| Issue ID | 1705685 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11375701 |
| Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 18/11/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We just had to spend $1,000 to have the radiator replaced on our 2018 chevrolet tahoe because it was leaking which only has 32,050 miles on it. The tahoe had a 3 year 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty, but we were two (2) days past the 3 year mark so they would not cover it. The tahoe also has a 5 year 60,000 powertrain warranty, but the dealership said that the radiator is not considered to be part of the power train only the hoses going from the radiator to the engine were covered under the powertrain warranty. In january 2019 gm issued service bulletin pi1513f (attached) for 2015-2016 tahoes for this exact same leaking radiator issue which states that the radiator replacement should be covered under the power train warranty. This is a known issue for 2017 & 2018 models also, but gm has not issued a recall, nor will they cover the 2017-2018 model under the 5 year 60,000 mile power train warranty like they do with the 2015-2016 models. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32050 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LONG BEACH, MS |
| VIN pattern | 1GNSCBKCXJRXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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