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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,875 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1998 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems

engine problem

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1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Comments

problem #4

Mar 282009

Tahoe 4WD

  • 113,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I own a 1998 Chevy Tahoe 2 dr 4WD. It had 114,000 miles on it when the head gasket blew and the motor was ruined requiring a complete replacement. The vehicle had not been abused. Maintenance was regular. I've now found that this is a common design defect leading to failure. I now buy Mazda or Toyota vehicles.

- Las Cruces, NM, USA

problem #3

Jan 122005

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles
Engine quit during heavy rain, at 40 mph, brakes locked up, resulting in loss of steering and control. Vehicle ran off road and hit a tree. Air bags did not deploy. No injuries, but major damage to vehicle.

- Oakwood, TX, USA

problem #2

Dec 012001

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer heard a loud knocking while driving. Dealer determined that main engine bearing failed. Metal particles were found in engine oil.

- Kernersville, NC, USA

problem #1

Mar 011998

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine connecting rods fit poorly.

- La Habra, CA, USA

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