1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tahoe years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 552 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. That ranks 3rd out of 32 Tahoe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (231 complaints, 42%), typically at around 95,068 miles. Complaints mention 46 crashes, 12 fires, 37 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 552owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 46complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 231 | 42% | 95,068 | “stopping distance” (15%) | $1,050 |
| Electrical System | 47 | 9% | 89,339 | — | — |
| Steering | 46 | 8% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 45 | 8% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 38 | 7% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 26 | 5% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 20 | 4% | 162,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 20 | 4% | 104,009 | — | — |
| Structure | 14 | 3% | 121,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 2% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 2% | 124,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 2% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 2% | 124,339 | — | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 1% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 1% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 6 | 1% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 3 | 1% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | 159,500 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 150,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:webbing
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Steel wheel rim fracture (PE03026) — opened Jun 12, 2003, closed Nov 3, 2003.
- Throttle sticking closed (EA02015) — opened Aug 1, 2002, closed Jan 12, 2004.
- Seat belt anchorage separation (PE01023) — opened Jul 17, 2001, closed Dec 20, 2001.
- Erratic power steering assist while driv (EA99011) — opened May 12, 1999, closed Feb 27, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
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…
I am unable to get the recall taken care of by a dealership due to the age of the vehicle
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…
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Other Chevrolet Tahoe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 27 | 3 |
| 2025 Tahoe | 49 | 1 |
| 2024 Tahoe | 68 | 3 |
| 2023 Tahoe | 229 | 5 |
| 2022 Tahoe | 193 | 4 |
| 2021 Tahoe | 457 | 16 |
| 2020 Tahoe | 57 | 3 |
| 2019 Tahoe | 107 | 2 |
| 2018 Tahoe | 105 | 3 |
| 2017 Tahoe | 174 | 4 |
| 2016 Tahoe | 256 | 8 |
| 2015 Tahoe | 658 | 14 |
| 2014 Tahoe | 90 | 3 |
| 2013 Tahoe | 233 | 4 |
| 2012 Tahoe | 178 | 3 |
| 2011 Tahoe | 447 | 5 |
| 2010 Tahoe | 314 | 3 |
| 2009 Tahoe | 284 | 5 |
| 2008 Tahoe | 528 | 4 |
| 2007 Tahoe | 1,177 | 4 |
| 2006 Tahoe | 114 | 3 |
| 2005 Tahoe | 293 | 5 |
| 2004 Tahoe | 467 | 2 |
| 2003 Tahoe | 507 | 4 |
| 2002 Tahoe | 449 | 3 |
| 2001 Tahoe | 512 | 5 |
| 2000 Tahoe | 282 | 6 |
| 1999 | 552 | 1 |
| 1998 Tahoe | 263 | 2 |
| 1997 Tahoe | 410 | 0 |
| 1996 Tahoe | 283 | 3 |
| 1995 Tahoe | 246 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 231 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tahoe model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.