE SEAT LATCHES CATCH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, THE FRONT DASH AND RADIO BUBBLED UP AND PEELED...THAT WAS REPLACED. A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED WHEN THE CAR WOULD JUST UP AND DIE EVERYTIME YOU ...

Jul 14, 2003 Power Train Fire 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY TAHOE IN THE THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHERE TO BEGIN. WE HAVE HAD MIDDLE SEAT LATCHES CATCH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, THE FRONT DASH AND RADIO BUBBLED UP AND PEELED...THAT WAS REPLACED. A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED WHEN THE CAR WOULD JUST UP AND DIE EVERYTIME YOU ...

Jul 14, 2003 Seat Belts Fire 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY TAHOE IN THE THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. WHERE TO BEGIN. WE HAVE HAD MIDDLE SEAT LATCHES CATCH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, THE FRONT DASH AND RADIO BUBBLED UP AND PEELED...THAT WAS REPLACED. A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED WHEN THE CAR WOULD JUST UP AND DIE EVERYTIME YOU ...

Jul 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

I TOOK MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO FIX A STICKING GAS PEDAL. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS UNDER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY (3 YR/36,000 MILE), I SHOULD NOT INCUR THE COST OF REPAIR. AND WITH ONLY 25,000 MILES, A STICKING GAS PEDAL IS NOT NORMAL. HOWEVER, CHEVROLET/GM DOES NOT AGREE (PLEASE SEE ...

Jul 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

I TOOK MY 2001 CHEVY TAHOE TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO FIX A STICKING GAS PEDAL. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS UNDER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY (3 YR/36,000 MILE), I SHOULD NOT INCUR THE COST OF REPAIR. AND WITH ONLY 25,000 MILES, A STICKING GAS PEDAL IS NOT NORMAL. HOWEVER, CHEVROLET/GM DOES NOT AGREE (PLEASE SEE ...

Jul 1, 2003 Seats

EMAIL FM CAROL LESLIE (PA) WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THE PRESET DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SEAT MEMORY RECALL BUTTON OF THE 2001 GM CHEVROLET TAHOE, DAUGHTER SAMANTHA WAS KILLED WHEN SHE BECAME TRAPPED BETWEEN SEAT & B POST.*MR THE PRESET SEAT BUTTON WAS PRESSED AND SUFFOCATED THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER...

Jul 1, 2003 Seats

EMAIL FM CAROL LESLIE (PA) WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THE PRESET DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SEAT MEMORY RECALL BUTTON OF THE 2001 GM CHEVROLET TAHOE, DAUGHTER SAMANTHA WAS KILLED WHEN SHE BECAME TRAPPED BETWEEN SEAT & B POST.*MR THE PRESET SEAT BUTTON WAS PRESSED AND SUFFOCATED THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER...

Jun 30, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED 3 TIMES WITHIN 1 YEAR.*AK

Jun 30, 2003 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BENCH PORTION OF THE MIDDLE ROW OF SEATS COLLAPSED FORWARD ,AND THE MIDDLE ROW SEATBACK IS STUCK IN POSITION AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED AT ALL.*AK

Jun 30, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED 3 TIMES WITHIN 1 YEAR.*AK

Jun 30, 2003 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BENCH PORTION OF THE MIDDLE ROW OF SEATS COLLAPSED FORWARD ,AND THE MIDDLE ROW SEATBACK IS STUCK IN POSITION AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED AT ALL.*AK

Jun 27, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NLM *PH *JB

Jun 27, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NLM *PH *JB

Jun 25, 2003 Parking Brake 30,500 mi

THE EMERGENCY BREAK WENT OUT (WHICH MADE A METAL TO METAL NOISE ALL TIMES WHEN THE SUV IS MOVING) CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE TO GO OUT. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALER ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS AND THEY STATED THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY THEREFORE IF THEY LOOK IT WILL COST ME. THE DEALER STATE...

Jun 25, 2003 Parking Brake 30,500 mi

THE EMERGENCY BREAK WENT OUT (WHICH MADE A METAL TO METAL NOISE ALL TIMES WHEN THE SUV IS MOVING) CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE TO GO OUT. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALER ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS AND THEY STATED THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY THEREFORE IF THEY LOOK IT WILL COST ME. THE DEALER STATE...

Jun 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 250 mi

2001, CHEV TAHOE, 28000 MI BRAKES SQUEAL. HAVE TAKEN THE TAHOE TO THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. FINALLY TOOK IT TO A TRUSTED MECHANIC AND HE AGREES THAT THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES MECHANICALLY EXCEPT THE LOUD SQUEAL. I AM TOLD THAT I CAN REPLACE THEM IF I WANT TO GET RID OF ...

Jun 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 250 mi

2001, CHEV TAHOE, 28000 MI BRAKES SQUEAL. HAVE TAKEN THE TAHOE TO THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. FINALLY TOOK IT TO A TRUSTED MECHANIC AND HE AGREES THAT THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES MECHANICALLY EXCEPT THE LOUD SQUEAL. I AM TOLD THAT I CAN REPLACE THEM IF I WANT TO GET RID OF ...

Jun 12, 2003 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKES - MISSING PARTS NEW FROM FACTORY. (NON FUNCTIONING) YR AND VEHICLE - 2001 TAHOE 1500 I HAVE ALL RECORDS ON THIS VEHICLE FROM NEW. THE EMERGENCY BRAKES ON THIS TRUCK, IS MISSING THE "ACTUATING PIN"(ONE PASSENGER SIDE) WHICH ALLOWS THE BRAKE EMERGENCY SHOE (INSIDE THE ROTOR) TO EXP...

Jun 12, 2003 Parking Brake 45,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKES - MISSING PARTS NEW FROM FACTORY. (NON FUNCTIONING) YR AND VEHICLE - 2001 TAHOE 1500 I HAVE ALL RECORDS ON THIS VEHICLE FROM NEW. THE EMERGENCY BRAKES ON THIS TRUCK, IS MISSING THE "ACTUATING PIN"(ONE PASSENGER SIDE) WHICH ALLOWS THE BRAKE EMERGENCY SHOE (INSIDE THE ROTOR) TO EXP...

Jun 6, 2003 Electrical System 500 mi

WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE IN THE ON POSITION AND YOU ARE TRAVELING AT 20 -25 MPH AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR, THE LIGHTS WILL DIM FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 - 4 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND THAT IF IT WERE A MAJOR PROBLEM I...

Jun 6, 2003 Electrical System 500 mi

WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE IN THE ON POSITION AND YOU ARE TRAVELING AT 20 -25 MPH AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR, THE LIGHTS WILL DIM FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 - 4 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND THAT IF IT WERE A MAJOR PROBLEM I...

Jun 6, 2003 Tires 500 mi

WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE IN THE ON POSITION AND YOU ARE TRAVELING AT 20 -25 MPH AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR, THE LIGHTS WILL DIM FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 - 4 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND THAT IF IT WERE A MAJOR PROBLEM I...

Jun 6, 2003 Visibility 500 mi

WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE IN THE ON POSITION AND YOU ARE TRAVELING AT 20 -25 MPH AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR, THE LIGHTS WILL DIM FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 - 4 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND THAT IF IT WERE A MAJOR PROBLEM I...

Jun 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK

Jun 6, 2003 Electrical System 500 mi

WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE IN THE ON POSITION AND YOU ARE TRAVELING AT 20 -25 MPH AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR, THE LIGHTS WILL DIM FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 - 4 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND THAT IF IT WERE A MAJOR PROBLEM I...

Jun 6, 2003 Electrical System 500 mi

WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE IN THE ON POSITION AND YOU ARE TRAVELING AT 20 -25 MPH AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR, THE LIGHTS WILL DIM FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 - 4 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND THAT IF IT WERE A MAJOR PROBLEM I...

Jun 6, 2003 Tires 500 mi

WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE IN THE ON POSITION AND YOU ARE TRAVELING AT 20 -25 MPH AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR, THE LIGHTS WILL DIM FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 - 4 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND THAT IF IT WERE A MAJOR PROBLEM I...

Jun 6, 2003 Visibility 500 mi

WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE IN THE ON POSITION AND YOU ARE TRAVELING AT 20 -25 MPH AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR, THE LIGHTS WILL DIM FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 - 4 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND THAT IF IT WERE A MAJOR PROBLEM I...

Jun 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK

May 20, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER TRIED AT LEAST 10-12 CAR SEATS AND NONE OF THEM FIT IN THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A LOT OF PLAY IN THEM. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE POLICE DEPT AND THEY COULD NOT GET THE SEAT TO FIT PROPERLY EITHER. *JB

May 20, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER TRIED AT LEAST 10-12 CAR SEATS AND NONE OF THEM FIT IN THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A LOT OF PLAY IN THEM. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE POLICE DEPT AND THEY COULD NOT GET THE SEAT TO FIT PROPERLY EITHER. *JB

May 8, 2003 Tires 28,500 mi

IN 2002 MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE (@7800 MILES)EXPERIENCED A TOTAL (BOTH SIDES)SIDEWALL FAILURE ON ONE OF THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS LE TIRES. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH YOU AT THAT TIME. I HAD 2 QUESTIONS; 1- WERE THERE ANY OTHER REPORTS OF SUCH CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THIS TIRE? 2- ARE THESE TIRES SAFE?...

