| Issue ID | 617930 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10181416 |
| Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 31/01/07 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dealer informs me of problem with steering column. Requires over $100 to fix. Service rep indicates that this problem occurs numerous time per month in their shop. I have friends with like vehicles that say that this problem has occurred with their vehicles. I postponed service this time as i was told that even with lubricant "fix" to expect repeated and continual repetitions of this problem. I am also waiting for a recall to be issued for this problem as i understand it is so prevalent. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAYTON, UT |
| VIN pattern | 1GNEK13Z84RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/07/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MURDOCK CHEVROLET |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | WOODS CROSS |
| Dealer's state code | UT |
| Dealer's ZIP code |