1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 12v/24v/48v Battery Problems

15
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.

What owners report

battery acid · 7 records
brake line · 6 records
delco battery · 4 records
positive terminal · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
30–60k mi	2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

May 15, 2005 · 57,740 miles
12v/24v/48v Battery
AC DELCO BATTERY LEAKAGAE. SECOND TIME
ODI 10120980
September 7, 2004
12v/24v/48v Battery
Second time the positive terminal from an delco battery has leaked causing the battery cables to melt. Acid leaks have caused rusting on the frame and near brake and a/c lines
ODI 10090553
June 17, 2004 · 37,037 miles
12v/24v/48v Battery
Ac delco battery leakage twice in the last two years. Both as a result of acid leak from the positive terminal.
ODI 10120978
July 1, 2002
12v/24v/48v Battery · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Battery acid leaks from positive post, causing corrosion in brake line.*ak
ODI 8013951
December 5, 2001
12v/24v/48v Battery
Problem: battery acid is leaking from the positive terminal. The acid released falls on pressurized a/c lines and the right front brake lines and fitting connecting the brake hose. This is the second battery to be replaced in my vehicle. This problem was found in when disconnecting the first battery (3/2001) for charging. Acid released from the orginal battery was contained and neutralized immediately. This second…
ODI 755494
April 9, 2001
12v/24v/48v Battery · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Back Up Lights · Carburetor System · Flasher Unit · Interior/Under Dash · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Tail Lights
Additional components replaced, these included:alternator replaced twiced, battery replaced, injectors plugging treated three times, tail shaft leaking - replaced, intake manifold replaced, stereo replaced, tall lamp circuit board replaced (both, intrument cluster replaced twice - unsure in current mileage readings are correct, head lamps continue to flicker whil edriving replaced three times, water pump replaced,…
ODI 762295
March 6, 2001
12v/24v/48v Battery · Delivery
The battery positive leaked onto the brake line which in turn ate through the brake line and a loss of brake fluid and brakes without warning happened. I was traveling at 40mph when went to apply the brakes and they went slowly to the floor as i was stopping and then dropped to floor and i went thru the middle of a intersection (i thank god that traffic was light). I see that in this data base that this is common…
ODI 742043
February 14, 2001
12v/24v/48v Battery · Air Conditioner · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Headlights
Truck was taken in repeatedly for brakes, transmission, air conditioner and headlights prior to warranty expiration and was told they could not duplicate the problem or it was under "chev specs" or we were experiencing anti-lock brakes. Water pump began leaking and had to be replaced 2200 miles outside of warranty. Entire brake system, lines-calipers, everything had to be replaced because "foreign fluid corroded"…
ODI 750538
January 1, 2001
12v/24v/48v Battery
Battery post broke loose from battery and battery acid leaked from battery onto frame members and electrical wire harness dirfectly below battery with considerable corrosion to insulation. Dealer replaced defective battery under warranty with same battery model, but accnowledged that gm had redesign a new battery (plantinum) due to heat and virbration problems from 1995 to current on truck and suv's. Dealer said…
ODI 740985
October 28, 2000
12v/24v/48v Battery · Disc
The positive terminal on the original delco battery broke off, leaking acid down the wheel well onto the right front brake lines and the abs electrical connector to the right front brake. The acid corroded the brake line, electrical connector, and removed the paint on the frame and lower a-frame. The failure occured in our driveway and the vehicle was disabled. Had to buy a new battery and 2 cans of battery acid…
ODI 735446
October 9, 2000
12v/24v/48v Battery
The battery in my 1999 tahoe has started leaking from the postive post and has done $ 480 damage to the cables and starter motor. The service rep said that it had been leaking for a while. I had it in for service just 10 days before, and nothen was said about a leak. Reailable said that the battery is a 6 yr. Battery, but when it is put into a new vehicle the warrenty is for 3 yrs or 36,000 miles. He said that delco…
ODI 734618
August 30, 2000
12v/24v/48v Battery · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Battery has leaked acid onto brake line, causing all fluid to leak, amd a loss of braking power. Deaelr has been contacted.*ak the battery acid corroded the brake line. *yh
ODI 869124
July 29, 2000
12v/24v/48v Battery
Vehicle was parked in front of consumer's house. She got inside of vehicle and attempted to start it up, but vehicle would not start. Her husband opened the hood, and battery had exploded, and leaked battery acid all over the vehicle.*ak
ODI 866612
June 20, 2000
12v/24v/48v Battery
Battery leak. Caused positive post to corrode/disconnect. Truck is only 1 year old, with less that 15,000 miles. Battery acid all over engine and hoses. *ak
ODI 724360
September 24, 1999
12v/24v/48v Battery
Engine died while driving in st louis traffic approx 2 pm- traffic was light but if this occurred 10 mins earlier would have been on i 170 or 30 mins later on i 270 deal :er says :loose battery connection: sounds like a :loose" explanation to me as i did have warning flashers when ocurred. Am i driving a time bomb ??
ODI 714117