10.0

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

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problem #5

Feb 132002

Tahoe

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While putting vehicle in park rear end fell apart. Gears broke and axle released. Vehicle started to roll backward and could not be stopped. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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problem #4

Jan 032001

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

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problem #3

Sep 142000

Tahoe

  • miles
Ongoing problem with slip yoke since vehicle was purchased, GM claims common characteristic but has no means of repair at current time(3 yrs now) claims that it is safe. Today, the rear axle went out luckily I had just gotten off the freeway, and only going about 5 mph.pleade advise on any other cases.

- Calabasas Hills, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 171998

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD Diesel

  • miles
ABS brakes lock up when making a right turn. Also replaced ring and pinion gear and front drive axle.

- Elon Colle, NC, USA

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problem #1

Jul 091997

Tahoe

  • miles
Rear axle failed, due to overheating, causing grinding noise.

- West Jorda, UT, USA

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