2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
115 complaints
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 an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the EBCM motor relay circuit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,632.
Apr 15, 2025
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 07, 2012
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 ANTI-LOCK) REPAIR WAS PERFORMED IN 2005, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, BUT STATED THE STOPPING DISTANCE AND LACK OF BRAKE RESPONSE WAS THE SAME AS IT WAS WHEN THE ORIGINAL RECALL WAS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 157,000. UPDATED 05/31/12*LJ
Apr 27, 2012
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 CHECK MY BRAKE FLUID WHICH WAS ALMOST EMPTY. HE BROUGHT SOME,WE REFILLED AND SAW A LARGE PUDDLE START TO FORM UNDER CAR NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. UPON GETTING THE VEHICLE HOME ,WE FOUND A TWO FOOT SECTION OF HARD LINE SO CORRODED IT WAS LEAKING IN THREE PLACES . TO FIND THE LEAK IT WAS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE GASOLINE TANK TO SEE IT . AND REPLACE THAT SECTION OF LINE . WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING ALL THE LINES A THERE ARE MANY SECTIONS THAT ARE CORRODED (RUSTED ) VERY BADLY . I SEE NO OTHER WAY TO FEED SECURE IN THIS VEHICLE AND DEALER COST ARE SAID TO BE $1200 TO $1500 . THE AREA AROUND THE BRAKE LINE WAS CLEAN AND WE SAW NO CAUSE FOR THIS CORROSION. *TR
Apr 22, 2012
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 TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES IN THE SALT BELT STATES WHICH WE LIVE IN. I WANTED TO ADD THIS COMPLAINT WITH THE HOPES THAT OTHERS WILL AS WELL AND IF A RECALL IS ISSUED WE CAN GET COMPENSATED FOR THE VERY HEFTY REPAIR BILL. *TT
Jan 31, 2012
+ 110 more complaints for this component
PARKING BRAKE
67 complaints
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 REPLACED THE PARKING E BRAKES TWICE SINCE I PURCHASED THE TAHOE AND NOW THEY HAVE FAILED A THIRD TIME. I NEVER USE THE PARKING BRAKE!! VIRGINIA SAFETY INSPECTION HAS FAILED AND I HAVE ALREADY BEEN PULLED OVER FOR NOT HAVING A SAFETY STICKER FOR THE PARKING E BRAKE. THERE IS ALSO A STRONG BURNING SMELL FROM THE REAR TIRE / BRAKE AREA, I AM SURE THE VEHICLE WILL CATCH FIRE FROM THE FRICTION THE BAD DESIGN HAS CAUSED. PARKING BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL, OR REVERSE. ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE PARKING E BRAKE ACTUATOR LEVER IS MISSING AND THE PARKING E BRAKE CABLE IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE, THIS SAME LEVER IS REPORTED ONLINE AS MYSTERIOUSLY MISSING FROM OTHER CHEVY TRUCKS AS WELL, IT IS BAD WHEN THE SAME PART ON VARIOUS VEHICLES IS MISSING ON THE SAME SIDE, COINCIDENCE OR BAD ASSEMBLY LINE PROCESS, MAYBE DEFECTIVE PART THAT BREAKS. REPAIR IS OVER 1000 DOLLARS. PARKING E BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD THE VEHICLE SAFELY AND IS ENDANGERING LIVES. VIRGINIA LAW AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS ARE NOT BEING MET DUE TO A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW OF MISSING PARTS AND A SAFETY DEVICE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON A VEHICLE. MISSING SAFETY PARTS FROM THE ASSEMBLY IS HAZARDOUS, IF PARTS WERE NOT MISSING, THEN THEY FELL OFF AND IS STILL DANGEROUS. *TR
Jun 30, 2011
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
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 IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO SAFELY PARK WITHOUT POSSIBLY HURTING INNOCENT PEOPLE OR DAMAGING PROPERTY, SHOULD THE MANUFACTURER BE RESPONSIBLE? *TR
Sep 07, 2010
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
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 COUPLE. GM ADVISED HIM TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS, BUT HE HAS NOT DONE SO AT THIS TIME. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 49,600. UPDATE 04-02-08 *BF
Feb 27, 2008
+ 62 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
46 complaints
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 below. I love my Tahoe which now has 109000+ miles on it but the ABS brake system has never worked and on several occasions almost wiped out myself and a passenger because brakes failed to engage. I filed several complaints with the Chevrolet dealer in Austin, TX where I bought my Tahoe and also here in Taos, NM where I currently live. Recently I had the Chevrolet dealer here in Taos run a diagnostic on my ABS brakes. Result was that the brake system was defective and would cost $2000 to repair! I feel Chevrolet should pay for the repair since my Tahoe was delivered from the factory with defective ABS brakes. As it is, my Tahoe cannot be resold since the system as is could kill anyone in this vehicle if they did not know how to recover when pedal is all the way to the floor and vehicle is picking up speed rather than slowing down. Certainly even I could hit an elk standing in middle of highway because I would not be able to recover brake system in time.
Jul 09, 2021
EMERGENCY BRAKE WEARS ITSELF WITHOUT BEING ENGAGED TO THE POINT WHEN YOU NEED IT, IT DOES NOT WORK. *TR
May 11, 2020
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 BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RUST. I HAD ALL THE BRAKE LINES REPLACED FOR OVER $600 DOLLARS. THE TAHOE HAS ONLY 41000 MILES ON IT AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. IT HAPPENS ALL OF A SUDDEN & IT TAKE A FEW SECONDS BEFORE YOU CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO, TAKING MUCH LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP. THEY NEED TO RECALL THESE BRAKES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE MORE ACCIDENTS HAPPEN.
May 06, 2018
MY ABS LIGHT IN ON AND WHEN I PUSH DOWN ON IT MAKES NOISE PLUS IT PUSH BACK A LITTLE
Dec 21, 2017
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 DISASTERIOUS, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THE LINE WOULD HAVE FAILED DURING THE TRIP! AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET, THIS BRAKE LINE FAILURE LOOKS LIKE IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM!
Oct 16, 2017
+ 41 more complaints for this component
TIRES
29 complaints
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 side front. I put my spare on and contacted Walmart which told me sorry for your luck and there is nothing they can or will do.so I contacted discount and they said to contact Achilles tire. I did and never heard back from them. I then forgot about it until roughly 5 months ago when passenger tire was separated. Then 3 days ago the passanger rear separated and now today the driver's rear has separated. I understand 1 tire possibly 2, but to have all 4 tires separate in less than 2 years and in under 10,000 miles is mind blowing to me..I have all the tires and I filed a complaint with Walmart and Achilles after the 2nd one. I honestly don't think it's discount tires responsibly. I only had them install tires because walmart would make excuse after excuse and I got fed up with it. There should be some sort of liability to the manufacturer and to Walmart. I am asking you if it's possible to look into this. 4 tires separate in 2 years you ée??e77?e?
