Transfer case for the 4x4. This was the most expensive item to repair. Gm needs to get a grip on all problems wrong with this tahoe. Grinding noise when engaging the 4x4 you thought the bottom of the SUV was to drop out. Also the knocking in the axle when you start from a stop.
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe: engine knocking or ticking
5 of the 551 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
Upon starting the vehicle there was a ticking noise. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer said that the manufacturer told them not to touch the vehicle. The reason is unknown.
The vehicle was in park and was not running at the time. The daughter accidental knock the gear into neutral. Causing the vehicle to sped off into the consumer house. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Mr
My tahoe has been brought in for repairs 6 times for a knocking or crunching noise when turning stopping or going over bumps. The dealer has changed both rear springs,shackles, u-bolts and re-tourqued the front control arms, trans cross member bolts, fuel tank mounting straps and brackets to proper specs. The vehicle contiues to make this noise.
After several trips to the dealership to have the problem connected to the transmission fixed, the dealership finally replaced the entire transmission. The problem presented itself when after the truck was going, when I had to stop for a light, stop sign or whatever, I would then engage the gas pedal. The truck would only inch away, when my foot was completely down on the gas. The sideview mirror on the passenger side shattered for no apparent reason, while driving on an open road. When I took the truck in to have it fixed, I was told the entire brake system would have to be replaced. The master cylinder was leaking and the shoes and pads were gone. Now my truck is currently going back to the dealership because there is a knocking noise in the steering wheel column and a buzzing noise when the fan is turned on for heat.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Engine
- Engine
- Engine
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine and engine cooling
- Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise
- Diagnostic trouble code P0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature
- 1999 - 2005 gen II cold engine misfire at idle with possible P0171 and/or P0174
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe?
5 of 551 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (1%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2021.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe?
There are 0 recalls and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
ABS 103Brake failure 29Wipers 29Stalling 14Fuel pump 13Jerking 13No deployment 11Tire blowout 11Grinding brakes 9Harsh shifting 7Power steering loss 7Pulling 7Won't start 7Engine failure 6Fire or smoke 5Fuel leak 5Headlights 5Loss of power 5Transmission failure 5
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