May 8, 2003 Tires 28,500 mi

IN 2002 MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE (@7800 MILES)EXPERIENCED A TOTAL (BOTH SIDES)SIDEWALL FAILURE ON ONE OF THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS LE TIRES. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH YOU AT THAT TIME. I HAD 2 QUESTIONS; 1- WERE THERE ANY OTHER REPORTS OF SUCH CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THIS TIRE? 2- ARE THESE TIRES SAFE?...

Apr 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,000 mi

ON 04-17-03 I WENT OUT TO DRIVE MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AS I BEGAN TO DRIVE DOWN THE STREET THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED, I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD OUT OF TRAFFIC . I ATTEMPTED ...

Apr 19, 2003 Steering 53,000 mi

ON 04-17-03 I WENT OUT TO DRIVE MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AS I BEGAN TO DRIVE DOWN THE STREET THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED, I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD OUT OF TRAFFIC . I ATTEMPTED ...

Apr 19, 2003 Equipment 53,000 mi

ON 04-17-03 I WENT OUT TO DRIVE MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AS I BEGAN TO DRIVE DOWN THE STREET THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED, I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD OUT OF TRAFFIC . I ATTEMPTED ...

Apr 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,000 mi

ON 04-17-03 I WENT OUT TO DRIVE MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AS I BEGAN TO DRIVE DOWN THE STREET THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED, I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD OUT OF TRAFFIC . I ATTEMPTED ...

Apr 19, 2003 Steering 53,000 mi

ON 04-17-03 I WENT OUT TO DRIVE MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AS I BEGAN TO DRIVE DOWN THE STREET THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED, I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD OUT OF TRAFFIC . I ATTEMPTED ...

Apr 19, 2003 Equipment 53,000 mi

ON 04-17-03 I WENT OUT TO DRIVE MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AS I BEGAN TO DRIVE DOWN THE STREET THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED, I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD OUT OF TRAFFIC . I ATTEMPTED ...

Mar 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 51,682 mi

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE, ONLY 51,000 MILES AND ACCELERATOR STICKS WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. HAD IT REPAIRED TODAY AT DEHAVEN CHEVROLET. THEY HAD A SERVICE BULLETIN ON IT AND REPAIRED IT AT A COST OF $193.59, BUT TRUTHFULLY $139.95 DIRECTLY RELATED. I FEEL THIS PROBLEM SHOULD NOT HAPPEN SO SOON IN A V...

Mar 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 51,682 mi

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE, ONLY 51,000 MILES AND ACCELERATOR STICKS WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. HAD IT REPAIRED TODAY AT DEHAVEN CHEVROLET. THEY HAD A SERVICE BULLETIN ON IT AND REPAIRED IT AT A COST OF $193.59, BUT TRUTHFULLY $139.95 DIRECTLY RELATED. I FEEL THIS PROBLEM SHOULD NOT HAPPEN SO SOON IN A V...

Mar 13, 2003 Unknown Or Other

I NOTICED, SEARCHING ON THE NHTSA HOME PAGE THAT THERE ARE 2 RECALLS ON MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE I DON'T KNOW ABOUT AND MY QUESTION IS HOW I CAN GET THESE PROBLEMS WHIT MY CAR FIXED SINCE I NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICES ON MY CAR AND I FEAR IT CAN CAUSE ME A BIGGER PROBLEM OR FATALITY CAN YOU SE...

Mar 13, 2003 Unknown Or Other

I NOTICED, SEARCHING ON THE NHTSA HOME PAGE THAT THERE ARE 2 RECALLS ON MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE I DON'T KNOW ABOUT AND MY QUESTION IS HOW I CAN GET THESE PROBLEMS WHIT MY CAR FIXED SINCE I NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICES ON MY CAR AND I FEAR IT CAN CAUSE ME A BIGGER PROBLEM OR FATALITY CAN YOU SE...

Mar 12, 2003 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES WERE DRY ROTTED AND CONTAINED STRESS MARKS.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES WERE DRY ROTTED AND CONTAINED STRESS MARKS.*JB

Feb 22, 2003 Power Train 34,500 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLICATION OF THE ANTI-LOCH BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS IN 2 WHEEL HIGH MODE, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO "LOCK UP" THE WHEELS AS IF IT WERE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. WE GET SEVERE WHEEL HOP AND WHEN WE STOP THE VEHICLE, THEN RESTART IT THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE PREFOR...

Feb 22, 2003 Power Train 34,500 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLICATION OF THE ANTI-LOCH BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS IN 2 WHEEL HIGH MODE, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO "LOCK UP" THE WHEELS AS IF IT WERE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. WE GET SEVERE WHEEL HOP AND WHEN WE STOP THE VEHICLE, THEN RESTART IT THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE PREFOR...

Feb 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,500 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLICATION OF THE ANTI-LOCH BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS IN 2 WHEEL HIGH MODE, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO "LOCK UP" THE WHEELS AS IF IT WERE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. WE GET SEVERE WHEEL HOP AND WHEN WE STOP THE VEHICLE, THEN RESTART IT THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE PREFOR...

Feb 22, 2003 Power Train 34,500 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLICATION OF THE ANTI-LOCH BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS IN 2 WHEEL HIGH MODE, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO "LOCK UP" THE WHEELS AS IF IT WERE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. WE GET SEVERE WHEEL HOP AND WHEN WE STOP THE VEHICLE, THEN RESTART IT THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE PREFOR...

Feb 22, 2003 Power Train 34,500 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLICATION OF THE ANTI-LOCH BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS IN 2 WHEEL HIGH MODE, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO "LOCK UP" THE WHEELS AS IF IT WERE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. WE GET SEVERE WHEEL HOP AND WHEN WE STOP THE VEHICLE, THEN RESTART IT THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE PREFOR...

Feb 22, 2003 Power Train 34,500 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLICATION OF THE ANTI-LOCH BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS IN 2 WHEEL HIGH MODE, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO "LOCK UP" THE WHEELS AS IF IT WERE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. WE GET SEVERE WHEEL HOP AND WHEN WE STOP THE VEHICLE, THEN RESTART IT THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE PREFOR...

Feb 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,500 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLICATION OF THE ANTI-LOCH BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS IN 2 WHEEL HIGH MODE, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO "LOCK UP" THE WHEELS AS IF IT WERE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. WE GET SEVERE WHEEL HOP AND WHEN WE STOP THE VEHICLE, THEN RESTART IT THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE PREFOR...

Feb 22, 2003 Power Train 34,500 mi

IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLICATION OF THE ANTI-LOCH BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS IN 2 WHEEL HIGH MODE, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO "LOCK UP" THE WHEELS AS IF IT WERE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. WE GET SEVERE WHEEL HOP AND WHEN WE STOP THE VEHICLE, THEN RESTART IT THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE PREFOR...

Feb 20, 2003 Electrical System 36,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED ACID ON TOP OF THE BATTERY PLATE.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Electrical System 36,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED ACID ON TOP OF THE BATTERY PLATE.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Air Bags Crash 37,500 mi

IT HAD BEEN RAINING SLIGHTLY AND AS I ATTEMPTED TO USE AN EXIT RAMP FROM THE HIGHWAY MY ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED I SKIDDED AND SPUN AND ENDED UP HITTING THE CONCRETE BARRIER WHICH DID NOT MAKE MY AIRBAGS DEPLOY EVEN THOUGH THE CAR HIT HARD ENOUGH TO BEND THE FRAME OF THE FRONT END BY AN INCH AND A HAL...

Feb 19, 2003 Air Bags Crash 37,500 mi

IT HAD BEEN RAINING SLIGHTLY AND AS I ATTEMPTED TO USE AN EXIT RAMP FROM THE HIGHWAY MY ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED I SKIDDED AND SPUN AND ENDED UP HITTING THE CONCRETE BARRIER WHICH DID NOT MAKE MY AIRBAGS DEPLOY EVEN THOUGH THE CAR HIT HARD ENOUGH TO BEND THE FRAME OF THE FRONT END BY AN INCH AND A HAL...

Feb 6, 2003 Parking Brake 19,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON THIS CAR AND OTHER MODELS (SUBURBAN) IS FAULTY. REGARDLESS OF USE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTED EVERY 15-20K MILES.(RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALER). THE NEW EMERGENCY BRAKE DESIGN DOES NOT USE THE NORMAL REAR BRAKE PADS..IT HAS ITS OWN SEPERATE BRAKE PAD INSIDE THE WHEEL WE...

Feb 6, 2003 Parking Brake 19,000 mi

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON THIS CAR AND OTHER MODELS (SUBURBAN) IS FAULTY. REGARDLESS OF USE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTED EVERY 15-20K MILES.(RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALER). THE NEW EMERGENCY BRAKE DESIGN DOES NOT USE THE NORMAL REAR BRAKE PADS..IT HAS ITS OWN SEPERATE BRAKE PAD INSIDE THE WHEEL WE...

