1999 GMC Tahoe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tahoe years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Tahoe. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Tahoe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC 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 | 3 | 75% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 89,918 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC Tahoe recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC Tahoe.
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
- Brake line corrosion failure (PE10010) — opened Mar 30, 2010, closed Jan 5, 2011.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Throttle sticking (PE02021) — opened Feb 11, 2002, closed Aug 1, 2002.
- Seat belt anchorage separation (EA01018) — opened Dec 20, 2001, closed Dec 9, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1999 chevy tahoe has always had transmission noise and thumping. Now wont go into reverse at 80k miles. Chat lines indicate shell/gear problem with this model transmission. This is a common known problem to gm yet no recall or assistance with repair costs. Problem is known to gm as shell/gear was…
1999 chevy tahoe abs front wheel speed sensor corrosion chevrolet/gmc has indicated that the 1999 chevy tahoe that i own is not covered under the previously announced safety recall 05068. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who indicated the following: "...found the wheel speed sensors with…
Consumer stated while braking at slow speeds the vehicle lunged forward. *jb at slow speeds (under 10 mph) the vehicle's abs makes a whinning noise and the brake pedal crunched towards the floor board. The vehicle lunges forward and doesn't stop at slow speeds. The mechanic noted that the entire…
Dt; the consumer stated over the past 4-5 months he has experienced extended stopping distance. *jb
Other GMC Tahoe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Tahoe | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Tahoe | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Tahoe | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Tahoe | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Tahoe | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Tahoe?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, equipment, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Tahoe?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 GMC 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 too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.