1999 Chevrolet Tahoe: engine stalls while driving

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 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 May 14, 2008 · Brakes · 58,000 miles · WI

There have been several incidents, 2 of which could have resulted in serious injury. The brakes on our 1999 chevrolet tahoe don't always work properly. The anti-lock brakes activate even on completely dry surfaces. We have an extremely steep driveway that runs directly off of the main street. While attempting to stop on the driveway for a passing car we could not, and only split second timing was the reason we did not hit the passing auto. Another close call occurred when we were parking in a stall in front of a local store. I applied the brakes but there was a delay before any braking started and we almost it the building. If there had been a person in front of the vehicle I would have crushed them against a brick wall. These incidents have caused both my wife and myself to loose confidence in the safety of the vehicle. Brakes are the most critical safety feature on a vehicle and must function properly.

Filed Jun 3, 2004 · Fuel system · 33,000 miles · CA

Regarding your defect investigation peo4042 fuel system, gasoline delivery, fuel pump, 2000 - 2001 chevrolet suburban: complaint that fuel pump wiring overheats, resulting in engine stall and fuel leakage from the top of the tank: fyi, this is a common problem with all 1996 and newer chevrolet / gmc gasoline engine trucks, all of which have the vortec engine series. This engine requires high fuel pump pressure (55 - 60 psi), which requires high electrical current for the pump, particularly under conditions of high fuel demand, such as towing (the circuit has a 20 amp fuse). Possible root causes of the problem may be: (1) inadequate wire gauge to the pump, causing a voltage drop and consequently high current draw; (2) high resistance at the fuel pump connector; (3) restricted fuel filter; (4) running the tank low on fuel; (5) increased frictional drag in the pump with high mileage. Unfortunately, there is no recommended "fix" other than to change the fuel filter often, keep the tank over 1/2 full, and replace the fuel pump every 30,000 miles ($600 repair at a gm dealer). I became aware of the problem when the fuel pump fuse blew in my 1999 tahoe at 33,000 miles, stranding us in a remote part of montana. The cause was shorted wires at the fuel pump, requiring replacement of the pump. A search of the chevy truck owner's website (google) will show many owner complaints and suggested fixes for the problem.

Filed Apr 14, 2004 · Fuel system · 47,000 miles · CO

While driving at 70 MPH vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway. Dealer examined the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump was defective.

Filed Sep 17, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · CO

The engine stalled and the fuel injectors have been replaced twice. Please provide further details.

Filed Sep 18, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · NV

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.

Filed Apr 29, 2002 · Engine · MI

The vehicle repeatedly stalls (without warning) when the outside temperature reaches 75 degrees or higher.

Filed Apr 17, 2001 · Engine · MO

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.

Filed Oct 23, 2000 · Fuel system · SC · fire

Vehicle stalled out due to a fire started by the fuel pump, which burnt through the gas tank.*ak wire going to fuel pump shorted out on frame causing fire resulting in damage to the vehicle.