2001 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical problems

Filed Jul 5, 2025 · Electrical · MI · fire · 1 injury

Passenger side rear air conditioning blower motor caught on fire and burned vehicle out completely. Fire trucks called to put out fire but is completely burned out. My safety was at risk flames in back by the time I got stopped on highway. Thankful no one was riding in back seat. First issue I had with it and it torched the vehicle. No warnings on dash. Vehicle is waiting to be inspected by insurance adjuster.

Filed Dec 17, 2017 · Electrical, Seat belts · TX · fire

My passenger seat cot on fire. My truck was parked in the mall parking lot as my self husband and two children came out from shopping to my the car I opened my passanger door I got in and adjusted my passanger seat for comfort and my husband was getting the gift and kids in the truck and then all of a sudden I smelled smoke.I got out of the car and I started to look where the smell was coming from and looked under my passenger seat and there was sparks coming from under the seat there was a black box under the seat that was sparking I called 911 and the fire department came and put the fire out my whole passanger side burned and the fire department said it was the motor box under the seat that cot fire bad electrical wiring he said. The car was parked and we had not started it the only thing I did was adjust my seat and as I was waiting for my husband to get in and kids tho get buckled I smelt something burning and my set got hot. I can't believe this happened

Filed May 14, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · CA

The low beam headlights stop working when in use.

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 180,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. After removing the key from the ignition switch, the engine remained on. The vehicle would shut off several minutes after removing the key. The contact also stated that the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. When the contact turned off the ignition switch, the vehicle remained on. The contact detached the battery and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS/brake sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the ABS warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 139,984 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose a problem. The manufacture was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000 and the current mileage was 139,984. Updated 5/27/14*cn the consumer stated after the ignition switch and cylinder were installed, there were no more problems.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 60,000 miles · NC

Abs brake light on dash stays on. I had all the sensors tested and they are ok. I had the computer tested and it shows a fault. But the ABS seems to be working fine. It appears that in order to get this error light to go off I have to spend a $1000 for a computer, even thought he system appears to be working properly. I have had numerous electrical issues with this vehicle since purchase.

Filed Jan 25, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 85,000 miles · LA

Noticed that the headlights became intermittent; started occurring more frequently once problem started eventually headlights would not stay on; discovered the problem was relative to the position of the tilt of steering column; vehicle was evaluated and repaired; repair included replacing the wiring harness and the multifunction switch; the wiring harness had shorted out apparently from the repeated movement of the tilt being adjusted; old part is available; I'm reporting this because the problem is dangerous when the headlights go off traveling at high speeds at night. It is also a fire hazard per the mechanic that repaired the vehicle. We did smell smoke at one time but didn't notice any other components damaged. Maybe we were just lucky.

Filed Oct 29, 2008 · Electrical · 57,000 miles · CA · fire

Attempted to turn vehicle off, car making a loud noise after I took key out of ignition. Loud noise would not go away until I disconnected the battery from the car. I attempted several days later to turn vehicle back on. Successful without any noise. Turned off after driven that day. Battery did not need to be disconnected this time. Left car in garage for 2 day (48 hours) untouched and not driven. Sitting in my house eating a sandwich and I smell smoke coming from my garage. I look underneath the car and flames have appeared. I grabbed anything I could to put fire out and successfully did. Car has not been driven since. There is damage underneath the car. The quote to fix is $1800 but have not fixed yet until insurance company approves. If I had not been home to put the fire out it would have burned down my home and killed my dogs. It also would have burned down my neighbors home too because we are attached.

Filed Sep 26, 2005 · Electrical · 93,390 miles · TX

Post on our battery - melted/fell off -2001 chevy tahoe 4x4.