One problem related to axle assembly has been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Both axles have failed in this vehicle. Brake failure on first occurance. Rear axles have been repaired 5 times! chevy acknowledges engineering defect but states that warranty covers manufacturing or materials defects only. Unsuspecting owners could experience brake failure due to axle fluid contamination of brake pads.