2015 Chevrolet Tahoe: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Dec 13, 2024 · Brakes, Engine · 5,000 miles · MI · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal whining sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the transmission was replaced. The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer while driving 10-15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but was significantly firm and failed to respond. The contact drove into a curb and struck a parking sign pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the failure exacerbated pre-existing injuries. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to restart the vehicle and depress the brake pedal to verify whether the brake pedal was operable. The contact followed the dealer's instructions, and the brake pedal responded as needed; however, the vehicle was towed to the residence because the contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the vacuum pump; however, the failure recurred while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lifters had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Midway Chevrolet Plainwell Auto Dealer (381 12th St, Plainwell, MI 49080), where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump wires, the transfer case oil and seal, the engine oil coolant hose, the valve cover gasket, and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer determined that the ball joints needed to be replaced, and an alignment needed to be performed. The dealer also determined that the air ride compressor was noisy. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a third dealer, Heritage Chevrolet, Inc. (350 W Dickman Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037), where it was diagnosed with an oil leak.

Filed Jul 3, 2018 · Steering · 68,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the front passenger wheel detached from the tie rod and fractured without warning. The vehicle was serviced at depaula chevrolet (785 central ave, albany, ny 12206, (518) 278-6036) for an alignment prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to bill buck chevrolet (2324 tamiami trl s, venice, fl 34293-5056, (941) 493-5000) for diagnostic testing and repair. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v246000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. *tt

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · LA

My wife and myself purchased a new chevrolet tahoe ltz in 2015. The first month the A/C had to be replaced, rac and pinion steering and rear shocks. The warranty covered the cost. 2016 of january the A/C started making noises and not cooilng, the front struts magnetic,ball joints and steering rack pinion went out. Third occurrence was in 2017 december the front magnetic structs again. We have had problems with this new vehicle from the time we purchased it. The suspension is horrible and we later found out there are hundreds of others with the identitcal horrible suspension problem. This vehicle is presently at 62k mile and needs front end suspension replacement. The warranty do not cover pass three years. There should be a recall on this horrible general motors product. The vehicle is presently inoperable because of suspension problems and gm will not stand behind there product.

Filed May 3, 2017 · Steering · 80,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While reversing the vehicle, the steering seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Apr 28, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 60,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 20 MPH making a left turn, the front driver side tire seized and the stability track warning sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v246000 (steering). In addition, the interior lighting illuminated randomly, the parking assist sensor beeped for 15 minutes, and the rear camera activated independently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.