1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

515

Owner Complaints

29 Crashes 3 Fires 3 Deaths

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE

The 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE has received a total of 515 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (67 complaints), Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System (46 complaints), and Steering (37 complaints).

Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE, potentially affecting up to 209,983 vehicles.

Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT

| 121,680 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

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Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE

515 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 67 7 Crashes 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 46 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 37 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 33
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 21
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 20
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 17
Suspension
Complaints: 14 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 11
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 11
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 9
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 8
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 8
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 6 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 6
Electrical System
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 5
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 5
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 5
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 5
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 5
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 4
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 1 Injury 1 Death
Seats
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 4
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 4
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Death
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11354732 | AIR BAGS | | 268,000 miles Crash 1 Death
WHILE IN MOTION SEAT BELT WOULD COME UNDONE OR WOULDN'T UNLOCK FROM LOCK IN ORDER TO USE. BRAKES WOULD SLIP. MY BOYFRIEND WAS KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED WHICH THEN CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO MALFUNCTION AND THE BRAKES STUCK SO HE WASN'T ABLE TO SLOW DOWN SUFFICIENTLY.
#11354732 | SEAT BELTS | | 268,000 miles Crash 1 Death
WHILE IN MOTION SEAT BELT WOULD COME UNDONE OR WOULDN'T UNLOCK FROM LOCK IN ORDER TO USE. BRAKES WOULD SLIP. MY BOYFRIEND WAS KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED WHICH THEN CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO MALFUNCTION AND THE BRAKES STUCK SO HE WASN'T ABLE TO SLOW DOWN SUFFICIENTLY.
#11354732 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 268,000 miles Crash 1 Death
WHILE IN MOTION SEAT BELT WOULD COME UNDONE OR WOULDN'T UNLOCK FROM LOCK IN ORDER TO USE. BRAKES WOULD SLIP. MY BOYFRIEND WAS KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED WHICH THEN CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO MALFUNCTION AND THE BRAKES STUCK SO HE WASN'T ABLE TO SLOW DOWN SUFFICIENTLY.
#11220291 | STEERING | | 75,000 miles
WHEN TURNING ONTO AN ON-RAMP (USUALLY RIGHT) THE VEHICLE WILL MOMENTARILY LOSE POWER STEERING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL JERK RIGHT. THIS JERKING MOTION ALSO HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO TURNING INVOLVED. EVEN THOUGH THERE IS MORE JERKING MOTION ON A TURN BOTH ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
#11181850 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD REMANUFACTURED ENGINES INSTALLED WITH SAFETY DEFECTS. *AS *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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