OwnerReports

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe problems

Owners have filed 677 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 38.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 7.4%.

Complaints677
Crashes53
Fires12
Injuries44
Deaths10

What owners report breaking

Service brakes, hydraulic 38.7% · 262
Power train 7.4% · 50
Steering 7.4% · 50
Electrical system 7.4% · 50
Visibility 5.6% · 38
Engine and engine cooling 4.1% · 28
Suspension 3.8% · 26
Fuel system, gasoline 3.7% · 25
Severity

Of those complaints, 53 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire, 44 report an injury and 10 report a death.

Reading the numbers

Across the 28 model years of the Chevrolet Tahoe in this data, 1999 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.

Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 18 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.

The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 93,537 miles.

In owners' own words

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, he experienced unwanted abs activation. As a consequence, he experienced extended stopping distances. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that the abs sensor and the wheel hub needed to be replaced at an expense of $2000.00 . No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 128,000. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 128,000 miles
: The contact stated while driving at 5mph, the abs engaged and the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle ran through the end of a garage door. The vehicle received minor damage; however the total amount of property damage has not been assessed by the insurance company. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or independent repair shop. The contact removed the fuse to the abs and drives without the abs. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 91,400 miles
I was in an accident today. The reason for the accident is that my anti-lock brakes engaged at less than 15 mph therefore not allowing me to stop in time. The brake actually felt as if they were not working at all. I was informed that newer models were included in a recall in the salt belt, but not in mn. What can we do to fix the problem? It happened in mn and in a 1999 Tahoe. Thanks, joan godfrey. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 90,021 miles

Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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