2006 Chevrolet Tahoe

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Structure is the leading concern among 114 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 20th highest complaint count among 26 Tahoe model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 114

Of the 2006 reports, 4 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 2 people were injured.

Primary concernStructure27 reports · 24% of complaints
Owner complaints114Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship4 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Structure27
  2. Electrical system24
  3. Latches/locks/linkages21
  4. Service brakes12
  5. Power train8
  6. Air bags7
  7. Electronic stability control (ESC)7
  8. Steering5

Recalls and investigations

  1. Electrical systemFeb 11, 2014

    Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

    Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.

    Campaign 14V070000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. 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

  3. Equipment, other, labelsDec 7, 2005

    CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

    A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

    Campaign 05V552000 on NHTSA.gov

  4. Steering, hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connectionsOct 5, 2005

    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.

    IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.

    Campaign 05V455000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints

114 reports, newest first.

  1. Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 28, 2013

    I HAD BEEN SMELLING GASOLINE WHEN STANDING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE FOR A WHILE. TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP WHO FOUND GASOLINE ON TOP OF THE TANK. WHEN TANK WAS DROPPED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP AS WELL AS ALL THE METAL LINES HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND FUEL WAS LEAKING OUT. REPAIR INCLUDED NEW FUEL LINES AND NEW FUEL PUMP. *TR

  2. Electrical system, Structure, Feb 28, 2013

    NOT SURE EXACTLY THE DATE IT STOPPED WORKING, BUT THE TAILGATE WILL NOT LOCK. I WAS TOLD THAT THE ACTUATOR GOES BAD AND IT WOULD COST NEARLY $500 TO REPLACE. SO EVEN WHEN I LOCK THE DOORS TO THE VEHICLE, ACCESS CAN STILL BE GAINED THROUGH THE TAILGATE. *TR

  3. Service brakes, Jan 11, 2013, fire

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT FULLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SHOULDER AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES WITHIN MINUTES. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS WERE CALLED. NO ONE WAS INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WILL SEND OUT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

  4. Structure, Dec 27, 2012

    THE REAR HATCH DOOR ACTUATOR WHEN NOT WORKING PROPERLY WILL NOT ALLOW THE WINDOW OR THE REAR HATCH DOOR TO UNLOCK. THIS IS A HAZARD IN CASE OF AN AUTO ACCIDENT. *TR

  5. Service brakes, Oct 3, 2012

    APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TAHOE SLOWLY STOPPED AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT RELUCTANTLY. I HAD STOPPED WITHOUT A PROBLEM ONLY SECONDS BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. CAUSE OF THE BRAKING PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR SHOP WAS A BROKEN BRAKE LINE. THE REPAIR SHOP ALSO INDICATED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION PROBLEMS. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM VEHICLES. AS AN ASIDE, THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER WHO PICKED UP THE TAHOE SAID THAT HE HAS SEEN MANY VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

  6. Steering, Aug 2, 2012

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 5 MPH WHEN A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

  7. Structure, Jul 2, 2012

    WHEN I PRESSED THE POWER LOCK OPENER TO UNLOCK ALL THE DOORS IN MY TAHOE, THE LIFTGATE WHERE THE CHILDREN'S SEATS ARE LOCATED DID NOT UNLOCK AUTOMATICALLY. IT WAS THEN I DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS NO EMERGENCY OR MANUAL WAY TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE IN THE EVENT OF THE ACTUATOR FAILING! THERE IS NO RELEASE ON THE INSIDE AND NO KEY SLOT OPENER ON THE OUTSIDE. A LITTLE RESEARCH TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL OF CAR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THERE WAS NOT A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES THAT ARE AN OBVIOUS DANGER TO CHILDREN AND / OR OTHER PASSENGERS. AN EMERGENCY LEVER OR KEYLOCK SHOULD BE MANDATORY ON THESE VEHICLES. *JS

  8. Structure, Jun 13, 2012

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR HATCH LOCK FAILED AND COULD NOT BE OPENED AUTOMATICALLY. THE REAR HATCH DID NOT HAVE A LOCK THAT COULD BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY. A PASSENGER IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE PASSENGER FROM THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE REAR HATCH ACTUATOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

  9. Structure, May 29, 2012

    2006 CHEVY TAHOE REAR HATCH WILL NOT UNLOCK/OPEN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED WITH THIS VEHICLE. FIRST TIME REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED -- EXPENSIVE REPAIR. NOW FACING HAVING TO HAVE COSTLY REPAIR AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 7 YEARS OLD. THIS IS A KEYLESS ENTRY AND POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN THE HATCH FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN AT THIS TIME. *TR

