| Issue ID | 669786 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10223943 |
| Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/03/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 chevrolet tahoe with transmission failure. Consumer states that the vehicle only had 43,639 miles on it when he experienced major transmission failure. He states the manual says there is no work needed until 100,000 miles. *kb the transmission failed while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle sounded as if it was in neutral. The vehicle slammed into gear and lunged forward partially into the intersection. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43639 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | CORONA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1GNEK13T86RXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | RANCHO VALLEY CHEVROLET |
| Dealer's telephone number | 909-620-4446 |
| Dealer's city | PHILLIPS RANCH |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 91766 |