| Issue ID | 649916 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10207468 |
| Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 27/10/07 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The molding for the hinges on the rear glass hatch starting cracking. Hinges broke when opening the rear hatch glass fell half way out almost hitting me, didn't brake. My back glass will not operate properly and im having to cover it with a tarp so rain doesn't get inside. Nothing permanent has been done yet. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102378 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANDEVILLE , LA |
| VIN pattern | 1GNEC13T25RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 23/05/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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