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.
Campaign 07E106000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 05V379000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 02V253000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 01V159000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 00V343000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
517 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Air, Mar 29, 2004
I HAVE A 2001 TAHOE WITH AN ABS PROBLEM. AFTER I TURN THE VEHICLE OFF I HEAR A MOTOR SOUND UNDER THE TRUCK, AND TE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. I POPPED OUT THAT 60 AMP ABS FUSE AND THE NOISE STOPPED, SO I GUESS ITS POSSIBLY A STUCK RELAY SWITCH.*AK
Parking brake, Mar 25, 2004
PARK BRAKE FAILURE, PREMATURE WEAR-OUT. PARK BRAKE SHOES DROP AND RUB ON INSIDE OF DRUM. LOOKING AT THE SHOES, CLIPS AND THE WEAR ON THE SHOE SURFACE IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE DESIGN OF THE SHOE RETENTION SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE DUTY THESE BRAKES SEE. NORMAL DRIVING HEATS THE REAR BRAKE DISC REPEATEDLY. AFTER SEVERAL HUNDRED HEAT CYCLES THE SPRING CLIPS HOLDING THE PARK BRAKE SHOES RELAXES, ALLOWING THE SHOES TO DROP (BY GRAVITY) FROM THEIR INTENDED DESIGN POSITION, AND THE LOWER BRAKE SHOE RESTS ON THE NORMALLY ROTATING BRAKE DRUM. WITH A BRAKE SHOE RESTING ON THE ROTATING DRUM THE RESULT IS LOWER SHOE PREMATURE WEAR-OUT AND LEAVES THE UPPER SHOE WITHOUT WEAR. THIS WILL HAPPEN EVEN IF THE PARK BRAKE IS NEVER USED. HAVING WORKED FOR GM MYSELF, IN CPC-ADVANCED SUSPENSION DESIGN GROUP, I UNDERSTAND THE COMPLEXITIES OF BRAKE SYSTEM DESIGN. DURING MY EMPLOYMENT WITH GM, I WORKED WITH DELCO BRAKE ENGINEERS AND I AM SURE THIS FAILURE INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPORTED BACK TO THEM AND THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT. I WILL BE REQUESTING TO SEE A 2004 TAHOE SYSTEM TO SEE IF THE DESIGN HAS BEEN IMPROVED. IF IT HAS CHANGED IT INDICATES THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND THAT GM ADDRESSED IT BY IMPLEMENTING A CHANGE. SINCE MANY GM CUSTOMERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM AT $200 PER FIX, AT 200,000 VEHICLES THATS $40,000,000.00 MIGHT BE A CLASS ACTION.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 22, 2004
VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 19, 2004
2001 TAHOE ABS MODULE WENT OUT AFTER DOING RESEARCH REALIZED THERE IS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM AFTER PAYING 30,000 FOR A TAHOE YOU SHOULDNT HAVE THIS PROBLEM SO SOON AND IT BE SO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Mar 17, 2004
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY WOULD MAKE A NOISE. WHEN APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AN INCLINE IT DID NOT HOLD. *AK *JB
Parking brake, Mar 16, 2004
PARKING BRAKE, STARTS TO MALFUNCTIONING EVERY 15K, EVEN WHEN IS RARELY USE, COST 130.00 TO GET IT ADJUSTED EVERY TIME. *JB
Power train, Mar 9, 2004, crash
GAS PEDLE STUCK OR LINKAGE IN COLD WEATHER. DID NOT DROP OUR OF PAQSSING GEAR BUT HELD IN PASSING GEAR FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. PRESSING BREAK COULD NOT OVERCOME THE ENGINE REVING.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 5, 2004
A LOUD EMBARRASSING AND ANNOYING INTERNAL ENGINE KNOCK. DEFECTIVE DUE TO DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING QUALITY CONSISTENCY PROBLEMS. HIGHER THAN NORMAL LEVELS OF WEAR RELATED MATERIALS IN OIL ANALYSIS. VERTICAL PISTON AND CYLINDER WALL SCUFFING/SCRATCHING OR SCORING ON THE HAMMERING (NOISY) CYLINDERS UPON VISUAL INSPECTION. REDUCED COMBUSTION CHAMBER COMPRESSION ON THE HAMMERING (NOISY) CYLINDERS. INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. INCREASED EXHAUST EMISSIONS. *JB
