10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Apr 152002

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
Consumer states that the brake makes a loud noise on hard stops and there is extended braking at speeds over 40 mph, brakes have been replaced twice in four years.

- Wallops Island, VA, USA

problem #5

Apr 152002

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
Consumer states that the brake makes a loud noise on hard stops and there is extended braking at speeds over 40 mph, brakes have been replaced twice in four years.

- Wallops Island, VA, USA

problem #4

Oct 132000

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle will not stop had 2 rear-end collisions within 3 months

- Dryden, VA, USA

problem #3

Dec 271998

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
The turn signals quit working at the dealer and they never did pin-point it. The 4WD system engaged on it's own at 75 mph and the trans, cut out resulting in no power and then it returned but the 4WD system was gone. The barkes failed and then started working ok. The parking brake was in need of adjustment every 2000 miles. The ABS would kick in for no reason.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #2

Jul 182000

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake systems does not work, when applied the brakes at 30-40mpg the brakes will not stop vehicle, experience accidents over a 2 year period. Hit two cars due to failure.

- Newport Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 161997

Tahoe

  • miles
While driving vehicle the comsumer tried to stop vehicle, but the brakes didn't respond and had an accident, rearending two other vehicles. The dealer checked everything out. According to mechanic didn't bleed the brakes; the manufacturer said they will investigate.

- Milford, MI, USA