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1999 Chevrolet TahoeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 552 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.0× the Tahoe median · #4 of 31 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints55285 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage95kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 7, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe has problems

552 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic23121
Electrical system473
Steering462
Power train452
Visibility383
Engine and engine cooling270
Suspension261
Fuel system, gasoline243
Tires203
16 other systems11327

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: webbing

Recall 00V-122 · Apr 27, 2000 · 279,132 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Mileage at failure

When do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?

95kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 133 service brakes, hydraulic complaints. 53% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 48% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
5under 30k miles70under 100k miles63100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Service brakes, hydraulic

15 owners mentioned a cost

$697median

Middle half: $550 – $793

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Tahoe year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tahoe median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe safety ratings

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 4-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, and the recalls they led to.

  1. THROTTLE STICKING CLOSEDEA02015 · closed Jan 12, 2004
    No recall
  2. ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVEA99011 · closed Feb 27, 2001
    No recall
  3. SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATIONPE01023 · closed Dec 20, 2001
    No recall
  4. STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTUREPE03026 · closed Nov 3, 2003
    No recall
  5. UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATIONPE05020 · closed Sep 13, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-379
In owners' words

What Tahoe owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11431498 · Sep 2, 2021 · 275,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP AT 5 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. A LOUD NOISE THEN EMITTED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT…
Complaint 10533000 · Aug 1, 2013 · 40,000 miles
THE METAL BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS ALONG THE FRAME. WHERE IT GOES UP AND OVER THE REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT RUSTED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I WAS TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. LUCKILY MY DRIVE GOES UP A SMALL INCLINE SO I COASTED IT UP THE HILL BY BARELY GIVING…
Complaint 10451012 · Mar 9, 2012 · 230,000 miles

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