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2004 Tahoe 36WTB

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
11
Latest May 22, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Aug 22, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 11 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Tahoe 36WTB, most frequently naming the electrical, tires & wheels and body & structure categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical650.0%
  • Tires & wheels433.3%
  • Body & structure18.3%
  • Driver assistance18.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03V320000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Aug 22, 2003
38 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, DEPENDING UPON THE MANNER IN WHICH ITEMS ARE STORED IN THE TRAILER DURING TRANSIT AND THE CORRESPONDING WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, THE TRAILER COULD BEGIN TO SWAY WHILE BEING TOWED.
The risk: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING BOTH THE TRAILER AND THE TOW VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
The remedy: THOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO ARRANGE TO HAVE THE TRAILERS TRANSPORTED TO THOR CALIFORNIA'S FACTORY FOR REPAIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION AUGUST 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 THOR CALIFORNIA AT 1-888-697-8467.
THOR CALIFORNIA, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 11
Tires & wheels
Filed May 22, 2012

LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO. WILD COUNTRY 265/75R16 RADIAL XTX SPORT TIRES. THIS IS A TUBELESS TIRE, BANDS IN TIRES BREAKING. *TT

NHTSA ID
10459282
Incident
May 22, 2012
Electrical
Filed Mar 8, 2010

INSTRUMENT GAUGE CLUSTER ON 2004 TAHOE WITH IS NOT WORKING, CAUSING ALL GAUGES, INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER, TO FAIL . OIL GAUGE FAILED IN JAN. 09 AND IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS THE OTHER GAUGES HAVE GRADUALLY FAILED, WITH THE SPEEDOMETER FAILING YESTERDAY (3-9-10). GM WILL NOT PAY BECAUSE MILEAGE IS OVER 70,000 EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE PART, AS INDICATED BY THE VIN NUMBER IN THE "RECALL" LIST. *TR

NHTSA ID
10317827
Incident
Mar 7, 2010
Mileage
108,676 mi
Electrical
Filed Oct 29, 2009

TACHOMETER WORKS SOMETIMES, AND JUST TODAY THE SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING. IT SHOWS 30 MPH AT STOP SIGN OR PARKED, EVEN WHEN ENGINE IS OFF. WHILE DRIVING SLOW, IT READS UPWARDS OF 120 MPH. *TR

NHTSA ID
10290193
Incident
Oct 28, 2009
Mileage
128,830 mi
Electrical
Filed Jul 7, 2009

SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. WE REPLACED THE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TO RESET. SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN. HOWEVER, AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN WORKING IMPROPERLY BY ONLY BLOWING OUT DEFROST. A FEW DAYS LATER STARTED BLOWING OUT OF FRONT VENTS, BUT WILL NOT BLOW OUT OF 2ND OR 3RD ROW VENTS. A WEEK LATER SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. *TR

NHTSA ID
10275941
Incident
Jun 27, 2009
Mileage
78,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Apr 26, 2009

IT STARTED WITH THE RPM HAND JUMPING AROUND. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ONE DAY THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED READING THE WRONG MILEAGE. I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL AND IT SAID I COULD GET IT FIX IF I WAS AT A CERTAIN MILEAGE, BUT I WAS OVER IT. I GUESS MY REAL COMPLAINT IS IF IT IS DEFECTIVE (AND IT IS) WHY DOES IT HAVE A MILEAGE STIPULATION ON IT. IT IS UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY AND I AND THE PUBLIC. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT IS NOT THE CONSUMERS FAULT AND THE COMPANY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10266754
Incident
Nov 5, 2008
Mileage
100,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Mar 15, 2009

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS NOT READING CORRECTLY. DASH BOARD GAUGE CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10261870
Incident
Mar 10, 2009
Mileage
87,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Mar 15, 2009

SPEEDOMETER PROBLEM - ERRATIC. *TR

NHTSA ID
10261849
Incident
Mar 14, 2009
Mileage
83,000 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Oct 3, 2008

FAULTY TRACTION ACTIVE SYSTEM DUE TO CORROSION OF SENSORS ON 2004 CHEVY TAHOE. I HAD VEHICLE IN DEALERSHIP AND COMPUTER SCAN READS NO ERROR CODES HOWEVER TRACTION ACTIVE SYSTEM KICKS IN AT LOW SPEEDS ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING TURNS. IF YOU CHECK WITH DEALERSHIPS OR LOOK AT THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE TRACTION ACTIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM YOU WILL SEE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS ON TAHOE'S SUBURBAN'S AND OTHER GM VEHICLES HOWEVER NO RECALLS..IT IS A FAULTY DEFECTIVE SYSTEM PRODUCED BY GM AND THEY WILL NOT OWN UP TO IT..WHEN SOMEONE GETS SEVERELY INJURED BY THE FAULTY EQUIPMENT GM WILL PAY THE PRICE... *TR

NHTSA ID
10244334
Incident
Oct 3, 2008
Mileage
37,000 mi