2004 Chevy Tahoe

2004 CHEVROLET TAHOE
68,882 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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PACO878806
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when i try to change the 4wd to any other it doesn't want to change and it stays the same . also when i try turning left or right it makes a rubbing noise and i press the gas to go and it doesn't advance what could this be
Apr 16, 2009 at 5:41 PM
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PEAR69
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Sounds like your tahoe is stuck in four wheel drive. That is why it will not steer properly. It could be a bad 4wd switch or the actuator motor on the transfer case might be bad.
Apr 19, 2009 at 2:14 PM
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PACO878806
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thank u that helped. So do u think this might cost me alot of money.
Apr 19, 2009 at 3:43 PM
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PEAR69
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A switch is not too expensive, but a transfer case actuator motor is around $350.00 plus labor.
Apr 19, 2009 at 3:46 PM
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PACO878806
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thank you....
Apr 20, 2009 at 4:46 AM
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