Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 211200 | 12/21/2000 | 618147 | Customers may experience insufficient heat coming from the rear heater. *tt | 04/05/2001 | |
| 171000 | 10/17/2000 | 617641 | Some vehicles may exhibit insufficient amount of heat coming from the rear heater. *tt | 03/21/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 300701 | 07/30/2001 | 625176 | Concerns with scratches on the rear window lift glass caused by the rear wiper. *tt | 11/19/2001 | |
| 260701 | 07/26/2001 | 621241 | Information on the rear window lift gate glass. *tt | 09/12/2001 | |
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619021 | On some vehicles, the attachment clips for the rear defogger located on the lift gate glass may come off. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 01292004 | 01/29/2004 | 10013030 | Bulletin 04-08-64-003, front door power window motor assemblies - warranty repair information. *tt | 04/06/2005 | |
| 040864003 | 02/01/2004 | 040864003A | 10011144 | Power window motor now available separately from the power window regulatory assembly. *tt updated *eh | 01/03/2005 |
| 121200 | 12/12/2000 | 617781 | Subject regarding customer complaint of an inoperative rear power window condition. *tt | 03/27/2001 | |
| 051200 | 12/05/2000 | 617774 | Subject regarding rear power window motor replacement. *tt | 03/27/2001 | |
| 101000 | 10/10/2000 | 617664 | Some customers may comment on an inoperative electric sliding sunroof, rpo code cf5. *tt | 03/22/2001 | |
| 241000 | 10/24/2000 | 617239 | Subject regarding power window feature and customer complaints of an inoperative rear window condition. *tt | 03/14/2001 | |
| 141100 | 11/14/2000 | 616412 | Some customers may comment on inoperative rear power window condition. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 050864007 | 03/01/2005 | 10015034 | Outside rearview mirror housings come loose from base. *tt | 05/16/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 030843002 | 09/01/2004 | 030843002A | 10001280 | Rear window washer spray nozzle drips leaving mark on rear bumper. *tt 03-08-43-002, dated 03/01/2003 replaced. *tt | 04/25/2003 |
| 020843001 | 03/01/2004 | 020843001A | 634587 | Rear wiper jumps when the fog lamps are turned on. *tt | 10/03/2002 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 040848003 | 06/01/2004 | 10012532 | Windrush around windshield. *tt | 03/07/2005 | |
| 01698 | 01/01/2004 | 10006391 | Windshield reveal molding flutering. service vme. sit bulletin 1450940. *tt | 04/30/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 03/09/2002 | 1 | 03/16/2000 | |
| Right front tire had some tread separation while consumer was driving. there was no damage to the vehicle. original equipment, 24ooo miles, wilderness at p265/75r16, mounted on a chevrolet, tahoe, 2000.*ak the tread separation was discovered after the tires were rotated and balanced. the tires were rotated because of vehicle pulling to the right and the left. consumer states that the heater needed to be repaired. *jg | |||
| 12/08/2000 | |||
| Heating system in the back of vehicle was not properly heating vehicle, throwing out cold air. contacted dealer, and dealer said there was nothing they can do because there was a defect in manufacturing of vehicle .*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 04/30/2004 | 1 | 02/26/2000 | |
| My rear windshield collapsed into pieces when i opened the cargo door. the shattered glass flew everywhere and resulted in minor cuts scrapes, and not to mention incontrollable tears on my 6-yr old daughter and myself. the service dept. employee stated several vehicles have gone for the same reason. my parking brake is inoperable and caused my vehicle not to pass inspection. my co-worker had the same problem just yesterday and it needed all of the cabling replaced. when my vehicle was still under extended warranty we lost 3 tires and the men at the tire shop told us that our truck was missing the pinions on all four wheels and the dangers it caused. i had them added to my truck and haven't had a tire bust since. never got compensation. i think this is something i should be compensated for. its ridiculous how these new vehicles are falling apart and no one is on our side. *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 01/21/2005 | 103000 | 1 | 01/01/2002 |
| While lowering driver's power window a snap occured and the window fell to the bottom. i contacted my local repair center. they informed me that it was a dealer only item. that the entire regulator assembly would have to be replaced. i spoke to the dealership and they informed me they had gone through hundreds! i veiwed the broken item and the steel cable seemed to be a design flaw, allowing water to settle at cable entrance. why replace the entire regulator $235.91?*ak | |||
| 08/16/2004 | 40750 | 1 | |
| Rear windows intermittently would not work and then both failed at the same time. n eeded to replace both motors and regulators.cost of repair exceeded $425.00. apparently there is a service bulletin on this and a known defect like this should be covered by the manufacturer.*ak | |||
| 03/18/2004 | 60000 | 1 | |
| While the van was parked in the driveway with the engine running toddler poked head out of the rear passenger side window, and put hand on the door arm rest, where the power window controller switch was located. the window started going up, toddler paniced and pushed down harder on the controller switch, and window continued going up and chocked the toddler. consumer felt that a child proof device should be installed in all of the windows to prevent such incident from occurring. *ak *nm | |||
