1999 Chevrolet TAHOE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
500 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
91,794 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 266 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 155 of 500 complaints (31.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 240 | 48.0% |
| Steering behavior | 46 | 9.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 45 | 9.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 19 | 3.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 15 | 3.0% |
| Engine operation | 15 | 3.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 155 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 |
| Steering | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 16 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 14 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 14 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 13 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 155; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 29; Steering: 18; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 16; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 14; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 14; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 13; Air Bags:Frontal: 12
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 23 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 51 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 64 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 82 |
| 150,000 and above | 36 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 23; 50,000 to 74,999: 51; 75,000 to 99,999: 64; 100,000 to 149,999: 82; 150,000 and above: 36
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (82). 234 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 59 |
| 2001 | 55 |
| 2002 | 43 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 53 |
| 2005 | 92 |
| 2006 | 50 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2000: 59; 2001: 55; 2002: 43; 2003: 39; 2004: 53; 2005: 92; 2006: 50; 2007: 19; 2008: 16; 2009: 10; 2010: 15; 2011: 11; 2012: 6; 2013: 4; 2014: 4; 2015: 5; 2016: 7; 2017: 4; 2019: 4; 2021: 3; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 240 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 46 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 45 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10005416 · 2003-02-06 (February 6, 2003)
ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVING. FEELS LIKE YOU HAVE NO CONTROL FOR A SPLIT SECOND
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005416 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006084 · 2003-02-05 (February 5, 2003)
THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE AN UPDATE ON THIS VEHICLE. RECALL#00V122000 SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006084 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006441 · 2003-02-04 (February 4, 2003)
THE MANIFOLD LEAKED WATER INTO THE ENGINE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 67,256 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006441 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006607 · 2003-02-05 (February 5, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLS VIOLENT TO THE LEFT DUE TO THE CONTROL STEERING MODULE .PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006607 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009298 · 2003-02-25 (February 25, 2003)
THE ROTORS EXPERIENCED PREMATURE WEAR, WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009298 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011713 · 2003-03-14 (March 14, 2003)
THE POWER STEERING FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK TO THE RIGHT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011713 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012514 · 2003-03-26 (March 26, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIDN'T SHIFT FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND GEAR PROPERLY. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10012514 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015098 · 2003-04-03 (April 3, 2003)
THE VEHICLE HAD NO STABILITY WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE MOVED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015098 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V122000 · Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
Reported: 2000-04-27 (April 27, 2000)
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."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