# \#tahoe **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tahoe/833.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2003 tahoe stalls while driving and doesn’t start after. a couple days later has no power anywhere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tahoe-stalls-while-driving-and-doesn-t-start-after-a-couple-days-later-has-no-power-anywhere/200723)
**Author:** [@Tahoe\_troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tahoe_troubles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tahoe-stalls-while-driving-and-doesn-t-start-after-a-couple-days-later-has-no-power-anywhere/200723 "2025-06-19T16:10:16Z")
I was driving when I lost all acceleration and power steering ( stalled). I thought I might have just ran out of gas because my gas gauge doesn’t work, so I put gas in it and it sounded like it wanted to start but wouldn… --- ## [Transmission oil mixing with engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-mixing-with-engine-oil/193349)
**Author:** [@soonerfan905](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soonerfan905)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-mixing-with-engine-oil/193349 "2023-10-14T21:47:32Z")
2011 Tahoe LT / 4WD / 5.3L / 191k miles Noticed my engine oil had a red tint to it not long after I changed it. Drives fine, oil pressure steady, not getting hot. If I didn’t check my oil I wouldn’t have ever known. Wha… --- ## [2001 Tahoe steering wheel wont turn but has new power steering fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-tahoe-steering-wheel-wont-turn-but-has-new-power-steering-fluid/190882)
**Author:** [@mlg4msaenz\_185432](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlg4msaenz_185432)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-tahoe-steering-wheel-wont-turn-but-has-new-power-steering-fluid/190882 "2023-05-30T20:17:39Z")
Yesterday My 2001 Chevy Tahoe was running just fine. I went to a restaurant and it was valet. Next thing I know, he tells me the steering wheel stiffened up and was unable to drive it. Drove it back home carefully and th… --- ## [2018 Chevy Tahoe won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevy-tahoe-won-t-start/184131)
**Author:** [@PappaBear23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PappaBear23)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevy-tahoe-won-t-start/184131 "2022-05-16T19:48:46Z")
This one is a doosey Drove back from work yesterday and parked my car like normal at my apartment complex. My commute is only 15 minutes. Go back 3 hours later to go out, go to start the car. Nothing. No cranking, no … --- ## [2013 Tahoe with vibration between 50-55 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-tahoe-with-vibration-between-50-55-mph/182520)
**Author:** [@twneels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/twneels)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-tahoe-with-vibration-between-50-55-mph/182520 "2022-02-16T21:37:02Z")
I have a 2013 tahoe. i installed a used transmission. I had to also have it reprogrammed. It has a vibration between 50-55mph. I also installed a new rear ujoint. I know it needs shocks but can anyone help me as to why… --- ## [U joint or driveshaft yoke?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/u-joint-or-driveshaft-yoke/179391)
**Author:** [@Calebtgriffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Calebtgriffin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/u-joint-or-driveshaft-yoke/179391 "2021-09-16T05:58:01Z")
vehicle is a 2004 chevy tahoe 2WD. tranny fluid sometimes leaks from slip yoke. had the output shaft seal replaced and it still leaks.pink fluid drips from the yoke/ujoint area anyway not even from the seal.car shakes at… --- ## [Chevy Tahoe Code P0446](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-tahoe-code-p0446/181265)
**Author:** [@lqshlewis\_176277](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lqshlewis_176277)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-tahoe-code-p0446/181265 "2021-12-13T17:35:07Z")
Hello so I have a 2010 Chevy Tahoe and I’m getting code P0446 again after my boyfriend changed the Evaporative Emissions Canister Vent Valve and the Vapor Canister Purge Valve. Now we are trying to see what else it could… --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Tahoe died after new IAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-died-after-new-iac/180263)
**Author:** [@Danielle54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielle54)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-died-after-new-iac/180263 "2021-11-18T17:25:41Z")
Car dies out right after start I put new idle air control valve and coil packs and wires and spark plugs and air filter oil change oil filter can’t find a loose hose --- ## [Automatic door locks locking and locking by themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-door-locks-locking-and-locking-by-themselves/180439)
**Author:** [@Tardisbob75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tardisbob75)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-door-locks-locking-and-locking-by-themselves/180439 "2021-11-04T14:40:37Z")
My Chevy Tahoe automatic Door locks are locking and unlocking by themselves even while I am driving also most recently my main light inside is started to flicker any suggestions on what it could be would be greatly appr… --- ## [2010 Chevy Tahoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-tahoe/179726)
