2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 517 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Tahoe model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 48 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 48 people were injured and 8 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Wheels, hubDec 17, 2007
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
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Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipAug 29, 2005
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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StructureMar 7, 2003
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
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Seats, front assembly, head restraintSep 17, 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.
IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER THE PINCH POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
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Seat belts, front, retractorMay 17, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT SUCH THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER LOCK.
IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE BELTS IF NECESSARY. GM IS ENCLOSING AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE OWNERS TO USE OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE INSPECTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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Structure, bodyOct 25, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE OR MISSING REAR WHEELHOUSE PLUGS. UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, EXHAUST GASES CAN FLOW FORWARD AND ACCUMULATE IN THE REAR WHEELHOUSE.
THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY.
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Representative owner complaints
517 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 25, 2005
2001 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4WD, 5.3L ABS BRAKES ACTIVATE WITHOUT WARNING (INTERMITTENTLY) AND WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT BE ACTIVATING, UNDER 10 MPH WHEN COMING TO STOP, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE. ABS LIGHT WORKS BUT DOES NOT COME ON. 96000 MILES ON VEHICLE. NO CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN AT THIS TIME, AS I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE JUST LEARNED THAT GM HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM IN CANADA.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 25, 2005
1) 2001 CHEVY TAHOE - ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGE ANY TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT LOW VEHICLE SPEED (UNDER ABOUT 5 MPH). MULTIPLE EVENTS IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC LEAD TO LOSS IN BRAKE PRESSURE. 2) TYPICAL CONSEQUENCE IS ANNOYANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE AT LOW SPEEDS, WORST EVENT WAS LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE DURING STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC LEADING TO "BUMP" OF VEHICLE AHEAD, NO DAMAGE, NO INJURIES. SYSTEM REQUIRES MANUAL PUMPING OF BRAKE PEDAL TO RESTORE PRESSURE AFTER 2 OR 3 BRAKING EVENTS IN A SHORT TIME SPAN (2-5 MINUTES). 3) PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, AS GM HAS NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM IN US, ONLY CANADA.
Parking brake, Jul 20, 2005
2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE PARKING BRAKE DEFECT: EACH YEAR NOW FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES ON MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE DUE TO THE POOR DESIGN OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CURRENT DESIGN ALLOWS THE BRAKE SHOE (1 PIECE) TO SHIFT POSITION WITHIN THE DRUM CYLINDER RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND EVENTUALLY BRAKE PAD FAILURE. I UNDERSTAND THAT GM IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO TAKE STEPS TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. MY VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS THE ANNUAL VEHICLE SAFECTY INSPECTION AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE FAULTY PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. IT COSTS ME ABOUT $350 ANNUALLY TO HAVE THE PARKING BRAKE PADS REPLACED. PLEASE HAVE THIS SAFETY PROBLEM FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOULY INJURED OR KILLED. I DO HAVE THE PREVIOUS WORN PADS IF NEEDED FOR REVIEW.
Parking brake, Jul 18, 2005
THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT PREVENT VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW. DEALER HEARD OUR COMPLAINTS SEVERAL TIMES AND HAS "SERVICED" THE BRAKE. INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION AFFIRMED THAT THE BRAKE CAN NOT BE REPARIED TO THE POINT THAT IT WILL PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. WITH THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED TO THE FLOOR, THE VEHICLE FREELY ROLLS ON EVEN GENTLE SLOPES. THE ONLY THING THAT KEEPS THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING WHEN IT IS PARKED IS HAVING THE GEARBOX IN THE 'PARK' POSITION. THIS IS NOT ONLY HARMFUL TO THE TRANSMISSION BUT WE ARE REMINDED DAILY THAT THE CAR HAS NO MECHANICAL MEANS OF STOPPING IF WE LOSE OUR HYDRAULIC BRAKES.
