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
1999 chevrolet tahoe [xxx] has been experiencing increasingly severe brake shudder and activation of abs system at low speeds for the past 6 weeks. Happens nearly every time i come to a slow stop and has caused dozens of near miss crashes in city traffic. Brought vehicle into dealership on october 14, 2005 and was informed that item was a corrosion problem and part of a recall. Gmc was contacted directly and…
ODI 10139699
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I am the original owner of a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. I have been having trouble with the brakes since 2001. I have had them replaced twice since my mileage on the vehicle is over 70,000. My problem is that they still don't feel right....i've mentioned this to both a gm dealer and private auto garage and they can find nothing wrong. I feel that the abs recall just announced will fix my problem. I looked at the list of…
ODI 10135056
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation and increased stopping distances during low speed brake applications. We have filed a previous complaint for nhtsa campaign id 05v379000 which prompted gm to recall some of the vehicles affected by this problem. Vehicles in our state of wisconsin were not included in this recall. When asking for the number of failures, i entered 100, but it happens everyday…
ODI 10134939
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I am writing ref nhtsa campaign id - 05v379000 i have experienced this symptom several times and always thought it was something i had done wrong. My complaint is that my state is not included in the recall and i can assure you that maryland uses a tremendous amount of salt in the winter. I can't remember the last time it occurred but am putting in today's date to finish the form. *jb
ODI 10134885
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
There has been a recall issued for 2000-2002 tahoe for front wheel speed sensor corrosion (product safety recall 05068) from gm. This should have also included the 1999 tahoe. This abs issue is currently happening to my tahoe. Its been occurring since the middle of 2005. I heard of the upcoming safety recall back in august 2005. But when i took my 1999 tahoe to the dealership, they stated my vin# was not on the list…
ODI 10147602
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: the consumer believes his vehicle should be included in recall#05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. This vehicle was having the same problem with abs as stated in the recall. The consumer was told by the dealer and manufacturer that his vehicle was not included in the recall because the state in which the vehicle was located was not considered the salt belt. *ak *nm
ODI 10135044
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Vehicle goes into abs mode at slow speed stop. On dry driveway almost ran into my own door. Took the vehicle to the chevrolet dealer and brake system was inspected. Found it necessary to replace both front speed sensors. Also had to replace 1 broken caliper bolt as necessary. Total cost $697.47. Recall was issued for 1.35 million trucks and suvs for brake sensors. Our truck being a 1999 tahoe was not covered. All…
ODI 10153367
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated the abs activates at low speeds of 3 to 5 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. Upon inspection both wheel speed sensors were corroded due to salt on the highway. There is a nhtsa recall, 05v379000 regarding the anti lock 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 consumer stated the abs…
ODI 10149988
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
(1) braking on dry ground (2) abs engages at speeds below 5 mph, brake distance is increase unexpectedly (3) no repair yet, dealer says entire brake assembly needs to be exchanged. *jb
ODI 10132463
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: beginning in july, the consumer had a problem with the brakes during low speed brake applications. When approaching a stop sign, the brakes would grab. The brake pedal would fluctuate. There was a feeling like being on ice. The problem happened about 85-90 percent of the time. The problem became worse with time. The consumer checked on the recall 05v379000. His vehicle identification number was not included…
ODI 10135154
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Anti-lock brakes on 1999 chevrolet tahoe have failed causing braking problems when coming to a stop. Gm did not include the 1999 year tahoe in their recall leaving the cost of repair up to me. *jb
ODI 10138889
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. While driving between 10-15 mph, the abs engages automatically whenever the brake pedal is depressed. As a result, the vehicle fails to come to a complete stop unless the driver slams on the brakes. Through online research, the contact found nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The manufacturer stated that his vehicle was not included in…
ODI 10252820
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall before it was sold, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense and wanted reimbursement. *ak
ODI 10145162
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Constant activation of abs brakes due to corrosion between the front hub/bearing assembly and/or the speed sensor being defective. This issue is being addressed by gm on some vehicles but they won't fix mine because they say it's not in the vin number range. The problem is very real and very dangerous. It started almost 12 months ago, and i was told to wait for the state of wisconsin to be added to the recall list,…
ODI 10160590
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
In an unloaded (normal) condition. The brakes are very ineffective. Almost to the point of not being useful. I've had them looked at by both a dealer and midas and they both said everything seems fine. The lack of sufficient braking power has made me come very close to causing an acident on multiple occasions. I have been told by more than one people that this is the norm for this series of chevy. I consider this a…
ODI 10128115
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin and model year. The vehicle has not been repaired due to excessive cost. *ak
ODI 10144071
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: while driving at 45 mph and under the brakes failed to engage properly. The car will not stop properly. The consumer has to pump on the brakes to stop-sometimes this did not work. The vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer, and they said there was a problem with the abs brakes. No repairs or corrections were made. At one incident the consumer was towing a horse trailer at 45 mph. When brake pressure was applied,…
Crash reported
ODI 10135897
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: a low speeds on snow or loose gravel the abs will not let vehicle stop at reasonable distances.*ak
ODI 10121981
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall, campaign 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. On this vehicle the abs engaged at low speeds of 10 mph or less.*ak updated 1/19/2006 - *nm
ODI 10146526
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: the contact stated abs brakes failed. He applied the brakes while pulling into a parking lot and the vehicle kept going. He managed to avoid the vehicle parked in the space in front of him. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer , and they replaced the abs sensor, which rusted. The vehicle was operating normally now. The manufacturer was contacted. They offered no free remedy. The vehicle was not included in…
ODI 10142367
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
My 1999 chevy tahoe has a condition where if the brakes are applied while the vehicle is traveling at a speed greater than 3.7 mph but less than 10 mph, i get unwanted anti-lock brake system (abs) activation. No accidents have been cause by this yet, but it has been very close many times.
ODI 10119766
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1999 chevrolet tahoe experiencing problems with the brake equipment.*mr the abs activated at low speeds and while on dry pavement which reduced the braking effect and increased stopping distance. The abs light now remains on while the vehicle is in motion. The dealer suggested that the abs module be replaced after the first attempt to clean the corrosion on the electrical connector did not work. *jb
ODI 10124694
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning the service brakes, hydraulic: anti lock. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the vin. He has not repaired the vehicle at this time. *ak
ODI 10142838
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: the contact stated the vehicle experiences extended stopping distances. The problem was intermittent at first and has continually gotten worse. She replaced the entire braking system , trying to correct the problem, and discovered a recall recall 05v379000 for a different year. The dealership replaced the abs sensors due to corrosion. *ak 11/29/2005 - *nm
ODI 10141989
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Contact states: poor brake performance on 1999 chevrolet, tahoe. The anti lock brake system wasn't working . *ak
ODI 10119608