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EquipmentPart report

1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Equipment Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
2%of 283 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 283 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Computer chip failed, and vehicle willnot start at all. Dealership replaced computer chip, and noted that windshield wipers will not work. Consumer stated that the alternator, fuel pump, fuel filter, daytime running lamps, airconditioner, and computer brain were all replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #891062, filed 2001-06

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202411%
201911%
201711%
201610%
201571%
201211%
201120%
200921%
200820%
200781%
200521%
200451%
2003122%
200292%
200161%
200052%
199981%
199852%
199761%
199672%
199521%
1992117%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe

Brakes
78 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
37 complaints
Electrical system
34 complaints
Engine cooling
25 complaints
Fuel system
22 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Seats
14 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology