1996 Chevrolet Tahoe engine and engine cooling problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 55 mph, the four wheel drive light illuminated and began flashing. There was smoke underneath the hood and the vehicle stalled. After opening the hood, the smoke continued to multipy; however, there was no fire present. A police report was…”
filed Dec 18, 2008
“Tl*the contact's mother owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. The windshield wipers were not operating normally. They were repaired in 2001. Recall 03v159000 component: visibility:windshield wiper/washer is related to the failure. The dealer confirmed that the vin is not related to the recall. The dealer…”
filed Dec 1, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 Tahoe | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 Tahoe | 9 | 15% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 17 | 8% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 8 | 5% |
| 2021 Tahoe | 17 | 4% |
| 2019 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Tahoe | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.