The consumer was unable to roll up the rear powered windows. The engine warning light also illuminated while vehicle was being operated. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints
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The air conditioner lines on my 1999 chevy tahoe started to leak and gm has told me throughout the summer that the part needed (part #15010337) is on backorder. This has been a hot summer, and with young children and aging adults, this is not just unaccepatble, but dangerous.
My husband and I were in route one evening when the check engine light came on. Following the manual's instructions: check the coolant gages, it had a reading of nearly 260. We pulled over at the next exit, into the parking lot of a gas station. We checked the coolant recovery tank, it was empty. Inspected the engine fan, it was operating normally. Waited 1 1/2 hrs to let engine cool down. Removed radiator cap. Radiator was dry. I asked the gas station for the recommended brand 'dex-cool'. Fortunately, they didn't carry that brand. (the reports I've read today, indicate brand dex-cool coolant is the #1 cause in gasket corrosions, it eats plastic. Added a 50/50 coolant and arrived home without further incident. The following morning I took my vehicle to a reputable mechanic. After giving him a very brief description of what we'd experienced the evening prior, he immediately stopped me in mid-sentence and said "vickie, you don't even have to finish telling me. I know exactly what the problem is. It's common for this engine in chevy's from 1996 - 1999 to leak coolant from the intake manifold near the rear firewall" he went on to say, that their service center has had many customers come in with the same complaint frequently. He estimated the cost to replace the intake manifold gasket is between $250 - $300. If this is such a common problem, then gm should not only be required to notify the owners, but should assist in the cost to replace the defective gaskets. The mechanic also stated, if the fluid enters the engine, which could very well happen, then the engine would lock-up. This is a safety issue, and can easily be prevented. Need there be a fatality before gm voluntarily notifies the owners and rectify this problem? I demand that gm inform current owners of this problem, reimburse owners who've already paid to have their vehicles repaired, and finally, stop recommending the use of dex-cool brand coolant in the owners manual!!!
350 cid engine threw rod at 69,000 miles. Replaced with new mr goodwrench engine. New engine stops mysteriously on highway after about 300 miles. Restarts easily before it coasts to a stop. One time it had to sit nearly half an hour before restarting. Dealer cannot fix the problem.
Air conditioning manifold hose is broken on 1999 chevrolet tahoe - extended warranty does not cover replacement. According to two mechanics contacted - they are apparently a frequent repair made on this vehicle. One of the two mechanics spoken to was in the process of repairing the very same item at the time of the phone call.
The engine stalled and the fuel injectors have been replaced twice. Please provide further details.
Composite manifold is leaking, cause unknown. Dealer notified.
The manifold leaked water into the engine. The dealer has been made aware of the problem. Ph scc
The heater hose is attached at the intake manifold with a quick-connect fitting that is made of pot metal. When this fails (and it is inevitable due to the type of metal used) the engine loses all coolant and leaves you stranded. There is no "quick repair" for this failure. Older engines had a connector into the intake manifold made of steel or brass which was more reliable and usually did not break off flush with the manifold. Nlm
Exhaust pipe fell off while driving. Pipe has been repaired by dealer several times and continues to fall off. Consumer is concerned about exhaust fumes when operating vehicle. Also, vehicle will stall intermittently while driving.*akthe clutch assembly was also replaced. The engine stalls intermittently. There is a noise emmiting from the fuel pump.
The vehicle repeatedly stalls (without warning) when the outside temperature reaches 75 degrees or higher.
There is a popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The dealer determined that the plastic fuel tank is expandable and causes this popping sound. Nlm dealer remedied problem and found the exhaust system to be the problem.
Bad engine I would like gmc to buy it back.general motors executive group.
All the engine oil leaked out of the engine in a span of fifteen minutes during a three mile drive. Nlm
Engine just stops running without warning or symptoms as if the key were turned off. Starts again without problem.. No warning lights on dash except battery symbol at time of stall. Could be fatal if passing on 2 lane.. Extremely dangerous on freeway. Countless hours trying to locate problem to no avail... I traded the car. Unsafe to drive.. Worried it will be sold without being fixed.
Pinion bearing failed at less than 2000 miles. Drivers side door mis-aligned. Bad seals at connections for tranmission coolin glines. Clunk when accel. From stop and shifting hard. Reoccurring noise in passenger side dashboard. Reoccurring fan type noise under hood. Reoccurring failure of exhaust gaskets.
The exhaust manifold was falling out causing vehicle to lose gas mileage. Vehicle experienced pulsated brakes when driving on the hwy at 55 MPH. Dealer replaced brakes and surfaced rotors to correct the problem. Brakes failed after serviced. However, the calibers got very hot which boilded the oil in the brakes system which caused the failure.
Time of delevery bumper was rusted. Yh
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