  10. Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, May 1, 2012

    WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THE REAR LIFTGATE WITH THE FOB. SO, WE CONTINUED TO LOOK FOR A KEY LATCH AND TO OUR SHOCK WE REALIZED IT COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY. AFTER A LOT OF FRUSTRATION AND ANGUISH OF TRYING TO LOAD GROCERIES THROUGH THE BACK SEAT AND HAVING TO LITERALLY GO OVER 3RD ROW SEAT TO PUT GROCERIES IN CARGO AREA, WE THOUGHT HOW AWFUL IT WOULD BE IF WE NEEDED TO EXIT OUT THE BACK DOOR IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. WE DISCOVERED WE COULD NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN THE LIFTGATE FROM THE INSIDE EITHER. IT GAVE ME A VERY UNEASY FEELING AS WE TRANSPORT CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL. THIS PROBLEM IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. WE CONTACTED A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO EVEN CHECK OUR VEHICLE UNLESS WE FORK OVER $120.00+ AND THEN WE HAVE TO WAIT A WEEK FOR THEM TO EVEN LOOK AT IT. THIS IS VERY DISHEARTENING TO US AS WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD A LOT OF CONFIDENCE IN THE CHEVROLET NAME, WELL WE ARE NOT SO SURE NOW. *JS

  11. Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 8, 2012

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK JAMMED AND STOPPED WORKING AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD! LIFTGATE CANNOT BE OPENED WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT REPAIR AT A DEALER. *TR

  12. Electrical system, Feb 4, 2012

    THE REAR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ON MY TAHOE HAS FAILED. MY REAR DOOR DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL. IT IS SUPPOSED TO LOCK ONCE I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR FOR SAFETY IT DOES NOT. I HAVE THE 3RD ROW SEATING AND USE IT FREQUENTLY FOR MY KIDS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL AND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE BY TAHOE OWNERS. THE ONLY PLACE I CAN FIND A REPLACEMENT PART IS THROUGH GM AND IT IS EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE PARTS. *KB

  13. Steering, Nov 16, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH OVER A ROAD BUMP WHEN THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL THUMPING FELT WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFECT WAS WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.

  14. Engine and engine cooling, Oct 16, 2011

    I HAVE A 2006 CHEVY TAHOE Z56. WHEN I WENT TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE PLUGS AND WIRES, I NOTICED THERE IS AN EXHAUST LEAK AROUND THE # 1 & # 8 MANIFOLD AREAS - AS EVIDENT BY THE BLACKISH COLORING ON RIGHT UNDER THE VALVE COVER IN THESE TWO AREAS. AFTER FURTHER REVIEW, IT WAS EVIDENT THAT THE # 8 BOLT HAD ALREADY BROKEN OFF (DETACHED HEAD), AND THE #1 BOLT WAS SPINNING/STRIPPED, JUST READY TO FALL OFF. I AM REPORTING THIS SINCE IT APPARENTLY IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE VEHICLES AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. ***** AS I STATED, THIS IS A 2006 TAHOE WITH ONLY 59,082 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. ******* *TR

  15. Structure, Sep 22, 2011

    TAILGATE OR BACK GLASS CANNOT BE OPENED. THEY ARE LOCKED, FUSE GOOD. SLIGHT CLICK CAN BE HEARD WHEN TRY TO OPEN, BUT DOES NOT WORK. THIS IS AN ELECTRIC LOCK AND NO WAY TO OPEN MANUALLY. WHEN SEARCH ON THE INTERNET HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS COULD BE FOUND ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM IN THE DESIGN. HUNDREDS OF VEHICLES FROM 2005 TO 2007 HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM . I HAVE SEEN RECALLS EVEN FOR CHILD SAFETY STICKER. I WONDER WHY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

  16. Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 29, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE FAILED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN IT FROM THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

  17. Electrical system, Structure, Aug 19, 2011

    2006 LIFT GATE WILL NOT OPEN AFTER 68,000 MILES, DEALER WANTED 500.00 TO FIX.. WHAT A RIP OFF ALSO A VERY SAFETY CONCERN FOR CHILDREN & PETS...ALSO LOADING ISSUES..IN SHORT TERMS SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A (T O Y O T A ) THEY ARE BUILT TO LAST ..END OF STORY.. CHEVY SUCKS. *TR

