ChevroletTahoe1999
  1. Chevrolet Tahoe
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Frontal

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Frontal Problems

12
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 12 stored complaint records:

  • 12 indicate a crash
  • 7 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

What owners report

  • upon impact · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
150–400k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 15, 2009 · 199,946 miles

    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

  • November 15, 2004

    Frontal

    The vehicle's air bags did not deploy during a frontal collision. *nm council for the consumer stated that air bags need to be tested at chevrolet's expense. *tc *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10110864

  • April 27, 2004 · 100,000 miles

    Frontal

    During a front end collision while driving at 55 mph front air bags did not deploy. Three passengers sustained minor injuries. Consumer had the vehicle towed to dealership for inspection. *ak

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 10074130

  • September 9, 2003 · 52,000 miles

    Frontal

    While driving 40 mph vehicle was hit in the front center. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10040265

  • March 13, 2002

    Frontal

    Front collision at 25-30 mph, and neither airbag deployed, consumer suffered minor injuries.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 8006232

  • January 22, 2002

    Frontal

    Drivers airbag failed to deploy in a front end accident. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 757392

  • December 11, 2001

    Frontal

    While driving 40mph on wet pavement vehicle was t-boned which pushed vehicle into a telephone pole and airbags didnot deploy. Frontal and side damage.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 8002156

  • April 13, 2001

    Frontal

    Consumer was traveling about 30mph on highway and without prior warning front wnt into shoulders of a steep hill. 45 degree angle, and vehicle hit a tree. Upon impact, dual bags didn't go off. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 887011

  • December 29, 2000

    Frontal

    Consumer was traveling 55mph on highway and another vehicle ran in front, and consumer's vehicle hit other vehicle broadside. Upon impact, airbags didn't go off.*ak

    Crash reported · 9 deaths

    ODI 878233

  • December 27, 2000

    Frontal · Retractor

    Vehicle hit a tree. Upon impact, seat belt did not retract, and air bags did not deploy, resulting in injuries.*ak

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 887171

  • April 8, 2000

    Frontal

    While driving down the road at 40 mph another vehicle ran a stop sign, consumer hit other vehicle directly in the side of car. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer felt air bags should have deployed. *ak

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 860103

  • Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal

    While traveling at 45 mph another vehicle pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle resulting in an accident. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy at any time. Also, abs locked up. Please provide further information. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 863306