2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,177 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Tahoe model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 26 involved a crash and 27 involved a fire. 75 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleFeb 5, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.
Campaign 21V052000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleFeb 5, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.
Campaign 21V050000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemJun 4, 2010
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Campaign 10V240000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemAug 28, 2008
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Campaign 08V441000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,177 reports, newest first.
Structure, Feb 1, 2010
CRACKS ON THE DASHBOARD ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THE CRACKS OVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG COULD POSSIBLY BE A HAZARD. THIS SEEM TO BE A COMMON CONDITION IN THE 2007 TAHOE/YUKON. WE HAVE CONTACTED GM WITH NO RESOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. *TR
Structure, Jan 22, 2010
5 CRACKS IN VEHICLE'S DASH; 2 ON DRIVER'S SIDE, 3 ON PASSENGER SIDE AROUND AIRBAG. STARTED APPEARING LAST FALL AND GM WAS NOTIFIED. INFORMED BY GM, WITHOUT LOOKING AT VEHICLE, THAT IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURING/PRODUCT ISSUE AND MY CASE WAS CLOSED. *TR IF PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE PLASTIC DASH WILL EXPLODE INTO PIECES. DASH HAS YET TO BE FIXED.
Structure, Jan 12, 2010
INTERIOR CHROME DOOR HANDLES ON 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE PEALING/FLAKING CREATING SHARP EDGES THAT ARE CAPABLE OF INFLICTING HARM/INJURY TO PASSENGERS. *TR
Structure, Dec 27, 2009
PEELING CHROME COATING ON INSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAS SHARP EDGES THAT HAVE CUT HAND HYDRAULICS ON BACK CARGO DOOR ALREADY OUT AND I HARDLY EVER USE BACK DOOR. *TR
Structure, Dec 24, 2009
THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAS PEELED AND CAUSED SMALL CUTS TO MY FINGERS. CHECKED WITH DEALER AND OF COARSE THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY OTHER PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. *TR
Structure, Dec 11, 2009
2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT3 DASHBOARD CRACKED. CRACKED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. -1 CRACK 10" LONG DIRECTLY IN FRONT ON STEERING WHEEL RUNNING FROM DEFROST VENT TOWARDS DRIVER. -3 CRACKS 6-8" LONG RADIATING OUTWARD FROM PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG TOWARDS CENTER OF DASH AND WINDSHIELD. I'M AFRAID THAT IF THE TAHOE IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOY, PIECES OF THE DASH WILL BECOME DETACHED, INJURING THE OCCUPANTS. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT DIRECTLY WITH GM, THEY REPLIED THAT THE CRACK DASH IS NOT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT (THEY NEVER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE). I WAS TOLD BY A GM REPRESENTATIVE, IF I WAS CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY, I SHOULD REPLACE THE DASHBOARD IN THE TAHOE AT MY OWN EXPENSE. MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS HAVE POSTED PHOTOS/DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR 2007 TAHOE/YUKON ON THE INTERNET. *TR
Structure, Dec 11, 2009
I OWN A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CHROME IS PEELING FROM THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. THE CHROME IS THICK AND I HAVE CUT MY FINGERS WHILE OPENING THE DOOR. THE DEALERSHIP REPORTED THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE ITEMS BECAUSE OF MILEAGE, BUT IT HAD BEEN A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THE 2007 MODEL TAHOE. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 18, 2009
I HAVE A 2007 CHEVY TAHOE THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE IS PEELING AND MY WIFE RECEIVED A MINOR CUT DUE TO THE SHARP EDGE . THE HANDLES SHOW BE REPLACED BY CHEVROLET WITH A BETTER DESIGN. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 4, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 35 MPH, HE HEARD METAL GRINDING. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 36,000. UPDATED 12/7/09 *CN THE RIGHT REAR DISC BRAKE PAD FAILED. THE CERAMIC PAD DETACHED AND DISINTEGRATED FROM THE PADS METAL BACKING PLATE, WHICH THEN CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE ROTOR OF THE DISC. UPDATED 12/08/09.*JB
