1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Rotor Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake rotors · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rotor
Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe with a failure and current mileage of 48,000. The contact took the vehicle in for a recall repair for campaign # 05v379000. The manufacturer stated that his vin was not affected by the recall, but they would still do the repair. When the vehicle repair was done the dealer stated that his brake rotor separated.
ODI 10188224
Rotor
Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that on 12/2006 the vehicle had a brake problem. When brakes were applied the front end of the car would vibrate and pulse while driving at b 25 mph. When the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected he was told that the rotor separated into two pieces . After the repair was done a month later the contact the brakes stll vibrated and…
ODI 10182457
Mechanical · Rotor
Replacement front brake rotors installed on a 1999 chevy tahoe 2 door and driven approximately 100 miles in 15 mile increments resulted in significant intereference wear between the disc brake pad backing plates and the cylindrical portion of the brake rotors, with significant heat generation, noise, and odor. Subsequent inspection of the replacement rotors and the oem rotors revealed that the replacement rotors…
ODI 10112727
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Hub · Rotor
Dt: the contact stated there was a problem with the abs sensors. The abs was activating at low speeds. She took the vehicle to dealer for repairs. They replaced the abs sensors. Also, the rotors and hubs were replaced, allowing them to access the sensors. The problem occurred again in october 2005. She was having the problem diagnosed today. *ak
ODI 10140738
Equipment · Rotor
I have a 1999 chevrolet tahoe 4x4 lt. In the last few months i have had to replace the front brake pads and rotors every 5,000 miles. I am now looking to spend another $600 to replace them again. I have had them looked at each time, and i am told there is nothing wrong with the calipers and they have no reason as to why the rotors are being warped. The most recent time i took in the tahoe i was told the rotors were…
ODI 10048850
Rotor
The rotors experienced premature wear, which caused vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.*jb
ODI 10009298
Rotor
Consumer state that the vehicle would vibrate when applied the brakes. Dealer was notified and replaces the front rotors and the pads on four separated occasions and the problem still reoccurring. (as i mentioned vin# please fill in) ts
ODI 8022163
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Pads · Rotor
Chevy tahoe 1999, we have owned this vehicle for four years and put 40,000 + miles on it, it now has 102,000 miles. In that time frame we have had to replace the front roters and pads four times. In january of 2002 i had an accident at slow speed in slushy road conditions where the vehicle did not stop over a travel distance of 100'+/- it was blamed on driver error and poor road conditions, since that time we had a…
Crash reported
ODI 10119455
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Rotors had to be replaced three times since date of purchase of vehicle. Brakes also would lock up while consumer was driving.*ak
ODI 897734
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Was braking vehicle & the steering wheel was shaking. Made controlling of vehicle hard. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic that brake rotors were causing the shaking problem. Mechanic took the brake rotors off & informed owner they were made of tin. Rotors were replaced with a different type.*ak front and back brakes failed twice. *yh
ODI 871646
Rotor
Experienced excessive vibration when braking. Mechanic advised that rotors were warped and needed to be turned. This was done but problem reoccurred after less than 5,000 mi. Advised this time that rotors are warped again and need to be replaced, probably due to "the way i drive". I have never had this happen with other vehicles. After asking that they look further for a cause, i am told that this is normal wear and…
ODI 749071
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
We purchased the 1999 tahoe in june, 1998. We had the rotors turned in december 1998 and then replaced aug. 1999. This should not happen on a new vehicle, let alone one that costs as much as the tahoe. The brake pedal was going to the floor and the vehicle was not stopping very good, especially at a speed greater than 40 mph. The brakes were bled in the summer of 1999. That seemed to help for a while. But the…
ODI 721892
Drum · Gasoline · Rotor
All the engine oil leaked out of the engine in a span of fifteen minutes during a three mile drive. Nlm
ODI 561984
Rotor
Consumer was traveling on highway and veered over to the shoulder to avoid hitting another vehicle. When consumer applied brakes, pedal was soft and went all the way to the floor. Also, there was vibration. In addition, steering wheel pulled back and forth, due to rotor failure. *ak *yh
ODI 860991
Rotor
Problems with vehicle brakes, steering and rotors. *mr there were problems with the brakes, steering, and rotors since purchase. There was a chattering sound in the front brakes. The consumer had the vehicle re-aligned, and the rotors machined. The problem went away for a short period, but then return after 4k miles. The dealer suggested the consumer place high end rotors on the vehicle. *scc *jb
ODI 10038287
Rotor
At 11,000 miles front rotors are prematurely warped, cause unknown. Also when applying brakes the front end of vehicle vibrates/shakes. Please give any further details. *ak
ODI 841687
Rotor
This 1999 tahoe is about to undrgo the fifth brake job. The first for wapred rotors occurred at 1300 miles, the second at 18000 miles, the third at 23000 miles, the fourth at 26000 miles and now, the fifth at 36500 miles. Each time i have hd to fight with dealership to get anything done. Chevrolet insist nothing is wrong with these vehicles. A vehicle this expensive should not be having this many problems. "normal…
ODI 752780