NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP05009

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE: Parking Brake**

CLOSED

no recall issued

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2003 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 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE03026

STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE: Wheels:Rim **

CLOSED

no recall issued

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2003 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 »