1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
1996 Defect Investigations
There are also 5 Chevrolet recalls » 8 defect investigations » 17 TSBs » for the Chevrolet Tahoe.
BATTERY LEAKS ACID: Electrical System
no recall issued
1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- Allege that their batteries leak, causing damage to the right front brake line, the ABS wire harness, and the positive battery cable. Investigation was initiated on May 02 2000. Closed on June 28 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00013 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99073BATTERY LEAKS ACID: Electrical System
no recall issued
1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- ODI has received 16 complaints where the owners allege that the standard GM factory supplied ac delco battery case failed, resulting in leakage of the sulfuric acid. Of the 16 complaint vehicles, five Suburban and three Tahoes owners complainted about a loss of brake fluid resulting from deterioration of the right front brake line. The remaining eight complaints pertained to sulfuric acid leakage from the battery case. At least one complaintant stated that the replacement battery also failed. Several of the complainants note that the leaking acid had come in contact with a wire harness at the frame in the vicinity of the steel bake line. A faield inspection by ODI indicates that the described harness is the ABS connection to the right front wheelspeed sensor. A preliminary evaluation is being opened for the following reasons: - to gather appropriate information on this matter in order to accurately assess the technical causes and resulting impacts on the vehicle's safety system(s); - to identify any defect trends and causality or correlation with other factors; and - to address any resulting public safety concerns and consequences. Investigation was initiated on December 03 1999. Closed on May 02 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99073 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA00024HEADLIGHT: Exterior Lighting
no recall issued
1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- Allege possibility of wire breakage/shorting or other electrical failure at eh multi-function switch connector may cause failure of vehicle headlights without warning Investigation was initiated on September 26 2000. Closed on December 21 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00024 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE00017HEADLIGHT: Exterior Lighting
no recall issued
1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- Allege the the wire breakage in the headlight high-low beam control circuit at the multifunction switch connector may cause failure of vehicle headlights without warning Investigation was initiated on April 11 2000. Closed on September 26 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00017 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE01023SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
no recall issued
1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- Allege that the 2nd row passenger-side seat belt release buckle anchor detached from the seat frame during a side impact. Investigation was initiated on July 17 2001. Closed on December 20 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE01023 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ99015FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE: Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Recall #99V130000
1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- GM conducted two recalls, 95V-246 and 99V-130, for 741,486 model year 1992-1994 C/K extended cab light trucks, equipped with front high back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats. The bolts attaching the seat back to the recliner mechanism could loosen, fatigue, or fracture. In a past investigation, GM stated that the 2-door full size utility vehicles shared the same seats as the C/K trucks. This investigation is opened to determine if the utility vehicles based on the C/K trucks should be recalled as well. Investigation was initiated on July 14 1999. Closed on December 28 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99015 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA02006WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor**
Recall #03V210000
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, RQ99-003, GM has expanded the population of safety recall 98V-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles. Included are various 1994-1997 my M/L vans, S/T trucks and SUVS, & C/K trucks and SUVS. See attached technical report for details.
Investigation was initiated on May 31 2002. Closed on July 23 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02006 »