Engine problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe

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

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2003

The vehicle was parked for 9 hours with the engine off before the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department determined the fire started from the engine. Please provide any additional information.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2003

While driving to work I was going over a bridge on I-95 when the trucks rpm's maxed out and the truck drifted to a stop. I have replaced the head gaskets about 3 weeks prior to this happining now I am out a car. When I took it to the mechanic he said that for some reason the engine blew. I take care of my cars and check all the fluids twice a week. How can I get this fixed. The truck only has 83,698 original miles on it. This engine should have lasted another 50,000 to 60,000 miles.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1996

Valve seal and valve failed.




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