Complaints
390
Crashes
31
Fires
5
Injuries
35
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#139 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:119,000 mi
Crash-related:7
#220 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:104,097 mi
Crash-related:3
#318 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Avg mileage:147,954 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 39 | 7 | — | 119,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 20 | 3 | — | 104,097 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 18 | — | — | 147,954 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 18 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 11 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 10 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 9 | — | — | 128,977 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 4 | — | 142,453 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 8 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 7 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 7 | 1 | — | 90,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | 1 | 84,056 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 6 | — | — | 552,682 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 6 | — | — | 123,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | 96,240 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 6 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | 1 | — | 240,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | 2 | 117,233 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 4 | — | — | 84,700 mi |
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