1997 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am the original owner of a 1997 chevy tahoe. The other day while listening to the expanding recall of gm vehicles I tried to remove my key from the ignition switch. To my surprise once the vehicle is started I can remove my key, shift into any gear and drive without a key in the ignition. Maybe…”
filed Jul 18, 2014
“I bought this car at car hop in arlington tx. I was sold it with no brake lights, no hazards, bad tires, bad brakes, one of the back doors will not open, bad battery, bad inspection, no cover for fuel filter, driver side door will not open, keeps dying, spare tire flew off on highway and brakes…”
filed Oct 29, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 2, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tahoe | 8 | 21% |
| 2024 Tahoe | 12 | 20% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 36 | 18% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 35 | 20% |
| 2021 Tahoe | 56 | 13% |
| 2020 Tahoe | 11 | 20% |
| 2019 Tahoe | 16 | 16% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 12 | 12% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 20 | 12% |
| 2016 Tahoe | 31 | 12% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 135 | 21% |
| 2014 Tahoe | 15 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.