1999 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical problems

Filed May 23, 2016 · Electrical · 218,000 miles · OR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the plastic under the ignition switch was melting without warning. The contact also stated that the wires began to melt. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 218,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the security warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that it might have been the pass key that failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2015 · Electrical · 187,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, the technician informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. In addition, the technician stated that the pass code sensor needed to be replaced every two years. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 116,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Dec 9, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 140,000 miles · MN

I purchased my 1999 chevy tahoe in 2004 with 87,000 miles from original owner. I received all maintenance records from original owner, as well as original dealership price/option sticker. I noticed once over 100,000 miles there was an electrical malfunction or problem, like a power surge anytime the power window buttons are depressed and when I accelerate, there is a surge and when truck slows down or is in park, there is n surge. There is sudden energy! There is also a problem with the dashboard/radio and switch buttons below lights working. They have failed! Electrical problems can cause fires and I have noticed it is not my tahoe only with the same existing electrical problems, as I have been looking for a second vehicle, as I have my kids both of driving age and my 1999 tahoe ls is my only vehicle. I feel safe on the road in my tahoe. I love the four wheel drive option, as I live in minnesota and I could not live without it over the winter months! I am also very proud to point out, my tahoe has 343,000+ miles on it and still going strong!!!! I can not afford a new tahoe, as I am on a fixed disability income now, so I am shopping for a 1999 or newer at a reasonable price. I am satisfied with all the years I have driven mine and hope to get many more years out of it. People are amazed when I tell them how many miles are actual miles on my tahoe. I am amazed, as well. :) [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 7, 2010 · Electrical · 147,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the engine would only remain on for a few seconds before stalling. The security warning light was illuminated and the vehicle would reset independently. The failure would only occur in colder weather and the contact stated he had experienced the failure at least ten times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The contact replaced the battery in the vehicle but the failure persisted. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · 94,550 miles · TX

Went to visit inlaws in canada for chrismas, arrived late at nite. Got up in the morning truck will not start, local mechanic diagnosed it as the anti-theft system,{ passlock } he got it running and said I need to go to the nearest dealer to get it reprogrammed be fore it happens again. Next morning was going to dealer it would not start again. Three days latter it finally started. Dealer charged $330 to reprogram {passlock} two days latter when I was going home it would not start again. I haven't got it running yet. Was supposed to be back to work in texas three days latter. I got fired , and I'm still stuck in canada and broke now. Thank you chevrolet!!

Filed Dec 8, 2008 · Electrical · 125,842 miles · FL

1999 chevy tahoe A/C blower motor inoperative. Mechanic traced related electrical circuits. Pinpoint immediate problem to faulty A/C control head and burnt connector. This problem was a fire hazard and had to resolved or completely disabled to eliminate the possibility of fire. Labor and parts cost $700.00.

Filed Apr 4, 2008 · Electrical · MO

Speedometer not working most of the time, it sticks at 30 MPH when traveling 70 MPH and fluctuates sometimes it works and sometimes it does not, I have spoke to several mechanics about the problem and no one knows for sure what it could be with out a high dollar fee. I searched online and found there are numerous complaints about the same problem.

Filed Sep 29, 2006 · Electrical · 114,238 miles · TN

Dt*: the contact stated the air conditioning and heater fan switch, connector plug and attached insulation to the wiring overheated and melted, while traveling 55 MPH. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.