Feb 5, 2003 Structure 60 mi

THE HEADLINER ON MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT HAS BEEN LOSING THE RETAINER PLUGS SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY ON THE TRUCK IN 2001. I HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE HEADLINER BECAUSE THEY "CLAIMED" IT WAS THE WRONG ONE FOR THE TRUCK. SINCE IT WAS REPLACED AND PLUGS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES, THEY DECIDED THAT...

Feb 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA#00-V-343-000: CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PH

Feb 5, 2003 Structure 60 mi

THE HEADLINER ON MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT HAS BEEN LOSING THE RETAINER PLUGS SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY ON THE TRUCK IN 2001. I HAVE HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE HEADLINER BECAUSE THEY "CLAIMED" IT WAS THE WRONG ONE FOR THE TRUCK. SINCE IT WAS REPLACED AND PLUGS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES, THEY DECIDED THAT...

Feb 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA#00-V-343-000: CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PH

Jan 29, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSFER CASE FOR THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT WANT TO ENGAGE WHEN IT IS PRESSED.

Jan 29, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSFER CASE FOR THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT WANT TO ENGAGE WHEN IT IS PRESSED.

Jan 28, 2003 Air Bags

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING SIDE IMPACT. HE SAYS THAT THE B PILLAR IS SHOVED AGAINST THE SIDE WHERE THE AIR BAG IS LOCATED, SO WHERE IS THE AIRBAG SUPPOSE TO GO. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Air Bags

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A SIDE IMPACT. HE SAYS HE DOES NOT KNOW WHERE THE AIR BAG SUPPOSE TO DEPLOY, BECAUSE THE B PILLAR IS RESTING AGAINST THE SIDE AIR BAG. HE WANTS TO KNOW IF THE B PILLAR IS SHOVED AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE AIR BAG WHERE IS THE AIR BAG SUPPOSE TO GO WHEN IT DEPLOYS. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING SIDE IMPACT. HE STATES THAT THE "B-PILLAR" IS SHOVED AGAINST THE AIR BAG. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Air Bags

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING SIDE IMPACT. HE SAYS THAT THE B PILLAR IS SHOVED AGAINST THE SIDE WHERE THE AIR BAG IS LOCATED, SO WHERE IS THE AIRBAG SUPPOSE TO GO. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Air Bags

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A SIDE IMPACT. HE SAYS HE DOES NOT KNOW WHERE THE AIR BAG SUPPOSE TO DEPLOY, BECAUSE THE B PILLAR IS RESTING AGAINST THE SIDE AIR BAG. HE WANTS TO KNOW IF THE B PILLAR IS SHOVED AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE AIR BAG WHERE IS THE AIR BAG SUPPOSE TO GO WHEN IT DEPLOYS. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING SIDE IMPACT. HE STATES THAT THE "B-PILLAR" IS SHOVED AGAINST THE AIR BAG. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TS

Jan 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE AS FOLLOWED: BELT SEPARATION FROM TIRE (LOSS CONTROL), ANTI LOCK BRAKE/LOSS PEDAL, PEDAL HEIGHT AND STOPPING ABILITY. SCC

Jan 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE AS FOLLOWED: BELT SEPARATION FROM TIRE (LOSS CONTROL), ANTI LOCK BRAKE/LOSS PEDAL, PEDAL HEIGHT AND STOPPING ABILITY. SCC

Jan 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE AS FOLLOWED: BELT SEPARATION FROM TIRE (LOSS CONTROL), ANTI LOCK BRAKE/LOSS PEDAL, PEDAL HEIGHT AND STOPPING ABILITY. SCC

Jan 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

THE PROBLEM(S) ARE AS FOLLOWED: BELT SEPARATION FROM TIRE (LOSS CONTROL), ANTI LOCK BRAKE/LOSS PEDAL, PEDAL HEIGHT AND STOPPING ABILITY. SCC

Jan 21, 2003 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

NHTSA#01-V-159-000: RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDE IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN#. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH

Jan 21, 2003 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

NHTSA#01-V-159-000: RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDE IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN#. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH

Jan 14, 2003 Parking Brake

CONSUMER STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD THE VEHICLE, DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.*JB

Jan 14, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING FROM 2ND GEAR TO THE 3RD GEAR. DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED AND WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION .*JB

Jan 14, 2003 Parking Brake

CONSUMER STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD THE VEHICLE, DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.*JB

Jan 14, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING FROM 2ND GEAR TO THE 3RD GEAR. DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED AND WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION .*JB

Jan 13, 2003 Parking Brake 15 mi

WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD BE ENGAGED, THE PEDAL WOULD GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IF THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE, AND IN NEUTRAL GEAR, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT WAS A NORMAL POSITION FOR THE BRAKE AND THEY WERE SELF ADJUSTING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS....

Jan 13, 2003 Parking Brake 15 mi

WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD BE ENGAGED, THE PEDAL WOULD GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IF THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE, AND IN NEUTRAL GEAR, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT WAS A NORMAL POSITION FOR THE BRAKE AND THEY WERE SELF ADJUSTING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS....

Jan 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES FOR MALFUNCTION OF THE BRAKES. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED BUT NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. CONSUMER FEELS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. *TT *JB

Jan 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES FOR MALFUNCTION OF THE BRAKES. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED BUT NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. CONSUMER FEELS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. *TT *JB

Jan 9, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH THE FRONT END AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY. AT THE SAME TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES AND IS VERY FIRM. VEHICLE HAS TO BE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP TO RETURN IT TO HELP ELIMINATE THE SHAKING. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BUT FEELS THIS CONDITIO...

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH THE FRONT END AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY. AT THE SAME TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES AND IS VERY FIRM. VEHICLE HAS TO BE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP TO RETURN IT TO HELP ELIMINATE THE SHAKING. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BUT FEELS THIS CONDITIO...

Jan 9, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH THE FRONT END AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY. AT THE SAME TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES AND IS VERY FIRM. VEHICLE HAS TO BE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP TO RETURN IT TO HELP ELIMINATE THE SHAKING. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BUT FEELS THIS CONDITIO...

Jan 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH THE FRONT END AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY. AT THE SAME TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES AND IS VERY FIRM. VEHICLE HAS TO BE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP TO RETURN IT TO HELP ELIMINATE THE SHAKING. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BUT FEELS THIS CONDITIO...

Jan 3, 2003 Tires 17,000 mi

BLOWOUT (OUTSIDE SIDEWALL). TIRES WERE USED ON A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH ONLY 17,000 MILES USE. SPEED OF THE VEHICLE AT TIME OF INCIDENT WAS APPROX 60MPH. THIS OCCURRED AT NIGHT WHEN TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 58 DEGREES. I HAVE INCLUDED THIS INFORMATION SO YOU CAN SEE THAT NEITHER EXCESSIVE SPEED OR ...

Jan 3, 2003 Tires 17,000 mi

BLOWOUT (OUTSIDE SIDEWALL). TIRES WERE USED ON A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH ONLY 17,000 MILES USE. SPEED OF THE VEHICLE AT TIME OF INCIDENT WAS APPROX 60MPH. THIS OCCURRED AT NIGHT WHEN TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 58 DEGREES. I HAVE INCLUDED THIS INFORMATION SO YOU CAN SEE THAT NEITHER EXCESSIVE SPEED OR ...

Dec 18, 2002 Seats

I AM WRITING TO YOU AT THE REQUEST OF GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE ADVISOR. I HAVE A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AT 39,000 MILES ONE OF THE THIRD SEAT LATCHES IN THE BACK BROKE. THIS PREVENTED THE SEAT FROM LATCHING DOWN IN PLACE AND LET THE SEAT POP IN AND OUT OF THE FLOOR MOUNTED LOCKING BRACKETS. GENERAL...

Dec 18, 2002 Seats

I AM WRITING TO YOU AT THE REQUEST OF GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE ADVISOR. I HAVE A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AT 39,000 MILES ONE OF THE THIRD SEAT LATCHES IN THE BACK BROKE. THIS PREVENTED THE SEAT FROM LATCHING DOWN IN PLACE AND LET THE SEAT POP IN AND OUT OF THE FLOOR MOUNTED LOCKING BRACKETS. GENERAL...

Dec 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH

Dec 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH

Dec 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES' TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALAER. TS

Dec 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES' TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALAER. TS

Nov 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ROOF STRUT THAT THE HEADLINER ATTACHES TO IS PUNCHED TOO BIG FOR THE PLUGS THEY INSTALLED. GM HAS REPLACED THE HEADLINER, PLUGS, AND NOW WANT TO INSTALL FELT AROUND THE PLUD AND "RAM IT BACK IN" WHICH IS NOT A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN VERY PATIENT WAITING FOR THEM TO EITHER REPLACE THE S...

