| Issue ID | 1328735 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10918430 |
| Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 02/06/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle would not start,needed to jump start. Once running ,climate controls and fan volume would not respond. Heat at 90,fan on full. Engine light flashing on off. Dash lights suddenly dimmed to low. Taken to dealer,had vehicle for 4 days. Dealer replaced battery. One week after battery was replaced,experienced the interior cabin lights would flash when brake pedal was applied. Instrument panel lights suddenly go from bright to dim. At night and day when turn signal activated ,the interior cabin lights flash on as well as when driver applied brake. Very distracting and dangerous in particular when operating at night. Notified dealer,returned vehicle for full diagnostics,had it for one week,no issues found. Picked up vehicle interior cabin lights still flash when brake is applied. Slight movement and clicking on drivers seat only while operating at any speed. Notified dealer. Again to document. Advised i would be filing a safety complaint,since dealer nor gm could not resolve issues. Occured june,july,aug,sep,oct, 2016,38000. Miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERRIMAC, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1GNSKBKCXFRXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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