  18. Latches/locks/linkages, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 21, 2011

    2006 CHEVY TAHOE, REAR HATCH WILL NOT UNLOCK/OPEN. WINDOW WILL NOT OPEN AS WELL, KEYLESS ENTRY SO I HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS. SAFETY ISSUE AS I HAVE 5 CHILDREN AND THERE IS NO MANUAL WAY TO OPEN THE LATCH FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF VEHICLE. JUST SPENT $400 ON A FAULTY ACCELERATION SENSOR THAT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. LOST POWER TO VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY, ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE THAT MIGHT NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED. *KB

  19. Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 17, 2011

    2006 CHEVY TAHOE EXIT DOOR FOR 3RD ROW SEATING HAS NO MANUAL EMERGENCY EXIT AND ALSO HAS BECOME LOCKED AND WILL NOT OPEN. REPAIR EST. AT 600+ DOLLARS BUT STILL WILL NOT PROVIDE EMERGENCY MANUAL EXIT THROUGH THIS LIFTGATE OR WINDOW BEHIND 3RD ROW SEAT. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN OR DISABLED NEEDING OUT INCASE OF EMERGENCY. ADA SHOULD REVIEW THIS PROBLEM FOR DISABLED NEEDING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESS THROUGH THIS DOOR! *TR

  20. Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 4, 2011

    2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE W/ 3RD ROW SEATING. THE LIFTGATE LOCK FAILED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION THAT IT WAS GOING OUT. THIS IS VERY FEARFUL FOR OUR FAMILY FOR WHICH WE HAVE SMALL CHILDREN WHO MAY BECOME TRAPPED AND UNABLE TO ESCAPE THIS VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I READ 11 COMPLAINTS ONLINE FROM OTHER CONSUMERS WITH THIS SAME MATTER. CHEVROLET ARE AWARE THAT THESE COMPLAINTS ARE OUT THERE AND KNOW THE RISK IN WHICH ARE INVOLVED. WHY SHOULD THEY WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR A DEATH OCCURS DUE TO A DEFECT ON THEIR END. I WOULD HATE FOR THIS TO HAPPEN TO ANYONE AND I HOPE THAT YOU ALL CAN LOOK INTO THIS. NOT TO MENTION THAT THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE A KEY ENTRY TO UNLOCK IT AS WELL. PLEASE LOOK INTO RECALLING WHAT OTHERS HAVE IDENTIFIED AS THE ACTUATOR. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

  21. Visibility, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 27, 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOWS AND REAR LIFT GATE WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

  22. Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 1, 2011

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE REAR LIFT GATE AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THE LOCAL MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER LOCK ACTUATOR HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. A LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE POWER LOCK ACTUATOR. THE VIN INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILES WERE 70,000.

  23. Latches/locks/linkages, May 5, 2011

    2006 CHEVY TAHOE, 63,000 MILES, REAR LIFTGATE STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. NO MANUAL WAY TO OPEN, IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT/EMERGENCY YOU CAN NOT EXIT FROM THE REAR SERIOUSLY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL TIME TO EXIT VEHICLE. FROM ALL THE BLOG POSTS ETC... THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE LOCKING MECHANISM ITSELF. THE RIGHT THING TO DO WOULD BE TO IDENTIFY CORRECTION AND REPLACE BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED-ONE DEATH WOULD BE ONE TOO MANY. *TR

  24. Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 25, 2011

    2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE HATCHBACK & LIFTGATE WON'T OPEN. *TR

  25. Electrical system, Feb 24, 2011

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROBLEMS. STARTED WITH A BATTERY LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON, WITH A GOOD CHARGE ON THE BATTERY AND FROM THE ALTERNATOR (BOTH CONFIRMED WITH ELECTRIC METER). ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE. GAUGE SHOWS 1/4 TO 1/2 TANK, AND LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. FILLING THE TANK AT THAT TIME TAKES 22-23 GALLONS, WITH A 23 GALLON TANK CAPACITY. ALSO GETTING A SERVICE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INTERMITTENTLY. CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURES, ALL TIRES SHOW 38 TO 42 PSI, OR OCCASIONALLY THE LFT OR LRT SHOWS --PSI. TIRE PRESSURES CONFIRMED WITH A TIRE GAUGE. SO FAR ALL OTHER GAUGES ARE WORKING GOOD. *TR