1999 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems

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 May 23, 2011 · Engine · 100,000 miles · SC

Continuously having to fill with coolant due to leak. No leak from hoses etc. The problem comes from a defect in heads that are produced by castech. Went on line to research this and found numerous complaints about this and gm/chevrolet will not fix. Extended warranty companies will not fix because it is a defective part. Dealerships will not talk about it but if you talk to an mechanic at a dealership and describe the problem they are quick to tell you exactly what it is and that it is a defect. The coolant seeps through the poorly manufactured castech heads. Called some of the local mechanics and they are saying the same thing-defective part. Now like I said I have checked on line and hundreds or more people are having this problem and are having to have the heads replaced and engines at out of pocket. I did not see where a lot of people are complaining on this site because like me they did not know where to go. I found out from a lawyer who also had this problem to complain on this site. He just simply got rid of his tahoe. One said they were stuck on the side of the interstate with young kids and no phone and no way of affording to getting home from out of town. Now that is bad.

Filed Mar 28, 2011 · Engine · 141,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated the engine failed while driving 5 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the engine but shortly after, the replacement engine also failed. The manufacturer was not contacted to report the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000. Updated 5/9/11 *cn the consumer stated the engine has been replaced four times. Updated 05/18/11.

Filed Dec 1, 2006 · Engine · WI

1999 tahoe engine failed. *ts the consumer stated there was no indication of any kind that there was a problem.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 106,000 miles · VA

I brought my 1999 chevrolet tahoe to alexandria buick-pontiac-gmc in alexandria, virginia on december 14, 2005 because the ABS light kept coming on in the dashboard. Mechanic diagnosis was speed sensors were missing. He replaced the hub assemblies and speed sensors. Total repair was $1064.54. I then found out that a recall on the problem I had just repaired was going on in the "rust belt" states and canada. The recall was for the whole northeast part of the country down to and including washington dc. I work in washington and live about 5 miles from the city. I wrote the gm claims department with copies of every receipt and a copy of the recall letter. They contacted me and told me the repair was indeed one included within the recall, but they were denying the claim because I live in virginia and the recall is only valid in "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. I want the recall to be opened back up and to include additional states. I spend every single day in washington, what makes my claim any different from the person that lives 5 miles away from me, but happens to live across the state border? What is different from someone who lives in washington and works in virginia? Since my home address was virginia, my claim was denied. The recall campaign # is 05v379000. *nm the engine light illuminated, the serpentine belt was repalced. The water pump was leaking abd the pinion seal was replaced. Updated 02/09/06.

Filed Jan 5, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 28,000 miles · VT

Dt*: the contact stated while driving the ABS activated, causing the contact' to lose control of the vehicle. The contact applied pressure to the brakes twice before the vehicle stopped. After the first incident there was extended stopping distance at low speeds. The dealership determined there was corrosion on the ABS sensors. The ABS sensors were cleaned in december of 2004. The ABS problem recurred, and outdoor temperatures decreased. *ak the serpentine belt was replaced. Updated 01/19/06.

Filed Jan 1, 2006 · Engine · 139,000 miles · SC

Intake manifold cooling system leak.

Filed Dec 24, 2005 · Engine · 6,800 miles · HI

Smells of antifreeze in cab. Took to mechanic, intake manifold gasket must be replaced. This is due to bad part installed. This is a known problem with gmc.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Engine · 127,117 miles · LA

Intake manifold leaked at gasket and at stub out for heater hose. Coolant leaked out of intake manifold. Intake manifold had to be replaced

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Engine, Visibility · LA

While turning on the defogger water was leaking from the vents. Also, driver noticed that vehicle was running hot. Drive took vehicle to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined that the heater core and head gasket needed to be replaced.