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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My car has been in the shop for 7 weeks. I've spent $6,000 having the engine rebuilt as there was cylinder 7 misfire. However, after all this I'm still getting the same error codes and they now believe its electrical and the whole car needs to be re-wired. When it broke down originally, it was in neutral in a car wash...
Defective instrument cluster - this gauge cluster has been notorious for being defective in a great many of GM vehicles. I had to pay out of pocket to fix the cluster in my 2005 Tahoe because GM wouldn't fix the issue. That should never be the case. When these clusters fail they can lead to massive amounts of injuries due to improper readings which drivers depend on to make correct driving decisions. The U.S. government should mandate that any device placed into a vehicle which gives drivers information for which they depend on accuracy to operate that vehicle should be covered for replacement no matter the age of the vehicle as this is in its simplest terms a matter of safety. Several phone calls and 1 trip to the dealership indicates this is a "wear and tear" stance the company is taking with this issue. I found out my cluster was defective when I received a speeding ticket when my gauge clearly indicated a proper speed limit on cruise control. The officer stated that I was going 17 mph faster than what was allowed. This was my first ticket so I was let off with a warning but to have my vehicle checked if that was to be my reasoning. Defective devices such as this cannot be allowed to continue as the norm.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the battery had been drained as a failure progressed concerning the air bags. The dealers (rosner Chevrolet, 800 S harbor city blvd, melbourne, fl 32901, (321) 723-3611 and bob steele Chevrolet, 2800 fl-520, cocoa, fl 32926, (321) 632-6700) were notified of the failure and provided no specific diagnosis. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. In addition, the contact obtained an onstar report to specify the diagnostic failure codes that flashed each time the failure occurred. The contact was unable to start the vehicle as the electrical shortage and the air bag failure progressed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 218,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
My Chevrolet Tahoe, despite regular maintenance per schedule, loses on quart of oil every 2500 miles. There are no leaks, smoking exhaust etc. The dealership told me this is a well known problem of unknown origin. The electrical systems on the vehicle have been a nightmare. The ignition will at times fail to turn off despite removing the key. The cruise control will pop out of cruise mode for no reason and will often fail to reengage immediately. Lithia Chevrolet in redding refuses to discuss repair or replacement, stating it is not their problem. I also have a recalled takata airbag that lithia refuses to replace.
- Redding, CA, USA
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I have a vehicle with a takata airbag. I contacted lithia Chevrolet (redding calif) who refused to replace the recalled airbag, stating it was an incomplete recall at this time.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. While entering the vehicle, the contact noticed white smoke and flames from the rear passenger seat. The contact extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The digital information center (dic) located in the instrument panel cluster (ipc) has stopped working. However, all of the non-digital gauges such as speedometer, fuel, etc still work properly. All of the digital displayed info such as odometer, gear select, mpg, tire psi, etc, is no longer visisble. This defect/malfunction occurred unexpectedly about 4 months ago. The defect/malfunction occured while the vehicle was parked (not moving) in my driveway. I simply got in and turned the key on to start the engine, and the dic was noticeably blank. I looked on-line and called several dealerships for info regarding repairs, , and I quickly learned that this exact defect/malfunction is extremely common among 2007-2016 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles. GM should be held responsible by issuing a recall. Also, for no reason and without any cause, my dashboard cracked above the passenger side airbag. This is also a very common defect with my specific vehicle make/model. If the airbags were to deploy, would they deploy properly? and even if the airbags deploy properly, im afraid shards of the plastic from dashboard will shoot all over the car resulting in injury.
Takata inflators I live in the northeast region and I believe my car is affected by the deflation of the airbags. Also I have an electrical issue where some of the speakers would work and then have a short and now the vehicle outlets in the front has stopped working. While driving I noticed the speakers would work and then short and come back on. Not all the front speakers are not putting out any sound and the outlets stopped working. Lastly the dash has been cracking. The crack starts from the driverside and ends in the center of the front dash. I happen to get in the car and notice a crack in the dash that gradually started to get bigger.
Top of fuel pump rotting away and leaking fuel and fumes. Led inst. Cluster not working, unable to est, mileage or any engine info that is posted. Not a moving part not relegated to wear and tear. Should not have gone blank as odometer is a mandated item in a vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while at a highway rate of speed, smoke entered the interior of the vehicle within the vents and dashboard. The area of the dashboard and vents erupted into flames as well as under the hood. A fire fighter extinguished the flames and report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries to the face and hands with no further medical treatment. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot. The insurance company was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to illuminate as well as the lighting where the radio was located. The contact noticed an abnormal odor inside the vehicle through the air vents. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,120.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. Without warning, the driver side electric control panel began smoking and caught fire. Smoke entered the vehicle and then dissipated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 10V240000 (electrical system) and 08V441000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Crack in the dash on drivers side. Interior door handles have caused cuts to hands. Service battery charging system light continues to come on. I have had the car serviced & mechanics can not locate the issue. Seems to be an electrical malfunction.
The vehicle has a faulty throttle body and throttle position sensor that cause the vehicle to go into "engine power reduced" mode which basically means the vehicle doesn't move. The engine is still running, but the vehicle is inoperable. This has happened to me dozens of times, in intersections, and I have to roll off the side of the road. Additionally, the intake gaskets leak allowing fluid into the engine. The dash cracked. We have also replaced the air ride shocks (ltz model), the connector will wear a hole in the shock. We have also replaced broken motor mounts and tie rod ends. Additionally, the vehicle was constantly running hot and we replaced the thermostat and radiator. The vehicle leaks oil and our mechanic said that it's the rear main seal that needs to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle was having electrical issues. The rear brake lights, power windows, and power door locks stopped working. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired where it was diagnosed that the BCM module needed to be updated along with the driver side door master switch. The failure mileage was unknown.
While driving or idling, vehicle displays error messages stating "reduced engine power", "stabilitrak system disabled" and "service traction control." The engine power reduces and the vehicle hesitates upon acceleration. It is difficult to get the vehicle to accelerate, especially in lower gears. Sometimes the vehicle completely loses power in the middle of driving and all control of the vehicle is lost. This has occurred both on city streets and major highways. Purchased the vehicle used about 5 months ago and it began doing this at after about two weeks of ownership. Took it to a Chevrolet dealership and they said the throttle body was sticking and needed to be replaced. The problem seems to be getting worse over the last few weeks. The vehicle is now stalling on a regular basis (about 1-3 times every time it is driven). The problem is worse when it rains a lot outside. I am afraid to drive the vehicle with my children inside because I have lost power on in the middle of a major interstate twice.
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- Minot, ND, USA