Chevrolet Tahoe 1993
Model Tahoe made in 1993 by Chevrolet got 12 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, visibility. The car had one investigation (seats).
Model 1993
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 667202A | 02/01/1997 | 66-72-02 | 51298 | Manual transmission rattle noise at idle (install conventional flywheel). *tw | 06/27/1997 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 568204 | 08/01/1995 | 45807 | Windshield wiper blade chatter(replace wiper arm and blade). *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||
| EA01019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/28/2001 | 09/27/2002 | FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT | ||
| A | ||||||
| RQ99015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/14/1999 | 12/28/2001 | FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE | 99V130000 | |
| Gm conducted two recalls, 95v-246 and 99v-130, for 741,486 model year 1992-1994 c/k extended cab light trucks, equipped with front high back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats.the bolts attaching the seat back to the recliner mechanism could loosen, fatigue, or fracture.in a past investigation, gm stated that the 2-door full size utility vehicles shared the same seats as the c/k trucks. this investigation is opened to determine if the utility vehicles based on the c/k trucks should be recalled as well. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/08/2005 | 129505 | 4 | 08/08/2005 |
| Dt: the caller bought a vehicle 2 weeks ago and has had nothing but trouble, including radiator leaking/transmission does not shift on hills/torsion bar mount on left was bad, and wipers do not work. dealer said they were filing bankruptcy and they will not do anything to help her. manufacturer has not been contacted because she bought it used and of its age. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/08/2005 | 129505 | 4 | 08/08/2005 |
| Dt: the caller bought a vehicle 2 weeks ago and has had nothing but trouble, including radiator leaking/transmission does not shift on hills/torsion bar mount on left was bad, and wipers do not work. dealer said they were filing bankruptcy and they will not do anything to help her. manufacturer has not been contacted because she bought it used and of its age. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Bolts to the seat belt break easily. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 2 | 07/03/1993 | |
| Abs failure and uneven wear of front pads. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| While driving consumer applied brakes and brake pedal went all the way down to the floor. abs brake light showed up on dash panel. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 01/19/2001 | 0 | ||
| While on expressway during bad weather consumer heard a big roar coming from rear. brakes locked up and vehicle was swerving all over road out of control. this has happened on dry land also. took vehicke to dealer, and vehicle remained there. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 2 | 07/03/1993 | |
| Abs failure and uneven wear of front pads. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| Consumer states that top two brackets that hold the steering wheel together broke, causing the steering wheel to come apart. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - TORSION BAR | |||
| 08/08/2005 | 129505 | 4 | 08/08/2005 |
| Dt: the caller bought a vehicle 2 weeks ago and has had nothing but trouble, including radiator leaking/transmission does not shift on hills/torsion bar mount on left was bad, and wipers do not work. dealer said they were filing bankruptcy and they will not do anything to help her. manufacturer has not been contacted because she bought it used and of its age. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 02/15/2008 | 189985 | 10 | 01/13/2008 |
| Hercules snow tires, studs punching through tires, i have one tire with 9 patches and a new leak from another or more studs coming through. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| When vehicle is put into drive and parking brake is not on, and driver's foot is not on the brake pedal, the vehicle will take off at 25mph. dealer has vehicle now. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 08/08/2005 | 129505 | 4 | 08/08/2005 |
| Dt: the caller bought a vehicle 2 weeks ago and has had nothing but trouble, including radiator leaking/transmission does not shift on hills/torsion bar mount on left was bad, and wipers do not work. dealer said they were filing bankruptcy and they will not do anything to help her. manufacturer has not been contacted because she bought it used and of its age. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | BRIDGEPORT | 43912 | CAR AMERICA | 740-633-6040 |
| OR | KLAMATH FALLS | 97603 | LES SCHWAB | 541-882-6623 |