Jun 17, 2022
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 DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INSTALLED THE SPARE TIRE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED HER A PRO-RATE FOR A NEW TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER REPLACED WITH A NEW TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT RECENTLY NOTICED A CRACK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND A REPLACEMENT TIRE WAS ORDERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TIRES WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS APPROXIMATELY 143,312.
Dec 17, 2012
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 VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TIRE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT WANT THE REPLACEMENT TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON TWO ADDITIONAL TIRES BUT DID NOT CONFIRM THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE TIRES. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,350.
Nov 06, 2012
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 SEEN ON TWO OF THE 3 REMAINING TIRES. THE ONLY EXCEPTION IS THAT THIS WAS ON A TIRES PRODUCED IN 05-10 (ONE OF THEM) AND 11/10 (ONE OF THEM). I TOOK PICTURES OF THE BLOWN TIRE AND OF THE REMAINING TIRES AWAITING AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE TO CONSUL. *TR
Mar 07, 2012
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 THAT THE THREAD ON THE TIRE SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TIRE SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT AFTER 5 YEARS THEY HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY. THE TIRE HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. UPDATED 01/31/11 *BF UPDATED 04/21/11
Sep 09, 2010
+ 24 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
28 complaints
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 BODY REPAIR CENTER FOR BODY REPAIRS, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THREE YEARS LATER, WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN ANIMAL AND THEN INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY REPAIR CENTER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jan 15, 2016
THE VEHICLE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT WERE IT RECEIVED SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE.
Oct 20, 2015
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
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 RESPONSIBILITY OF GENERAL MOTORS AND/OR INSURANCE CO (NATIONWIDE). *TR
Apr 17, 2011
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 ACCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.RL
Feb 28, 2011
+ 23 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
21 complaints
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. ANSWER ALWAYS BEING THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE.
Apr 22, 2019
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 PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE THOUGHT IT WAS JUST US BUT IT MUST BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. DO NOT LIKE THAT THEY DO NOT RETRACTING IF WE GET IN AN ACCIDENT AND DOES NOT PROTECT OUR SON! THANKS *TR
Jul 17, 2013
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 ISSUE SINCE SOMEONE CAN BE INJURED DUE TO THE SEAT BELTS FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,350 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000. UPDATED 10/21/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR SHOULDER SEATS BELTS CONTINUE TO JAM AND DON'T RETRACT. WHEN THEY DO RETRACT, THEY ARE VERY SLOW. UPDATED 10/20/09 *JB
Sep 01, 2009
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 THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE CONTACT HAS A POLICE REPORT. THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED, AND THE CONTACT ALSO HAS THE OLD SEAT BELT.*AK UPDATED 02/21/07. *JB
Jan 24, 2007
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 RELEASED FROM THE CLIP. BEFORE PASSENGER FEMALE GIRLS AGES 12 & 11 USED THE ADJUSTMENT STRAPS IN THE VEHICLE SO THE BELT WOULD SIT PROPERLY ON THEIR SHOULDERS. AFTER STOPPING TO EAT. THE 11 YEAR OLD WAS UNABLE TO STRAP IN AGAIN SINCE THE BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND THE 6 INCHES MORE TO GET IT TO LOCK INTO PLACE. BOTH GIRLS DID RECEIVE BRUISING TO THERE SHOULDER. GM SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SEA BELTS IN THE TAHOE AND REFUSES TO FIX OR REPLACE THE TAHOE/SEAT BELTS.
Aug 14, 2005
+ 16 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
19 complaints
Bad transmission there's reverse but no forward gears
Jul 15, 2021
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 REVERSE, AND COULD BARELY REACH 50 MPH, SO I AM GUESSING SHE WAS MISSING SOME GEARS. SHE WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO GET IF OFF OF THE HIGHWAY, AND FROM THERE I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. "SOMETHING EXPLODED IN MY TRANSMISSION" WERE THE MECHANICS WORDS. I WONDERED HOW SOMETHING COULD JUST "EXPLODE" IN THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING, SO I WENT SEARCHING THE INTERNET. TURNS OUT ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE SEEN THIS RELATED TO SUN-SHELL FAILURE. TSB 00822B/00822C, NHTSA ITEM NUMBER 10005474. *TR
Aug 22, 2007
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 IN MY OWN DRIVEWAY JUST AFTER I HAD DRIVEN HOME ON THE FREEWAY. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE LEVER ARM AND THE COMPLETE CABLE ASSEMBLY. I HAVE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. *JB
Jan 11, 2007
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 DRIVE SNAPPED BECAUSE A BEARING BROKE LOOSE. THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT.
May 30, 2006
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
+ 14 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
18 complaints
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
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 MANUFACTURE PROBLEM AND NOT THE CONSUMERS. THANKS *TR
Jul 17, 2013
MY REAR DOORS ON MY CHEVY TAHOE 2001 ARE BECOMING IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN.
Mar 23, 2010
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
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 SURROUNDING VEHICLES OR PEDESTRIANS. THE FIRST MIRROR BROKE IN SEPTEMBER 2005 THE SECOND ON OCTOBER 5, 2005. *NM
Oct 13, 2005
+ 13 more complaints for this component
SEATS
18 complaints
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 SEAT, AS I HAVE SEEN OTHERS IN THERE VEHICLES TO CREATE MORE SPACE BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL. IN FACT, I SIT UP CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY COLLISIONS DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE SINCE 5 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. *TR
Mar 14, 2014
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 REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE PLACED BACK IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONDITION AND BE REIMBURSED FOR THE CAR RENTAL. *SC
Nov 15, 2005
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, MAKING SURE THERE WERE NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON. TWO HOURS LATER I STARTED THE CAR AND THE SMOKE BEGAN AGAIN, THIS TIME MUCH WORSE. I WENT TO SANDBERG CADILLAC; THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME $110 TO DISCONNECT THE SEAT. THE SERVICE MANAGER HAD GOTTEN INTO THE CAR TO MOVE IT AND SAID THE SEAT WAS STILL SMOLDERING. THEY TORE THE SEAT OUT OF THE CAR AND THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE LEATHER. AT THAT TIME THE $110 DISCUSSION WAS DROPPED. I MADE A COMMENT TO THE 5 GENTLEMAN THAT THIS IS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT ISN'T THIS SAFETY ISSUE ALL AGREED. STEVE AND I WENT BACK INSIDE AND HE ARRANGED FOR A LOANER CAR, THROUGH ENTERPRISE. SERGIO SAID THAT HE WOULD BE PUTTING A CALL INTO HIS GM REP AND THAT HE WOULD TALK TO THEM ABOUT COVERING THE EXPENSE OF THE SEAT AND GETTING MY CAR BACK TO THE ORIGINAL CONDITION OF BEFORE THE FIRE. THERE WAS CHEMICAL SMOKE DAMAGE ON THE INTERIOR WHICH DAN; THE TECHNICIAN ASSURED ME THEY HAD A MACHINE THAT WOULD BE ABLE TO GET RID OF THAT SMELL. OCTOBER 6TH, I SPEAK WITH SERGIO AND AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE GM REP HE IS NOT WILLING TO COVER THE DAMAGE AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WILL COVER THE HARDWARE, BUT NOT THE ACTUAL SEAT CUSHION OR COVER. AT THIS TIME WE ARE LOOKING AT $1000 WORTH OF DAMAGE NOT INCLUDING THE ANY RENTAL CAR EXPENSE. I AT THAT TIME REQUESTED A CORPORATE NUMBER AND REACHED A BRUCE MITCHELL. I GAVE HIM THE DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT AND HE ASSURED ME THAT SOMEONE WOULD BE IN CONTACT WITH ME BETWEEN 24 AND 48 HOURS. I AM NOW AT THE 48 HOUR MARK AND HAVE HEARD NOTHING. *JB
