While at a stop light or stop sign, while engine is on, at a complete stop while the vehicle accelerates the gas the vehicle completely conks out. The vehicle cannot catch speed after it comes to a stop. I am stuck in the middle of traffic at the light or at the stop sign. Check engine light is on.
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical complaints
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There has been a recall on my airbags for years. For about 2 weeks now my service airbag message has been on. It came on when I started my car one day and has remained there. The 2nd issue is something electrical. I can be driving and I'll lose all power and lights/radio for 5-20 seconds and then pop back on. That has happened numerous times. Or I'll get out of my car and go to lock it and have no power. Both times that has happened , I popped the hood and the power came back on without me doing anything.
When traveling above 30 MPH then decelerating, once the car gets to around 15-20 MPH it jumps forward. It's similar to when you drive a stickshift and take your foot off the clutch and the car jumps forward as if it might stall. It doesn't happen regularly. If I decelerate very quickly, then it does not do it. If I decelerate slowly then it does not do it. It has to be somewhere in between and the car is confused between staying in gas mode or switching to hybrid mode and auto stop. The car then jumps forward when confused.
The air/heat system completely quit working. No shop that has looked at it can tell what is wrong with it.
Tahoe middle seat belt buckles have all come apart. I contacted local chevy dealer and they said it's not safe to drive uh no sh*t?! Once again cracks on dashboard by passenger airbags and all over ridiculous! Middle console started to smoke on 4/2018 and I have to have everything disconnected. I contacted dealer and they said to file complaints with y'all.
This year model has a serious defective problem with the gas accelerator malfunctioning. I have spoken to dozen of friends and family with this year model and above an all have problems with the gas pedal. This will lead to someone being killed if not addressed by the builder of the truck. The pedal sticks when driving ,thus causing you to accelerate when driving. I have almost ran into the vehicle in front of me. I have asked family and friends with the same type of truck and they too have has this problem.
Tamara recall car just shut down machane say electiial turn car off would not strat back in my yard
2008 tahoe 2mode hybird 6.0l trim: hy2 with electrical power assisted steering freeway off ramp 45-50mph A/C was on at the time medium setting radio was on at the time engine running issue. Had a momentary loss of power steering in "emergency " maneuver... Not only did the SUV keep going straight the wheel locked up(like if it was off and would not move at all) everything was fine after that momentary loss of epas was able to come to a complete stop without accident... I had a good following distance from the car in front of me and they moved out of the way (fast)so did I. (look like they were moving out of the way of a object in the road) anyways no object in the road.. I did notice there was a recalled issued for the 2015+ model electrical power assisted steering but not for the 2008-2013 2mode hybrids that are equipped with electrical power assisted steering example: 2mode hybird chevy tahoe 2008-13 gmc yukon 2008-13 cadillac escalade 2009-13 gmc serria 2009-13 chevy silverado 2009-13
I drove my vehicle in the morning and then parked it for about 2.5 hours. When I started my vehicle the gas gauge showed my car was empty, even though I had just recently filled up and had only gone about 80 miles on the tank, my airbag readiness light stayed on, and none of my gauges were functioning. Also, the light for the passenger air bag above my review mirror didn't illuminate at all. I drove it for a few seconds and tried turning it off and then back on, but nothing changed. After driving it for a few miles, I parked and turned the vehicle off again. When I turned it back on, everything began working again. I believe this is an electrical issue, but when taken to the dealership, I could not get it to replicate the issue. Besides the obvious danger of not having any gauges while driving, my fear is that the airbags would not work properly in an accident.
Takata recall. I have received two recall notice in the mail and took them to my dealer that I get services done, and they keep tell me that they don't have the repair part. I contacted chevrolet cooperate head quarter and spoke to them regarding these letters, and all they say is that they know about the recall, but no parts is available for my vehicle yet.
All ip warning lamps illuminated, loss of power, stalling, gage fluctuation, intermittent door lock operation. Vehicle was in motion on highway when this occurred. Error codes include u0073, u0121m u0101, u0242 ( from dealership analysis). Cause unknown. Vehicle has been in dealership more than 7 weeks without cause of problem not isolated. Technician stated crackling sound when grasping wiring in dashboard area. Loss of communication between control module and various components occurs within one (1) to five (5) seconds. Chevrolet issued tech bulletin #08-07-30-021e. Dealership has followed this bulletin without correcting the problem.
"takata recall" my 08 tahoe's instrument panel and gauges are failing to work at times. My speed gauge, gas and RPM gauge just stopped working. They started back, but I think it's a safety issue due to the fact I was driving it when it happened. I am just trying to find out and report the problem. The oil gauge never came back on, is there anyway you shed some light on this issue? I was driving on the highway when everything started.
Cracked dashboard that affects airbags and electric wiring associated to dash and dashboard components. Causes visual images on windshield when driving making it a hazardous situation. There is two cracks on this dash which over time will cause tremendous issues with safety issues associated to the wiring and safety airbags.