Nov 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ROOF STRUT THAT THE HEADLINER ATTACHES TO IS PUNCHED TOO BIG FOR THE PLUGS THEY INSTALLED. GM HAS REPLACED THE HEADLINER, PLUGS, AND NOW WANT TO INSTALL FELT AROUND THE PLUD AND "RAM IT BACK IN" WHICH IS NOT A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN VERY PATIENT WAITING FOR THEM TO EITHER REPLACE THE S...

Nov 20, 2002 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS AS WELL AS PASSENGER FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE WHEN MY VEHICLE HIT BLACK ICE ON I-70 IN KANSAS AND WAS STRUCK BY AN 18 WHEEL TRUCK. TRUCK HIT AT SECOND PASSENGER DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE, SPUN OUR VEHICLE, RIPPED OFF THE FRONT GRILL...

Nov 20, 2002 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS AS WELL AS PASSENGER FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE WHEN MY VEHICLE HIT BLACK ICE ON I-70 IN KANSAS AND WAS STRUCK BY AN 18 WHEEL TRUCK. TRUCK HIT AT SECOND PASSENGER DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE, SPUN OUR VEHICLE, RIPPED OFF THE FRONT GRILL...

Nov 19, 2002 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WHEN USED FOR AN LARGE SIZED ADULT RACHETS IF THE PASSENGER LEANS FORWARD. THE PASSENGER WOULD THEN HAVE TO TAKE THE SEAT BELT OFF AND REFASTEN THE BELT TO GET IT FIT PROPERLY. THE DEALERSHIP HAS PUT A SEAT BELT EXTENDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ACCOMADATE THE EXTRA LENGTH...

Nov 19, 2002 Parking Brake

CONSUMER STATES THAT TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES AND LININGS HAVE DISINTEGRATED RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE'S REAR BRAKES. THE VEHICLE'S REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. INCIDENTS OCCURRED ON 10/24/01 AND 11/15/02 RESPECTIVELY. TS

Nov 19, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING AFFECTING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. TS

Nov 19, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY TERMINAL CRACKED, RESULTING IN ACID LEAKING ON TO BATTERY TRAY AND OTHER UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL WIRING. TS

Nov 19, 2002 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD WILL NOT PERMIT VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK BUT WILL PERMIT VEHICLE TO ROLL FORWARD ESP ON HILLS. DT

Nov 19, 2002 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WHEN USED FOR AN LARGE SIZED ADULT RACHETS IF THE PASSENGER LEANS FORWARD. THE PASSENGER WOULD THEN HAVE TO TAKE THE SEAT BELT OFF AND REFASTEN THE BELT TO GET IT FIT PROPERLY. THE DEALERSHIP HAS PUT A SEAT BELT EXTENDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ACCOMADATE THE EXTRA LENGTH...

Nov 19, 2002 Parking Brake

CONSUMER STATES THAT TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES AND LININGS HAVE DISINTEGRATED RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE'S REAR BRAKES. THE VEHICLE'S REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. INCIDENTS OCCURRED ON 10/24/01 AND 11/15/02 RESPECTIVELY. TS

Nov 19, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING AFFECTING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. TS

Nov 19, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY TERMINAL CRACKED, RESULTING IN ACID LEAKING ON TO BATTERY TRAY AND OTHER UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL WIRING. TS

Nov 19, 2002 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD WILL NOT PERMIT VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK BUT WILL PERMIT VEHICLE TO ROLL FORWARD ESP ON HILLS. DT

Nov 18, 2002 Seats

DEALERSHIP WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER ON HOW TO FIX RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE HEAD REST RESTRAINT PER CONSUMER. TS

Nov 18, 2002 Seats

DEALERSHIP WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER ON HOW TO FIX RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE HEAD REST RESTRAINT PER CONSUMER. TS

Nov 14, 2002 Air Bags

THE THIRD ROW SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL THE TOP OF THE SEATBELT WILL GET STUCK. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

Nov 14, 2002 Air Bags

THE THIRD ROW SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL THE TOP OF THE SEATBELT WILL GET STUCK. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

Nov 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED, THE PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL FURTHER THAN NORMAL. MR ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, THE DEALER STATED THAT IF THE ABS LIGHT DID NOT NOT ILLUMINATE, THEN THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM. *JG *JB

Nov 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED, THE PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL FURTHER THAN NORMAL. MR ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, THE DEALER STATED THAT IF THE ABS LIGHT DID NOT NOT ILLUMINATE, THEN THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM. *JG *JB

Nov 7, 2002 Tires

THE CONSUMER WAS CHECKING TIRES FOR INSPECTION WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SIDE WALL WAS CRACKED ON THE OUTSIDE. (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS LE P26570R16). THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM

Nov 7, 2002 Power Train 21,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, THE RPM'S WHINED OUT AND THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED ROUGHLY WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE.TS *JB

Nov 7, 2002 Tires

THE CONSUMER WAS CHECKING TIRES FOR INSPECTION WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SIDE WALL WAS CRACKED ON THE OUTSIDE. (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS LE P26570R16). THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM

Nov 7, 2002 Power Train 21,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, THE RPM'S WHINED OUT AND THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED ROUGHLY WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE.TS *JB

Nov 5, 2002 Wheels 34,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT STONES GET CAUGHT UP BETWEEN THE REAR RIMS AND THE DISC BRAKE WHICH CAUSED THE REAR TIRES TO LOCK UP. TS *TT

Nov 5, 2002 Wheels 34,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT STONES GET CAUGHT UP BETWEEN THE REAR RIMS AND THE DISC BRAKE WHICH CAUSED THE REAR TIRES TO LOCK UP. TS *TT

Oct 29, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AN INK PEN DROPPED BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND CENTER CONSOLE. CONSUMER SUFFERED A SERIOUS CUT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE PEN, DUE TO DESIGN OF SEAT TRACK. CUT REQUIRED 8 STITCHES. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AN INK PEN DROPPED BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND CENTER CONSOLE. CONSUMER SUFFERED A SERIOUS CUT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE PEN, DUE TO DESIGN OF SEAT TRACK. CUT REQUIRED 8 STITCHES. TS

Oct 17, 2002 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE PITTMAN ARMS BROKE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Oct 17, 2002 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE PITTMAN ARMS BROKE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Oct 16, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CLAMP ON THE THIRD ROLL OF SEATS THAT IS USED TO SECURE SEAT HAS SHEARED OFF. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH CHILDREN THAT HAVE TO SIT THERE ARE NOT SECURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 16, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CLAMP ON THE THIRD ROLL OF SEATS THAT IS USED TO SECURE SEAT HAS SHEARED OFF. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH CHILDREN THAT HAVE TO SIT THERE ARE NOT SECURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 8, 2002 Parking Brake

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD TRUCK. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DLR WHO ADVISED THAT THE LINING ON THE REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES HAS WORN OUT. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CLAMP ON THE REMOVABLE THIRD ROLL SEAT HAS SHEARED OFF. CONSUMER STATES SEAT IS NOT SECURE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE CHILDREN RIDE IN THAT SEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Parking Brake

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD TRUCK. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DLR WHO ADVISED THAT THE LINING ON THE REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES HAS WORN OUT. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CLAMP ON THE REMOVABLE THIRD ROLL SEAT HAS SHEARED OFF. CONSUMER STATES SEAT IS NOT SECURE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE CHILDREN RIDE IN THAT SEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. HAD HEAVY VIBRATION, AND WOULD BE HARD TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. HAD HEAVY VIBRATION, AND WOULD BE HARD TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER WAS HIT HEAD-ON, AND VEHICLE ALMOST TIPPED OVER. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER WAS HIT HEAD-ON, AND VEHICLE ALMOST TIPPED OVER. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ONTO ON INTERSECTION ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN THE RED LIGHT AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *YH

Sep 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ONTO ON INTERSECTION ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN THE RED LIGHT AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *YH

Aug 28, 2002 Tires

RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS A NAIL CAUSED THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL TO BLOW OUT. WE STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH THEM. THE TIRE WASN'T LEAKING AIR, WASN'T UNDERINFLATED, THERE WERE NO STEERING PROBLEMS, AND THE TIRE DIDN'T SHOW ANY SIGN OF WEAR. THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT AND CAUSE DAMA...

Aug 28, 2002 Tires

RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS A NAIL CAUSED THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL TO BLOW OUT. WE STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH THEM. THE TIRE WASN'T LEAKING AIR, WASN'T UNDERINFLATED, THERE WERE NO STEERING PROBLEMS, AND THE TIRE DIDN'T SHOW ANY SIGN OF WEAR. THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT AND CAUSE DAMA...

