1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 28
- 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.
Among these 28 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact was approaching a traffic stop at 5 mph and applied the brakes. A loud noise then emitted as the vehicle began to lunge forward unexpectedly. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front and rear brake pads were replaced, including the rotors. The anti-lock braking system was also…
ODI 10533000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake lines rusted, loss of brake fluid, brake failure in heavy traffic...verified by wastlers auto in md. *tr
ODI 10449660
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The metal brake line that runs along the frame. Where it goes up and over the rear axle on the drivers side. It rusted out without any warning. I was turning into my driveway and the brake pedal went to the floor. Luckily my drive goes up a small incline so i coasted it up the hill by barely giving it any gas and stopped it by my house. *tr
ODI 10451012
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have chevy tahoe 1999,while traveling in low speed about 20 miles per hour,i needed to stop behind cars stopping in front of me for red signal. I pushed the brake pedal and it felt soft, braking power was week and eventually i hid the car in front of me. Fortunately no injury. I had my suv checked and to my surprise, i have been told that my tahoe has ruptured break line du to complete rust in all the break lines.…
ODI 10423115
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that when trying to decelerate at low speeds, the brakes would exhibit a loud noise and there was an increase in stopping distance. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired by a dealer or mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
ODI 10392350
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs activated when attempting to stop on several occasions on october 17, 2010 on my 1999 chevy tahoe. *tr
ODI 10368024
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs engages on my chevrolet tahoe as i come to a stop, preventing me to stop in a reasonably expected distance. I have a 1999 tahoe that seems to have the exact same problem addressed by nhtsa recall campaign number 05v37900, gm recall number 05068. The problem occurs every time i come to a complete stop. As the vehicle slows to 1 or 2 mph the abs engages and increases the stopping distance. The vehicle was…
ODI 10359319
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Went back out to my 1999 tahoe to leave a cvs...brake pedal went to the floor and had no brakes. Brake line feeding the rear was rusted and broke. *tr
ODI 10355164
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the brake pedal is depressed at speeds of 5mph or less the abs activates causing to lose control of your anticipated stopping distance. *tr
ODI 10356249
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake line to rear axle corroded and ruptured on 1999 chevy tahoe. Rupture occurred where the brake line passes below the fuel tank support strap attachment point. My son was able to control the vehicle and get home safely with no rear brakes, but was scared as a result. I have just finished replacing the brake line from the abs module all the way to the rear axle as a result of wide spread corrosion and structural…
ODI 10324845
Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving my 99 tahoe down a [redacted], a drunk had pulled out infront of me. I had slammed on my brakes and swerved to avoid him but still hit him pretty hard in his rear quarter panel. As a result of the accident, i had suffered a double hematoma to my brain and had brain surgery to stay alive. My complaint with my tahoe is 1) my airbag in my steering wheel did not deploy. I think if it did, my injury would…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10265716
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle experienced sudden abs activation. The failure occurred within the first 5 minutes of driving. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but the failure could not be assessed. The failure mileage was 105,000.
ODI 10367755
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. In an attempt to engage the brakes at 10 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated and the brake pedal extended to the floor. The contact was unable to engage the brakes normally, which resulted in less braking distance. While driving low speeds in a parking lot, the abs remained activated and made a grinding sound. A local mechanic discovered nhtsa campaign id number…
ODI 10253172
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Anti-lock brake activation under 5 miles per hour. Call chevrolet, said vehicle was not covered under recall 05v379000 due to being one model year prior to the recall. There is a service bulletin for the same problem on my model year. *tr
ODI 10269378
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
At slow speeds, the abs activates on dry pavement and it is very difficult to stop the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10239131
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10227739
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Bought vehicle used from gm dealer jan 2003. In sept 2007, this gm dealer replaced left front hub assy due to abs stopping problems under 10 mph charging me $605 (vehicle had 95,000 miles). In dec 2011, at 151,000 miles the vehicle again had abs stopped problems under 10 mph. This time repairs required from another gm dealer were replacement of two new front abs sensors charging me $340. Both dealers stated not…
ODI 10440329
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes acted funny at stops - would slow down then keep moving until i slammed on brakes. Had the brakes checked and was told they were fine. On friday 11/10/06, i was moving my 1999 chev tahoe lt 4x4 - took my foot off the brake and it would not stop when i put the brake to the floor to miss a building. The vehicle ran into a building causing damage to the building and injuries to me, the driver and only passenger.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10173466
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the brakes failed, causing an accident. Two occupants in the vehicle directly in front of the contact's vehicle were injured. That vehicle was totaled and the occupants were taken to the hospital by ambulance. There were no details about the injuries sustained. There was a total of five vehicles involved in the collision. The contact's vehicle sustained damage to the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10174865
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 5 mph, the brake pedal stiffened when applied. The brakes also made a squeaking noise. The brakes were replaced, but the failure still occurred. The current mileage was 81,000 and failure mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10197381
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Original owner of 1999 tahoe. Since purchase, i have felt that the truck was not stopping well, even at low speeds. I returned to dealer and they continued to say nothing was wrong. Since that time, i have had four different dealers in three states and two private mechanics look at it. All have said it "performs as intended". The brakes were worked on seven times that i have records for. At 17k miles, 32k miles,…
ODI 10138532
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Purchased vehicle from chevy dealer, shortly after noticed brakes do not function correctly, especially at low speeds. Now the brakes consistently do not stop at low speeds in a secure distance. Have not had a crash yet. I do not even drive the vehicle much anymore and want to sell it but i can't let someone get hurt. I am an engineer that works with the automotive industry and i practice very defensive driving…
ODI 10156145
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 1999 chevrolet tahoe has had an ongoing brake problem from the day i bought it. The brakes seem to apply themselves during normal driving. I have had to replace two sets of tires and two sets of front brake pads in less than 50000 miles. Sometimes when i smell something getting hot while driving i will stop and feel the front wheels. They will be so hot that i cannot touch them. Then the other day i had to make a…
ODI 10325687
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt: without warning the brakes will not work. The consumer has to hit the brakes hard at times to get the vehicle to stop. The consmer said there is a recall in canada on these brakes. The dealer said there is no problem with the brakes. The manufacturer has not been called yet. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10123767
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. While traveling at low speeds, the contact could feel the brakes grab when she depressed the brake pedal. However, the pedal released for a micro second before it grabbed again and stopped the vehicle. The failure began when the vehicle was purchased but has currently become more frequent and severe. If the contact slams on the brake pedal, the vehicle brakes properly and…
ODI 10227644
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