Chevrolet Tahoe 2012

Model Tahoe made in 2012 by Chevrolet got 4 consumer complains as well as 31 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.

Model 2012

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
11-09-41-002C03/01/201210043849Gm: air bag warning lamp illuminated, repeat history dtc b0083 0f- b0088 0f on vehicles operated in amarillo texas area. an updated software calibration has been released to address this condition. also included in models years 2010-2012 mo04/30/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIT-518410/01/201210047839Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models12/10/2012
PIT5074F05/01/201210044242Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model05/24/2012
SB-1201902/01/201210043904Service update for inventory and customer vehicles. radio display may be inoperative or flicker - expires with base warranty. *kb05/01/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
PI0639A03/01/201210043887Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js05/01/2012
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
PIT-5120-A09/01/201210047479Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala11/28/2012
EQUIPMENT - AIR CONDITIONER
PIE-022909/01/201210047379Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: hvac system, when turned on, is very noisy and there is a lack of airflow, through vents, due to blower motor failing to work properly. models 2012-2013 escalade, esv, ext; avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; s11/28/2012
PIE-022209/01/2012PIE-0222-A10045940Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: no air is flowing through hvac vents because of an inoperative blower motor. the situation is intermittent. models 2011-12 cadillac-escalade, escalade esv & ext; gmc-sierra, yukon & xl, yukon denali & xl denali;09/24/2012
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
PIE-022209/01/2012PIE-0222-A10045940Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: no air is flowing through hvac vents because of an inoperative blower motor. the situation is intermittent. models 2011-12 cadillac-escalade, escalade esv & ext; gmc-sierra, yukon & xl, yukon denali & xl denali;09/24/2012
PIE-022208/01/201210045940Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: no air is flowing through hvac vents because of an inoperative blower motor. the situation is intermittent. models 2011-12 cadillac-escalade, escalade esv & ext; gmc-sierra, yukon & xl, yukon denali & xl denali;09/24/2012
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SB-1201902/01/201210043904Service update for inventory and customer vehicles. radio display may be inoperative or flicker - expires with base warranty. *kb05/01/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
PIT-5122C08/02/201210044879General motors: service stability message low power brake light and cruise control operation- dtc c0161 and/or c0277. new for the 2012 models is a dual brake pedal position (bpp) sensor (two sensors in one). the dual bpp replaces the old st08/02/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
PI-065801/01/201210043599Chevrolet/buick/gmc/cadillac: fuel gauge has an incorrect reading after filling or fuel level slow to register or display after vehicle has started. *pe04/13/2012
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
12-08-64-00206/01/201210044852General motors: rear door handle, latch, lock inoperative, binding will not open, will not release intermittently (perform repairs as outlined). this maybe caused by the outside door handle rod contacting the door under certain conditions,08/01/2012
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PIP-3366-B11/01/201110043185Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by grinding/ratcheting type noise coming from automatic transmission when shifting into park while in 4wd low (4lo) range. *pe02/29/2012
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
08-07-30-021G03/01/201210043829Gm: loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ip gage fluctuation, intermittent door look cycling, intermittent chime operation, various ip warning lamps illuminated, transmission may not shift, communication dtcs u00704/27/2012
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
PIE-0225-B10/01/201210047919Chevrolet/gmc: the 4wd fails to engage when service 4wd indicator illuminates and transfer case control module (tccm) reports possible c0379 set. models 2012-2013 avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe, sierra, yukon, yukon xl. *pe12/10/2012
SEATS
SB-07-08-50-022B02/01/201210043902Seat rattle and/or hard to latch and unlatch, power release fold and tumble not fully functioning. *kb05/01/2012
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST
SB-07-08-50-022B02/01/201210043902Seat rattle and/or hard to latch and unlatch, power release fold and tumble not fully functioning. *kb05/01/2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
PIT-518109/01/201210047419Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: brake pedal position (bpp) sensor has related issues after normal diagnostics, regarding connector x205, terminal concern, cruise/brake light or service stability message or reduced engine power. models 2012-201311/28/2012
STEERING
PI0639A03/01/201210043887Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js05/01/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
12-02-32-00104/30/201210043850Gmc: hydraulic power steering leak at hose connection to steering rack. all potential leaks should be completely cleaned and indentified before attempting to repair or replace any power steering components. *js04/30/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID
PI-067102/01/201210043629General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe04/16/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
PI-067102/01/201210043629General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe04/16/2012
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
PIT-518410/01/201210047839Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models12/10/2012
SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
PIT-5120-A09/01/201210047479Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala11/28/2012
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
PIT-5120-A09/01/201210047479Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala11/28/2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
PIT-517909/01/201210047459Cadillac/gmc/chevrolet: information on cruise control being inoperative due to bpp circuit signal and/or tcc/cruise brake pedal parameters, when brake pedal is released but shows applied. models 2007-2013 all escalades, avalanche, silver11/28/2012
PIT-5122C08/02/201210044879General motors: service stability message low power brake light and cruise control operation- dtc c0161 and/or c0277. new for the 2012 models is a dual brake pedal position (bpp) sensor (two sensors in one). the dual bpp replaces the old st08/02/2012
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER
PI069003/01/201210043892Gm: diagnose and repair hvac blower function. may not be any air flow from the hvac vents. one possible of this condition may be the contacts in the hvac junction block(s) located at the right side of the instrumental panel. *js05/01/2012
PI-069503/01/201210043892Gm: diagnose and repair hvac blower function. may not be any air flow from the hvac vents. one possible of this condition may be the contacts in the hvac junction block(s) located at the right side of the instrumental panel. *js05/01/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
02/14/20121
 2012 chevrolet tahoe. consumer writes in regards to crash while driving safely *tgw the consumer stated the driver of the vehicle was driving across a parking lot, when suddenly he struck a light pole and caused over $10,000 worth of damage. the driver made a comment about the vehicle having a huge blind spot. *jb