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 18, 2005
VEHICLE STALLING IN TRAFFIC AND IN REVERESE
Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 15, 2005
CHEVROLET TAHOE 2001 NOTICE OF GM FAILURE TO ADDRESS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THE CARGO DOORS WOULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE LATCH ON THE CARGO DOORS HAD RUSTED AND FAILED TO LATCH CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. *SC *JB
Seat belts, Jul 7, 2005
SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION!! SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY 2001 TAHOE...(NEW) THE BACK RIGHT PASSENGER SEATBELT CONTINUES TO LOCK UP. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND "REPAIRED" SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT SOMEWHERE! I ALSO HAVE 2 FRIENDS WITH THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM! SAME SEAT BELT. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS. IS GM WAITING FOR AN ACCIDENT TO HAPPEN?
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 28, 2005
ABS EBCM SHORTED CAUSING ABS FAILURE, ABS DUMMY LIGHT TO COME ON, AND ABS PUMP TO RUN INCESSANTLY. HAD TO PULL FUSE ON ABS TO PREVENT ABS PUMP WEAR/FAILURE, WHICH CAUSED BRAKE DUMMY LIGHT TO COME ON - COULD NOT TELL AT THE TIME IF THIS WAS DUE TO REMOVED FUSE OR ACTUAL BRAKE PROBLEM. DEALER COST TO REPLACE IS $1100 ALTHOUGH THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS UNIT (ON MANY VEHICLES) - AM HAVING PART REPAIRED BY 3RD PARTY INSTEAD FOR $150 - HOPEFULLY WILL NOT CAUSE OTHER BRAKE PROBLEMS.
Parking brake, Jun 27, 2005
PARKING BRAKE FAILED INSPECTION AND HAS NEVER WORKED RIGHT SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE. PARKING BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL, OR REVERSE. ESTIMATED COST FOR REPAIR IS 400.00. REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE YET. IT MAKES ME VERY ANGRY TO READ ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE AND ALL OF THE MONEY PEOPLE ARE HAVING TO PAY TO FIX IT TEMPORARILY. WHAT MAKES ME EVEN MORE ANGRY IS THAT GENERAL MOTORS/CHEVROLETT SEEMS TO BE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND IS NOT TAKING THE RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX IT. DOES THERE HAVE TO BE A DEATH FIRST?
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 24, 2005
DT: 2001, CHEVROLET TAHOE. HAVING SEVERE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PROBLEMS AT LOW SPEED, 3-5 MPH. THIS HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE PEDAL STARTS TO PULSATE VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. THIS OCCURS WHEN IT IS IN TWO WHEEL DRIVE. THE TAHOE IS A 4-WHEEL ANTI LOCK. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER,THEY REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ABS SYSTEM.*AK SECOND DEALER WHICH WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL ROTATION SENSORS. THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY FURTHER PROBLEMS.*SB *NM
Parking brake, Jun 15, 2005
DT: CONSUMER'S WIFE PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY WHICH HAD A SMALL INCLINE AND APPLIED BRAKES TO PARK, AND THIS PARTICULAR STYLE OF EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. FELT IT WAS WORN OUT. HAD TO BE REPLACED BY OWNER. NO PROBLEMS SINCE THE REPLACEMENT, BUT FELT IT WAS POORLY DESIGNED BY GM. *AK
Service brakes, Air, Jun 14, 2005
(UNWANTED ACTIVATION OF ABS SYSTEM WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEED) I FIRST TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO MCKLUSKEY CHEVROLET IN CINCINNATI, OH., TO DIAGNOSE AND ADVISE A METHOD OF REPAIR ON 06-07-08. THEY RESPONDED THAT I NEEDED NEW WHEEL HUBS ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT WHEELS, AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $780.00. I ADVISED THEM THAT THERE IS A GM SERVICE BULLETIN #03-05-25-007A ISSUED THAT GIVES INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO CLEAN THE SENSORS, ETC. THEY ADVISED THAT THEY HAD TRIED THIS APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES ON OTHER VEHICLES AND THAT THE PROCEDURE NEVER WORKED. I CONTACTED