Takata recall on my vehicle - why is taking so long to remedy this recall? I also have a few other issues I want to mention. I bought my tahoe in july 2016, my dash is cracking on the driver's side and from what I've read, this is very common and gm is ignoring the issue. My vehicle also started taking off on its own, took extra pressure to stop & RPM would fluctuate sporadically. After contacting a dealer, I was told there was campaign to replace the throttle body sensor but it had expired while the previous owner had possession and was told I'd have to pay for the repair and would possibly have to replace the throttle body. After replacing the sensor, my vehicle's RPM still fluctuates upon stopping and idle is rough. Very upset chevrolet customer now.
My 2008 chevy tahoe ltz electrical system would go through a series of phases either when I try to start it up during a cold day or when I am on the highway. This leads to my vehicle either not starting or while driving not being able to maintain speed because the transmission begin to slip. It can also die without warning and the "check engine light" would come on for a while and can disappear after starting up again. I have taken my vehicle to the same service adviser/manager each time I experience this problem and also called gmac to get them involved to be told that they can not duplicate this problem. When ever the codes are pulled, there could be at least 7 at a time. I called gmac went I experienced this for the fourth time and my case number was 71-1326091502 issued on 07/02/2014. Today my case number is [xxx] which was issued on 11/30/2016. I had many other number in between and custom service personnel (gmac) attempt to assist me and the results in the past has been the same each time. However, my vehicle continue to be unsafe. I feel that no one really care but are going through the phases to say that they have done all they can do. My vehicle started to give me this problem at about 107,000 miles, right after my 100,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty expired which cost about $2400.00. My vehicle also have a total of about nine plus (problem more) months in the shop at the chevrolet dealership over time where I purchased this vehicle with no results at the end of each trip but it was taken back for the same thing each time. I feel as if every one is just coving themselves by mouth work whether than by actions. All I know is that this vehicle seem to be a "lemon" and no one has the courage to say so. My vehicle is at al serra chevrolet north, colorado springs, co. 80920. There # is [xxx]. My # is [xxx]. Thanks for your time. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v240000 (electrical system); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the engine warning indicator illuminated, the radio turned off on its own, and other lightning in the vehicle began to flicker. The contact replaced the battery, but the failures recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
The door actuators went out on my car. The vehicle is all factory settings. I believe it is a manufacturer issue or electrical. Doors not lock using key fob or power locks button. Have to manually lock.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle's shifter indicators did not illuminate and the instrument gauges did not function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the dashboard has three cracks that were getting large. The contact mentioned that one of the cracks was located near the front driver side air bag. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
I have a 2008 chevy tahoe ltz and the door locks just quit working one day. On all 4 doors!! The key fob will not lock or unlock the doors nor will the lock or unlock button in the car will work. I feel this is a major safety concern. What if you are stopped at a red light with no way to lock your doors and someone jumps in your car with you with a gun! I have two small children and this is a major concern for me! Please issue a recall for the door locks.
Dash has 2 large cracks above the instrument panel and another one at the passenger airbag. During operation, stabilitrak light comes on, all gauges go to zero, doors begin locking/unlocking, vehicle loses power, radio goes out and clock resets, lights flash, and battery dies as soon as ignition is turned off. Numerous calls to gm and visits to dealership. No fix as of yet. This has been going on for years. Now odometer has reset to zero.
Dash, radio lights not working
I have had my 2008 chevy tahoe to the dealers 4 times due to stabilatrack light comes on, then my windows continue to click brake lights quit working windows won't roll up or down and sometimes the vehicle will not start. On the third time they said it was the mega fuse and replaced it. Everything seemed fixed. I parked the car in the garage and pulled it out approximately 7 months later to get to my shelves and when I went to pull it back in the same situation happened again. I have not taken back to the dealer yet due to the extreme costs that I have continued to pay the previous time for it not to be fixed.. It effects the complete electrical system to the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the battery drained and required replacement every three months. In addition, the engine rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on numerous occasions. On one occasion, the dealer replaced the wiring harness that caused the check engine, the battery light and the ABS warning lights illuminated. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Passenger side door lock started having problems. Would work occasionally. Now, it won't work at all. Has to be manually pulled up to unlock and pushed down to lock. I noticed over 450 complaints from others about the actuators going out on theirs too. Seems to be a problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the theft system failed to deactivate intermittently. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 110,000.
There are numerous cracks in the dashboard around the airbag. I am worried if the air bag will prematurely deploy, or will not be able to deploy as designed with the cracks. My vehicle is a 2008 tahoe ltz. There are countless people with the same issue, with the crack in the same place. I have no idea what is going on with the electrically system and what the cracks might be doing.
The front A/C&heater blower fan quit working, and now it and the rear blower quit blowing again. The first time it happened the front blower electrical connector was completely melted.
The door lock actuator has failed on my 08 chevy tahoe on 3 different occasions. The first time it was the driver side rear door. The two other times were the driver's door. Chevrolet replaced the actuator the first 2 times because it was under warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the rear driver side door could not be unlocked from the outside of the vehicle manually or remotely. The contact indicated that the defect was repaired by the dealer but the failure recurred. The contact also indicated that the arm rest console with climate control for the rear seats became very hot to the touch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
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