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.
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems
249 complaints (45% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 95,386. 26 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 249
- of this car's complaints
- 45%
- typical mileage
- 95,386
- crashes
- 26
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip161
- Foundation components: disc: rotor17
- Foundation components9
- Foundation components: disc8
- Foundation components: master cylinder7
- Foundation components: disc: pads5
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
- Foundation components: drum: drum4
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
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, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. The population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v‑379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). The corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time.
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What 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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 !!!!!
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.
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
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.
Rear brake line broke due to corrosion . My mechanic said .he replaced it with a non corrosive flexible line . Why didn't they use this to start with.
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.
Suspected defective ignition switch and/or ignition switch passlock security on or about jan 17 2014 I was traveling about 30 MPH when the engine stalled with loss of power steering and brakes. I was able to stop without incident. After 10-15 minutes I was able to restart the vehicle and drive as normal. For several years after driving the ignition key was warm or hot when removed from the switch. In early 2013 the engine would occasionally stall immediately after starting but would restart after waiting 5 to 10 minutes. On jan 14 when at a gas station the engine stalled but I was able to move the car to the curb. After 10-15 minutes I was able to restart and drive normal. * passlock ignition security feature is widely reported to be a cause of these symptoms.
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 mechanic where the front and rear brake pads were replaced, including the rotors. The anti-lock braking system was also disabled. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 08/20/13
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 249 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, 45% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 95,386 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most brakes complaints are 2001 (272 complaints), 1999 (249 complaints) and 2015 (196 complaints).
Other 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
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