Oct 08, 2005
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
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
+ 13 more complaints for this component
STEERING
14 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V060000 COMPONENT: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THIS RECALL IN 2008 AND NOW THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE REMEDY FOR A SAFETY ISSUE FAILED CREATING THE SAME SAFETY CONDITION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 27,000. UPDATED 12/22/10. *LJ
Sep 02, 2010
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 ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND IT ALL CHECKED OUT OK. I STILL HAD THE CLUNKING AND LOOSENESS. I RECENTLY HAD A STEERING FLUID FLUSH AND CHECK AND ALL TURNED OUT WELL BUT THE NOISE IS STILL THERE. IT FEELS AS IF THE STEERING SHAFT IS FLOATING AND SNAPS BACK INTO PLACE AFTER THE TURN. *TR
Oct 18, 2009
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 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. PROBLEM ON BOTH VEHICLES. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND MANUFACTURER SHOULD REPLACE AND FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Oct 02, 2007
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 LOSS ON THE STEERING, YOU CAN STILL DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT WILL JUST BE MORE DIFFICULT TO STEER. THIS IS NOT THE CASE. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE SAFELY DRIVEN AT ANY SPEED DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF STRENGTH REQUIRED TO TURN THE WHEEL. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT IN THE STEERING MECHANISM. *TR
Apr 28, 2007
+ 9 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
14 complaints
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. MECHANIC CANNOT FIND SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. ALL IDEAS/SOLUTIONS WELCOME. *TR
Apr 15, 2008
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 IT WOULD BE MORE COST EFFECTIVE TO PUT A USED MOTOR IN IT FOR $3,000 (71,000 MILES). THEY CAN NOT TELL ME WHY THIS HAPPENED AND I DID MY PART BY MAINTAINING MY VEHICLE ON TIME EVERY TIME IT NEEDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I AM SICK ABOUT THIS. *TR
Jan 07, 2008
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 THE CYLINDER HEADS DESPITE SEVERAL REQUESTS BY EXPERT MECHANIC'S ADVICE 2 GO FURTHER INTO THE PISTON LEVEL. TRACY CHEVROLET REPORTED THEIR FINDINGS AS 'PARTS MISSING FROM CYLINDER HEADS FROM ORIGINAL ENGINE ASSEMBLY'. GM'S CEO PROMISED 2 REPLACE MY ENGINE IF THE OIL CONSUMPTION WASN'T FIXED. WITHIN 1 MONTH OF THAT REPAIR, OIL LOSS CONTINUED. ANOTHER 'OIL CONSUMPTION' TEST SCENARIO WAS ESTABLISHED AND ANOTHER 3 YEARS PASSED WITH ME REPORTING 2 THEM EVERY 500 MILES FOR OIL LEVEL CHECKS. AGAIN, 3 YEARS PASSED BEFORE THEY FINALLY DECIDED 2 TEAR THE ENGINE DOWN AGAIN. (3/7/07). THE CYLINDER HEADS WERE FINE SO GM RECOMMENDED THAT THEY GO DOWN 2 THE PISTON LEVEL (SOUND FAMILIAR??) WHERE THEY FOUND ANOTHER MISSING PART FROM ORIGINAL FACTORY ASSEMBLY! (OIL CONTROL RINGS) THEY TRIED 2 HAVE ME ACCEPT THEY WERE DOING ME A FAVOR AS I WAS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. I HAD 2 REMIND THEM THAT I REPORTED THIS 2 THEM WELL WITHIN MY 1ST YEAR, THEY WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYING APPROPRIATE REPAIRS, AND NOW, THIS ENGINE WAS PROBABLY MISSING OTHER PARTS. I WAS HOLDING THEM 2 THEIR ORIGINAL PROMISE OF REPLACING MY ENGINE. THE CEO'S OFFICE HAS IT WELL DOCUMENTED YET THEY ARE GOING BACK ON THEIR PROMISE AND WANT ME 2 JUST KEEP AN UNSAFE, UNRELIABLE ENGINE. THEY CAN'T GUARANTEE THAT OTHER VITAL PARTS AREN'T MISSING AND I DOUBT ANY OF THEM WOULD FEEL SAFE WITH THIS ENGINE. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED 2 OTHER ENGINE PARTS DUE 2 THIS EXTENSIVE PROLONGED OIL LOSS? THEY REFUSE 2 PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION, OR MY REPLACEMENT ENGINE. THEY ARE OFFERING ME INSTEAD 3 FREE OIL CHANGES FOR 6 YEARS OF WORRY, INCONVENIENCE, AND ENDURING THEIR COMPLACENCY WITH THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *JB
Oct 08, 2007
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 DEALER STATED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD LEVEL WAS MISSING A PART FROM THE FACTORY ASSEMBLY. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE OIL CONSUMPTION FAILURE. A GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT PROMISED TO PROVIDE A NEW ENGINE IF THE REPAIR TO THE CYLINDER DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THREE YEARS LATER, THE DEALER PERFORMED ANOTHER OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND FOUND YET ANOTHER PART MISSING FROM THE ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT ASKED GENERAL MOTORS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AS PROMISED BUT THEY REFUSED TO COMPLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 83,600 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Apr 19, 2007
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
+ 9 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
12 complaints
(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 $780.00. I ADVISED THEM THAT THERE IS A GM SERVICE BULLETIN #03-05-25-007A ISSUED THAT GIVES INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO CLEAN THE SENSORS, ETC. THEY ADVISED THAT THEY HAD TRIED THIS APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES ON OTHER VEHICLES AND THAT THE PROCEDURE NEVER WORKED. I CONTACTED MR. BOB MCKINNEY, LOCAL GM SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, WHO CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND INSTRUCTED THEM TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE AT NO CHARGE. I DROPPED THE VEHICLE OFF TODAY, 06-14-05 AT 8:00 A.M., AND THEIR SERVICE ADVISOR CALLED ME BACK AT 9:30 A.M. AND LEFT A MESSAGE STATING THAT THEY TRIED THE SERVICE BULLETIN PROCEDURE, BUT IT DID NOT WORK. I QUESTION HOW THEY WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL ASPECTS OF THE BULLETIN AND RETEST THE VEHICLE IN LESS THAN 90 MINUTES. REGARDLESS, I HAVE ALSO BEEN IN CONTACT WITH TWO DIFFERENT GM CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES WHO HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO ASSIST ME IN ANY MANNER. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND BECAUSE THERE IS A RECALL IN CANADA, AND A SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED, I FEEL AS IF GM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTING THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I FIND MYSELF SITUATED BETWEEN THE DEALERSHIP AND GM, WITH NO ONE WORKING ON MY SIDE. MY VIN # IS [XXX]. PLEASE HELP! *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jun 14, 2005
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
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 THEM. I LEFT THE GARAGE AND IT WAS OK BUT STARTED AGAIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE SERVICE DEPT AGAIN AND THEY TEST DROVE IT FOR 32 MILES, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. AFTER ABOUT 100 OR SO INCIDENTS, I CALLED THE GARAGE AGAIN AND TOLD THEM I ALMOST HAD 2 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES KEPT ENGAGING ON THEIR OWN. I JUST TOOK IT IN AGAIN, AND THEY SAID THAT GM'S TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT SAID THE ONLY THING THEY COULD DO WAS REPLACE THE BRAKE HUB ON ONE SIDE AND CLEAN THE SENSOR AGAIN, AT A COST OF GM'S DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT OF $100.00. THEY SAID NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE UNLESS GM ISSUES A RECALL ON THE TRUCK. I TOLD THEM THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND WHAT WOULD I DO IF THEY FAIL AGAIN AND I GET IN AN ACCIDENT? THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THIS UP WITH GM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE.