Electronic stability control (ESC), Traction control system, Oct 11, 2009
MY "STABILITRAK OFF", "TRACTION CONTROL OFF", ABS LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL CAME ON. MY SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER GAUGES STARTED SWINGING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND THEN FLATLINING, MY POWER LOCKS, "LOCKED AND UNLOCKED" ON THEIR OWN. THIS HAPPENED REPETITIVELY AS I WAS DRIVING. I HAVE OWNED MY 2007 CHEVY TAHOE FOR 18 MONTHS AND THIS HAS OCCURRED 4-5 TIMES, TWICE IN THE FIRST 12 MONTHS. I HAVE TAKEN TO A CHEVY DEALER TWICE TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM. *TR
Structure, Sep 22, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC LIFT GATE CLOSED WHILE STANDING AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AS A CONSEQUENCE THE RISK FOR SERIOUS INJURY IS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIANS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 63,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 26, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. HE STATED WHEN ENTERING HIS VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN VANDALIZED AND THE REAR SEATS WHERE MISSING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE IS NO SECURITY PLATE BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE WHICH WILL PREVENT SOMEONE FROM BRAKING THE DOOR HANDLE AND GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WHERE NO CURRENT RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE SO NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE OFFERED. HE WAS INFORMED BY THE REPAIR SHOP THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE FAILING WITH THE YEAR MAKE AND MODEL. THE VEHICLES WHERE VANDALIZED AND THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE THE PLATES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLES TO PREVENT THEFT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,805 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,000. BL
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 16, 2009
2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE SHOWS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND GAS GAUGE GOES CRAZY, BOUNCING FROM EMPTY TO FULL AND SOMETIMES LANDING ON A RANDOM READING. WHEN GAS GAUGE IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, VEHICLE SHOWS LOW FUEL, EVEN AFTER FILLING UP THE TRUCK. SOMETIMES AFTER FILLING UP, THE PROBLEM "RESOLVES" ITSELF - BUT OTHER TIMES, THE GAUGE IS STILL UNRELIABLE. THIS IS A WELL-KNOWN PROBLEM FOR THESE VEHICLES AND CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUES SHOULD ONE RUN OUT OF GAS IN BUSY TRAFFIC OR IN AN UNSAFE AREA. *TR
Air bags, Jun 11, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATES IN HIS VEHICLE EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AT LEAST FIFTEEN TIMES AND THEY KEPT CHANGING PARTS, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CONTACT FILED A SERVICE CLAIM WITH GENERAL MOTORS TWO MONTHS AGO AND THEY CONTINUE TO REPLACE PARTS, BUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,871.
Electrical system, Jun 6, 2009
WE PURCHASED A 2007 CHEVY Z71 TAHOE ON JUNE 3 2007. A MONTH AFTER WE GOT IT THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. WE CHARGED IT THINKING THAT SINCE WE DIDN'T DRIVE IT VERY MUCH ( A VACATION VEHICLE ONLY) THAT THE BATTERY WASN'T CHARGED. ABOUT 6MONTH LATER IT WAS DEAD AGAIN. IT WAS LOOKED AT THE GARAGE WE PURCHASED IT FROM AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. IN DECEMBER 2008 AFTER THE 4TH TIME OF A DEAD BATTERY AND TRYING TO GET A RIDE TO WORK WE HAD A NEW BATTERY PUT IN IT. ON JUNE 9 2009 IT WAS DEAD AFTER 6 MONTH ON A NEW BATTERY. I WAS GOING TO LEAVE IT AT THE PITTSBURGH AIRPORT WHILE WE WENT ON A TRIP BUT I CAN'T CAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF IT WILL START WHEN WE GET HOME AND IT 125 MILE FROM WHERE WE LIVE. I WANT SOMETHING DONE THE LEMON L COMES TO MIND. I HAVE READ SO MANY FORUM ON THIS WITH NO IDEA HOW TO FIX IT EVEN THE GARAGE HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS DRAWING THE BATTERY . I WANT SOME ANSWER. *TR
