| Issue ID | 1623091 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11286371 |
| Manufacurer | General Motors, LLC |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 17/05/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | It started with some lights on the dashboard then the brakes smoking. When driving it the brakes seems unsafe took it to a mechanic said it's the steering angle sensor . They called several placeses included the dealership and gm does not make that part anymore for the year and model. Said it could be ordered online they tried it but it's not the same part needed. The mechanic said it's not recommended to drive that's it's very unsafe to do so. We have decided to park it and not use it for safety issues. *ln |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SARASOTA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1GNFK13088RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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