MR. BOB MCKINNEY, LOCAL GM SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, WHO CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND INSTRUCTED THEM TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE AT NO CHARGE. I DROPPED THE VEHICLE OFF TODAY, 06-14-05 AT 8:00 A.M., AND THEIR SERVICE ADVISOR CALLED ME BACK AT 9:30 A.M. AND LEFT A MESSAGE STATING THAT THEY TRIED THE SERVICE BULLETIN PROCEDURE, BUT IT DID NOT WORK. I QUESTION HOW THEY WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL ASPECTS OF THE BULLETIN AND RETEST THE VEHICLE IN LESS THAN 90 MINUTES. REGARDLESS, I HAVE ALSO BEEN IN CONTACT WITH TWO DIFFERENT GM CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES WHO HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO ASSIST ME IN ANY MANNER. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND BECAUSE THERE IS A RECALL IN CANADA, AND A SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED, I FEEL AS IF GM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTING THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I FIND MYSELF SITUATED BETWEEN THE DEALERSHIP AND GM, WITH NO ONE WORKING ON MY SIDE. MY VIN # IS [XXX]. PLEASE HELP! *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Power train, Jun 12, 2005
I WAS TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN IN MY 2001 CHEVEROLET TAHOE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED "SLIPPING" IT WOULD NOT CHG PAST 2ND GEAR. I HAD LESS THAN 55,000 MILES. IT COST ME $500 BEC I WANTED ANOTHER GM TRANSMISSION AND NOT THE TRANSMISSION THE WARRANTY WAS OFFERING WITH ONLY 12000 MILES
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 9, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATED THAT ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. HE NOTICED THAT OTHER VEHICLES HAD THIS PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE ABS. ALSO, WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT CONSUMER WILL HEAR A CLICKING NOISE USUALLY WHILE REVERSING.*AK
Tires, Jun 8, 2005
DT: THE TREAD CAME OFF OF THE TIRE, CONTACT STATES THAT IT WAS IN TREAD SHREDDED. *AK *TT *SB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 2, 2005
VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD WHEN BRAKE WERE APPLIED AT LOW CITY SPEED BUT WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES. *AK *SB *NM
Steering, May 30, 2005
2001 TAHOE, EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING. THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, YET. THE STEERING WAS BEGINNING TO GET NOTICABLY LOOSE AROUND 25,000 MILES. WE NOW HAVE 50,000 MI ON THE VEHICLE AND THE PLAY IS GETTING WORSE. THE WHEELS WILL CATCH IN ANY IMPERFECTIONS IN THE ROAD AND JERK THE VEHICLE THAT DIRECTION REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO OVERSTEER TO CORRECT. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE INTO THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS TO TRY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING LOOSE. I SUSPECT THAT IT IS IN THE STEERING BOX ITSELF AND CHEVROLET IS UNWILLING TO ADMIT THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND MUST BE FIXED. ANY SUPPORT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU. STEVE ACKER
Service brakes, Air, May 27, 2005, crash
DRIVING ON 93S IN SOMERVILLE MA IN AM RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE VAN IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED AND I APPLIED MY BRAKES, THEY NEVER WORKED. I WAS TRAVELLING APPROX. 10-12 MPH AND NEVER STOPPED, THEREFORE CRASHING INTO THE VAN IN FRONT OF ME AND PUSHING HIM INTO ANOTHER CAR.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 25, 2005
MY 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT 4WD WOULD HAVE ITS ABS BRAKES ENGAGE AT SPEEDS OF 3 TO 7 MPH. THI HAPPENED HUNDREDS OF TIMES AND CAUSE IT TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT TIMES. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED BY REPLACING THE ABS SPEED SENSORS. I AM AWARE THAT GM HAS A RECALL FOR CANADIAN TRUCKS REGARDING THIS SAME PROBLEM, HOWEVER I WAS REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS OUT OF MY OWN POCKET.
