Is there a problem with my Chevy Tahoe?

I’ve been having a problem lately with my 4DR 4WD Chevy Tahoe. Lately it has been completely losing electrical power while driving or sitting at a light. Everything is running fine, then it just shuts off. All lights, everything. When this first started happening, the truck would start right back up.

What to do if your Chevy Tahoe battery is not working?

If the problem is not the battery itself I think you need to look at the alternator or starter motor. These two things are the only electrical parts in your car that could cause high enough amps at battery terminals to make temperature raise to a level that starts melting plastic.

Why does my Chevy Tahoe have no spark?

There will be a big spark when you connect the last terminal if your car would be pulling that big amps that the plastic around battery terminal starts melting. You say that there is hardly no spark if any so at the time you connect the terminals the problem is not present if the problem is not internally in the battery.

What to do if your Chevy Tahoe is on fire?

Obviously some type of short circuit. You should take your vehicle to a high quality auto electrical shop immediately. You have a strong probability of a fire starting under the hood. Thanks rockman. Its not like the cable is on fire or anything, just some of it looks a little black and the terminal was pretty hot to the touch.

The truck currently has 230,000 miles with the trans work being completed right around 200,000 miles. Your problem clearly sounds like transfer case NOT tranny. It appears you are not engaging 2wd. If you have and electronic transfer case this could be a problem with actuator, or within case itself.

How many miles can a 1998 Chevy Tahoe be?

I selling 65,000 miles 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LT with 4WD, Air Conditioning Clean excellent condition WB11”registration Current CA smog The original mileage Original motor and trans Then it was put into storage were it remained until Jan / 2016 Rick 12 people found this helpful.

How long is the life of a Chevy Tahoe on average?

How long is the life of a tahoe on average. THANKS Most newer cars are good for 200k miles easily. That said, you might want to check out www.carsurvey.org, where real owners post problems they have had with their vehicles. Read what kinds of problems others are experiencing and see what you might likely face.

How many miles can a Tahoe be good for?

How many miles can a Tahoe be good for. 24 Answers. With proper maintenance 200,000-250,000 miles. After that, major parts need to be overhauled and it’s better to get a newer truck.

What’s the price of a 1999 Chevy Tahoe?

Compare to Similar Vehicles Used 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Used 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara See Details Price $5,626 $5,498 KBB.com Rating N/A N/A Consumer Rating 4.6 4.3

How many miles does a 2003 Chevy Tahoe have?

Water pump , fuel pump changed , 37 people found this helpful. 260,0000 miles 2003 Chevy Tahoe 4.8 L Still running great Only replaced fuel pump at 230,000 25 people found this helpful.

What happens after 125, 000 miles on a car?

If you look at any factory-recommended service intervals, after 100,000 miles they cease to exist. 125,000 miles is almost five times around the planet. With all of the warranties expired, it is up to the owner and their repair shop to keep it rolling. Here are 13 items you should service.

What should the fuel pressure be in a Chevy Tahoe?

When it is running, fuel pressure stays constant at 54 psi, but again once when shut off it bleeds off down to 30 psi. I have read that the fuel pressure needs to stay within 5 psi for 5 minutes or there is a leaky injector or a fuel pump check valve.

What kind of engine does a Chevy Tahoe have?

My 99 Tahoe with 5.7 Liter Vortec has had the same problem (rough idle at low RPM only when warmed up) for the last few months.

What causes a spark on a Chevy Tahoe?

If you draw that much power from the battery then it makes a huge spark when you re-connect the cable. Did this happen? If the short is inside the battery it can get very hot but does not spark when re-connecting terminals.

Why does my Chevy Silverado lose engine power?

Keep reading to find at least one possible answer to “Why is my Chevy Silverado losing power?” Read More: How Can You Tell If Your Pickup Is Overloaded? If your GM truck occasionally loses the ability to accelerate and warns you of reduced engine power, that could be caused by a faulty throttle body.

What causes starter wire to burn on Chevy Tahoe?

Starter motor wire is very heavy duty and does not burn if grounded. Something else will burn instead, like battery itself. While driving a city street my ’97 4DR 4WD Tahoe suddenly lunged and all the dashboard needles deflected. As the needles settled down, the voltmeter showed a steady continuing drop.

Where to find history code on Chevy Tahoe?

Your dealer should be able to easily confirm the codes. The conditions read as follows: “Some customers may comment on a condition of no movement, or slipping or binding in forward range. They may also comment on an illuminated MIL and Technicians may find DTC P0777 or P2723 may be found as a history code in the TCM.

When did the transmission change on my Chevy Tahoe?