Steering, May 27, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SWAYS ABNORMALLY WHILE TOWING. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE JOINT/BALL POSITION, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
Power train, Mar 26, 2009
02/19/07 MILEAGE: 20,748 VEHICLE QUIT PULLING ITSELF,TRANS ONE WAY CLUTCH INSIDE 3-4 CLUTCH HOUSING STRIPPED,REMOVE TRANS.,TEARDOWN, REPLACE ONE WAY CLUTCH AND SEALS. FLUSH OIL COOLER AND LINES. INSTALL TRANS. 04/10/07 MILEAGE: 23,292 GRINDING NOISE FROM FRONT END, LEFT FRONT HUB BEARING LOOSE, REPLACED LEFT FRONT HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY 03/25/09 MILEAGE: 64,012 VEHICLE QUIT PULLING ITSELF, WAITING FOR TOW AND DIAGNOSIS. *TR
Equipment, Electrical system, Mar 14, 2009
VEHICLE WAS VANDALIZED RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF 2007 MODEL DUAL CLIMATE CONTROL CLUSTER FROM GM. REPLACEMENT PART SUPERSEDED 2007 MODEL FOR THE 2008 MODEL, AS THE 2008 MODEL IS "BETTER" DESIGN. THE 2008 MODEL HOWEVER HAS A DIFFERENT COLOR BACKLIGHT DISPLAY, RESULTING IN UNCONTIGOUS LIGHTING ON THE INTERIOR. RESULTING IN FURTHER DETERIORATION OF VEHICLE VALUE. GM SPECIFICATIONS FAIL TO RECOGNIZE THE DIFFERENCE IN LIGHTING COLOR, AND ARE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE 2007 CLIMATE CONTROL CLUSTER. STILL WAITING FOR SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM AFTER 6 WEEKS OF WORKING WITH GM CORPORATE, AND LOCAL DEALERSHIP. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 19, 2009, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT THREW SNOW ON THE VEHICLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE DEALER AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY DID NOT KNOW WHO COULD REPAIR THE DAMAGE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED THE FIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 3/16/09 *CN UPDATED 03/19/09.*JB
Power train, Feb 5, 2009
TRUCK ROLLS BACK WHEN ON INCLINE EVEN WHILE IN PARK, AND IT DOES NOT STOP, I ALSO NOTED TRUCK WOULD NOT GO INTO V$ MODE AND WAS SHIFTING A LITTLE ROUGH IN LOWER GEARS. JULY OF 2008 TOOK TO BOB STALL CHEVROLET FOR OIL CHANGE AND ASKED FOR IT TO BE CHECKED (AS WELL AS POWER SYSTEM) RETURNED TO PICK UP MY VEHICLE AND THEY INSISTED TRANNY WAS FINE AS THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES. I MENTIONED POWER ISSUE AND THEY CLAIMED TO NOT HAVE TIME TO TEST (THEY HAD THE TRUCK ALL DAY, IT WAS ALSO NOT ON THE ROLL) UNSATISFIED I RETURNED AGAIN WITH THE TRUCK FOR ANOTHER ISSUE (MOLDINGS) AND ASKED FOR IT TO BE TESTED. RECEIVED MY TRUCK AT END OF DAY WITH MOLDINGS FIXED BUT ONLY AN ASSURANCE MY TRANSMISSION WAS FINE AND ALL WAS NORMAL, NOT EVEN MENTION OFF BATTERY PROBLEM. I RETURNED THEN A THIRD TIME TO DEALER AND HAD TO INSIST THEY DRIVE THE TRUCK AND FULL TEST TRANSMISSION. AFTER HAVING MY TRUCK A FULL DAY I FINALLY WAS INFORMED THAT YES MY TRANNY HAD A PROBLEM. THEIR TRANNY TECH DROVE IT AND NOTED THE PROBLEM IN LOWER GEARS AND AFTER INSPECTION (OPENED UP TRANSMISSION) DISCOVERED BURNT BANDS. MY TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT WITH 2 CLUTCH PACKS REPLACED. ISSUE OF ROLL BACK WAS CLAIMED TO BE NORMAL. IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FOR THIS ISSUE TO BE TAKEN CARE OF AND I FEEL THE DIVERSION WA SINTENTIONAL.. A FEW MORE MILES.. OUT OF WARRANTY.. POOF THEY WOULD HAVE KINDLY DISCOVERED PROBLEM THEN CHARGED ME FOR IT. I HAVE ALSO HEARD OF SEVERAL OTHERS WITH TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND SUSPECT A DESIGN OR ASSEMBLY FLAW. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 5, 2009
CHROME ON THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES PEELS AND GETS VERY SHARP. HAD REPLACED IN EITHER JULY OR AUGUST OF 08 UNDER WARRANTY. ITS NOW FEBRUARY AND ALREADY THEY ARE STARTING TO PEEL AGAIN. EXTERIOR MOLDINGS ON THE WINDOWS WERE POPPING UP EVERYTIME I ROLLED UP/DOWN THE WINDOWS OR AT HIGHER SPEEDS, THEY WERE ALSO REPLACED. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 5, 2009
