Axle Assembly problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe

Four problems related to axle assembly have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Axle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2001

No summary listed for above vehicle.

2 Axle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2000

Ongoing problem with slip yoke since vehicle was purchased, gm claims common characteristic but has no means of repair at current time(3 yrs now) claims that it is safe. Today, the rear axle went out luckily I had just gotten off the freeway, and only going about 5 mph. Pleade advise on any other cases.

3 Axle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/09/1997

Rear axle failed, due to overheating, causing grinding noise.

4 Axle Assembly problem

Abs brakes lock up when making a right turn. Also replaced ring and pinion gear and front drive axle.




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