A 1996 Tahoe should not have auto hubs, it should have a shift motor on the transfer case that engages it there and another vacuum operated one on the axle shaft on the passenger side. They are notorious for the shift motor on the transfer case going bad, it is a push button 4wd system and should set a code that tells you what is wrong.
did you get out of your vehicle and physically lock the hubs on the front wheels? there automatic locking hubs.
Do you have automatic locking hubs on the front axles?
For some reason i think my anti lock system is on because my tahoe wont turn on anymore can somebody help me
I just had the same problem with ours. The automatic hubs went out on ours. The front hubs are also vacuum ran. The best solution is to buy a pair of Warn manual hubs from NAPA auto store and just replace the orig. auto. hubs with manual hubs. You will want to disconnect the vacuum solenoid on the drivers side, by the fender-well and tape it with electrical tape. This should solve all your problems. If your original automatic hubs are OK. then chances are there is a vacuum leak somewhere. That is why I suggest replacing them with manual hubs. Hope this helps and Good luck.....
When u find out why then let me know cause my 97 does the same thing.
Make sure you lock the hubs if your vehicle has locking hubs. However, it sounds like a fuse, check your fuses. Kev.
i have a 1988 sliverado 350 5 speed 4x4 1500 single cab short wheel base with automatic hubs and the front wheels wont pull and no popping or grinding noise at all and the transfer case will let you put in all 4wdL 4wdH N 2wd put the wheels wont pull and the light doesn't come on
I had this happen ....take a screwdriver and manually flip it back.Type your answer here...
The most common cause is a vacuum leak in one of the hoses that lock the hubs, if that checks out OK then the solenoid may be bad. Good luck.
No it wont but I am looking for a 95 tahoe tranny
I believe you will still have to shift the truck into 4wd inside the cab after locking the hubs on the wheels...I can't remember what year my Dad's F-150 was but he had to lock the hubs on the wheels first then shift the manual shifter inside the truck into 4wd to engage the 4wd feature. If there isn't a manual shift inside the cab, I give!
Most likely your steering lock is engaged. If you try to move the wheel right to left (or vice versa) while trying to turn the key it will work and turn. Sincerely, Bora