May 12, 2005
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 VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP YET AS THE PROBLEM OCCURS INFREQUENTLY. SO FAR, OTHER THAN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, THERE ARE NOT BEEN ANY ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT 07-MAY-2005.
May 11, 2005
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
+ 7 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11 complaints
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 had with it and it torched the vehicle. No warnings on dash. Vehicle is waiting to be inspected by insurance adjuster.
Jul 05, 2025
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 VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
May 12, 2015
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 NEED TO BE DISCONNECTED THIS TIME. LEFT CAR IN GARAGE FOR 2 DAY (48 HOURS) UNTOUCHED AND NOT DRIVEN. SITTING IN MY HOUSE EATING A SANDWICH AND I SMELL SMOKE COMING FROM MY GARAGE. I LOOK UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND FLAMES HAVE APPEARED. I GRABBED ANYTHING I COULD TO PUT FIRE OUT AND SUCCESSFULLY DID. CAR HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE. THERE IS DAMAGE UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE QUOTE TO FIX IS $1800 BUT HAVE NOT FIXED YET UNTIL INSURANCE COMPANY APPROVES. IF I HAD NOT BEEN HOME TO PUT THE FIRE OUT IT WOULD HAVE BURNED DOWN MY HOME AND KILLED MY DOGS. IT ALSO WOULD HAVE BURNED DOWN MY NEIGHBORS HOME TOO BECAUSE WE ARE ATTACHED. *TR
Oct 29, 2008
POST ON OUR BATTERY - MELTED/FELL OFF -2001 CHEVY TAHOE 4X4. *JB
Sep 26, 2005
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 OUT OF THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY IS A SIDE MOUNT, DELCO, CONSUMER HAS NUMBER 1-351183480 OFF OF BATTERY. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 24, 2005 AT ABOUT 12:30 PM. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE GUY WHO SOLD HIM THE NEW BATTERY THAT THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE. CONSUMER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS, HE HAS NEVER HAD ANY BATTERY RELATED PROBLEM BEFORE. HE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED. *JB
Jul 25, 2005
+ 6 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11 complaints
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 RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,002. UPDATED 07/14/2010.*LJ UPDATED 07/15/10.*JB
Apr 09, 2010
GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN THE TRUCK IS TAKING OFF FROM A STOP OR PARK POSITION, WHEN DRIVING IT IS FINE.
May 12, 2005
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
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
THROTTLE STICKS CLOSED REQUIRING EXCESSIVE FORCE TO PUSH THROTTLE PEDAL. THIS CAUSES SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN YOU GET PAST THE STUCK AREA. *JB
Feb 07, 2005
+ 6 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
9 complaints
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 MILLION PIECES COVERING MY DAUGHTER. I PULLED OVER TO SEE IF I COULD SEE ANYTHING THAT COULD OF CAUSED THIS. IT WAS VERY FRIGHTENING. MY DAUGHTER WAS O.K. AND I CALLED THE POLICE. A REPORT WAS MADE. THERE WAS NO ROCK THROWN, NO BULLETS FIRED, NO ONE AROUND DOING ANY LANDSCAPING OR CONSTRUCTION TO CAUSE AN OBJECT TO BE PROJECTED TOWARD THE WINDOW. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT BUT FORTUNATELY IT DID NOT. WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS? THE POLICE SUGGESTED A DEFECT IN THE WINDOW. THE WINDOW HAD NO PREVIOUS CRACKS, OR PROBLEMS. COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED AND WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT. THANK YOU, JILL *TR
Apr 17, 2008
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 4 HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Oct 29, 2007
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
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 THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED, BUT FROM HEARSAY SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. *JB
Mar 01, 2006
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 06, 2005
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
8 complaints
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
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
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 03, 2004
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
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
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
7 complaints
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 SIGNIFICANT RUST PARTICULARLY WITHIN SEVERAL INCHES WHERE IT CONNECTS ABOVE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE RIGHT REAR LINE WAS ALSO VERY RUSTED IN THE SAME LOCATION BUT NOT YET LEAKING --- BOTH LINES WHERE REPLACE AT OWNERS EXPENSE. THE STEEL LINE THAT LEADS UP TO THE MASTER CYLINDER IS ALSO VERY RUSTY. *KB
Oct 12, 2011
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 AT MY MECHANIC SHOP TO BE FIXED. *TR
Feb 16, 2008
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 FACTORY AND I BOUGHT IT NEW. NOW THE GARAGE WANT $300 TO REPLACE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WHICH ARE DIFFERENT THAN THE DISC PAD BRAKES. THEY EVEN SAID THAT THE ROTOR MIGHT BE WORN OUT ALSO. THIS IS RIDICULOUS! THAT'S ANOTHER $300 PLUS LABOR. *TR
Oct 30, 2007
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 WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT GRAB EVEN THOUGH THE CONSUMER HAD NEVER USED IT BEFORE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE REASON WHY THE ROTORS WERE DAMAGED WAS BECAUSE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NEVER USED AND IT WAS CONSIDERED A WEAR AND TEAR ITEM. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE MUST BE USED PERIODICALLY SO THAT IT WOULD CENTER THE PADS AND KEEP THEM LASTING LONGER. *JB
Oct 18, 2005
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 06, 2005
+ 2 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6 complaints
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 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 06, 2011
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
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:2001 CHEVY TAHOE MILEAGE NOW IS 98,000 PLUS MILES. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR OVER A YEAR. *TR
Jun 02, 2009