REPEATED POWER FAILURE. BATTERY DIED AND HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED ON AT LEAST 4 OCCASIONS FROM 11-07 THROUGH 12-07 SEVERAL OTHER TIMES TRIED TO START AND TRUCK STRUGGLED. HAD TO TURN OFF RADIO AND LIGHTS THEN WOULD START. TOOK TO DEALER (VISTA CHEVROLET) ON 12-17-07 AND ASKED TO HAVE SYSTEM TESTED.. INSTEAD THEY JUST REPLACED BATTERY. ASKED FOR SYSTEM TO BE TESTED AGAIN JULY AND AUGUST 08 (BOB STALL CHEVROLET) AND IT WAS NOT DONE CURRENTLY HAVING BATTERY PROBLEM AGAIN BUT NOW IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND GM WILL NOT PAY FOR DIAGNOSIS EVEN THOUGH ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED UNDER WARRANTY. SOME MORNINGS TRUCK WILL NOT START, OTHER TIMES IT HAS BEEN WE SAT PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES AND THEN TRUCK WOULD NOT START. I FEEL THERE IS A DEFECT IN OUR POWER SYSTEM BUT GM AND THE DEALERS REFUSE TO INVESTIGATE UNLESS I PAY THEM FOR DIAGNOSIS.. I WILL BE GETTING DIAGNOSIS FROM A PART STORE BEFORE I PAY FOR IT. EVEN AFTER DIAGNOSIS THEY CLAIM NO GUARANTEE THEY WILL PAY FOR ANY NEEDED REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Visibility, Air bags, Seats, Equipment, Feb 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY REMAINS ILLUMINATED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT INFLATING PROPERLY. THE RETAINER CLIP WAS REPLACED AND THE INDICATOR WAS REPAIRED. THE INDICATOR IS CURRENTLY ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,665. UPDATED 03/09/09. *LJ THE AIR CONDITION BLEW OTU HOT AIR, THE DVD AND ONSTAR STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE SEATS AND WINDOWS NO LONGER OPERATE. UPDATED 03/12/09. *JB
Power train, Electrical system, Feb 4, 2009, crash
CONTINUATION OF SAME PROBLEM AFTER EIGHT (8) DOCUMENTED REPAIRS BY CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION. THIS LAST INCIDENT RESULTED IN A NON-0INJURY COLLISION, WHERE MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE. SEE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT: ODI 10253010 VEHICLE MAINTAINS AND INCREASES IN ACCELERATION WITH NO APPLICATION TO THE GAS PEDAL. CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISIONS ATTEMPTS/"REPAIRS": CROPPER'S NOGALES IN: 09/18/2008 30940 OUT: 09/25/2008 N/A -7 DAYS REPLACED ACCELERATOR PEDAL - - - - - - - - - - PEOPLE'S CHEVROLET IN: 09/29/2008 31829 OUT: 09/30/2008 31838 -1 DAY REPLACED ECM & PCM/VCM REPROGRAMMED ECM - - - - - - - - - - PEOPLE'S CHEVROLET IN: 10/03/2008 NA OUT: 10/03/2008 NA -1 DAY INSTALLED VEHICLE DATA RECORDER (VDR) IN VEHICLE - - - - - - - - - - PEOPLE'S CHEVROLET IN: 12/13/2008 NA OUT: 12/13/2008 NA -1 DAY VDR CONTAINED FOUR (4) DATA RECORDINGS OF TRANSMISSION DATA. DATA WAS REVIEWED & FORWARDED TO TECH ASSISTANCE - - - - - - - - - - PEOPLE'S CHEVROLET IN: 12/14/2008 NA OUT: 12/14/2008 NA -1 DAY VDR, RECONFIGURED TO RECORD ENGINE DATA AND REINSTALLED IN TAHOE - - - - - - - - - - PEOPLE'S CHEVROLET IN: 12/27/2008 36685 OUT: 12/27/2008 36685 -01 DAYS PEOPLE'S CHEVROLET UNABLE TO CHECK SAFETY CONCERN ON SATURDAYS - - - - - - - - - - PEOPLE'S CHEVROLET IN: 12/29/2008 32267 OUT: 01/24/2009 36900 (75) -26 DAYS REPLACED INPUT SPEED SENSOR & 1-2 SHIFT SOLENOID RECONDITIONED INPUT CLUTCH HOUSING ASSEMBLY & R & R CONTROL VALVE BODY REFACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS - - - - - - - - - - PEOPLE'S CHEVROLET IN: 02/03/2009 37419 OUT: PENDING -PENDING. *TR
Visibility, Jan 31, 2009
I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 CHEVY TAHOE IN JULY OF 2007. SEPTEMBER 2007 I HAD TO TAKE THE SUV IN TO HAVE THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER CABLE REATTACHED TO THE REAR WINDOW, IT FELL OFF. AFTER DISCUSSING WITH SERVICE MANAGER, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A DESIGN DEFECT, THE WIRE WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH AND THE TENSION FROM OPENING THE REAR GLASS CAUSES THE CABLE TO BREAK FREE. THEY HAD A WINDOW COMPANY RE-ATTACH IT, ONE WEEK LATER, I WAS BACK IN AND A NEW REAR WINDOW WAS ORDERED. IN NOVEMBER 2008 I HAD THE CABLE BREAK FREE ON THE REPLACED REAR WINDOW, I HAD IT REPAIR, THAN THE OTHER SIDE DETACHED. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISE THAT IT COULD NOT BE FIXED BASED ON THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE RELEASED SERVICE CORPORATION BULLETIN (#03-08-48-006E). I FEEL SINCE THIS BULLETIN WAS RELEASED, THIS IS A CONFESSION OF A DESIGN DEFECT AND THE CUSTOMER SHOULD NOT BE LIABLE. THEY ORDERED A NEW WINDOW AND IT WAS CHARGED TO MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY, I HAD TO PAY 100.00. I FEEL THIS IS AN ENGINEERING DESIGN ISSUE AND GM NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE IN A RECALL. *TR