1998 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical problems

Filed Mar 5, 2016 · Electrical · 145,975 miles · OR · fire

Driver side window switch caught fire shortly after use (several hours). A light rain storm came while the windows were down. Some rain entered the inside of the vehicle, some water likely got into the switch assembly. This all happened while vehicle was parked on the curb and ignition was off. I toweled off the interior and switch assembly off, it didn't appear much water entered the switch. The vehicle was parked and "off" this whole time. I turned ignition on to roll windows back up, and promptly turned the ignition back off. Some hours later, the switch assembly caught fire and the vehicle was a total loss. This fire wasn't discovered until the next day as it self-extinguished. The battery was not discharged after the fire, so it was not a dead short in the wiring. I believe the auto-down circuit board or the electric mirror switch was the cause. After the fire, the pass side mirror was fully extended away, at some point the contacts were closed causing the mirror to move, despite the ignition being "off". This happened either during the fire, or the switch was the cause of the fire. The ignition was only "on" for about 30 seconds that whole day prior to the fire, just long enough to roll up the windows.

Filed Jan 11, 2012 · Electrical · 169,324 miles · TX

For the past couple of weeks my tahoe will crank start but only run for about 1 second then shuts off. After doing some internet research I have found that thousands other gm owners are having the same issue. This problem is very annoying and inconveniencing. Im sure its cost many people there jobs or at minimum gotten them in trouble for being either late or unable to come in to work. I am in the military and the my car wont start doesn't come off very well with my superiors. Something needs to be done about this.

Filed Aug 13, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 322,000 miles · NC

1998 chevy tahoe wiring harness from brake pedal. Brake wiring harness moves with brake pedal motion (I.e. When brakes are activated). Over time, this motion causes wires to break resulting in brake light failure.

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Electrical · CO · fire

While traveling consumer smelled a burnt odor coming from inside of the vehicle. Consumer pulled over, and driver's side door caught on fire. Consumer called the fire department to extinguish the fire. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed, and totaled by the insurance company.

Filed Dec 17, 2004 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · MI

When the driver side door was open and the keys were left in the ignition, the audible warning will work intermittently, or not at all, possibly resulting in someone locking or leaving their keys inside the car.

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Electrical · 87,000 miles · MD

Consumer stated fuel leaked into the main electrical system.

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Electrical · 87,000 miles · MD

Consumer stated fuel leaked into the main electrical system.

Filed Mar 9, 2004 · Electrical · VA

The consumer was unable to start the vehicle due to acid leaking onto the battery. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Oct 7, 2003 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · TX

Rear tail lights/blinkers burns out constantly - have had to replace housing three times - causes delays and almost a wreck.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Electrical · 45,065 miles · GA

The battery has a side terminal post. The positive cable keeps detaching from the terminal, allowing acid to be exposed, as a result, the vehicle has to be towed . Driver believed when driving on the highway vehicle poses a safety hazard. *ak *ts