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 WRONG. THE FOLLOWING MORNING MY CAR WOULD NOT START. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR PART CAUSING THE PROBLEM. GM INFORMED ME THAT IT DID NOT PERTAIN TO MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE BECAUSE THE VIN # WAS NOT LISTED CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V155000 DATE: 2005-APR-14 COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP DEFECT SUMMARY: CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FUEL MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN FUEL PUMP WIRES CONNECTORS MAY OVERHEAT UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: IF THE IGNITION CIRCUIT WIRE IS EXPOSED, THE FUEL PUMP FUSE WILL BLOW, DISABLING THE FUEL PUMP AND CAUSING AN ENGINE STALL OR NO-START CONDITION. IF SUFFICIENT HEAT IS CONDUCTED TO THE PASS-THROUGH CONNECTOR, A HOLE IN THE CONNECTOR MAY RESULT, WHICH MAY CAUSE A 'SERVICE ENGINE SOON' LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED DURING THE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE. FUEL VAPOR AND IN SOME CASES LIQUID FUEL MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FUEL TANK THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE CONNECTOR BODY. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. ALSO IF THE IGNITION CIRCUIT OR GROUND WIRE IS EXPOSED AND SHORTS TO THE FUEL LEVEL SENDER CARD WIRES, INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READINGS MAY RESULT. CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK, AND REMOVE THE MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES FROM THE TANK, AND INSTALL A NEW SERVICE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON MAY 25, 2005. THE OWNERS WERE RE-NOTIFIED ON OCTOBER 19, 2005, SINCE PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463. *JB
Apr 20, 2006
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
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 02, 2024
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 SEND ME INFORMATION HOW TO PROCEED OR IF I NEED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT IT TO LET THEM KNOW ABOUT MY CONCERN FOR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR TIME AND SUPPORT. *JB
Mar 13, 2003
THERE IS NO INDICATION ON NSTRUMENT PANEL OR DOOR ALARM TO INDICATE THAT DOORS ARE AJAR. *AK *YD
Nov 08, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
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 WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000. UPDATED 08/27/13*LJ
Jul 29, 2013
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 THE E-BRAKE I INCHED MY WAY TO A SAFE SPOT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT A REPAIR SHOP AND I AM WAITING FOR AN ESTIMATE. THIS INCIDENT APPEARS TO MATCH MANY OTHERS RELATED TO EA11001. AS YOU KNOW, THIS MIGHT HAVE TURNED OUT DIFFERENTLY UNDER OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES. FORTUNATELY IN MY CASE, THE DEER JUMPED OUT AT THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME. IF THE DEER DID NOT JUMP OUT AND THE BRAKES FAILED LATER IN MY TRIP I MIGHT HAVE BEEN ON A HILL OR AT A BUSY INTERSECTION WHERE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE WOULD HAVE BEEN A CERTAINTY. I FIND IT REMARKABLE THAT EA11001 IS TAKING SO LONG TO RESOLVE GIVEN THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS ISSUE. PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH ANY UPDATED INFORMATION. THANK YOU. *TR
Mar 08, 2013
LOW SPEED ABS FAILURE (BRAKES PULSATE) WHEN STOPPING OR TURNING BETWEEN 3-10 MPH. ISSUE APPEARS TO BE COORODED FRONT WHEEL SENSORS. *JS
May 02, 2012
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
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 WAS TO FALL OFF, THIS COULD BE DEVASTATING AND CAN CAUSE DEATHS TO ANYONE BEHIND ME. *TR
May 01, 2011
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 CLOSE THE GLASS HATCH IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. AFTER FURTHER VISUAL OF THE CONNECTING LATCH, I NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC RIGHT LATCH HAD BROKEN OFF THE GLASS PORTION OF THE HATCH. THUS I WAS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THE GLASS HATCH. AFTER CONTINUED ATTEMPTS, I PUSHED THE GLASS HATCH BACK INTO PLACE, BUT THE WINDOW IS SEVERELY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. I HAVE SINCE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER TAHOE AND SUBURBAN OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. I TOOK MY TAHOE BY A LOCAL CHEVROLET BODY SHOP AND I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH TAHOES AND SUBURBANS. THE SHOP FOREMAN SAID THAT THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT THAT CHEVROLET NEVER CORRECTED OR ADMITTED FAULT TO. I AM NOW CONCERNED, AS THIS IS A COMPLETE UNIT AND THAT THE REPLACEMENT COSTS APPEARS TO BE RATHER EXPENSIVE. IF THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF CHEVROLET IS WILLING TO COMPENSATE ME FOR THE REPAIRS OR AT LEAST PICK UP A PORTION OF THE BILL. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR REVIEW OF MY COMPLAINT. *TR
Jul 14, 2010
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
WHEELS
3 complaints
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 2000-2001 GMC / YUKON 2000-2001 GMC / YUKON XL 2000-2001 TYPE: TRUCK RECALL NUMBER: 00V343000 SUMMARY: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE OR MISSING REAR WHEEL HOUSE PLUGS. UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, EXHAUST GASES CAN FLOW FORWARD AND ACCUMULATE IN THE REAR WHEELHOUSE. CONSEQUENCE: THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY. NOTES: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). *JB
Apr 20, 2006
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 05, 2002
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 TIRE TO LOSE PRESSURE THROUGH THE RIM, OR IF THE STONE ROLLED UP JUST RIGHT, IT COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSIVE CRACK AND DEFLATION OF THE TIRE POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OT THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED MY DEALER WHO SAID THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM, AND THAT GM IS GOING TO HAVE TO DO SOMETHING TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM, BUT AT THE PRESENT THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING. I ALSO CONTACTED CHEVROLET, AND THEY SAID CONTACT THE DEALER, THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. MY WIFE AND CHILDREN USE THIS VEHICLE FOR A SCHOOL BUS, AND I AM VERY WORRIED ABOUT THEIR SAFETY, AND THERE SEEMS TO BE NO RECOURSE FOR THIS ENGINEERING DEFECT.*AK
Aug 16, 2001
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
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
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 FOUR WHEELS OR ON INSIDE MASTER CYLINDER COWL. DROVE SLOWLY TO NEARBY MECHANIC AND THIS TIME NOTICED DRIPPING UNDER DRIVER SIDE FLOOR. MECHANIC SAID I NEEDED BRAKE LINE REPLACEMENT AND AM AWAITING REPAIR. VEHICLE IS WELL MAINTAINED, ALWAYS PARKED ON PAVED DRIVEWAY, AND WAXED ALONG WITH UNDERCARRAIGE CAR WASHES DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. PURCHASED USED FROM CHEVY DEALER AND FOUND LEFT REAR BACKING PLATE HAD ALMOST ROTTED OFF EXPOSING REAR AXLE SEALS WHICH DEALER REPLACED WITHIN WEEK OF MY PURCHASE. *TR
Jul 26, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOP WORKING WHEN IN USE.
