1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Suspension Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
The frame has gotten very rusty and the rear axle u bolts have rusted so much that they been replaced.
ODI 10851624
Body · Suspension
Excessive frame rust, which to date the vehicle only has 73,000 miles. The rust is so bad i will probably stop driving, until i can find a good frame. Large layers are coming off, and can be just crumbled. The rest of the truck is mint, the under body still looks new, the frame is ouch!, not just local areas, the whole frame structure.
ODI 10787851
Suspension
I have 99 tahoe i purchased new, i know its old , but its was always a 3rd vehicle, only 188,000 miles on it, just writing to let people know the entire frame rusted out ,always garaged, brackets for shocks etc, something is wrong when these cars can last longer then this, car was in being serviced every 3,000 miles,and not once did they say there was any issues. *js
ODI 10690455
Suspension
I doing research i noticed another common complaint from others about something i am also experiencing. When traveling at high speeds, my steering wheel will jerk. For instance, when i am changing lanes, my steering wheel will jerk, causing the wheel to turn more than i want to. This causes a real sharp turn, and i am afraid that i will one day lose control and flip my vehicle with my children inside with me. Is…
ODI 10108394
Suspension
Severe shaking starting at 50 mph. Shaking and loss of power when going up hill. *la
ODI 10047662
Suspension
The vehicle had no stability while driving, the consumer stated the vehicle moved in different directions. *jb
ODI 10015098
Suspension
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. *ak
ODI 741706
Suspension
Vehicle handling at highway speeds is unstable, it floats all over the road. *ak
ODI 716301
Suspension
Truck has a clunking sound and noise when accelerating from a stop.
ODI 704820
Suspension
Leaf springs hitting nerf bars. Previously notified don hewlett chevrolet dealer october 13, 1998 with 11,694 miles during 12k mile checkup. During review we checked another tahoe which also had the exact wear/damage markings on the nerf bars. Referred to covert dealership where vehicle was purchased. Vehicle in for service at covert dealership, this is one of the items to be inspected/repaired. Service manager…
ODI 700701
Steering · Suspension
Vehicle drifted hard to the right. After repairs drifted to the left, the vehicle wandered on the road. Also, there is alot of play in the steering, more than it should be. Dealer contacted and stated the problem was a characteristic of the vehicle, and could not duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 830712
Master Cylinder · Pads · Suspension
Truck pulls to one side, brakes shoes found to be cracked, master cylinder leaks
ODI 9000631