| Issue ID | 558046 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10134197 |
| Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/08/05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: the problem first started around 8-1-05. At this time all the lights in the dash area started flashing before the battery died. This occurred while the vehicle was parked. The battery had been replaced because it failed previously. The dealership told the consumer that they believed that the problem was caused a short in the electrical system. They told him that they would replace the ignition switch. There was no accident because of this. *ak *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SODA SPRINGS, ID |
| VIN pattern | 1GNEK13T65JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 05/03/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | TODD V. HUNZEKER CHEVORLET OLDS BUICK |
| Dealer's telephone number | 208-547-3324 |
| Dealer's city | SODA SPRINGS |
| Dealer's state code | ID |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 83276 |