Chevy Tahoe: What’s Causing That Rotten Egg Smell?

One of the most undervalued diagnostic tools is the human nose.  There’s a lot our nose can tell us about a vehicle with a few quick sniffs.  If you happen to smell a rotten egg smell coming from your Chevy Tahoe, it is certainly a cause for concern.  It is most commonly associated with a … Read more

Chevy Tahoe Dies After Starting Diagnosis

It can be very disconcerting if your Chevy Tahoe is starting and then dies.  It is most likely caused by some type of issue with the electrical or fuel system.  But, there can be other causes as well. Your Tahoe’s engine needs 3 things constantly and in the proper proportion to keep running. Air Fuel … Read more

Chevy Tahoe: Brake Lights Stuck On → Diagnosis

It is both frustrating and unsafe to drive your Chevy Tahoe if the brake lights are stuck on.  The most common reason that they stay on is a brake light switch that has failed.   How Brake Lights Work Brake lights work by having an electric current sent to the brake pedal switch at all … Read more

Chevy Tahoe: Shaking When Accelerating → Diagnosis

One of the more common issues that can occur is a vehicle that shakes when accelerating.  If your Chevy Tahoe is shaking when accelerating, it’s something that should not be ignored.  While the vibration can be annoying, it is often indicative of a serious problem.   Speed Matters Vehicle speed matters when you feel a … Read more

Chevy Tahoe:  Lifter Ticking Diagnosis

One of the most annoying things that you can coming from under the hood of your Chevy Tahoe is a ticking lifter.  The ticking noise makes it sound like the engine is going to give up the ghost at any time.  There are a few things that can cause a lifter to tick, such as … Read more

Chevy Tahoe:  Clutch Slipping → Diagnosis

Your Chevy Tahoe’s clutch provides a direct connection between the engine and transmission.  Without it, it can’t move at all. This connection requires a tremendous amount of pressure.  This guide is intended to help you determine why your clutch is slipping on the flywheel. Note:  This article is for manual cars only.  Here’s the automatic … Read more

Chevy Tahoe:  Engine Sputtering (Causes + Diagnosis)

A sputtering engine can indicate a number of problems.  If your Chevy Tahoe has a sputter, it is most likely going to be caused by bad fuel system, ignition system, MAF sensor, or bad catalytic converter.  Your Tahoe’s engine is a giant pump.  It pulls in air (where it is measured by the mass airflow … Read more

Chevy Tahoe:  Brake Pedal Going to Floor Diagnosis

The single most important safety feature in your Chevy Tahoe is a good set of brakes.  If your brake pedal is going to the floor, it indicates that there is a serious problem in the braking system.  When the pedal goes to the floor, it’s usually caused by a bad master cylinder, leaking brakes, bad … Read more

Chevy Tahoe Shifting Hard: Causes + Diagnosis

One of the most common automatic transmission problems is shifting hard.  If your Chevy Tahoe has a hard shifting transmission, it can be uncomfortable to drive and a sign of serious problems. If your vehicle’s transmission is shifting hard, it can cause a harsh ride and lead to potential damage over time. Numerous factors can … Read more