May 14, 2017
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 WIRING HARNESS AND THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH; THE WIRING HARNESS HAD SHORTED OUT APPARENTLY FROM THE REPEATED MOVEMENT OF THE TILT BEING ADJUSTED; OLD PART IS AVAILABLE; I'M REPORTING THIS BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS DANGEROUS WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS AT NIGHT. IT IS ALSO A FIRE HAZARD PER THE MECHANIC THAT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. WE DID SMELL SMOKE AT ONE TIME BUT DIDN'T NOTICE ANY OTHER COMPONENTS DAMAGED. MAYBE WE WERE JUST LUCKY. *TR
Jan 25, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
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 HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED HOME AND HAVE BEEN UN ABLE TO DRIVE IT SINCE.
Jul 28, 2016
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 MINT IF HAD TO RATE IT ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 I WOULD SAY IT IS A 9.5 LOOKS BRAN NEW. *TR
Apr 07, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
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 WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Jul 13, 2015
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 BE WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASE. *TR
Mar 14, 2014
ENGINE
2 complaints
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
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
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 01, 2012
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 LIGHT HAS ALSO BEEN COMING ON AND OFF I HAVE ALSO TAKEN IT TO DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND WAS TOLD THAT IT IS JUST THE SENSOR NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT BRAKES WILL BE FINE OR I COULD ALWAYS TAKE OUT THE FUSE SO LIGHT WILL STAY OFF WHICH I HAVE NOT DONE, SO FAR LUCKY AND NO FAILURE WITH BRAKES WORKING. *TR
Sep 22, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2 complaints
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. WITHOUT DISCONNECTING PLUG TO MOTOR OR ABS FUSE, EITHER FAILURE OF ABS PUMP MOTOR WILL OCCUR, FAILURE OF EBCM WILL OCCUR AND EVEN POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARDS DUE TO OVERHEATING ABS PUMP MOTOR. SINCE I WAS ABLE TO READ ONLINE THAT MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, IT SEEMS THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND PREVENT FUTURE FAILURES OF ABS EQUIPMENT, POSSIBLE CAR FIRES DUE TO CONTINUOUS ABS PUMP MOTOR ACTIVATION EVEN WITH VEHICLE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURIES AND EVEN DEATH TO THE PUBLIC. *TR
Jul 25, 2010
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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
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 THAT A LARGE MAJORITY OF CHEVY TRUCKS, TAHOES AND SUBURBANS ON THE ROAD HAVE ONE OF THESE LIGHTS OUT ALSO, ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. *NM
Feb 25, 2005
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 01, 2004
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
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 OF A SUDDEN I SMELLED SMOKE.I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND I STARTED TO LOOK WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM AND LOOKED UNDER MY PASSENGER SEAT AND THERE WAS SPARKS COMING FROM UNDER THE SEAT THERE WAS A BLACK BOX UNDER THE SEAT THAT WAS SPARKING I CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT MY WHOLE PASSANGER SIDE BURNED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS THE MOTOR BOX UNDER THE SEAT THAT COT FIRE BAD ELECTRICAL WIRING HE SAID. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WE HAD NOT STARTED IT THE ONLY THING I DID WAS ADJUST MY SEAT AND AS I WAS WAITING FOR MY HUSBAND TO GET IN AND KIDS THO GET BUCKLED I SMELT SOMETHING BURNING AND MY SET GOT HOT. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED
Dec 17, 2017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
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. THIS IS WHEN THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL APPEAR LIT AT THE SAME TIME
Jul 22, 2017
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
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 IN CHARLOTTE AND NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT WITH RESEARCH I HAVE DISCOVERED IT TO BE A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM.
Aug 05, 2015
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
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 CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO CARS FOLLOWING MY CAR. THE LOCAL DEALER STATED THAT HE HAD SEEN THE PROBLEM BEFORE BUT THERE IS NO RECALL AND MY ONLY RECOURSE WAS TO PURCHASE A NEW REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW AT A COST OF NEARLY $1000. I AM NOW ON RECORD AS HAVING STATED IN WRITING THAT, IN MY OPINION, THIS IS A SERIOUS SITUATION AND THIS MANUFACTURE DEFECT COULD CAUSE THE REAR GLASS TO BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ODOMETER ON MY CAR READS 40,000 MILES. *TR
Aug 28, 2014
STRUCTURE,TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
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 HIT THE ROAD. LOOKED THROUGH MY REARVIEW MIRROR AND SAW SOMETHING SHOOT STRAIGHT BACK (WOULD HAVE BEEN EVEN WITH A CAR'S WINDSHIELD) AND THE THING CURVED UP AND WENT OVEN AN EMBANKMENT. HUSBAND GOT OUT WHILE I LOOKED UNDER THE BACK OF TAHOE - THE SPARE TIRE HAD BROKEN LOOSE AND IT WAS THE TIRE THAT WENT DOWN THE EMBANKMENT. THE BRACKET HOLDING IT HAD BROKEN. HAD I STAYED ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY, THE TIRE WOULD HAVE SHOT THROUGH THE CAR'S WINDSHIELD BEHIND ME AND CHANCES ARE 100% THE PERSON WOULD HAVE BEEN DECAPITATED. TOOK THE TAHOE TO THE DEALER FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING AND THEY FIXED IT. TELLING ME THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. THIS TAHOE HAD ABOUT 50,000 MILES, NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD, NEVER TOWED, NEVER ABUSED, AND NEVER BOTTOMED OUT. MY TAHOE IS 2001 AND JUST TURNED 122,000 MILES - DON'T DO A LOT OF DRIVING AND I KEEP IT SERVICED. DO TAKE CARE OF WHAT I OWN. JUST IN CASE YOU OWN A 2001 TAHOE, MAY WANT TO HAVE THE BRACKET CHECKED. MINE HAD JUST SNAPPED - THERE WAS NO RUST - NOTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS. THAN GOODNESS NO ONE WAS HURT/KILLED. LAST YEAR THE TAHOE HAD A BENT ROD, FRONT END BRACKET/TIE ROD BROKEN, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO OUT OF 4WD, HAD IT IN THE SHOP - ALL PROBLEMS HAVE COME BACK- I SPENT OVER 4,000.00 AND I'M NOT SPENDING ANYMORE - THIS TAHOE JUST TURNED 122,000 MILES. WHAT THE HECK. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF ALL MY CARS AND THIS ON JUST KEEPS HAVING PROBLEMS. (I'D HAVE TO FIND THE LIST FROM THE SHOP - BUT I HAVE NO MORE MONEY TO FIX IT OR BUY ANOTHER - AND I JUST LOVE THIS THING :( *TR
Aug 12, 2014
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
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 09, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 MILEAGE WAS 139,984. UPDATED 5/27/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CYLINDER WERE INSTALLED, THERE WERE NO MORE PROBLEMS.