Aug 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PEDAL ON TRUCK NEEDS EXTRA PRESSURE TO DEPRESS. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LUNGING FORWARD OR ACCELERATION PEDAL STICKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PEDAL ON TRUCK NEEDS EXTRA PRESSURE TO DEPRESS. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LUNGING FORWARD OR ACCELERATION PEDAL STICKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 26, 2002 Steering 20,397 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED UP, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE STEERING WHEEL ROTATION SENSOR ON THREE OCCASIONS AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT PROBLEM IS NOT RESOLVED. *SLC *TT

Aug 26, 2002 Steering 20,397 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED UP, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE STEERING WHEEL ROTATION SENSOR ON THREE OCCASIONS AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT PROBLEM IS NOT RESOLVED. *SLC *TT

Aug 25, 2002 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. NO PUNCTURES, NO FLATS, NO STRIKES TO TIRE. ABOUT 30 MILES NORTH OF BRADY TX. TEMP ABOUT 80F, LIGHT RAIN. ROAD WAS HARD PACKED GRAVEL UNDER CONTRUCTION. HEARD NOISE FROM REAR OF TURCK. SLOWED DOWN BUT CONTINUED DROVING. A MINUTE LATER A LOUD NOISE AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS FLAT. ...

Aug 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash

HIT BY A RED LIGHT RUNNER (45/50MPH) ON DRIVER'S SIDE, HIT A SECOND CAR, THEN A CONCRETE POST HEAD ON. NOT ONE OF THE FOUR AIR BAGS ENGAGED AT ANYTIME. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION, PICTURES, POLICE REPORT, AND HAVE CONTACTED CHEVY, THEY HAVE NO CLEAR RESPONSE ON WHY? IF YOU WOULD L...

Aug 25, 2002 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. NO PUNCTURES, NO FLATS, NO STRIKES TO TIRE. ABOUT 30 MILES NORTH OF BRADY TX. TEMP ABOUT 80F, LIGHT RAIN. ROAD WAS HARD PACKED GRAVEL UNDER CONTRUCTION. HEARD NOISE FROM REAR OF TURCK. SLOWED DOWN BUT CONTINUED DROVING. A MINUTE LATER A LOUD NOISE AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS FLAT. ...

Aug 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash

HIT BY A RED LIGHT RUNNER (45/50MPH) ON DRIVER'S SIDE, HIT A SECOND CAR, THEN A CONCRETE POST HEAD ON. NOT ONE OF THE FOUR AIR BAGS ENGAGED AT ANYTIME. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION, PICTURES, POLICE REPORT, AND HAVE CONTACTED CHEVY, THEY HAVE NO CLEAR RESPONSE ON WHY? IF YOU WOULD L...

Aug 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CUSTOMER REPORTS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURES DETECTED AT 11,000 MILES, WITH COMPLETE IN-OPERABILITY BY 19,000 MILES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER ONLY WARRANTIES THIS SAFETY DEVICE TO 7,500 MILES, WHILE "VEHICLE WARRANTY" STATES 36,000 MILES.*AK

Aug 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CUSTOMER REPORTS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURES DETECTED AT 11,000 MILES, WITH COMPLETE IN-OPERABILITY BY 19,000 MILES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER ONLY WARRANTIES THIS SAFETY DEVICE TO 7,500 MILES, WHILE "VEHICLE WARRANTY" STATES 36,000 MILES.*AK

Aug 14, 2002 Suspension

WHEN TURNING ON ENGINE THERE WAS A LOUD SCREAMING NOISE IN FRONT END. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO SOLUTION. *AK

Aug 14, 2002 Suspension

WHEN TURNING ON ENGINE THERE WAS A LOUD SCREAMING NOISE IN FRONT END. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO SOLUTION. *AK

Jul 24, 2002 Seats

IN THE PROCESS OF FOLDING DOWN THE UPRIGHT PORTION OF SEAT BACK HEAST REST FLIPPED BACK AGGRESSIVELY, ONE OF THE PASSENGERS HAD HAND ON/NEAR/OVER HEADREST SLOT; THUS WHILE PUSHING DOWN THE SEAT THE HEADREST UNEXPECTEDLY FLIPPED BACK, PINNING THE FINGER IN THE SLOT AND LACERATING IT FROM SIDE TO ...

Jul 24, 2002 Seats

IN THE PROCESS OF FOLDING DOWN THE UPRIGHT PORTION OF SEAT BACK HEAST REST FLIPPED BACK AGGRESSIVELY, ONE OF THE PASSENGERS HAD HAND ON/NEAR/OVER HEADREST SLOT; THUS WHILE PUSHING DOWN THE SEAT THE HEADREST UNEXPECTEDLY FLIPPED BACK, PINNING THE FINGER IN THE SLOT AND LACERATING IT FROM SIDE TO ...

Jul 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

TAHOE WAS TRAVELING UPHILL ON PRIVATE GRAVEL DRIVE WHEN HIT BY TRUCK TRAVELING DOWNHILL AROUND BLIND CURVE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING AT BETWEEN 20 AND 25 MPH WHEN IT HIT TAHOE. BOTH OF TRUCK'S AIRBAGS INFLATED. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT INFLATE, AND I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY STOMACH AND CHEST.*AK

Jul 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

TAHOE WAS TRAVELING UPHILL ON PRIVATE GRAVEL DRIVE WHEN HIT BY TRUCK TRAVELING DOWNHILL AROUND BLIND CURVE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING AT BETWEEN 20 AND 25 MPH WHEN IT HIT TAHOE. BOTH OF TRUCK'S AIRBAGS INFLATED. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT INFLATE, AND I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY STOMACH AND CHEST.*AK

Jun 18, 2002 Power Train

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO 3RD AND BACK AGAIN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. ALSO, THE TRASMISSION CLUNKS WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND DOWN WHILE SHIFTING. *YH

Jun 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGES WHEN GOING UP GRADE. *SLC

Jun 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ENGINE CLICKS WHEN IT IS COLD. *YH

Jun 18, 2002 Power Train

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO 3RD AND BACK AGAIN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. ALSO, THE TRASMISSION CLUNKS WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND DOWN WHILE SHIFTING. *YH

Jun 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGES WHEN GOING UP GRADE. *SLC

Jun 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ENGINE CLICKS WHEN IT IS COLD. *YH

Jun 10, 2002 Tires

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED AS A RESULT THE RIGHT REAR DROPPED TO THE RIM CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FLIP. (LE WILDERNESS TIRE). *YH

Jun 10, 2002 Tires

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED AS A RESULT THE RIGHT REAR DROPPED TO THE RIM CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FLIP. (LE WILDERNESS TIRE). *YH

Jun 5, 2002 Structure

BUMPERS ON INSIDE ARE NOT PROPERLY TREATED FOR RUST AND CORROSION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK THE MANUFACTURER HAS MADE NO EFFORT TO PREVENT RUST NOR TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF THE BUMPER RUSTS THROUGH THAT IT MAY CAUSE INJURY TO SELF AND OTHERS. *JG

Jun 5, 2002 Structure

BUMPERS ON INSIDE ARE NOT PROPERLY TREATED FOR RUST AND CORROSION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK THE MANUFACTURER HAS MADE NO EFFORT TO PREVENT RUST NOR TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF THE BUMPER RUSTS THROUGH THAT IT MAY CAUSE INJURY TO SELF AND OTHERS. *JG

May 14, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER TIRE HAS NO TRACTION. VEHICLE WILL SLIDE WHILE APPLYING BRAKES. GOODYEAR, WRANGLER ,T30/5135-955. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE OR BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSE THE ABS TO ENGAGE ...

May 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER TIRE HAS NO TRACTION. VEHICLE WILL SLIDE WHILE APPLYING BRAKES. GOODYEAR, WRANGLER ,T30/5135-955. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE OR BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSE THE ABS TO ENGAGE ...

May 14, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER TIRE HAS NO TRACTION. VEHICLE WILL SLIDE WHILE APPLYING BRAKES. GOODYEAR, WRANGLER ,T30/5135-955. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE OR BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSE THE ABS TO ENGAGE ...

May 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER TIRE HAS NO TRACTION. VEHICLE WILL SLIDE WHILE APPLYING BRAKES. GOODYEAR, WRANGLER ,T30/5135-955. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE OR BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSE THE ABS TO ENGAGE ...

May 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH.*AK CONSUMER ADDS WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. *TT

May 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH.*AK CONSUMER ADDS WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. *TT

Apr 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN COLD WEATHER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE SWERVED LEFT INTO OTHER LANE OUT OF CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING.*AK *JG

Apr 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN COLD WEATHER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE SWERVED LEFT INTO OTHER LANE OUT OF CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING.*AK *JG

Apr 5, 2002 Seats

WHILE CLIMBING INTO THE THIRD ROW SEAT, MY NINE YEAR OLD SON RECEIVED A SEVERE CUT ON HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER REQUIRING SEVEN STITCHES AND SEVERAL STERI STRIPS IN THE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM. AS HE WAS HE WAS LOWERING THE SECOND ROW SEAT, HE PUT HIS FINGER INTO TO THE HEADREST CLOSURE. AS THE HEADRE...

Apr 5, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE SEAT BELTS. CONSUEMR FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED AND SIGNED THE RECALL NOTICE BECAUSE THE PARTS THAT WERE UNDER RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO CONSUMERS VEHICLE. CONSUMER SENT RECALL CARD IN BUT RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE SAYING THE RECALL WAS NO...