**Author:** [@lqshlewis\_176277](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lqshlewis_176277)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-tahoe/179726 "2021-10-02T02:44:05Z")
So I just bought a 2010 Chevy Tahoe about two weeks ago. So the truck on Tuesday out of nowhere started having smoke come out of the tailpipe when starting it up. It doesn’t do it everytime you start it up but most times… --- ## [Please Help with my 5.7 Vortec!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-with-my-5-7-vortec/177703)
**Author:** [@Jakevaden91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jakevaden91)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-with-my-5-7-vortec/177703 "2021-06-29T02:21:35Z")
Hello everybody. I’m new to this car community thing but I am at a dead end everywhere I turn with this truck. Please bear with me guys as I will go into great detail to ensure you all can try and find the problem; I wil… --- ## [Transmission not shifting correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-not-shifting-correctly/177583)
**Author:** [@jarocjerome\_175840](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jarocjerome_175840)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-not-shifting-correctly/177583 "2021-06-22T23:12:51Z")
I Have a 2006 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4X4 It’s currently not taking off in drive. I have to use 1gear then move up to 2nd then 3rd. Once i build up a little speed, Drive position will catch but soon as i press the brake to slo… --- ## [New blend door actuater..."not working" '05 Tahoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-blend-door-actuater-not-working-05-tahoe/176915)
**Author:** [@erikkfriberg\_153193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikkfriberg_153193)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-blend-door-actuater-not-working-05-tahoe/176915 "2021-05-18T16:41:49Z")
My dad has had problems with the Driver’s side A/C in his '05 Tahoe. It only blows hot. He just had the evaporator core and heat core replace. They added the blend door actuator that was missing (from a Midas “replace… --- ## [Shady Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shady-mechanic/176792)
**Author:** [@mr.ross8644\_175220](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr.ross8644_175220)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shady-mechanic/176792 "2021-05-18T02:32:51Z")
I took my suv to a mechanic to have a brake booster I purchased put on. He put on a different booster, evident from different letters from my booster and the one affixed to vehicle. My booster started with AEJ… The one a… --- ## [1996 Chevrolet Tahoe exhaust smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-tahoe-exhaust-smell/171756)
**Author:** [@Tina35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-tahoe-exhaust-smell/171756 "2020-11-01T05:34:57Z")
96 chevy tahoe has exhaust smell. Canister has been replaced. Not sure what else could be causing it. Muffler is good. Even changed distributor cap a few times. --- ## [Synthetic or not to Synthetic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-or-not-to-synthetic/170598)
**Author:** [@glennst1011\_160276](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glennst1011_160276)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-or-not-to-synthetic/170598 "2020-09-29T15:33:03Z")
I have had a remanufactured motor installed in my 2004 Tahoe. (Kept my old motor for project). Anyway the shop gave me a directions sheet and it states to change oil at 500 miles but NOT to use synthetic oil. Then go … --- ## [Car siezes up while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-siezes-up-while-driving/169466)
**Author:** [@Caleb-Griffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caleb-Griffin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-siezes-up-while-driving/169466 "2020-09-08T23:33:09Z")
Before I left there was a noise coming from the belt, sounded more like a metallic noise rather than a whine. noise went away so i decided to drive it to work. on my way home the car made a loud squeal then shut off comp… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Tahoe - defective injector class action?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-tahoe-defective-injector-class-action/168620)
**Author:** [@AndreLeonard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndreLeonard)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-tahoe-defective-injector-class-action/168620 "2020-08-14T21:29:45Z")
My check engine light on dashboard came on and off with no message. Dealer service said fuel injectors need replacing. Engine only has 42,874 miles. I know this has to be defective injectors. Has anyone filed a class act… --- ## [What is this noise? Slipping belt? Tensioner? Something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-noise-slipping-belt-tensioner-something-else/168236)
**Author:** [@andyrt0910\_151205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyrt0910_151205)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-noise-slipping-belt-tensioner-something-else/168236 "2020-08-04T02:13:05Z")
2002 chevrolet tahoe Can someone help identify this noise? I did change the AC compressor belt a few weeks ago which broke – this noise started happening maybe a week after. --- ## [2004 right blinker not working all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-right-blinker-not-working-all-the-time/166285)
