1999 Chevrolet Tahoe seat belts problems

12 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 2%
crashes: 4
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Rear/other
3
Front: retractor
2
Front: anchorage
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Tahoe seat belts problems in other years

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: webbingReported April 27, 2000 · 279,132 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension requirements.
Remedy: Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.

Recall number 00V122000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Seat belt anchorage separationOpened July 17, 2001, closed December 20, 2001

Odi has received one (1) complaint alleging that the 2nd row passenger-side seat belt release buckle anchor detached from seat frame during a side impact crash.during the crash, the occupant was thrown from his seat, partially ejected through the rear quarter window of the vehicle.occupant sustained injury.gm has subsequently changed seat belt anchoring design in my 2000. Odi has completed a preliminary investigation and has determined that further information is needed to determine whether a safety defect exists.

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What 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 7, 2023 · Seat belts · MI

driver side seat belt unbuckles randomly for no apparent reason forcing you to re-buckle. to confirm belt was buckled properly i pulled on strap and it would not release. yet driving down road it will unbuckle randomly

Filed May 15, 2017 · Seat belts · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v122000 (seat belts); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on various occasions since 2003 for other repairs after the technician was asked to repair any outstanding recalls. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer stated that they would order the parts and they would arrive in approximately two weeks. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 11, 2011 · Seat belts · 150,000 miles · AR

The seat belt in the rear passenger side will not retract or come out. It doesn't seem to be anchored. I have toddlers so, I need this seat belt. This leaves my children with no seat belt option. It's snow and ice out and my vehicle is now a hazard to my children's lives!

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Seat belts · 200,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

I have a 99 tahoe that I was involved in an accident. I hit a car while doing 40mph that had pulled out infront of me. My air bags didn't deploy and my safety belt didn't keep me from hitting the steering wheel hard. Upon review of my safety belt, I noticed that it is routed incorrectly at the top holder. It binds on itself preventing it from retracting. My passenger side is routed correctly and works perfectly. I suffered a brain injury because of this and am quite concerned.

Filed Jun 27, 2003 · Seat belts · MI

The right rear passenger seat belt would not pull out from seat bottom. As a result the seat belt could not be used. *nlm, unable to use seat belt.

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Seat belts · WI

Front seat belts will not retract out from spool mechanism. Dealer has been notified. *ak consumer stated passenger seat belt/shoulder strap does not pull out of floor mount.

Filed Apr 30, 2001 · Airbags, Seat belts · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle hit a tree. Upon impact, seat belt did not retract, and air bags did not deploy, resulting in injuries.

Filed Oct 16, 2000 · Seat belts · MI · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in accident, the force to the side impact possibly caused the seat bracket to bend causing the seat buckle attachment bar to pop free from the holding pin, this resulted in the back seat consumer to somersault over the back seat injuring his foot. Consumer feels this is an unsafe design.

Filed Aug 21, 2000 · Seat belts · MI · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was traveling about 15-20mph, and vehicle was struck on the rear driver's side. Rear passenger's side seat belt released, throwing child to rear of the cargo area of truck. Child's left leg went through the side window. Dealer side couldn't help the consumer & to send letters to the president of gmc.

Filed Aug 21, 2000 · Seat belts · MI · crash · 1 injury

My 16 year old son was injured resulting from a side collision to our 1999 chevy tahoe. The tahoe was struck by a pickup truck traveling approximately 55 - 60 MPH. The pickup struck the tahoe on the driver's side of the vehicle behind the rear passenger door. The side window in the cargo area was broken by the impact and the tahoe spun around. All four occupants of the tahoe were wearing safety belts with shoulder harnress. My son was sitting in the back seat on the passenger side of the vehicle. The force of the impact appears to have caused the 60/40 rear seat to shift a fraction of an inch allowing the seatbelt harness to release where it attaches below the seat. When the seatbelt came apart he was thrown to the rear of the vehicle and his foot went through the broken side rear window. He sustained a severe laceration to his left foot severing tendons, ligaments and nerves. None of the other occupants of the vehicle were hurt as their seatbelts held secure. It appears the attachment which secures the buckle to the smaller rear seat requires a more substantial attaching pin. The 2000 model tahoe has a bolt and nut that secures the buckle attachment whereas the 1999 model has a small pin with a flimsy press cap holding it in place.

Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe seat belts

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V122000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have the most seat belts problems?

The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2001 (29 complaints), 2002 (15 complaints) and 2007 (15 complaints).