Owners have filed 677 complaints
about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe with NHTSA between 1998 and 2023.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 of 34 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 89
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Tahoe. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 75
14.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 11
7% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1999 compares with every other Chevrolet Tahoe
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
41.3%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
62.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
20.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
268.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
5317.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
7324.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
9431.5%
150,000+ miles
4013.4%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 1998peak 19Jan 2023
NHTSA investigations into the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999 THROUGH 2002 C/K PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION THAT MAY RESULT IN UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKING (RECALL 05V-379).GM'S RECALL COVERS APPROXIMATELY 804,000 VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING 14 SALT-BELT STATES:CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, V...
PE03026Opened 12 Jun 2003Closed 3 Nov 2003WHEELS
STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE
THERE HAVE BEEN LESS THAN 2 COMPLAINTS PER 100,000 SUBJECT VEHICLES RELATED TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT.THE OLDEST VEHICLES (MY 1999) HAVE ONLY 2 COMPLAINTS IN OVER 140 THOUSAND VEHICLES AFTER OVER 4 YEARS IN SERVICE.THE RATE OF WARRANTY CLAIMS POTENTIALLY RELATED TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IS LESS THAN 0.1%.THERE ARE NO KNOWN INCIDENTS INVOLVING RAPID LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. A DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.TH...
EA02015Opened 1 Aug 2002Closed 12 Jan 2004VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED
THIS INVESTIGATION INVOLVES THE GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION (GM)THROTTLE BODY (TB) UTILIZED IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 SILVERADO, SIERRA, TAHOE, SUBURBAN, AVALANCHE AND YUKON (SUBJECT VEHICLE(S)) WITH 4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L ENGINES. THE TB VALVE MAY INTERMITTENTLY STICK IN A CLOSED POSITION.IN SUCH A SITUATION, AN OPERATOR MAY APPLY ADDITIONAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL FORCE TO INCREASE ENGINE SPEED.THE APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL FORCE, TO OPEN A STUCK THROTTLE VALVE, MAY OPEN THE THROTTLE VALVE MORE THAN INTENDED AND, IN TURN, ACCELERATE THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MORE THAN INTENDED AND R...
PE01023Opened 17 Jul 2001Closed 20 Dec 2001SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION
ODI HAS RECEIVED ONE (1) COMPLAINT ALLEGING THAT THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUCKLE ANCHOR DETACHED FROM SEAT FRAME DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.DURING THE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WAS THROWN FROM HIS SEAT, PARTIALLY EJECTED THROUGH THE REAR QUARTER WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE.OCCUPANT SUSTAINED INJURY.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED SEAT BELT ANCHORING DESIGN IN MY 2000. ODI HAS COMPLETED A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION AND HAS DETERMINED THAT FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS.
EA99011Opened 12 May 1999Closed 27 Feb 2001STEERING
ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIV
THE OFFICE OF DEFECT INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS INVESTIGATED ALLEGATIONS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST FLUCTUATIONS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.FOR DETAILS AND A BASIS FOR THE INVESTIGATION CONCLUSIONS, PLEASE SEE THE CLOSING REPORT IN THE EA99-011 PUBLIC FILE.ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.FUTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES ON THIS SUBJECT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED AT THIS TIME.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION I...
Recalls on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
07E088000
EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
06E043000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
00V122000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2000270116,675 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the body cross sill may contact the front, right-hand brake pipe. This could eventually wear a hole in the brake pipe over the normal life of the vehicle and result in a brake fluid leak. This could ultimately result in a partial brake system failure and increased stopping distances. Correction: Dealers will inspect for brake pipe wear and replace worn section if necessary. A spacer clip will be installed to ensure adequate clearance.
Recall 2000193543 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
Certain 4WD vehicles equipped with Sport Package or Off Road Chassis package do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Fog lamps can be activated without the park lamps, tail lamp, and license plate lamps being activated in conjunction with the front fog lamps as required. Correction: Dealers will install a jumper harness that turns on the required lamps when the fog lamps are activated.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Kent, WACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A LIGHT POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS INURED AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11203728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 218,000 milesForest Grove, ORFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC UNDER THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS MELTING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WIRES BEGAN TO MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 218,000.
NHTSA complaint #10870317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,000 milesAllison Park, PACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO TRAVEL FURTHER THAN IT SHOULD HAVE. THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FOR 1999 TAHOE FOR THE ISSUE OF LOW SPEED ABS INITIALIZATION BUT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. EVERY TIME I COME TO A NEAR STOP MY ABS ACTUATES AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO ROLL FARTHER THAN IT WOULD IF THE BRAKING SYSTEM WERE WORKING PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #10614929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesWaterville, MECrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #10358089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesLansing, ILCrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS
I HAVE A 99 TAHOE THAT I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I HIT A CAR WHILE DOING 40MPH THAT HAD PULLED OUT INFRONT OF ME. MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND MY SAFETY BELT DIDN'T KEEP ME FROM HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL HARD. UPON REVIEW OF MY SAFETY BELT, I NOTICED THAT IT IS ROUTED INCORRECTLY AT THE TOP HOLDER. IT BINDS ON ITSELF PREVENTING IT FROM RETRACTING. MY PASSENGER SIDE IS ROUTED CORRECTLY AND WORKS PERFECTLY. I SUFFERED A BRAIN INJURY BECAUSE OF THIS AND AM QUITE CONCERNED.
NHTSA complaint #10350098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 141,000 milesAmarillo, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND UNEXPECTEDLY, THE OPPOSING VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE POLICE AND AMBULANCE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE MASSIVE LEVEL OF IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.
NHTSA complaint #10299900 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Fennville, MI
SEAT BELTS
driver side seat belt unbuckles randomly for no apparent reason forcing you to re-buckle. to confirm belt was buckled properly i pulled on strap and it would not release. yet driving down road it will unbuckle randomly
NHTSA complaint #11500600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 275,000 milesFairfield, IA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact's wife owns a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at a low rate of speed, an abnormal, grinding noise began to emit from the brake pedal upon depression without warning. The contact had to pump the brake pedal as the pedal depressed to the floorboard before coming to a complete stop. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the failure was a known issue with this model vehicle. The mechanic informed him that the vehicle might be under recall. The contact then called a local dealer where he was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 275,000.
NHTSA complaint #11431498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hobart, IN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am unable to get the recall taken care of by a dealership due to the age of the vehicle
NHTSA complaint #11429382 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palmyra, MO
TIRES:SIDEWALL
The contact's son owns a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe equipped with Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 All-Terrain TIRES, TIRE SIZES 265/65/18. The contact stated that while his son was traveling at 25 MPH, the left rear driver side tire blew out without warning. The contact's son was not injured. The contact stated that the entire sidewall had blown out from the tire. The contact's son was able to replace the tire with a spare. The contact had reached out to the tire manufacturer where they informed him that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T002000 (TIRES). The tire had yet to be replaced. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin was unavailable
NHTSA complaint #11421266 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beach Park, IL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONTROL OF VEHICLE
NHTSA complaint #11287781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 191,000 milesLoganville, GA
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS PITMAN ARM WAS RECENTLY REPLACED AND THE CLOCKSPRING WAS FRACTURED AND ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE THE PITMAN ARM WAS REPLACED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MAXIE PRICE CHEVROLET ATLANTA (3600 US-78, LOGANVILLE, GA 30052, 770466-7000) AND NASH CHEVROLET (630 SCENIC HWY S, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046, 678-369-3889) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS TO REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING WERE NO LONGER MANUFACTURED. THE CONTACT'S ONLY OPTION WAS TO FIND A JUNK YARD THAT MAY CARRY THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 191,000.
NHTSA complaint #11268496 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 191,000 milesLoganville, GA
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS PITMAN ARM WAS RECENTLY REPLACED AND THE CLOCKSPRING WAS FRACTURED AND ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE THE PITMAN ARM WAS REPLACED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MAXIE PRICE CHEVROLET ATLANTA (3600 US-78, LOGANVILLE, GA 30052, 770466-7000) AND NASH CHEVROLET (630 SCENIC HWY S, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046, 678-369-3889) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS TO REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING WERE NO LONGER MANUFACTURED. THE CONTACT'S ONLY OPTION WAS TO FIND A JUNK YARD THAT MAY CARRY THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 191,000.
NHTSA complaint #11268496 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 300,000 milesMaxton, NC
STEERING
MY 1999 CHEVY TAHOE BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING WHEEL SNATCHING THE WHEEL TO ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD I HAVE LIKED TO WRECKED TWICE BECAUSE OF THIS I HAD MY TIRES CHANGED THOUGHT IT WAS THAT HAD THE TRUCK LINED UP STILL DOING IT I THINK THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMBODY GETS HURT WHEN THE TRUCK SNATCHES IT PULLS LIKE IT OUT OF LIMIT BAD BUT THEN GO'S BACK TO ITS SELF I NOTICED IT MOSTLY DOES IT IN A TURN AROUND A CURVE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY
NHTSA complaint #11219216 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kent, WACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A LIGHT POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS INURED AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11203728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lodi, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO PASA EL SMOG
NHTSA complaint #11047451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesOceanside, CA
POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR STOPPED MOVING. IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION IT WAS AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THIS WAS TERRIFYING, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT FELT LIKE I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND THE CAR POPPED INTO GEAR AND SHOT FORWARD. I NOW HAVE NO REVERSE AND UNSURE WHICH GEARS MIGHT WORK, AS I IMMEDIATELY GOT IT HOME. I AM A DISABLED VETERAN ON A LIMITED INCOME AND NO AM FACING POSSIBLY HUGE EXPENSES FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIRS THAT I NOW HAVE READ HAVE BEEN COMPLAINTS ON MY CAR FOR YEARS! I CAN'T UNDERSTAND HOW GM/CHEVROLET DOESN'T SEE TRANSMISSION ISSUES AS A SAFETY PROBLEM. THIS TRANSMISSION HAS HAD WAY TOO MANY COMPLAINTS. HAVING NO WARNING AND THE INABILITY TO BE ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR IN AN INTERSECTION COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC!! ALOS WHEN CALLING A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THEY SHOULD BE BETTER INFORMED ABOUT ANY TSB'S AS TO INFORM CONSUMERS. I JUST THANK GOD MY FAMILY IS SAFE, HOWEVER AM NOW OUT OF A CAR. THANKS GENERAL MOTORS/CHEVROLET, LOOKS LIKE YOURE LOSING ANOTHER LOYAL CUSTOMER.
NHTSA complaint #11011702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mesa, AZ
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V122000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS SINCE 2003 FOR OTHER REPAIRS AFTER THE TECHNICIAN WAS ASKED TO REPAIR ANY OUTSTANDING RECALLS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD ORDER THE PARTS AND THEY WOULD ARRIVE IN APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10985801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesLampoc, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES WOULD SEIZE AND RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #10984547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,000 milesNaperville, IL
SERVICE BRAKES
99 TAHOE - SEVERAL TIMES REPEATIDLY - HIT BRAKES- SUV STARTS STOPPING THEN BRAKES PULE & NO STOP-SEVERAL TIMES CAME SO CLOSE REAR ENDING VEHICLE IN FRONT DUE TO PULSING BRAKES NOT STOPPING !!!!!CALLED CHEVROLET ON RECALL BULLETIN - SAYS NOT MY VEHICLE !!!! I GET INTO ACCIDENT -WILL BE SUEING CHEVROLET WITH BULLETIN RECALL BUT NOTHING DONE !!!! SAY' OUT OF MY POCKET !!!!!
NHTSA complaint #10936781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,000 milesBuffalo Grove, IL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ABS WOULD ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESPOND CAUSING THE STOPPING DISTANCE TO BE INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS SENSORS FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017*CT THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD NOT ACTIVATE AT 21,000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #10914413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 218,000 milesForest Grove, ORFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC UNDER THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS MELTING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WIRES BEGAN TO MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 218,000.
NHTSA complaint #10870317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 133,000 milesOAK Lawn, IL
SERVICE BRAKES
FUEL LINE LEAKS .POURING GAS OUT OF PRESSURE SIDE .PICS BELOW.VEHICLE 130000 MILES.2.BRAKE LINES ROTTING AWAY .REAR MOUNT TO DIFFERENTIAL LINES.MUST BE REPLACED.HOW CAN THIS BE ALLOWED? 560 DOLLARS IN JUST PARTS ALONE.3.GAS FILL NECK ROTTED AND LEAKS DURING FUELING.HAD TO REPLACE
NHTSA complaint #10864213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 133,000 milesOAK Lawn, IL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL LINE LEAKS .POURING GAS OUT OF PRESSURE SIDE .PICS BELOW.VEHICLE 130000 MILES.2.BRAKE LINES ROTTING AWAY .REAR MOUNT TO DIFFERENTIAL LINES.MUST BE REPLACED.HOW CAN THIS BE ALLOWED? 560 DOLLARS IN JUST PARTS ALONE.3.GAS FILL NECK ROTTED AND LEAKS DURING FUELING.HAD TO REPLACE
NHTSA complaint #10864213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 184,000 milesColumbus, MS
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,000.
NHTSA complaint #10862846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,688 milesAfton, VA
SUSPENSION
THE FRAME HAS GOTTEN VERY RUSTY AND THE REAR AXLE U BOLTS HAVE RUSTED SO MUCH THAT THEY BEEN REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10851624 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Steubenville, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKES LOCK UP & RELEASE SUDDENLY AT SPEEDS UNDER 45MPH WHILE COASTING OR ACCELERATING. BRAKES, ROTORS, & DRUMS ALL REPLACED. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXIST. WHEN BRAKES LOCK, IT USUALLY CHIRPS THE TIRES AND RELEASES. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES IN A ROW. AT TIMES IT WILL CAUSE VEHICLE TO SKID TO A STOP. BRAKES LOCK UP WITHOUT EVER TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDDLE. AS THE BRAKES LOCK UP & RELEASE IT HITS SO HARD THAT IT THROWS PASSENGERS FORWARD. THIS HAPPENS AT RANDOM. AT TIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN FIRST OPERATING THE VEHICLE & OTHER TIMES AFTER OPERATING THE VEHICLE FOR A SEVERAL MILES. AT TIMES VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR OVER 50 MILES WITH NO INCIDENT. OTHER TIMES THERE ARE 10-20 INCIDENCES FOR EVERY MILE TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MORE THAN ONE MECHANIC ON A MULTITUDE OF OCCASIONS WITH NO SUCCESS. THE BRAKES HAVE NEVER LOCKED UP WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. NO ACCIDENTS SO FAR BUT HAVE HAD A CLOSE CALL. TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON ABOUT 1/2" OF SNOW, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND CAUSED ME TO SLIDE WITHIN INCHES OF A GUARDRAIL.
NHTSA complaint #10818573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesShrewsbury, MA
SUSPENSION
EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST, WHICH TO DATE THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 73,000 MILES. THE RUST IS SO BAD I WILL PROBABLY STOP DRIVING, UNTIL I CAN FIND A GOOD FRAME. LARGE LAYERS ARE COMING OFF, AND CAN BE JUST CRUMBLED. THE REST OF THE TRUCK IS MINT, THE UNDER BODY STILL LOOKS NEW, THE FRAME IS OUCH!, NOT JUST LOCAL AREAS, THE WHOLE FRAME STRUCTURE.
NHTSA complaint #10787851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesShrewsbury, MA
STRUCTURE:BODY
EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST, WHICH TO DATE THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 73,000 MILES. THE RUST IS SO BAD I WILL PROBABLY STOP DRIVING, UNTIL I CAN FIND A GOOD FRAME. LARGE LAYERS ARE COMING OFF, AND CAN BE JUST CRUMBLED. THE REST OF THE TRUCK IS MINT, THE UNDER BODY STILL LOOKS NEW, THE FRAME IS OUCH!, NOT JUST LOCAL AREAS, THE WHOLE FRAME STRUCTURE.
NHTSA complaint #10787851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesMilwaulkee, WI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE SECURITY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE PASS KEY THAT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10748267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 187,000 milesCleveland, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PASS CODE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED EVERY TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.
NHTSA complaint #10693531 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.