1.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
184,227 miles

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problem #6

Oct 212006

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 990,364 miles
1996 Tahoe headlight failure. When flipping the switch to turn O headlights they do not turn on. Spent almost $200 in diagnostic time. The repair shop says the wiring in the steering column is fatigued and frayed most likely due to repeated adjustments with the tilt steering wheel. Very expensive to repair. Using middle position with daytime running lights until I can get it repaired. This is a serious safety issue as the light cut out while I was driving home in the dark. Good thing the drl work.

- Neenah, WI, USA

problem #5

Nov 202006

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles
: the contact stated the headlights would not illuminate. The contact had replaced the headlights and the headlight switch but that had not resolved the issue. The vehicle had not been to a service dealer.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

problem #4

Apr 092000

Tahoe

  • miles
There was an electrical burning smell coming from vehicle. Also, headlights & signals would not work if steering wheel & column was tilted. Sometimes headlights/ windshield wipers & signals would go hay wire. Vehicle is at the shop.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #3

Sep 221998

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Short in the headlight harness or switch.

- Waconia, MN, USA

problem #2

Oct 241997

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Day time head lights failed.

- Ukiah, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 011996

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Head lamp failed.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA