2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
2000 Defect Investigations
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PARKING BRAKE FAILURE: Parking Brake**
no recall issued
** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- ODI's review of complaint data received since the close of EA04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened. More details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the DP05-009 public file. ODI reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
Investigation was initiated on December 20 2005. Closed on May 31 2006. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP05009 »
ALLEGED FAILURE OF 2ND ROW SEATBELT ALR: Seat Belts**
no recall issued
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- The automatic locking retractor (ALR) is a feature incorporated in the subject vehicle for locking the webbing to properly secure a child safety seat into a vehicle. This PE was opened based on a GM technical service bulletin stating that with certain child safety seats the webbing may not remain locked. There are no complaints in the ODI database and only two complaints to GM. GM's instructions state for the final step in using the webbing lock feature to push and pull the child restraint to be sure it is secure. If the ALR is not locked, the user would be fully aware of this condition prior to completing proper installation of the child safety seat in this vehicle. This investigation did not uncover any complaints of the ALR inadvertently unlocking while the vehicle is in motion. The emergency locking retractor (ELR) feature remains available to lock the retractor in a crash. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists. The Agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached summary for additional information.
Investigation was initiated on September 25 2002. Closed on February 11 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02067 »
UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock**
Recall #05V379000
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- In a letter dated August 29, 2005, GM notified ODI that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 C/K pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05V-379). GM's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 "salt-belt" states:Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia. The recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-X) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor. If necessary, the sensor will be replaced. The population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by ODI as the "salt-belt."that includes Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05V-379. The states covered by GM's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the United States. ODI's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states. The resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). The corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the "salt-belt" are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries. The statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury. GM and ODI are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall. GM will provide ODI with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in November 2005. ODI and GM will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time.
Investigation was initiated on April 28 2005. Closed on September 13 2005. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE05020 »
THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
no recall issued
2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- This investigation involves the General Motors corporation (GM)throttle body (TB) utilized in model year (MY) 1999-2002 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche and Yukon (subject vehicle(s)) with 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L engines. The TB valve may intermittently stick in a closed position. In such a situation, an operator may apply additional accelerator pedal force to increase engine speed. The application of additional accelerator pedal force, to open a stuck throttle valve, may open the throttle valve more than intended and, in turn, accelerate the engine and vehicle more than intended and reasonably expected by the driver. On August 1, 2002, the Office Of Defects Investigation (ODI), of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened this engineering analysis. The investigation revealed that two factors may cause the defect: 1) TB manufacturing process problems; and 2) accumulation of deposits (a PCV system by-product) on or around the TB throttle valve and bore. ODI concludes that the TB performs in a defective manner after analyzing GM¿S data submissions, and test data collected by the Vehicle Research And Test Center (VRTC). Fifty-nine crashes are alleged to have occurred as a result of GM¿S TB defect. The majority of the crashes involve a single vehicle, engaging in a close quarter vehicle maneuver (or low speed), and causing only minor property damage. Four out of the fifty-nine crashes involve injury, and those injuries were minor. Although GM¿S TB is defective, based on the evidence gathered, ODI has found that the accelerator pedal force required to open a stuck throttle valve is negligible, and the throttle valve does not stick in the open position. Therefore this engineering analysis (EA02-015) will be closed at this time. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. For a detailed discussion of the TB component and testing, please see the attached report. Investigation was initiated on August 01 2002. Closed on January 12 2004. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02015 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE03026STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE: Wheels:Multi Piece**
no recall issued
** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE -- There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect. The oldest vehicles (MY 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service. The rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%. there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control. A defect trend has not been identified at this time. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists. The Agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
Investigation was initiated on June 12 2003. Closed on November 03 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE03026 »