Suspension, Mar 3, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT BETWEEN 0 TO 10 MPH STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE, AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
Exterior lighting, Mar 1, 2004
I PUSHED THE OVERRIDE BUTTON ON THE DASH LOOKING FOR THE FOG LIGHTS IN LUTHER, MICHIGAN AT 5:00 AM. ALL THE LIGHTS WENT OUT - I PANICKED AND PUSHED THE BUTTON REPEATEDLY UNTIL THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 22, 2004
BOTH BRAKE LINES TO THE REAR WHEELS HAVE CRACKED, LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES AFTER THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. PEBBLES CONTINUALLY GET WEDGED BETWEEN THE REAR CALIPERS AND WHEEL RIMS, CAUSING WHEEL LOCKUP, AND SCOURING OF THE ALUMINUM RIMS AND ROTORS. THE RIGHT REAR TOP CALIPER BOLT FELL OUT, ALLOWING THE CALIPER TO ROTATE FORWARD AND LOCK UP THE WHEEL. I WAS TOLD THAT THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT DESIGNED TO TRAVEL ON A GRAVEL LANE, BUT WHERE WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI ARE THERE NOT GRAVEL LANES? THIS IS A VERY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM , AND DEALERS IN RANCHING COUNTRY ARE GETTING A FLOOD OF COMPLAINTS, AND HAVE EVEN DESIGNED ROCK SHIELDS FOR THE REAR DISC BRAKES. IT IS A VERY LARGE SAFETY PROBLEM, FOR IF THE BRAKES DO NOT COMPLETELY FAIL THEY ARE IMPAIRED DUE TO SCOURED ROTORS, ETCHED WHEELS, AND DETERIORATED PADS. *JB
Parking brake, Feb 10, 2004
PARKING BRAKES ARE NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD VEHICAL ON SLOPES IN EXCESS OF 11 DEGREES. CHEVROLET "CLAIMS" THAT IT IS NOT A PARKING BRAKE BUT RATHER " A PARKING ASSIST". ON A VEHICAL THAT WEIGHS ABOUT 3 TONS, WITH A 8,000 LB TOWING CAPACITY IT SEEMS TO ME THAT A PARKING BRAKE IN A REQUIREMENT.*AK
Visibility, Feb 1, 2004
DRIVER'S OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR (HEATED AND LIGHT DIMMING) REFLECTED IMAGE IS SEVERELY DISTORTED. THERE HAS BEEN NO DAMAGE TO THE MIRROR, BUT IT IS DISTORTED AND AT NIGHT IT IS VERY HARD TO TELL HOW MANY VEHICLES ARE BEHIND BECAUSE EACH HEADLIGHT APPEARS TO BE 3 OR 4 HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. MY STEP-DAUGHTER BOUGHT A TAHOE FROM A DIFFERENT DEALER ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE AND SHE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HERS. *JB
Visibility, Jan 27, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPER SHEAR PINS BROKE (4 SEPARATE TIMES) DURING SNOW CONDITIONS-COMPROMISES ABILITY TO VIEW THROUGH FRONT WINDOW- CREATES HAZARD WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW CONDITIONS. *JB
Power train, Jan 21, 2004
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED. *AK
Parking brake, Jan 21, 2004
I HAD MY VEHICLE SERVICED BECAUSE I WAS HEARING A SCRAPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE PARKING BRAKE NOT ENGAGING. PARKING BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT 39,707 MILES. I PAID $246.99 TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. I HAVE NEVER,(NEVER) DRIVEN THE VEHICLE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ON AND WAS SHOCKED TO FIND OUT THAT THE PADS NEEDED REPLACED. I HAVE OWNED TWO NEW VEHICLES IN THE PAST 17 YEARS AS WELL AS USED VEHICLES AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PARKING BRAKE ISSUES. I FEEL THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH IS CAUSING THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE ON THERE OWN.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 12, 2004
WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS FAILED. IT USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF MINUTES OF DRIVING. IT HAS PROBABLY HAPPENED 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF OWNING THE VEHICLE (3 YEARS). NO LIGHTS ARE ON. WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE, IT GOES FURTHER THAN NORMAL, AND THEN IT FINALLY WORKS AFTER TAKING SEVERAL EXTRA FEET TO STOP. IT HAPPENS IRREGULARLY, SO WE CAN'T DUPLICATE IT FOR SERVICE. *LA
Steering, Jan 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, INTERMITTENTLY THE POWER STEERING FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAD HEARD OF A FEW INSTANCES, BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT. *JB *SC *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 23, 2003
THE TRUCK FAILED STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE WOULDN'T HOLD. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS FAILURE IS DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE SHOES. THIS IS ALSO A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL VEHICLE. THERE'S A TSB FOR THIS ISSUE 020526002. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. . *NLM
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 11, 2003
OIL LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED SLUDGE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE. *AK
Service brakes, Air, Nov 28, 2003
MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABS MOTOR STARTED TO RUN. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, BUT THE ABS MOTOR CONTINUED TO RUN. I HAD TO GO UNDER THE HOOD AND PULL THE FUSE TO PREVENT THE MOTOR FROM BURINING OUT AND TO PREVENT THE BATTERY FROM DRAINING. THE DEALER WANTS $1000 TO REPLAVE THE EBCM, BUT SOME COMPAINES ON THE INTERNET WHO WERE FORMED SOLELY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WILL DO IT FOR CHEAPER. THERE ARE MANY MANY PEOPLE ON THE INTENET SITES WHO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FOR ALL TYPES OF CHEVY TRUCKS FROM 1999-2003.*AK
Air bags, Nov 24, 2003, crash
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL. *AK *JB *NM
Parking brake, Nov 20, 2003
AT 24,000 MILES THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED. THE DEALER STATES BECAUSE THEY PRODUCED A THINNER PART THE BRAKE WEARS PREMATURELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH
Electrical system, Nov 12, 2003
THE POST CABLE CAME OFF THE BATTERY. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER HAD THR VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. *AK *PH *JB
Seat belts, Nov 11, 2003, crash
ON AUGUST 3, 2003, CHRISTOPHER MOFFEIT, AUDREY MOFFIET AND THEIR TWIN DAUGHTERS, MACKENZI MOFFIET AND MALLORY MOFFEIT, WERE INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING IN THEIR 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. MACKENZIE AND HER SISTER, MALLORY, WERE SECURELY BUCKLED INTO THEIR CHILD SAFETY SEATS WHICH WERE FASTENED INTO THE BACKSEAT OF THE TAHOE WITH SEATBELTS. FORENSIC EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT THE SEATBELT SECURING MACKENZI'S CHILD SAFETY SEAT RELEASED DURING THE ROLLOVER COLLISION. MACKENZI'S CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS EJECTED FROM THE TAHOE. AS A RESULT OF THE INJURIES SHE SUSTAINED, MACKENZI PASSED AWAY SEVERAL DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT. FORENSIC EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT THE SEATBELTS OF CHRISTOPHER AND AUDREY ALSO RELEASED DURING THE ROLLOVER COLLISION. BOTH WERE EJECTED AND DIED AUGUST 3, 2003 AS A RESULT OF THE INJURIES THEY SUSTAINED IN SAID ACCIDENT.*AK