1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
1997 Defect Investigations
There are also 2 Chevrolet recalls » 4 defect investigations » 14 TSBs » for the Chevrolet Tahoe.
BATTERY LEAKS ACID: Electrical System
no recall issued
1997 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
1997 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 #PE01023SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
no recall issued
1997 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 #EA99011ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIV: Steering
no recall issued
1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- Alleged that a fault within the steering wheel speed sensor sends false signals to the variable effort steering (ves) control electronics, causing unanticipated steering wheel movement at moderate to high speeds. Investigation was initiated on May 12 1999. Closed on February 27 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99011 »