The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: BATTERY LEAKS ACID

   NHTSA #EA00013

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: BATTERY LEAKS ACID

   NHTSA #PE99073

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: HEADLIGHT

   NHTSA #EA00024

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: HEADLIGHT

   NHTSA #PE00017

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION

   NHTSA #PE01023

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE

   NHTSA #RQ99015

   Status:

   RECALLED

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8. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA02006

   Status:

   RECALLED

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