Table 1 shows eleven common power train related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems).
Fatality as a result of ignition switch being turned without a key and without the brakes being applied. When the complainants three year old grandson turn the key in the ignition one notch forward this allowed the gear lever to be shifted out of park and into neutral without the brake pedal being Read details...
4th transmission failure in 4 years. On the last rebuild, I had the dealership repair the defective wire harness per the TSB but apparently it did not help. The dealership and Chevrolet both say it is not their problem but I think there is a defect and it is their problem. Read details...
This model has the manual transfer case shift lever. Although the lever moves correctly in the various positions, such as 2wd. , 4wd. High 4wd. Low, neutral and makes the usual noises when shifting, the four wheel drive is not engaging nor is the indicator light , showing the front axle is engaged, Read details...