**Author:** [@T-Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T-Ray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-right-blinker-not-working-all-the-time/166285 "2020-06-24T21:11:59Z")
My 2004 Chevy Tahoe Ls right blinker doesn’t work all the time. At times it will not come on and times it does come on it will stop. I have replaced the blinker switch and I still have the same problem. Any ideas. --- ## [96 chevy tahoe stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-chevy-tahoe-stalling/164670)
**Author:** [@Kendyl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kendyl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-chevy-tahoe-stalling/164670 "2020-05-22T01:50:17Z")
I am having one hell of a time with this one. Some background. I was messing around and I collected everything I needed to put a 15"sub in my tahoe. I ran an 8 gauge power cable to an 1100w amp to a 2000w sub. It worked… --- ## [Power steering pump leak 2004 chevy tahoe lt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-leak-2004-chevy-tahoe-lt/164284)
**Author:** [@Caleb-Griffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caleb-Griffin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-leak-2004-chevy-tahoe-lt/164284 "2020-05-14T12:07:08Z")
I’m thinking the seal is bad, just want to be sure before i get a new one. Pump was just replaced 3 months ago, but just the pump not the reservoir. I didn’t replace it, nor did a shop, a guy that did my transmission did… --- ## [Driveshaft busted, transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveshaft-busted-transmission-problems/160832)
**Author:** [@Caleb-Griffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caleb-Griffin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveshaft-busted-transmission-problems/160832 "2020-03-12T10:57:00Z")
u joint fell out at 60mph on the highway and the driveshafts snapped at the ends and fell out. I have a 2004 Tahoe 2wd. The yoke stayed in the transmission and there was no other damage from the drive shaft falling o… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Tahoe doors locking and unlocking by themselves, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-tahoe-doors-locking-and-unlocking-by-themselves-etc/158593)
**Author:** [@SteveWalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveWalker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-tahoe-doors-locking-and-unlocking-by-themselves-etc/158593 "2020-02-16T22:19:37Z")
doors locking and unlocking by themselves,radio turning off, seatbelt alarm sounding, and vehicle shut off by itself. --- ## [1999 Chevy Tahoe won't start after several months of hit and misses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-tahoe-wont-start-after-several-months-of-hit-and-misses/100560)
**Author:** [@faryn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faryn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-tahoe-wont-start-after-several-months-of-hit-and-misses/100560 "2020-02-07T02:58:16Z")
Greetings folks, I have a 1999 Chevy Tahoe which was working perfectly for the 2 years I've had it until suddenly several months ago, it wouldn't start at all, just a loud click as if it were dead, but the battery was … --- ## [1989 Chevrolet Tahoe code 1345](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevrolet-tahoe-code-1345/157721)
**Author:** [@Kristie44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristie44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevrolet-tahoe-code-1345/157721 "2020-02-02T00:12:19Z")
When I am driving it loves really bad like it’s as if it’s going to die and when I come to a stop at does the same but not as hard and I can’t get my check engine light to come off it my check engine service engine light… --- ## [Sometimes I have to use starter fluid to start my engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-i-have-to-use-starter-fluid-to-start-my-engine/157623)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_Smith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-i-have-to-use-starter-fluid-to-start-my-engine/157623 "2020-01-31T03:23:18Z")
Sometimes I have to use starter fluid to start my 5.7 engine in my 95 Chevy Tahoe but once I do it’s fine for a while then I have to use the fluid again to start it.this just started happening a few days ago. --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Tahoe dies and runs again an hour later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-dies-and-runs-again-an-hour-later/155785)
**Author:** [@DANKOZENKO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DANKOZENKO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-dies-and-runs-again-an-hour-later/155785 "2020-01-03T13:13:13Z")
Start engine and it runs normal in the beginning, 20minutes into it running normal it starts to run sluggish and rough and then it dies. When it does this I hit the throttle and it does not help and sounds like its starv… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Tahoe buzzes below 45 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-tahoe-buzzes-below-45-mph/151449)
**Author:** [@Tom46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-tahoe-buzzes-below-45-mph/151449 "2019-10-25T01:11:40Z")
when mu Tahoe drives at about 45 mph, there is a sort of buzz or rattle. it goes away above 45… --- ## [(With PICS) 2011 Chevy Tahoe Engine Diagnosis (P0300 P0304 P0171 P0174)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/with-pics-2011-chevy-tahoe-engine-diagnosis-p0300-p0304-p0171-p0174/142542)
**Author:** [@michaelreed95\_153474](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelreed95_153474)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/with-pics-2011-chevy-tahoe-engine-diagnosis-p0300-p0304-p0171-p0174/142542 "2019-06-18T22:30:50Z")
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