Engine Cooling System problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe

Three problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2002

While traveling on highway engine check light appeared on dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2001

Consumer states that a defect in the mulitfunction switch, causes her to have no brake lights. Dealer replaced part 3 times, problem still occuring. Nlm serpentine belt tensioner coming apart. Disconnect nipple fitting leaking. Wipers slapping on windshield and has no speed and/or intermittent wiper operation. Dealer found needs wiper motor and wiper transmission.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 06/21/1996

Water pump bracket installed wrong at factory, causing serpentine belt to wear through/break, as well as engine to overheat and radiator to overflow.




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