Apr 10, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
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 A THANKSGIVING DAY FOOTBALL GAME. WHEN I CAME TO THE NEXT LIGHT ABOUT 200 YARDS FROM WHEN I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AND BEGAN TO TURN, THE CAR STALLED AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP, BUT WAS NOW PERPENDICULAR TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND COULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I ASKED THE THREE OLDEST CHILDREN TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE ACTIVE ROADWAY AND PUSH THE TRUCK SLIGHTLY UPHILL TO THE SIDE OF THE RIGHT MOST LANE TO CLEAR THE INTERSECTION. I THEN HAD TO TOW THE CAR BACK TO THE HOUSE. I FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD BLOWN AND REPLACED IT. DESPITE THIS THE CAR WAS STILL HARD TO START. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND NUMEROUS REFERENCES TO THIS VEHICLE BLOWING FUSES, IN ALL CASES REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PUMP. I NOTED IN ONE COMPLAINT THAT THERE WAS AN NHTSA CAMPAIGN (05V155000) RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM ON THE SAME MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET SUBURBAN THAT RESULTED IN A RECALL. I AM CONCERNED THAT A RECALL FOR ANOTHER NEARLY IDENTICALLY CONSTRUCTED VEHICLE AFFECTING THE SAME COMPONENT INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT WARRANT NOTICE TO ME THAT I COULD SUFFER THE SAME FAILURE PLACING OCCUPANTS IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. HAD I BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF THIS OCCURRENCE THAT COULD RESULT IN MY VEHICLE AND ITS OCCUPANTS BEING STRANDED IN AN ACTIVE ROADWAY, I WOULD HAVE INITIATED PREVENTATIVE REPAIRS. THIS CAMPAIGN, OR AT A MINIMUM AN ADVISORY NOTICE, SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE TO OWNERS OF ALL VEHICLE EMPLOYING THE SAME FAULTY COMPONENT. *TR
Jun 07, 2013
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
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 FLIPPED OVER MY SON WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND HE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT BUT THE BELT CAME UNDONE. ALSO IN THE ROLLOVER NO SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN IF THEY DID IT MIGHT HAVE KEPT HIM IN THE VEHICLE. BEWARE IS ALL I CAN SAY. *TR
Feb 19, 2013
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
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 HIGHWAY SPEED. IT IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE THAT IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *TR
Nov 25, 2011
STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
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 THE OTHER VEHICLE OR PERSON. *LN
Feb 01, 2011
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
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 RARELY USED. THE LAST TIME IT WAS OPENED WAS AUGUST, 2009. WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY IN MAY, 2010, THE CARGO WINDOW FLEW OFF THE CAR. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT FAILURE OF THE ATTACHMENT OF THE HINGES TO THE WINDOW IS DUE TO THE RUBBER BONDING MATERIAL THAT IS USED AND IS NOT AN UNCOMMON EVENT. THE OCCURRENCE OF A WINDOW FLYING OFF A VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN IS, IN MY OPINION A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTS AND SEVERE INJURY. I PAID TO HAVE THE WINDOW REPLACED. GENERAL MOTORS WAS INFORMED(FILE # [XXX] ), WERE NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE HAS DONE NOTHING. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 17, 2010
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
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 FOR 2 DAYS TOOK IT TO DEALER SHIP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. WELL LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT NOTHING TURNED INTO THE REAR END GEAR DIFFERENTIAL GOING COMPLETELY OUT. NOW I AM WITH OUT A VEHICLE. THIS IS WHILE I HAVE MY 4 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE WITH ME ON OUR WAY TO THE DOCTORS OFFICE. I BROKE DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. COULD NOT GO FORWARD WHAT SO EVER. EVERY TIME I WOULD PUT IT INTO DRIVE IT WOULD MAKE THIS HORRIBLE LOUD NOISE. I AM NOT SURE IF I SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER OR WHAT. CAN SOME ONE TELL ME ANYTHING IF IT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU AND HOW MUCH IT COAST TO BE FIXED. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT IT WILL NOT COVER IT. *TR
Apr 02, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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 CONTROL MODULE) LABOR & PARTS $163.40 1 88964302-HYD VALVE ASSY $710.88 1 ABS PRESSURE MODULATOR ASSY/88982287 $970.40 1 BRAKE FLUID EXCHANGE-DOT 3 $ 66.46 PARTS: $1697.10 LABOR 214.04 SHOP FEE 25.00 7.75% TAX 150.05 $2,086.19 *TR
Aug 30, 2008
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG WITH MY 2001 MONTE CARLO. 5 OR 6 TIMES THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPAIRED THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG WHERE IT CONTINUALLY POPS OUT. I AM REALLY CONCERNED WHEN IT MIGHT EXPLODE W/O A CRASH OR IF THERE IS A DRIVER SIDE CRASH IF IT WILL COME OUT TO PROTECT ME. STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION POPS. AT 55,117 MILES WE HAD THE OIL CHANGED (WHICH HAS BEEN DONE EVERY 3000 MILES) OR LESS AND ON THE MULTI POINT INSPECTION SHEET, IT LISTED SEVERAL THINGS THAT "MIGHT NEED ATTENTION" SOON. THEY ARE STEERING LINKAGE AND STEERING COMPONENTS, CV AXLE BOOTS OR DRIVE SHAFT AND U JOINTS. THESE THINGS SHOULD NOT BE WORN OUT ON A CAR WITH NO MORE MILES THAN THIS. MY REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER DOESN'T WORK. NOTICED THIS AFTER ONE OF THE AIRBAG REPAIRS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF BUT STILL THE NOISES PERSIST AND NOW TO BE TOLD THAT THESE PARTS MIGHT NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT? WE PAID A LOT OF GOOD MONEY FOR THIS VEHICLE (THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION HIGH SPORT VEHICLE) AND FEEL GM SHOULD BUY IT BACK AND REIMBURSE EVERY DIME OF IT DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF IT OR PROPERLY REPAIRED OR PARTS REPLACED AT GM EXPENSE WHILE PROVIDING AN EQUAL VALUE VEHICLE WHILE REPAIR WORK IS DONE. *TR
Sep 28, 2007
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
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,PARKING BRAKE,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
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 "FIXED" 2 TIMES..IT STILL DOES NOT WORK AND WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION...THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE FOR SHORT STOPS AND THE VEHICLE SLIDES!! THIS IS JUST UNBELIEVABLE TO ME. GM MUST HAVE MANY LAWSUITS IN THE WORKS AND MANY TO COME. *NM
Jan 06, 2006
PARKING BRAKE,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. MAN TOLD ME 3 OUT OF 5 TAHOES DO NOT PASS BECAUSE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. *JB
Jan 04, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
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 BRAKING SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE LINES HAVE BEEN FLUSHED. THESE LIGHTS GO OFF ONCE THE CAR IS RESTARTED, BUT SOMETIMES COME BACK ON. THIS WILL BE MY SECOND TRIP TO THE MECHANIC TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES IS. I THINK THIS IS RIDICULOUS BECAUSE I HAVE ALREADY SPENT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS THAT I DIDN'T HAVE, IN ORDER TO ENSURE MY CHILDREN'S SAFETY. NOW AFTER READING ABOUT THE PARKING BRAKE, WHO KNOWS HOW MUCH MORE I WILL HAVE TO SPEND TO HAVE IT CHECKED TO SEE IF THAT IS THE PROBLEM? SINCE THERE ARE PARKING BRAKE ISSUES, THE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AT THE COST OF THE COMPANY, NOT THE CONSUMER. *NM
