Chevrolet Tahoe 1994
Model Tahoe made in 1994 by Chevrolet got 20 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other, power train and visibility. The car had some investigations: seats, visibility. There was one recall concerning visibility .
Model 1994
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V159000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1994 to 09/30/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1755876 | 06/19/2003 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2003 | 04/30/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03023.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 98V150001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1994 to 05/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1557585 | 12/15/1998 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/01/1998 | 02/11/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 15, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 01349A | 11/18/2003 | 10004135 | 6.5l l49 l56 l57 l65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. models p32/p42 1994-1999 included. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 02054 | 02/21/2003 | 10002567 | Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. this special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally p | 09/05/2003 | |
| 568204 | 08/01/1995 | 45807 | Windshield wiper blade chatter(replace wiper arm and blade). *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 02054 | 02/01/2003 | 10001125 | Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt | 04/15/2003 | |
| 98043 | 09/01/1998 | 615106 | Product recall campaign involving windshield wiper motor replacement. *tt | 12/28/2000 | |
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. | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||
| EA02006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/31/2002 | 07/23/2003 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 03V210000 | |
| As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details. | ||||||
| EA02006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/31/2002 | 07/23/2003 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 03V159000 | |
| As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Vacuum switch changed due to recall although due to length of time it took for manufacter to change may have damaged central electronic system that operates four wheel drive. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 103000 | 30 | |
| My s10 tahoe began sputtering and stalling completely without warning last weekend. i just picked it up from the shop after having the egr valve cleaned (among several other things), only to have it last for the 20 minute drive home before it started acting up again. i was told that it may still be the egr valve being clogged again - and to expect that to be a regular problem. if it's not the egr that is the main problem, then it is likely the fuel pressure regulator. the problem is, the little plastic tube that i need on the regulator cannot be bought alone. rather, i have the buy the whole kit and pay over $500 and it may not fix it because the egr is going to be on ongoing problem. i have spent the last week researching chevy complaints on this model and have read countless complaints about this exact problem. like most of the chevy owners that posted complains on various sites, i am completely furious that a vortec engine that is supposed to be so wonderful, is seemingly junk. why am i going to have to pay to have my egr valve cleaned a minimum of once a week just to keep it on the road? why do i have to pay for a $500 kit when all i need is a small plastic tube? i'm sorry, i know that some parts are expensive on cars, but this is a ridiculous way to rob the consumer! this suv is a death-trap in my opinion! just driving around my neighborhood to see if it would stall, i almost hit a little boy on a bicycle when it did stall and i lost all power! i am terrified to put this truck on the road! i need to have transportation to get to work and i pray to god that i don't stall out pulling into traffic. i don't know what to do. any help or assistance that you can lend would be so appreciated. thank you!*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 176000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet tahoe s10. while driving over a bump at any speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal. the abs engaged and the vehicle lost braking ability. also, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer stated that there were no current recalls that applied to his vin. the current and failure mileages were 176,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| A internal fuel line inside of vortec motor rupture and fuel spill all over his engine. the dealership is aware of the problem. ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 2 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Egr valve has carbon build up, causing loss of all power | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 12/15/2001 | |||
| While driving 5 mph driver seatback broke, no injuries. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 176000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet tahoe s10. while driving over a bump at any speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal. the abs engaged and the vehicle lost braking ability. also, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer stated that there were no current recalls that applied to his vin. the current and failure mileages were 176,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/06/2002 | 2 | 11/01/2001 | |
| In december 2001 the brake system totally failed for an instant in heavy traffic very nearly causing a rear end collision. again on feb 6, 2002 the same thing occurred, again in heavy traffic. i will present the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer in hopes of having it fixed. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 2 | 03/26/1999 | |
| During wet conditions, when attempting to stop abs brakes lock up, and vehicle will slide to a stop. dealership has replaced a sensor in abs; however, this has not corrected the problem. *ak *jb | |||
| When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. dealer can not identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/02/1999 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Particularly in wet weather when brakes are applied extended stopping distance occurs. brakes replaced and abs system is still defective. dealer contacted and cannot remedy problem. no recall established. provide further information. *ak mjs | |||
| When applying the brakes, during a decline, vehicle would not slow down enough by the pressure applied to the pedal. dealer says it's no problem. *ak | |||
| 10/19/1997 | 3 | 08/25/1997 | |
| Applied brakes, pedal went to floor, causing extended stopping distance. vehicle went into an intersection, hit by another moving vehicle in driver's side door. vehicle rolled over onto passenger's side. dry weather; 35 mph prior to stopping. vehicle totaled. *ak | |||
| 20 | 10/30/1996 | ||
| Driving at various speeds, applies brakes , does not seem they will grab. stopped on time, began to slow down about 30 feet sooner than driving a regular vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1997 | 5 | ||
| Had at garage 4 times for brakes & on 5th set now. when applying abs brakes, front brakes lockup; vehicle would slide; rear brakes would not hold. going 10mph & hit another vehicle head on. road dry w/loose gravel & sand. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 3 | |||
| Brakes experienced extended stopping distances resulting in loss of control and rear ending of other vehicle. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| Had to have gear box replaced, please add additional information. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 3 | 06/01/1994 | |
| The windshield wiper failed. the consumer states there was a recall for those parts but the recall does not include the vehicle because of the vin. *yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 115000 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper motor was defective. windshield wipers worked intermittently in inclement weather. a recall was issued on this make/model and year; however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 1 | 02/02/1994 | |
| Recall 98 v 150 000/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently, resulting in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash; dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. ak *slc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | VENICE | 34292 | KJ ENTERPRISES |