Transmission Noise problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe

Three problems related to transmission noise have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

Consumer slowed down at a light, and when trying to go vehicle started to jolt/ and made a loud noise. Contacted dealer, and dealer wanted to replace transmission.

2 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Reported clunking noises for the past year, on our 2nd transmission is 2 1/2 mos.

3 Transmission Noise problem

While driving at highway speed consumer heard a grinding noise. The oil and rpm needles started fluctuating back and front . Also, when this occurred consumer pulled over to investigate. When vehicle was put into reverse it failed to go backwards, hesitated, then jerked into first gear. Prior this incident,transmission was replaced for this same issue.




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