Sep 19, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE STALLING IN TRAFFIC AND IN REVERESE
Jul 18, 2005
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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 BRAKES WERE REPLACED WITH FACTORY PARTS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THE A/C WAS INOPERATIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE IN MOTION AND THE BRAKE SHOES WERE WORN AND SCORED THE REAR ROTORS. *SC
Nov 30, 2004
SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
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 RELEASE THE SPARE TIRE. *SC *JB
Sep 14, 2004
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
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 SWITCH COST $634.00. AFTER 600 MILES SAME PROBLEMS REOCCURES 6/16/2003, UNABLE TO GET TO VECHICLE. WILL CARRY VEHICLE BACK TODAY FOR FOR ADDITIONAL REPAIR. *JB
Jun 17, 2004
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,TRAILER HITCHES
1 complaint
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 ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED ONCE LAST YEAR, THE STEERING PUMP IS GOING OUT, THESE ARE ONLY THE PROBLEMS I CAN THINK OF. *JB
Jun 17, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
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 03, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
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 NOISE AS IF IT HAD BEEN ACTIVATED. AT 3000 MILES AND REGULARLY THERE AFTER , ALL FOUR DOORS SQUEAK AT THE HINGES AND MUST BE LUBRICATED WEEKLY. AT 10,600 MILES THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEGAN TO LEAK. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT SQUEAK AND DO NOT FIRMLY LOCK INTO POSITION. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS DO NOT LOCK INTO POSITION. THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT WORKED SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. *LA
Oct 14, 2003
SEAT BELTS,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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 (HAVE BEEN GREAT WITH ME) ARE NOT ALLOWED BY GM ANYMORE TO REPLACE SEAT BELTS OR TO ATTEMPT TO FIX THE LOCKING MECHANISM THAT IMMEDIATELY CHOKES ANYONE SITTING IN THE SEAT - AS IF THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT YOU CANNOT MORE ANYTHING BUT YOUR EYES! HILLCREST EMPLOYEES HAVE SEEN AND EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM. GM HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TRAILBLAZER BUT ARE NOT WILLING TO HELP ME ANYMORE - I MADE THEM AWARE OF THE SEAT BELT LAW IN MASSACHUSETTS; THEY DON'T CARE. I NEED HELP TO GET THE SEAT BELT FIXED SO IT CAN BE USED. IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ANYONE IN MY CAR BECAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT; IF I GET STOPPED AND A TICKET BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT CAN'T BE WORN - I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT WILL HAPPEN. I AM IN TEARS OVER THIS AND AM DESPERATE FOR HELP. PLEASE HELP ME. CATHY COMORA-FAVALORO. *AK
Sep 05, 2003
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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 TURNED LEFT. THAT WAS REPLACED. THE BACK WINDOW LATCH BROKE WHILE ON VACATION. IT TOO WAS REPLACED. ALL THE SEAT/SEATBELT RECALLS WERE REPAIRED. THEN ON 5/18/03 OUR POWER STEERING WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THEY REPLACED IT ON 5/19/03 AT THE DEALER. WE TOOK IT BACK IN ON 5/30 WITH THE COMPLAINT OF IT STILL NOT "FEELING" RIGHT. IT WAS HARD TO TURN TO THE LEFT. THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM. THEN ON 7/13/03 WHILE DRIVING WITH A CAR FULL OF BOYS, THEN THE CAR DIED AND STARTED ON FIRE. THE 2 MEN, BOTH WHOM HAVE BACKGROUNDS AS MECHANICS THAT HELP ME SAID THAT IT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE POWER STEERING BOX WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE. ONCE IT RUBBED THRU THE INSULATION THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE. THEY HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE THEY WERE ABLE TO TOW THE CAR BECAUSE EVERYTIME THE WHEEL MOVED A LITTLE IT BEGAN SPARKING AGAIN. ALSO, THEY HAD TO END UP TOWING IT FROM THE FRONT BECAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN WOULDN'T LOCK UP WHEN THE IGNITION WAS OFF, SO, THEY COULDN'T TOW IT FROM THE BACK.*AK
Jul 14, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
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 IT WOULD SHOW UP SOME DAY. THE BATTERY HAS ALSO COME APART (THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAME OUT OF THE BATTERY), THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING AND IS NOW CURRENTLY LEAKING AGAIN, THEREFORE THE WASHER PUMP WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. A TIRE HAS SEPARATED FOR NO APPARENT REASON; DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE TIRE TO SEPARATE.*AK
Jun 06, 2003
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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 TO START IT A COUPLE OF TIMES BEFORE NOTICING THAT GAS WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE DRIVERS AREA AND WAS POURING ONTO THE GROUND. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE GAS LINE BECAME DISCONNECTED. I HAD JUST LEFT MY SON IN SURGERY AND WAS TO COME BACK TO PICK HIM AND MY WIFE UP. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE BECOME VERY BAD AND KILLED MYSELF AND POSSIBLY MY FAMILY HAD THEY BEEN IN THE VEHICLE. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND ACTION TAKEN. IN THE PAST I ALONG WITH MY WIFE HAVE REPORTED VEHICLE PROBLEMS TO THE DEALER WITH THEM TAKING LITTLE TO NO ACTION. PLEASE HELP ALSO THE STEERING APPEARS TO BE BECOMING A PROBLEM. *JB
Apr 19, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
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 PREFORMS NORMALLY. THE PROBLEM ALSO GOES AWAY IF THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE GOES INTO 4 WHEEL AUTO, 4 WHEEL LOW AND 2 WHEEL HIGH NORMALLY AT ALL OTHER TIMES. AGAIN, THE PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEEDS (NO PROBLEM FROM HIGH SPEED STOPS) AND IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST 5 MINTHS.
Feb 22, 2003
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES
1 complaint
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
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
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 CONDITION IS NOT A PROBLEM. *TT *NLM
Jan 09, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
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 FREQUENTLY.*JG
May 14, 2002
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
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 THREE OTHER VEHICLES BEFORE STOPPING. MANUFACTUER WAS CONTACTED. *TT
Oct 09, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING WOULD STEP ON BRAKES AND SEAT BELT WILL NOT HOLD BODY LIKE OTHERS VEHICLES THAT SEAT BELT WILL HOLD. *AK
May 09, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
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
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your CHEVROLET dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe have?
The 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe currently has 521 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe?
The most common problems reported for the 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe?
You can report safety problems with your 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET Tahoe. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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