Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| EA00024 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/26/2000 | 12/21/2001 | HEADLIGHT | ||
| Allege possibility of wire breakage/shorting or other electrical failure at eh multi-function switch connector may cause failure of vehicle headlights without warning | ||||||
| PE00017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/11/2000 | 09/26/2000 | HEADLIGHT | ||
| Allege the the wire breakage in the headlight high-low beam control circuit at the multifunction switch connector may cause failure of vehicle headlights without warning | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 06/14/2001 | 1 | 08/16/1996 | |
| Computer chip failed, and vehicle willnot start at all. dealership replaced computer chip, and noted that windshield wipers will not work. *ak consumer stated that the alternator, fuel pump, fuel filter, daytime running lamps, airconditioner, and computer brain were all replaced. *slc | |||
| 12/15/1996 | 1 | 06/04/1996 | |
| Daytime running lights failed. | |||
| 04/30/1997 | 1 | ||
| Slow to start. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/21/2006 | 990364 | 1 | 02/10/1998 |
| 1996 tahoe headlight failure. when flipping the switch to turn o headlights they do not turn on. spent almost $200 in diagnostic time. the repair shop says the wiring in the steering column is fatigued and frayed most likely due to repeated adjustments with the tilt steering wheel. very expensive to repair. using middle position with daytime running lights until i can get it repaired. this is a serious safety issue as the light cut out while i was driving home in the dark. good thing the drl work. *jb | |||
| 11/20/2006 | 115000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the headlights would not illuminate. the contact had replaced the headlights and the headlight switch but that had not resolved the issue. the vehicle had not been to a service dealer. | |||
| 04/09/2000 | |||
| There was an electrical burning smell coming from vehicle. also, headlights & signals would not work if steering wheel & column was tilted. sometimes headlights/ windshield wipers & signals would go hay wire. vehicle is at the shop. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| Short in the headlight harness or switch. | |||
| 1 | 08/06/1996 | ||
| Day time head lights failed. | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Head lamp failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 0 | 07/01/1996 | |
| High-beam headlights went out three times while driving at night. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 08/05/2008 | 147954 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact's mother owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. the windshield wipers were not operating normally. they were repaired in 2001. recall 03v159000 component: visibility:windshield wiper/washer is related to the failure. the dealer confirmed that the vin is not related to the recall. the dealer also wrote on the invoice that the windshield wipers are working temporarily and can fail at anytime. the corporate office of gm was also notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 147956 and current mileage was 148114. updated 01/08/09 *bf the consumer stated the problems started when the vehicle would not start. it was determined the problem was the fuel pump. the headlights were not coming on. the consumer requested that the headlight switch be looked at. the vehicle began to shake and stall and white smoke emitted from the muffler. the check engine light also illuminated. updated 01/09/09. *jb | |||
| 09/09/1996 | |||
| The location of the brake line has caused a hole to rub in the gas tank. ) while driving at high speeds the headlights go off and eventually they come back on after the switch cools off. (3)while driving the tahoe a loud clunking comes from the middle or the rear of vehicle, which sounds as though the rear axle or driveshaft is loose and going to fall off. the dealer is aware of the problem. dealer not able to correct the problems. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 1 | 04/17/1996 | ||
| Turn signal module fails intermittently. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 04/10/2001 | 3 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Consumer states that a defect in the mulitfunction switch, causes her to have no brake lights. dealer replaced part 3 times, problem still occuring. nlm serpentine belt tensioner coming apart. disconnect nipple fitting leaking. wipers slapping on windshield and has no speed and/or intermittent wiper operation. dealer found needs wiper motor and wiper transmission. *tt | |||
| 04/09/2000 | |||
| There was an electrical burning smell coming from vehicle. also, headlights & signals would not work if steering wheel & column was tilted. sometimes headlights/ windshield wipers & signals would go hay wire. vehicle is at the shop. *ak | |||