4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,833 miles

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problem #6

Dec 102003

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles
Battery case cracked, fluid leaked out and corroded and thus requiring replacement of the battery cables and the battery. I feel that the original battery cable is too short causing stress on the battery case at the cable mount to the battery, resulting in a cracked case and subsequent damage. Repair costs at dealer $285.53. I see that investigation into this problem has already begun.

- Valencia, CA, USA

problem #5

Jul 081999

Tahoe 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle would not start due to delco battery failure, which resulted from the battery leaking acid and in securely installed. The windshield washer failed due to the reservior and connection lines damaged by the leaking battery acid.

- Gresham, OR, USA

problem #4

Jun 222000

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
They have replaced the battery 3 times and removed an add on feature that they blamed for the drain on the electrical system. I requested copies of all records for this vehicle but were never given them.

- Three Rivers, MI, USA

problem #3

Aug 251997

Tahoe

  • miles
My steering has locked on me while driving, my car would not start due to crack in the battery and acid leak, my car had to be towed to repair shop due to starter cable popping off. Currently, I am stranded due to my brakes losing power somehow.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

Nov 241998

Tahoe

  • miles
Had come to a stop, was making left turn, steering failed to operate & could not make turn. Vehicle could go straight. Battery light came on. Vehicle towed to mechanic. Noticed tensioner belt had broken. Had no warning that it broke.

- Salina, KS, USA

problem #1

Dec 091998

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
Battery failed due to positive post separating from case. This caused battery acid to leak onto front brake line causing brakes to fail. Chevrolet contacted and notified but not concerned with potential safety problem. Had speed been increased, the possibility of death/serious injury was imminent. Several mechanics in local area stated that acdelco batteries have a history of this type failure.

- Yulee, FL, USA