Apr 5, 2002 Seats

WHILE CLIMBING INTO THE THIRD ROW SEAT, MY NINE YEAR OLD SON RECEIVED A SEVERE CUT ON HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER REQUIRING SEVEN STITCHES AND SEVERAL STERI STRIPS IN THE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM. AS HE WAS HE WAS LOWERING THE SECOND ROW SEAT, HE PUT HIS FINGER INTO TO THE HEADREST CLOSURE. AS THE HEADRE...

Apr 5, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE SEAT BELTS. CONSUEMR FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED AND SIGNED THE RECALL NOTICE BECAUSE THE PARTS THAT WERE UNDER RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO CONSUMERS VEHICLE. CONSUMER SENT RECALL CARD IN BUT RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE SAYING THE RECALL WAS NO...

Apr 1, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON GA HWY 300 - OUR FAMILY WAS ON OUR WAY TO DESTIN, FLORIDA TO STAY WITH FAMILY. THE LEFT REAR TIRE EXPLODED CAUSING US TO RUN INTO THE MEDIAN. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE TRAVELING WITH OUR 3 CHILDREN ONE OF THEIR FRIENDS. WE WERE VERY SHAKEN UP AND WERE STRANDED. INSTEAD OF ARRIVING...

Apr 1, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON GA HWY 300 - OUR FAMILY WAS ON OUR WAY TO DESTIN, FLORIDA TO STAY WITH FAMILY. THE LEFT REAR TIRE EXPLODED CAUSING US TO RUN INTO THE MEDIAN. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE TRAVELING WITH OUR 3 CHILDREN ONE OF THEIR FRIENDS. WE WERE VERY SHAKEN UP AND WERE STRANDED. INSTEAD OF ARRIVING...

Mar 21, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING IN DRY WEATHER VEHICLE TRIES TO ENGAGE INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE. VEHICLE STARTS TO SHUTTER. TOOK TO DEALER ,AND DEALER GREASED YOKE IN TRANSFER CASE, CHANGED OIL, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Mar 21, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING 10 TO 20 MPH OR STARTING UP VEHICLE SURGES AND WILL HESITATE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 21, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING IN DRY WEATHER VEHICLE TRIES TO ENGAGE INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE. VEHICLE STARTS TO SHUTTER. TOOK TO DEALER ,AND DEALER GREASED YOKE IN TRANSFER CASE, CHANGED OIL, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Mar 21, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING 10 TO 20 MPH OR STARTING UP VEHICLE SURGES AND WILL HESITATE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 13, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 13, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Tires

AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, FOUND THAT TIRES WERE OF ALL OF DIFFERENT SIZES. *AK VEHICLE HAS FOUR GOODYEAR 17 INCH TIRES INSTALLED, THE SPARE TIRE WHICH IS A FIRESTONE HAS A 16 INCH WHEEL, OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT DRIVING WITH DIFFERENT SIZE TIRES IS DANGEROUS, THEREFORE, OWNER FEELS MANUFACTURER SH...

Feb 25, 2002 Tires

AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, FOUND THAT TIRES WERE OF ALL OF DIFFERENT SIZES. *AK VEHICLE HAS FOUR GOODYEAR 17 INCH TIRES INSTALLED, THE SPARE TIRE WHICH IS A FIRESTONE HAS A 16 INCH WHEEL, OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT DRIVING WITH DIFFERENT SIZE TIRES IS DANGEROUS, THEREFORE, OWNER FEELS MANUFACTURER SH...

Jan 28, 2002 Suspension

IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS AND WHEN MAKING SLIGHT TURNS VEHICLE FISHTAILS. DEALER RECOMMENDED PUTTING VEHICLE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *AK

Jan 28, 2002 Suspension

IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS AND WHEN MAKING SLIGHT TURNS VEHICLE FISHTAILS. DEALER RECOMMENDED PUTTING VEHICLE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *AK

Jan 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A PANIC/SUDDEN STOP DURING HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50 OR MORE IT CAUSES EXTNDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A PANIC/SUDDEN STOP DURING HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50 OR MORE IT CAUSES EXTNDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Electrical System

CAR ENGINE CUTS OUT, VERY DANGEROUS, HAS DONE IT ON FREEWAY AND INTERSECTIONS. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE. *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Electrical System

CAR ENGINE CUTS OUT, VERY DANGEROUS, HAS DONE IT ON FREEWAY AND INTERSECTIONS. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE. *AK

Dec 17, 2001 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40MPH FRONTAL COLLISION. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 17, 2001 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40MPH FRONTAL COLLISION. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WE REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE. WE TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT ABS SYTEM WAS FAILING. WE ATTENDED AN ARBITRATION WHERE OUR 2001 TAHOE WAS RULED DEFECTIVE BY THEHARBITRATOR AND CHEVROLET WAS ORDERED TO REPURCHASE IT. T...

Dec 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WE REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE. WE TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT ABS SYTEM WAS FAILING. WE ATTENDED AN ARBITRATION WHERE OUR 2001 TAHOE WAS RULED DEFECTIVE BY THEHARBITRATOR AND CHEVROLET WAS ORDERED TO REPURCHASE IT. T...

Nov 28, 2001 Seats

PUTTING DOWN THE SECOND ROW SEAT TO CLIMB INTO THE THIRD ROW SEAT THE HEADREST FOLDS DOWNS AUTOMATICLY. MY 10 1/2 YEAR OLD SON HAD HIS FINGER PRESSED DOWN INTO THE HEADREST CLOSURE AS HE WAS PUTTING DOWN THE SEAT. HE SEVERED THE NERVE AND TENDON IN THE UPPER HALF OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER THAT REQUIRED...

Nov 28, 2001 Seats

PUTTING DOWN THE SECOND ROW SEAT TO CLIMB INTO THE THIRD ROW SEAT THE HEADREST FOLDS DOWNS AUTOMATICLY. MY 10 1/2 YEAR OLD SON HAD HIS FINGER PRESSED DOWN INTO THE HEADREST CLOSURE AS HE WAS PUTTING DOWN THE SEAT. HE SEVERED THE NERVE AND TENDON IN THE UPPER HALF OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER THAT REQUIRED...

Nov 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A FRONT END COLLISION. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Nov 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A FRONT END COLLISION. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Nov 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED.PEDAL PULSATED BUT DID NOT VEHICLE RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION BUT THE LAST TIME HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. WILL SELL VEHICLE IF PROBLEM NOT CORRECTED. DEALER SAYS NO CODES PRESENT, COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND NEVER HAD ...

Nov 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED.PEDAL PULSATED BUT DID NOT VEHICLE RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION BUT THE LAST TIME HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. WILL SELL VEHICLE IF PROBLEM NOT CORRECTED. DEALER SAYS NO CODES PRESENT, COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND NEVER HAD ...

Nov 8, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON NSTRUMENT PANEL OR DOOR ALARM TO INDICATE THAT DOORS ARE AJAR. *AK *YD

Nov 8, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS NO INDICATION ON NSTRUMENT PANEL OR DOOR ALARM TO INDICATE THAT DOORS ARE AJAR. *AK *YD

Nov 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 30-35 MPH. WHEN AT FIRST CONSUMER TAPPED THE BRAKES, AND THEN WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Nov 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 30-35 MPH. WHEN AT FIRST CONSUMER TAPPED THE BRAKES, AND THEN WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Nov 6, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS LOCKS WITHOUT ANY APPARENT REASON. BELT WILL NOT RELEASE UNLESS BELT IS REMOVED AND ALLOWED TO RECOIL COMPLETELY INTO THE SEAT. BELT IS THEN REAPPLIED. TAHOE HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE FOUR TIMES. BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. LAST TIME DATE OF SERVICE 10-30-01. ON 10-31-01 GM REP REVI...

Nov 6, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS LOCKS WITHOUT ANY APPARENT REASON. BELT WILL NOT RELEASE UNLESS BELT IS REMOVED AND ALLOWED TO RECOIL COMPLETELY INTO THE SEAT. BELT IS THEN REAPPLIED. TAHOE HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE FOUR TIMES. BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. LAST TIME DATE OF SERVICE 10-30-01. ON 10-31-01 GM REP REVI...

Oct 19, 2001 Suspension

WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED THERE IS A DITINCTIVE SOUND THAT LETS YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A TRUCK, HOWEVER AFTER DRIVING AND THEN STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN WHILE IN DRIVE THAE VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION THAT CAN BE FELT FROM ANY SEATED POSITION IN THE VEHICLE. THIS VIBRATION WAS NOT PRESENT AT ...

Oct 19, 2001 Suspension

WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED THERE IS A DITINCTIVE SOUND THAT LETS YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A TRUCK, HOWEVER AFTER DRIVING AND THEN STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN WHILE IN DRIVE THAE VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION THAT CAN BE FELT FROM ANY SEATED POSITION IN THE VEHICLE. THIS VIBRATION WAS NOT PRESENT AT ...

Oct 12, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FLUID/PAINT THIN PRIMER SHOWING THROUGH. *AK

Oct 12, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FLUID/PAINT THIN PRIMER SHOWING THROUGH. *AK

Oct 12, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FLUID/PAINT THIN PRIMER SHOWING THROUGH. *AK

Oct 12, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FLUID/PAINT THIN PRIMER SHOWING THROUGH. *AK

Oct 9, 2001 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION RIGHT FRONT CONTROL ARM HAD BROKE OFF TIRE AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER ADDED THAT THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CAUSING A RIGHT FRONT CRASH WITH ONE VEHICLE FROM BEHIND AND SIDE SWIPPING ...

Oct 9, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION RIGHT FRONT CONTROL ARM HAD BROKE OFF TIRE AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER ADDED THAT THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CAUSING A RIGHT FRONT CRASH WITH ONE VEHICLE FROM BEHIND AND SIDE SWIPPING ...

Oct 9, 2001 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION RIGHT FRONT CONTROL ARM HAD BROKE OFF TIRE AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER ADDED THAT THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CAUSING A RIGHT FRONT CRASH WITH ONE VEHICLE FROM BEHIND AND SIDE SWIPPING ...

Oct 9, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION RIGHT FRONT CONTROL ARM HAD BROKE OFF TIRE AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER ADDED THAT THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CAUSING A RIGHT FRONT CRASH WITH ONE VEHICLE FROM BEHIND AND SIDE SWIPPING ...

Oct 4, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 55MPH AND 65MPH STEERING COLUMN VIBRATED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 4, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 55MPH AND 65MPH STEERING COLUMN VIBRATED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH HALF OF LEFT REAR TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM , SIDEWALL SEPARATED. TIRE SIZE P26570R16, DOT NUMBER 8X72WL1300. *AK SEPARATION WAS ON BOTH SIDEWALLS, DEALER DETERMINED FAILURE WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND REPLACED TIRE AND RIM. *SLC

Aug 30, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH HALF OF LEFT REAR TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM , SIDEWALL SEPARATED. TIRE SIZE P26570R16, DOT NUMBER 8X72WL1300. *AK SEPARATION WAS ON BOTH SIDEWALLS, DEALER DETERMINED FAILURE WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND REPLACED TIRE AND RIM. *SLC

Aug 16, 2001 Wheels

THIS VEHICLE PICKS UP SMALL STONES BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS AND THE WHEEL RIMS. THIS CAUSES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, AND UPON REMOVAL OF THE WHEEL THE INSIDE OF THE ALUMINUM RIM IS FOUND TO HAVE DEEP GOUGES IN IT WHERE THE STONE WAS GRINDING. IF ENOUGH STONES RUBBED HERE, IT COULD CAUSE THE T...

Aug 16, 2001 Wheels

THIS VEHICLE PICKS UP SMALL STONES BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS AND THE WHEEL RIMS. THIS CAUSES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, AND UPON REMOVAL OF THE WHEEL THE INSIDE OF THE ALUMINUM RIM IS FOUND TO HAVE DEEP GOUGES IN IT WHERE THE STONE WAS GRINDING. IF ENOUGH STONES RUBBED HERE, IT COULD CAUSE THE T...

Aug 9, 2001 Seats

SEATS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE A MALE NOT A FEMALE. SINCE FEMALES ARE MORE LIKELY NOWADAYS TO BUY THIS VEHICLE, COMFORT ISSUES ARE PROBLEM. A MAJOR DEAL IS THE WAY THE SEAT FOLDS YOU IN HALF OPPOSED TO RECLINING YOU. ALSO THE SEAT SUPPORT PRESSES AGAINST YOUR MIDDLE BACK CAUSING YOU TO HAVE TO PUS...

Aug 9, 2001 Seats

SEATS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE A MALE NOT A FEMALE. SINCE FEMALES ARE MORE LIKELY NOWADAYS TO BUY THIS VEHICLE, COMFORT ISSUES ARE PROBLEM. A MAJOR DEAL IS THE WAY THE SEAT FOLDS YOU IN HALF OPPOSED TO RECLINING YOU. ALSO THE SEAT SUPPORT PRESSES AGAINST YOUR MIDDLE BACK CAUSING YOU TO HAVE TO PUS...

Aug 9, 2001 Seats

SEATS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE A MALE NOT A FEMALE. SINCE FEMALES ARE MORE LIKELY NOWADAYS TO BUY THIS VEHICLE, COMFORT ISSUES ARE PROBLEM. A MAJOR DEAL IS THE WAY THE SEAT FOLDS YOU IN HALF OPPOSED TO RECLINING YOU. ALSO THE SEAT SUPPORT PRESSES AGAINST YOUR MIDDLE BACK CAUSING YOU TO HAVE TO PUS...

Aug 9, 2001 Seats

SEATS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE A MALE NOT A FEMALE. SINCE FEMALES ARE MORE LIKELY NOWADAYS TO BUY THIS VEHICLE, COMFORT ISSUES ARE PROBLEM. A MAJOR DEAL IS THE WAY THE SEAT FOLDS YOU IN HALF OPPOSED TO RECLINING YOU. ALSO THE SEAT SUPPORT PRESSES AGAINST YOUR MIDDLE BACK CAUSING YOU TO HAVE TO PUS...

Aug 6, 2001 Tires

TIRE SIZE 26570R16, DOT 8X72WL21101, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CHEVROLET, TAHOE, 2001 WITH 6558 MILES. CONSUMER DROVE ABOUT 10 MILES AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN RIGHT REAR TIRE SIDEWALL EXPLODED, NO PRIOR WARNING OR TREAD SEPARATION. CHEVROLET DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES WITH GOODYEAR TIRES.*AK TIRE WAS ...

Aug 6, 2001 Tires

TIRE SIZE 26570R16, DOT 8X72WL21101, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CHEVROLET, TAHOE, 2001 WITH 6558 MILES. CONSUMER DROVE ABOUT 10 MILES AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN RIGHT REAR TIRE SIDEWALL EXPLODED, NO PRIOR WARNING OR TREAD SEPARATION. CHEVROLET DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES WITH GOODYEAR TIRES.*AK TIRE WAS ...

Jul 12, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR JERKING BETWEEN 10-20MPH... I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD INTERNAL PROBLEMS AND IT WAS COMMON FOR THE CHEVROLET TRUCKS FROM 1996-2001 I HAVE FOUND WELL OVER 50 COMPLAINTS OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THE INTERNET IN A MATTER OF HOURS. I FEEL THIS IS...

Jul 12, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR JERKING BETWEEN 10-20MPH... I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD INTERNAL PROBLEMS AND IT WAS COMMON FOR THE CHEVROLET TRUCKS FROM 1996-2001 I HAVE FOUND WELL OVER 50 COMPLAINTS OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THE INTERNET IN A MATTER OF HOURS. I FEEL THIS IS...

May 22, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 22, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 21, 2001 Seat Belts

VERY CONCERNED ABOUT INABLILITY TO MAINTAN SEAT MOUNTED SEATBELT SHOULDER STRAP ON SHOULDER WITH ANY SHOULDER MOVEMENT. SHOULDER STRAP CONTINUES TO SLIDE OFF SHOULDER CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY IMPLICATIONS BECAUSE OF POSITIONING OF SHOULDER STRAP IN EVENT OF ACCIDENT. UNABLE TO GET ANY SAFETY INFORMA...

May 21, 2001 Seat Belts

VERY CONCERNED ABOUT INABLILITY TO MAINTAN SEAT MOUNTED SEATBELT SHOULDER STRAP ON SHOULDER WITH ANY SHOULDER MOVEMENT. SHOULDER STRAP CONTINUES TO SLIDE OFF SHOULDER CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY IMPLICATIONS BECAUSE OF POSITIONING OF SHOULDER STRAP IN EVENT OF ACCIDENT. UNABLE TO GET ANY SAFETY INFORMA...

May 15, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-65 A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT STARTED TO OCCUR. THE VIBRATION WOULD BE SO BAD THAT I COULD BEARLY HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL. IT WOULD THEN FADE IN 5 MILES OR SO. I HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT WHEN THE VI...

May 15, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-65 A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT STARTED TO OCCUR. THE VIBRATION WOULD BE SO BAD THAT I COULD BEARLY HOLD ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL. IT WOULD THEN FADE IN 5 MILES OR SO. I HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT WHEN THE VI...

May 9, 2001 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING WOULD STEP ON BRAKES AND SEAT BELT WILL NOT HOLD BODY LIKE OTHERS VEHICLES THAT SEAT BELT WILL HOLD. *AK

May 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING WOULD STEP ON BRAKES AND SEAT BELT WILL NOT HOLD BODY LIKE OTHERS VEHICLES THAT SEAT BELT WILL HOLD. *AK

May 9, 2001 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING WOULD STEP ON BRAKES AND SEAT BELT WILL NOT HOLD BODY LIKE OTHERS VEHICLES THAT SEAT BELT WILL HOLD. *AK

May 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING WOULD STEP ON BRAKES AND SEAT BELT WILL NOT HOLD BODY LIKE OTHERS VEHICLES THAT SEAT BELT WILL HOLD. *AK

May 4, 2001 Structure

PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR ISN'T CLOSING CORRECTLY. DOORS WILL LOCK. BUT DOORS AREN'T SECURE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 4, 2001 Structure

PASSENGER'S DOOR WOULDN'T LOCK PROPERLY. *AK

May 4, 2001 Structure

PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR ISN'T CLOSING CORRECTLY. DOORS WILL LOCK. BUT DOORS AREN'T SECURE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 4, 2001 Structure

PASSENGER'S DOOR WOULDN'T LOCK PROPERLY. *AK

May 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FEEL THAT I STOPPED THE VEHICLE JUST SECONDS BEFORE IT WOULD HAVE BURST INTO FLAMES, BECAUSE WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD TO SEE WHERE THE SMOKE AND SMELL OF BURNING METAL AND PLASTIC WAS COMING FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS COMPLETLY RED AND GLOWING FROM THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION.

