1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 410 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 410 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 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.
“Over the past 2 years have had multiple incidents of low speed brake failure/inadequate braking, especially on down hill grades. Parking lots. Feels like ABS is malfunctioning. Multiple mechanics have worked on system, all relate it to ABS malfunctions. Awaiting info on ne recall due to salt corrosion affecting ABS. News media stated the entire system would have to be replaced to correct situation. Only luck has prevented an accident so far.”
NHTSA complaint #10129345, filed 2005-07, 88,000 miles“I bought this vehicle at tax time in 2014. I absolutely love my truck. It's a lifted, automatic 4wd with front and back towing pkg, and perfect for the mountain roads and snow where I live. Less than a month after I bought it I had to travel 300 miles to tucson and the transmission went out, didn't have the money to get it fixed so I transferred my job and started over in tucson. After much deliberation with the dealer, they finally had the transmission rebuilt. They gave me a 300 mi warranty (all I needed to get back to tucson) and less than a week after I got home, the fuel pump went out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671581, filed 2015-01“My anti-lock brakes kick in when applying the brakes at slow speeds. This happened last year and we had the parts replaced on one side (but don't remember the exact date). It is now happening again, and we believe the other side needs replacement. Also had the problem one time when I was just going slow in a parking lot and not applying brakes. Also having a problem with engine knock. Mechanic said it was a defect with the cyclinder.”
NHTSA complaint #10119409, filed 2005-05“Odometer fraud. I purchased a vechicle and later found out that the miles have been rolled back almost 100,000 miles. I would like information on how to proceede in filing both criminal and civil charges against the responsible party.”
NHTSA complaint #10007826, filed 2003-02“1997 Tahoe had a stick substance in the cargo area. The black rubber piece that is attached to the iron bar that the tire is mounted to has been melting and dripping into the cargo area. The substance was very strong and made the consumer feel sick while driving the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10173252, filed 2006-10Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 5 | 10% |
| 2024 | 8 | 12% |
| 2023 | 17 | 7% |
| 2022 | 24 | 12% |
| 2021 | 41 | 9% |
| 2020 | 6 | 11% |
| 2019 | 10 | 9% |
| 2018 | 28 | 27% |
| 2017 | 24 | 14% |
| 2016 | 46 | 18% |
| 2015 | 94 | 14% |
| 2014 | 37 | 41% |
| 2013 | 122 | 52% |
| 2012 | 100 | 56% |
| 2011 | 212 | 47% |
| 2010 | 139 | 44% |
| 2009 | 95 | 33% |
| 2008 | 93 | 18% |
| 2007 | 201 | 17% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
113 complaintsSteering
105 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
51 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsTires
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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.
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