| 08/19/2003 | 75000 | 1 | |
| All of the windows except the driver's window would not roll up or down. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the power window motor needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 02/24/2003 | 21004 | 1 | 09/29/2000 |
| The two rear power windows on my 2000 chevy tahoe developed internal intermittent shorts at the exact same time. i have also experienced trouble with the two front power windows not working at times. the dealership stated they have seen prior problems with the power windows in the tahoe's. my vehicle only had 23751 miles on it at the time the back window motors were replaced. i was charged over $400.00 for these repairs. it seems to me the problem with the motors is a factory defect and i shouldn't be held liable for the expense of replacement.*ak | |||
| 11/03/2002 | 50000 | 58 | 05/19/2000 |
| Neither one of the electric passenger windows will work. one will work at times and then at other times it will not. the window will not go down or up. this could purpose a problem especially with people with small children. you would have to break a glass to get in the passenger windows if needed. chevrolet should fix this problem as it is a recurring problem in the tahoe. i would be glad to know they are willing to fix this problem. *la | |||
| 11/21/2002 | 2 | 02/07/2000 | |
| The window regulator on the passenger side my 2000 tahoe has broke twice. the regulator's cable rusted out the first time. this second time i've just left it alone. i'm just glad it stay stuck in the closed position. my complaint is that i have to buy the whole unit including the motor with the regulator, and its very expensive. my extended warranty only covers the motor not the window regulator but 9 time out 10 its going to be regulator, what a scam. when the vehicle was less than two years old the rear passenger window went out. the rear passenger doors hinges squeak and grind. i've already had the right rear passenger door hinge replaced, now the left rear passenger door hinge is getting worst. *nlm | |||
| 08/15/2000 | |||
| Left rear passenger windows intermittently would not operate properly. dealer was not notified at this time. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle has electrical doors/windows. window on passenger side and two rear windows will not go down at all. he has contacted the dealership. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 3 | 02/29/2000 | ||
| Vehicle continued blow fuses/ problems with side view mirrors. *mr *ts | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 11/23/2001 | 1 | 10/31/2000 | |
| Consumer stated the driver side mirror hits on mirror frame when folded in, and cracked mirror glass, consumer believes the design of the mirror mouting is flawed.*yd | |||
| 01/03/2000 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Mirror is mounted so as to cause a blind spot to cross traffic coming from zero to ninety degrees from the drivers seat. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| My sunroof leaks, my brakes do not work well, my rear windshield wiper went crazy, wouldn't stop ,now is broken; my two back power window motors have stopped. i cannot roll one down, the other one was replaced while under warranty. my parking brake does not work. my 2000 tahoe also leaks underneath the steering column somehow causing my driver's side floorboard to get soaked and there are pieces rusting underneath due to this. my car smells of mildew because of these leaks, my leather seats are ruined and the floor boards are ruined. *jb | |||
| 01/10/2002 | 7 | 08/01/2000 | |
| I have had the ps pump, steering gear box, fuel pump, 4wd switch, and all rotors/ brakes replaced. my sunroof rubber seal had to be replaced. all my work has been done by a gm dealership from north carolina, mo & wa. my vehicle has never been off road, it is more for looks. but i am not pleased with this $38,000 maintenance trap. i have all documented work and services.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 05/20/2000 | |||
| Vehicle was sitting outside in 102 degree weather and consumer's wife went to put some things into the vehicle and glass wasn't broken. came back 5 minutes later, and driver's side door window was scattered all over the place. windows were rolled down about an inch. *ak *ml | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving in heavy traffic the windshield wipers do not remain in contact with the windshield to adequately clear it, the consumer believes the problem is temperature related because when the vehicle is taken to the dealer in the warm shop and the vehicle is not moving the wipers work fine, possible design flaw. nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 08/29/2003 | 53000 | 1 | 07/29/2003 |
| Windshield wiper motor circuit board failure. windshield wipers worked only intermittently, then stopped operating totally. after further investigation and troubleshooting, found open circuit in pc board contained in the the wiper motor housing. looks like gm has still not addressed this issue even though their are recalls on earlier vehicles for the same type of failure.*ak | |||