Tl*the contact's mother owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. The windshield wipers were not operating normally. They were repaired in 2001. Recall 03v159000 component: visibility:windshield wiper/washer is related to the failure. The dealer confirmed that the VIN is not related to the recall. The dealer also wrote on the invoice that the windshield wipers are working temporarily and can fail at anytime. The corporate office of gm was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147956 and current mileage was 148114. Updated 01/08/09 *bf the consumer stated the problems started when the vehicle would not start. It was determined the problem was the fuel pump. The headlights were not coming on. The consumer requested that the headlight switch be looked at. The vehicle began to shake and stall and white smoke emitted from the muffler. The check engine light also illuminated. Updated 01/09/09.
1996 Chevrolet Tahoe: headlights failing or too dim
11 of the 283 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
1996 tahoe headlight failure. When flipping the switch to turn o headlights they do not turn on. Spent almost $200 in diagnostic time. The repair shop says the wiring in the steering column is fatigued and frayed most likely due to repeated adjustments with the tilt steering wheel. Very expensive to repair. Using middle position with daytime running lights until I can get it repaired. This is a serious safety issue as the light cut out while I was driving home in the dark. Good thing the drl work.
Dt*: the contact stated the headlights would not illuminate. The contact had replaced the headlights and the headlight switch but that had not resolved the issue. The vehicle had not been to a service dealer.
The wiring harness that conects to the turn signal modual, the wires become brittle and are breaking. The first wire to cause me a problem was the wire for the headlights, the headlights would flicker on and off untill the wire finaly broke and then there were no lights at all. The next wire that broke is the wire for the cruise control broke. And now there is no cruise control. The headlights I was able to reroute the wire and reconect to the light switch to powerup the relay with the switch. Not the right way too do it but it works. Also my vehicle has tilt steering wheel.
There was an electrical burning smell coming from vehicle. Also, headlights & signals would not work if steering wheel & column was tilted. Sometimes headlights/ windshield wipers & signals would go hay wire. Vehicle is at the shop.
The location of the brake line has caused a hole to rub in the gas tank. ) while driving at high speeds the headlights go off and eventually they come back on after the switch cools off. (3)while driving the tahoe a loud clunking comes from the middle or the rear of vehicle, which sounds as though the rear axle or driveshaft is loose and going to fall off. The dealer is aware of the problem. Dealer not able to correct the problems.
High-beam headlights went out three times while driving at night.
Consumer states there is an electrical short in the wiring harness, causing a short in the headlights, the headlights turn off and on, and the switch plate get very hot. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide further details.
Electrical short in the wiring harness, causing a short in the headlights. The headlights turn on and off, and the switch plate gets very hot.
Head lamp failed.
Electrical short in the wiring harness, causing a short in the headlights, the headlights turn off and on, and the switch plate gets very hot.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe?
11 of 283 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe (4%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
Wipers 35Brake failure 21ABS 16No deployment 9Fuel pump 9Stalling 8Door locks 6Overheating 6Power steering loss 6Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5Transmission failure 5
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