1999 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems

39 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 83,000.

owner complaints: 39
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 83,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Windshield wiper/washer: motor
11
Windshield wiper/washer
10
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
3
Power window devices and controls
3
Rear window wiper/washer: motor
2
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
2
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
1
Rearview mirrors/devices
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 29

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Visibility · 150,000 miles · TX

Rear view mirror disconnected from glass.

Filed Sep 28, 2010 · Visibility · MD

Driving my vehicle down the road in the rain try to turn on windshield wiper an nothing happened so I had to pull over until I could see good enough to get back on the road to drive an that's always happens to me.

Filed Aug 4, 2009 · Visibility · 139,698 miles · GA

I was driving from sc and attempted to turn on the wipers and they didn't work. I pull to the side and waited a few minutes and they just started working. I check the fuse but they were good. This has happened several times on the last year.

Filed Dec 24, 2005 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · HI

Intermittent inoperative windshield wipers. Same as recall 98v150001. Has been going on for a year. I now know what the problem is.

Filed Dec 16, 2005 · Visibility · 82,000 miles · CA · fire

Dt: the contact stated while driving the driver's side door developed a short circuit in the electric rearview mirror switch and caught on fire. He was able to put the fire out with the water hose. The manufacturer sent an inspector to estimate the damage, and the vehicle was repaired.*ak updated 1/11/2006 - recall 03v093000 was initiated but it only covered the 1997 and 1998 models.

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.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Engine, Visibility · 200,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Visibility · NY

Windshield wipers failed intermittently. There was a recall issued; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.*ak

Filed Nov 29, 2004 · Visibility · 80,000 miles · MI · fire

While parked power side view mirror switch caught on fire. As a result, the plastic on the door was damaged.

Filed Nov 29, 2004 · Visibility · 130,500 miles · MS

Frequent recurring failure of front wipers. Most recent: nov 18, nov 20 and nov 23, 2004. Wiper will quit in mid-sweep. Remedy: raise hood, jiggle wiring harness plugs on gear box and/or tap on front of gear box. Remedy may work hours, days or weeks.

Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 83,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have the most visibility problems?

The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most visibility complaints are 1997 (51 complaints), 1998 (50 complaints) and 1996 (44 complaints).