| Issue ID | 643048 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10202624 |
| Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/09/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 tahoe with wobble in the steering mechanism. Customer states the steering mechanism wobbled while on the way to florida. Customer had another incident with the front differential and carrier bearings. *kb the consumer experienced a wobbling in the steering mechanism and the chevrolet dealer corrected the defect in january 07. The consumer stated that he had an inspection performed in may 2007 at thielen motors which entailed a front differential pinion, carrier bearings, a related drive train elements and metal shavings in the differential unit which means possible defect. The consumer stated would like the defects investigated and reimbursement for the repairs performed on the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1GNEK13Z14JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 11/10/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | VILLAGE CHEVROLET |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | WAYZATA |
| Dealer's state code | MN |
| Dealer's ZIP code |