| Issue ID | 872521 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10417273 |
| Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/11/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When air conditioner is running, air coming from driver's side vents become extremely hot while passenger's side remains cool. I cannot determine any specific conditions that made this occur. It seems to be totally random. The hot air is not warm air or pretty hot air, it is extremely hot, hotter than a hair dryer produces at its hottest. I report this because it is obviously a safety hazard and, judging from complaints showing on internet blogs, it is fairly common. Apparently chevrolet is admitting no responsibility for this failure, even denying that it is a common problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | GRANBURY, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1GNEC13ZX4RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
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