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1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
3%of 283 total for the year
Median mileage
123,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, 3% of the 283 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles.

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.

“While driving at 65mph the front hood opened on its own and was pushed against the windshield completely obstructing vision. Vehicle did not hit a bump, nor had the hood been opened recently.”

NHTSA complaint #754430, filed 2001-11

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202211%
201411%
201221%
201110%
201010%
2009228%
20086011%
2007524%
20062118%
2005124%
200451%
200361%
200231%
200151%
200052%
199810%
199710%
199693%
199531%

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
Equipment
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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