Changes to the 1-2-3-4 retaining ring (429) and the 1-2-3-4 and 3-5-R clutch housing (427) were implemented May 30, 2006 in the transmission assemblies to prevent this condition.” If you want more info please let me know. I had my transmission replaced on my 2000 chevy tahoe about 30,000 miles ago and it seems to be going out again.

Can a Chevy Tahoe Suburban have 2WD Hi?

A BIG CAUTION here though; you must find away to lock the shaft in 2WD HI, because you don’t have the little brake in the (now disconnected) shift motor unit to hold the shaft in position. Also, you will have to perform a short driving test to assure that have 2WD.

Why does my Tahoe not turn over and start?

The harness under the drivers seat gets chaffed as it lays on the seat track and rubs through so you could take a look at that. You have 2 circuits when it comes to starting a vehicle. You have the RUN circuit which everything has power. Then there is the START circuit.

How to tell if a Tahoe is in neutral?

With key on acc- gages- fuel does not move off empty, battery moves to 12 idiot light glow normal. When key is turned nothing happens, no click or starter will not engage. he shorted the starter and it turns over but will not start. He checked to make sure it’s in neutral.. how can he tell if it a bad neutral safty switch?

Is it normal for a Tahoe to not crank?

The gauges traveling to the extreme left of their range is normal during crank so you can skip that. You can also skip any security (Passlock) issues as it only kills the fuel pump, the engine will still crank regardless. UNLESS it has an aftermarket alarm system. If thats the case, remove it.

What is the TSB number on a Chevy Tahoe?

The TSB# is 03-08-50-014 and that could also be suspect. The harness under the drivers seat gets chaffed as it lays on the seat track and rubs through so you could take a look at that.

What causes a 1995 Chevy Tahoe to stall?

I have a 1995 Tahoe. Most of the time when I turn the lights on, hit the brake pedal, shift into reverse the engine stalls. The engine starts right back up and idles fine the truck runs great but stalls when the brake pedal is pushed or the lights are turn on. Any suggestions?

Why does my Chevy Tahoe shut off after hitting a bump?

I have a 2003 Chevy Tahoe that’s been shutting off for a second or two when I hit a bump. The door locks cycle, the ABS lights come on and the display says “service brake system”, sometimes the check engine light comes on.

How many times has a Chevy Tahoe died?

I have an 09 Tahoe that has died three times while driving. One time had to run off into the ditch to avoid an accident. Took it to the dealership and they said “Nothing in the computer to tell us what to fix”. They don’t even care.

Finally replaced the battery cables and hasn’t had the problem since. His tahoe would actually go dead going down the road. His wasn’t misfiring, it just would act as if the battery was dead. Not sure if this is what you are having since you said misfire which means to me its turning over but won’t crank.

Is there a misfire issue with my Tahoe?

As for the misfire issue, my brother was having the same problem with his tahoe at one time. Finally replaced the battery cables and hasn’t had the problem since. His tahoe would actually go dead going down the road. His wasn’t misfiring, it just would act as if the battery was dead.

What to do if your Tahoe has acceleration issue?

I “fixed” all the simpler things first: plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, TBI kit, and replaced the Idle Air Control valve on the TB. Even changed thermostat (to get 195 oF) and did a timing check.

Why is my Chevy Tahoe losing oil pressure?

I had two seals leaking that was causing me to lose oil pressure that was causing the engine to hesitate until the pressure built up. I had these two seals replaced and amazingly corrected my problem even though the dealership said that I needed a catalytic coverter.

Why does my Chevy Tahoe have no acceleration?

The truck drives fine. But has no acceleration whatsoever. When going up a steep incline or hill it acts like its on it’s last breath. I’ve even heard some clinking noise coming from the engine. Nobody seems to know what it is. You know how most trucks downshift when under strain. It seems to downshift only as a last resort.

What kind of problems does my Tahoe have?

I have recently spent many hours of labor and money into my 97 two door Tahoe. I have done the fuel pump, fuel-sending unit, stabilizer links, intake manifold, and water pump.

What are the problems with the 6.0 Chevy Vortec?

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Is there an issue with my 2003 Chevy Tahoe?

2003 Chevy Tahoe with 145,000 miles. I joined this forum to share my findings and hopefully help someone out in the future. I had an intermittent electrical issue for the past year, that I tried every solution that I could find online, but it never fixed the problem.

Are there any electrical problems with my Chevy Tahoe?

Once I disconnected the battery, both positive and negetive the computers ECM/OCM seemed to “re-boot”. There have not been any problems since. I have a 97 Chevy Tahoe and after I run it for awhile it just shuts off, while i’m on the road. I check the fuse box and the fuel pump relay is hot.

Why does my Chevy Tahoe turn over but not start?

Sometimes when this guage problem occures, It will not start. It does turn over, but will not start. And then some time later it will start. It is strange because it will start most of the time, even if the guages are not working. Does this sound like the problem that you fixed by repairing the connector?

