1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems
- 161
- 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 161 stored complaint records:
- 17 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- included recall · 46 records
- stopping distance · 27 records
- indicated recall · 26 records
- anti lock · 25 records
- same problems · 25 records
- recall included · 24 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 47 |
| 100–150k mi | 39 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
The antilock brakes flutter at low speeds. 5-10mph. I called gm and they told me there was no recall for this problem on the 1999 tahoe vehicle even though the same problem exists on the silverado's, & suburbans.
ODI 10173669
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs activating constantly at low speed - precise symptoms of nhtsa recall 05v379000 - chevy indicates 1999 tahoes not covered, only 2000-2002. *jb
ODI 10165969
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard the antilock brakes engage. The failure occurred on dry pavement and caused the brakes to fail. Through research, he discovered a recall on the 2000 models (nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The recall was extended to some 1999 models; however, the contact's vin was not included, even though he…
ODI 10214405
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the abs engages and the vehicle will not stop. There is a nhtsa recall #05v379000 concerning the antilock brakes. The vin was not included in the recall.
ODI 10163778
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
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Unwanted antilock brake system activation at around 7 mph. Took car to dealer, they said this vehicle was not part of the campaign and that i would have to pay for the repair. The vehicle has not been fixed yet. *nm
ODI 10159928
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated the ant-ilock brakes are engaging at low speeds of 0-5 mph. There is an nhtsa recall, #05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The vin was not included in the recall. Updated 06/16/06. *jb
ODI 10158641
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure there was an increase in stopping distance. This occurred at low speeds on normal roads without warning. The dealer determined the wheel speed sensors needed to be replaced. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic antilock. The vin was not included in the recall.
ODI 10157746
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph and below the abs engaged. As a result, the stopping distance was increased. There was a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, concerning the abs. The vehicle was not included because of the vin; however, the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.
ODI 10154480
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 5mph or less, there was an increased stopping distance and the abs engaged on dry pavement. Although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. 08/29/06 as…
ODI 10153801
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated at speeds below 10 mph, the abs activates. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
ODI 10151290
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated the antilock brakes engaged at 10 mph. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
ODI 10150219
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated there was an increased stopping distance at a speed of 15 mph or less. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. The vehicle was seen by a dealer. The dealer replaced the brake shoes and the cylinders, but the problem persisted. The service…
ODI 10150099
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 5mph, the abs engaged and the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle ran through the end of a garage door. The vehicle received minor damage; however the total amount of property damage has not been assessed by the insurance company. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or independent repair shop. The contact removed the fuse to the abs and drives without the abs.
ODI 10150159
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Within the past 2 weeks, my 1999 chevy tahoe began experiencing a problem with the abs brakes. When slowing down and performing normal braking prior to coming to a stop, the abs kicks in at very low speed (<5mph) and the brakes essentially fail. I contacted my dealer about this problem and they said the 1999 tahoe (old style) is not covered under a recall. *nm
ODI 10150191
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated the abs activated at speeds below 10 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and both front abs sensors were replaced. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
ODI 10153499
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the consumer stated the abs activated at low speed and there was an increased stopping distance. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. The consumer experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall; however, the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb
ODI 10147947
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1999 chevrolet tahoe with 49,000 miles anti lock brakes sensors activating at speeds under 10 mph. Took to dealer for repair at our expense, we were told this vehicle was not part of a recall. Gm is now trying to offer us 25% of our cost. This is not acceptable since this is a safety issue. My wife almost drove through the garage door one day. (incident date is being listed as date of repair, the vehicle had many…
ODI 10150586
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
On 1/27/06 i took my vehicle to a certified mechanic for a problem with my abs. He informed me that there was a problem with corrosion on the sensors causing the abs to activate at slow speed. He disassembled, cleaned and reassembled the sensor for a cost of $148.00. I drove it again and the same problem occurred. I looked to see if there was information about the problem. I found a recall nhtsa # 05v379000 gm…
ODI 10149162
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact complained about increased stopping distance and inappropriate activation of the abs brakes at low speeds which resulted in the vehicle striking a garage door with minor damage to the vehicle. There was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the abs brakes. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it was not included in the recall due to the vin. There were no…
Crash reported
ODI 10147276
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated the abs brakes pulsated at low speeds, and it felt as if the vehicle was on ice. There was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included in the recall due to the vin. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for an oil change and it was determined that this was the same problem as in the…
ODI 10147260
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dad*: the contact stated the vehicle has increased stopping distance, and the antilock brakes activated at low speeds. The vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. Antilock brakes failed. The vehicle has increased stopping distance,activated at low speeds. There was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included…
ODI 10147091
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated the abs activated at low speeds and there was an increased stopping distance. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. *nm
ODI 10148194
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I have a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. There has been a limited recall on the wheel sensor that controls the abs brake system. I took my vehicle in for the recall but was informed it was not included in the recall. It has the same problems that chevy's included in the recall. The problem is...sometimes the abs activates when the brakes haven't even been applied. Sometimes it activates at very low speeds causing longer…
ODI 10184489
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Belts And Associated Pulleys
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the abs activated, causing the contact' to lose control of the vehicle. The contact applied pressure to the brakes twice before the vehicle stopped. After the first incident there was extended stopping distance at low speeds. The dealership determined there was corrosion on the abs sensors. The abs sensors were cleaned in december of 2004. The abs problem recurred, and outdoor…
ODI 10146969