May 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FEEL THAT I STOPPED THE VEHICLE JUST SECONDS BEFORE IT WOULD HAVE BURST INTO FLAMES, BECAUSE WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD TO SEE WHERE THE SMOKE AND SMELL OF BURNING METAL AND PLASTIC WAS COMING FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS COMPLETLY RED AND GLOWING FROM THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION.

Apr 30, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS UP AND GETS VERY TIGHT AND CONTINUES TO GET EVEN TIGHTER UPON ANY SLIGHT MOVEMENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THAT BELT MEETS GM'S SPEC, CONSUMER FEELS BELT IS UNSAFE SINCE THE PASSENGER ...

Apr 30, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS UP AND GETS VERY TIGHT AND CONTINUES TO GET EVEN TIGHTER UPON ANY SLIGHT MOVEMENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THAT BELT MEETS GM'S SPEC, CONSUMER FEELS BELT IS UNSAFE SINCE THE PASSENGER ...

Apr 4, 2001 Air Bags Crash

FRONT CRASH AT 30 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, DAMAGE ABOUT $6500, FRAME BENT, FRONT END REPLACED. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Air Bags Crash

FRONT CRASH AT 30 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, DAMAGE ABOUT $6500, FRAME BENT, FRONT END REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH WHEN VEHICLE T-BONED A VEHICLE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT PROVIDE A REASON FOR FAILURE OF AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. *AK THE MAUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE SKIDDED 20 TO 25 FEET AFTER ...

Mar 29, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH WHEN VEHICLE T-BONED A VEHICLE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT PROVIDE A REASON FOR FAILURE OF AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. *AK THE MAUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE SKIDDED 20 TO 25 FEET AFTER ...

Mar 27, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS, P265/70R16, DOT 8X72-WLI 3600, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A CHEVROLET, TAHOE, 2001 WITH 5000 MILES,. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH REAR RIGHT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. *AK. CONSUMER STATES THE OUTSIDE TIRE WALL COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM TREAD. *SLC

Mar 27, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS, P265/70R16, DOT 8X72-WLI 3600, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A CHEVROLET, TAHOE, 2001 WITH 5000 MILES,. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH REAR RIGHT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. *AK. CONSUMER STATES THE OUTSIDE TIRE WALL COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM TREAD. *SLC

Mar 22, 2001 Seat Belts

SHOULDER RESTRAINT FAILS TO LOCK IT CONTINUALLY RETRACTS WHILE PERSON IS WEARING IT. WITH EVERY MOVEMENT SEATBELT CONTINUES TO TIGHTEN RESTRICTING ANY MOVEMENT OF YOUR UPPER BODY. BOTH DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER RESTRAINTS ARE VERY DANGEROUS. IT PUTS THE DRIVER IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIO...

Mar 22, 2001 Seat Belts

SHOULDER RESTRAINT FAILS TO LOCK IT CONTINUALLY RETRACTS WHILE PERSON IS WEARING IT. WITH EVERY MOVEMENT SEATBELT CONTINUES TO TIGHTEN RESTRICTING ANY MOVEMENT OF YOUR UPPER BODY. BOTH DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER RESTRAINTS ARE VERY DANGEROUS. IT PUTS THE DRIVER IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIO...

Mar 8, 2001 Power Train

VERY POOR WET ROAD TRACTION, SPINNING WHEELS STARTING FROM STOPS. SLIDING TO STOPS ON WET ROADS WITH ONLY MODERATE APPLICATION OF BRAKES.*AK (TIRESIZE: P265-70-16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265-70-16 )

Mar 8, 2001 Power Train

VERY POOR WET ROAD TRACTION, SPINNING WHEELS STARTING FROM STOPS. SLIDING TO STOPS ON WET ROADS WITH ONLY MODERATE APPLICATION OF BRAKES.*AK (TIRESIZE: P265-70-16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265-70-16 )

Mar 2, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSANGER SEAT BELT CONTINUES TO RETRACT AFTER BEING LOCKED. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSANGER SEAT BELT CONTINUES TO RETRACT AFTER BEING LOCKED. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR AND COMMENCED TO MAKE A POPPING SOUND . VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER SHOP, AND INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR AND COMMENCED TO MAKE A POPPING SOUND . VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER SHOP, AND INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Tires

TIRE FAILED SUDDENLY. FIRESTONE,1804 W. MAIN,MESA,AZ KEPT TIRE.DID NOT REPLACE ,SAID IT WAS ROAD HAZARD FAILURE. REPLACED WITH MICHELIN @ DISCOUNT TIRE CO. *AK (TIRESIZE: 265/70R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/70R16 )

Feb 12, 2001 Tires

TIRE FAILED SUDDENLY. FIRESTONE,1804 W. MAIN,MESA,AZ KEPT TIRE.DID NOT REPLACE ,SAID IT WAS ROAD HAZARD FAILURE. REPLACED WITH MICHELIN @ DISCOUNT TIRE CO. *AK (TIRESIZE: 265/70R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265/70R16 )

Jan 30, 2001 Seats

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 30, 2001 Seats

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Structure

DOORS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH DOOR AJAR WARNING CHIME. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THOSE VEHICLES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH THAT EQUIPMENT. *AK *SLC

Jan 11, 2001 Exterior Lighting

DOORS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH DOOR AJAR WARNING CHIME. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THOSE VEHICLES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH THAT EQUIPMENT. *AK *SLC

Jan 11, 2001 Structure

DOORS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH DOOR AJAR WARNING CHIME. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THOSE VEHICLES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH THAT EQUIPMENT. *AK *SLC

Jan 11, 2001 Exterior Lighting

DOORS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH DOOR AJAR WARNING CHIME. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THOSE VEHICLES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH THAT EQUIPMENT. *AK *SLC

Dec 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIX AND WE ARE SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE CAR STARTS SHAKING AND FEELS LIKE IT IS GOINGTO FLIP.THE CAR GOES FROM 70 TO 50 INSTANTLY AND THE BRAKES GET EXTREMELY HOT. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIX AND WE ARE SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE CAR STARTS SHAKING AND FEELS LIKE IT IS GOINGTO FLIP.THE CAR GOES FROM 70 TO 50 INSTANTLY AND THE BRAKES GET EXTREMELY HOT. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIX AND WE ARE SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE CAR STARTS SHAKING AND FEELS LIKE IT IS GOINGTO FLIP.THE CAR GOES FROM 70 TO 50 INSTANTLY AND THE BRAKES GET EXTREMELY HOT. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIX AND WE ARE SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE CAR STARTS SHAKING AND FEELS LIKE IT IS GOINGTO FLIP.THE CAR GOES FROM 70 TO 50 INSTANTLY AND THE BRAKES GET EXTREMELY HOT. *AK

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

WAS DRIVING IN NEWMEXICO ON HOT SUMER DAY. TIRE FAILED. THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL SHREADED. FIRESTONE CLAIMED IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT! FINALLY REPLACED THE TIRE AT A DISCOUNT PRICE OF $70.00. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THIS TIRE TO HAVE FAILED. HAD BEEN DRIVEN THE DAY BEFORE ABOUT 800 MILES OVER HOT ...

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

WAS DRIVING IN NEWMEXICO ON HOT SUMER DAY. TIRE FAILED. THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL SHREADED. FIRESTONE CLAIMED IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT! FINALLY REPLACED THE TIRE AT A DISCOUNT PRICE OF $70.00. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THIS TIRE TO HAVE FAILED. HAD BEEN DRIVEN THE DAY BEFORE ABOUT 800 MILES OVER HOT ...

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

WAS DRIVING IN NEWMEXICO ON HOT SUMER DAY. TIRE FAILED. THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL SHREADED. FIRESTONE CLAIMED IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT! FINALLY REPLACED THE TIRE AT A DISCOUNT PRICE OF $70.00. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THIS TIRE TO HAVE FAILED. HAD BEEN DRIVEN THE DAY BEFORE ABOUT 800 MILES OVER HOT ...

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

WAS DRIVING IN NEWMEXICO ON HOT SUMER DAY. TIRE FAILED. THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL SHREADED. FIRESTONE CLAIMED IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT! FINALLY REPLACED THE TIRE AT A DISCOUNT PRICE OF $70.00. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THIS TIRE TO HAVE FAILED. HAD BEEN DRIVEN THE DAY BEFORE ABOUT 800 MILES OVER HOT ...