Where can I buy a 2002 Chevy Tahoe?

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What kind of problems does my Chevy Tahoe have?

My 2002 Chevy Tahoe is having intermittent problems with starting. Engine cranks but won’t start. Takes multiple attempts to start and when it does fire it does stay running unless I start to lightly feather in gas by depressing the gas pedal (I know this is not recommended.)

What to do if your Tahoe has vibration?

If none of that finds anything, look for a shop that has a ‘road force balancer’. Do an internet search, and their website will identify local garages. It is a special balancer which balances the tire while it is pressing a load on the tire, simulating the weight of the vehicle.

Why does my 95 Tahoe have no acceleration?

Give it some gas, engine and tranny would kick in, but there was no acceleration. Had the dealer look at it, was a bad fuel filter. It was pretty clogged up, which lowered the fuel pressure that basically caused the computer to go crazy. I finally found the “acceleration culprit” for my 95 Tahoe.

How big is the engine on a Chevy Tahoe?

This 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe with a 5.3 liter engine came in with the customer complaint of the reduced power display was on and the vehicle could not be driven more than about 30 mph. Checking codes found a code p1516 stored for Predicted VS. Actual Throttle Position Correlation Error.

Can a bad TPS cause an engine to shut off?

Acceleration issues: A bad TPS may cause all sorts of power issues. Your engine may start up but it will have little to no power and it causes it to shut off. Unstable Engine Idle: Faulty position sensors can cause sporadic idle conditions due to fluctuating airflow.

What kind of transmission does a Chevy Tahoe use?

The 4L60-E is found in nearly every GM rear-wheel-drive application, including the C/K Truck, Sonoma, Jimmy, Tahoe, Yukon, Astro, Safari, Suburban, Bravada, Firebird, Camaro and Corvette Before the Late 4L60-E transmission, there was the Turbo 700R, which was introduced in 1982.

What are the signs of a failing TPS?

2. Engine won’t idle smoothly, idles too slowly, or stalls. If you start to experience engine misfires, stalling, or rough idling when the car is stopped, it can also be a warning sign of a failing TPS.

Can a bad check engine light be a bad TPS?

The check engine light will randomly turn on and off even if the car is running smoothly without any jerks and stalling. This is often the first ever symptom of a bad TPS. Using a code reader, you should be able to confirm whether a faulty TPS is the culprit or a different component.

Why is the POS cable on my Chevy Tahoe melting?

When I put the pos. cable back on, there is enough juice to crank it back up. There is no corrosion on the cables, but I noticed the last time this happened that the positive cable terminal was extremely hot and the stock red rubber around the cable end was starting to melt/burn.

Is it bad to have a slipping transmission?

Automatic transmissions are built to make driving a lot easier. However, when they aren’t working properly, automatic transmissions can be extremely frustrating. A slipping transmission is undeniably a nuisance, but it can also lead to further complications if left untreated.

Why does my Chevrolet have intermittent electrical problem?

The likely hood of the positive cable as the root cause of a Chevrolet intermittent electrical problem just got a boost. Interestingly enough, when people have problems with the General Motors positive battery cable they often complain about the power door lock actuators activating by themselves.

What was the problem with my Chevy Tahoe?

Took the tahoe to Autozone and they tested the battery and said it was fine. We left it alone and it started up just fine no problems for a couple of weeks. 2) Drove out of town on a five hour trip. Parked the vehicle for 2-3 hours in the parking lot. Got in and it wouldn’t start.

When did service stability track and traction control 2008 Tahoe?

About a year ago, my 2008 Tahoe began sending “Stability Track Off, Traction Control Off, Service Stability Track, Service Traction Control”. The ABS light and another light pop up on the dash. This was happening off and on for the past 10-12 months.

Is there a problem with my Tahoe LTZ?

I have a 2007 Tahoe LTZ. Over the last 6 months I have had multiple experiences with my tahoe not starting. It has full power to dash, lights, radio, windows, displays, but when I turn the key nothing happens. I had the battery checked twice and it was OK.

What was the problem with my 2008 Silverado?

Hi I was on here previously about my 2008 Silverado having electrical issues with the gauges fluctuating, door locks going up and down, radio cutting on and off etc. My mechanic (private dealer) changed the 175 amp fuse and it seemed to correct the problem. It’s been approximately 2 months and my truck has started having the same exact problems.

Why does the AC quit working on my Tahoe?

Same thing happens sometimes on passenger side. At first, hot air would blow out of the passenger’s side while the AC was on. Next the AC would quit on the driver’s side and blow extremely hot air (hotter than just the heat). I can get the AC back on only by shutting off the vehicle.

Is there a problem with my Chevy Tahoe?