2001 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated July 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe has 1 documented known issues. No issues are rated critical, indicating generally reliable ownership. Across all issues, repair costs range from $120 to $450. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
On the 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, the upper intermediate steering shaft (I-shaft) between the steering column and the gearbox develops dry, corroded splines that bind and then slip, producing a clunk or knock felt in the steering wheel when turning at low speed or driving over bumps. GM issued TSB 00-02-35-003M acknowledging the condition on Tahoe/Suburban. Greasing the splines is only a temporary fix; the clunk reliably returns.
Replace the upper intermediate steering shaft assembly (GM PN 19153614; Dorman/aftermarket equivalents available) for a permanent fix. GM also offers a spline lube kit (PN 26098419) that repacks the splines as a lower-cost repair, but the shaft replacement is the durable remedy per the TSB.
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Permanent TSB 00-02-35-003 remedy. Updated non-lubricatable I-shaft that replaces earlier dampened/non-dampened designs to cure the steering clunk. Fits 2000-2006 Tahoe/Suburban (GMT800, 99-07 trucks). OEM ~$120-190; Dorman/aftermarket 425-176 ~$45-90. Confirmed via GM parts catalogs and multiple af
Lower-cost temporary TSB repair: repacks the I-shaft splines with grease and installs a plug. Must be repeated (~every 5,000 mi) as clunk returns; the shaft replacement is the durable fix. Verified as genuine GM lube kit for the recirculating-ball steering clunk on 99-04 full-size trucks/SUVs.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
WHEELS:HUB
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2001-2001 Chevrolet Tahoe has 1 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Clunk (I-Shaft). None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
The 2001-2001 Chevrolet Tahoe has 1 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Chevrolet Tahoe issues range from $120 to $450, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The upper intermediate steering shaft (I-shaft) between the steering column and the gearbox develops dry, corroded splines that bind and then slip, producing a clunk or knock felt in the steering wheel when turning at low speed or driving over bumps. GM issued TSB 00-02-35-003M a… Repairs typically run $120-$450. Severity: medium.
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