Vehicle speed control, May 12, 2005
GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN THE TRUCK IS TAKING OFF FROM A STOP OR PARK POSITION, WHEN DRIVING IT IS FINE.
Service brakes, Air, May 12, 2005
JUST BEFORE I REACHED 36000 MILES WITH MY 2001 TAHOE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKES STARTED TO CONSTANTLY ENGAGE. THE SERVICE DEPT. CHANGED THE SENSOR ON ONE SIDE AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR A LITTLE WHILE. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE SERVICE DEPT. CLEANED THE SENSORS, SAID THERE WAS CORROSION OR DEBRIS ON THEM. I LEFT THE GARAGE AND IT WAS OK BUT STARTED AGAIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE SERVICE DEPT AGAIN AND THEY TEST DROVE IT FOR 32 MILES, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. AFTER ABOUT 100 OR SO INCIDENTS, I CALLED THE GARAGE AGAIN AND TOLD THEM I ALMOST HAD 2 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES KEPT ENGAGING ON THEIR OWN. I JUST TOOK IT IN AGAIN, AND THEY SAID THAT GM'S TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT SAID THE ONLY THING THEY COULD DO WAS REPLACE THE BRAKE HUB ON ONE SIDE AND CLEAN THE SENSOR AGAIN, AT A COST OF GM'S DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT OF $100.00. THEY SAID NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE UNLESS GM ISSUES A RECALL ON THE TRUCK. I TOLD THEM THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND WHAT WOULD I DO IF THEY FAIL AGAIN AND I GET IN AN ACCIDENT? THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THIS UP WITH GM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE.
Service brakes, Air, May 11, 2005
ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE AT A LOW-SPEED, TYPICALLY PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN, A VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN. UNDER ADDITIONAL PRESSURE, THE BRAKE PEDAL THEN SLIPS DOWN A BIT AND THE BRAKES THEN ENGAGE. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP YET AS THE PROBLEM OCCURS INFREQUENTLY. SO FAR, OTHER THAN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, THERE ARE NOT BEEN ANY ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT 07-MAY-2005.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, May 6, 2005
DT: PARKING BRAKE WAS DEFECTIVE. NOTHING HAPPENED BEFORE FAILURE. EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT HOLD. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A PROBLEM. HAS TO HAVE BRAKE PADS REPLACED BEFORE IT CAN BE INSPECTED.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 6, 2005
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2001 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4 AND JUST HAD MY BRAKES FIXED BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN RELATED TO THE ANTI-LOCK SENSORS. FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WHEN COMING TO A SLOW STOP THE ANTI LOCKING BRAKES ACTIVATE, THEN HAVING TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GET THE SUV TO STOP. WHEN I HAD THE SYSTEM REVIEWED, THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS IN THE VARIOUS ONBOARD COMPUTERS THAT THERE WERE ANY ABS ERRORS, SO IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT THE BRAKES WILL NEED TO BE DONE. I SPENT OVER $1000.00 REPLACING BRAKE PARTS AND THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED. THE NEXT REVIEW OF THE PROBLEM, THE WARRANTY COMPANY SUGGESTED THAT IT COULD BE THE WHEEL BEARINGS, BUT TO FIRST TRY AND CLEAN THE SENSORS FIRST. SINCE THE WHEEL BEARINGS ARE OVER $350.00 EACH, WE HAD THE SENSORS CLEANED. MY LOCAL MECHANIC CLEANED THE SENSORS AND AT THIS POINT I'VE NOT HAD ANY MORE PROBLEMS. BUT THEY TOLD ME I WILL AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE REPAIR SHOP THAT FIXED MY CAR IS LOCATED IN SO. BURLINGTON, VERMONT "AUTOWORKS".
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 4, 2005, crash
ANTI LOCK BRAKES DID NOT HOLD AT LOW SPEED. VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. *AK