1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Problems and Repair Histories
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Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1999 | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban / Avalanche | 27 Tahoe / Suburban / Avalanches, 9.2 months of data per Tahoe / Suburban / Avalanche, average 152500 miles92 |
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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
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| Chevrolet in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 134000 | 8 | Serious miss at idle while 4wheeling on Capitan Mountain (9000+ ft elevation) and afterwards. Solved with a dose of fuel injector cleaner in the fuel tank. |
| Chevrolet in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 162000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 162300 | 20 | Disconnected rear AC lines (leaking) and charged front AC Replaced driver door exterior handle |
| Jun | 2012 | 163000 | 20 | Replaced the driver door power lock motor |
| Aug | 2012 | 164000 | 127 | Replaced the radiator. The tank on the left side was cracked, seeping coolant. |
| Mar | 2013 | 168000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 189000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 197000 | 1500 | Cracked lower intake manifold. Replaced upper and lower intake manifold and all seals Leaking compressor. Replaced compressor, dryer, and orifice tube. Charge system. Rear wiper spray not working. Replaced pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 199000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 122140 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 131440 | 20 | Right, curb side tie-rod end |
| Apr | 2013 | 131440 | 900 | Fuel pump |
| Chevrolet in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 194000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 195300 | 50 | Driver's door exterior door handle broken, interior door hande broke a few weeks after this repair, driver's side visor clip broke too. Minor stuff for a truck of this age. |
| Dec | 2012 | 196000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 130000 | 1200 | Both tie rod ends shot and needed new rear shocks. Interstate battery replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 133000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 109000 | 200 | Door Latch Repair |
| Chevrolet in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 201000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 202000 | 0 | Leaking refrigerant |
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Chevrolet in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 100000 | 0 | need to recharge a/c |
| Mar | 2012 | 105000 | 0 | Wouldn't start, battery not holding charge. |
| Jan | 2013 | 123000 | 698 | Intake manifold gasket |
| Chevrolet in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 109000 | 48 | The suburban did not start. When I turned the key, just a click. Tapped on the starter, sub then started and backed into garage for repairs. Pulled the starter and took to Alternator & Starter Co. Replaced defective solenoid. |
| Sep | 2011 | 117000 | 650 | Airbag module replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 117000 | 175 | Replaced all 5 door lock actuators. Back door did not work at all and other doors intermittent with both fob and switches. |
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 83080 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 97340 | 400 | Full brake job front and rear, flushed brake fluid as well |
| Apr | 2013 | 97960 | 70 | Ac recharge |
| Chevrolet in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 123000 | 200 | Radiator leak - seal between oil cooler and radiator itself. No parts available to replace this seal. Had tried my own o-ring, then sealant to no avail. |
| Chevrolet in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 197000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 218000 | 120 | Replaced alternator and belt |
| Chevrolet in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 111000 | 350 | water pump went out so i replaced it and the radiator, both were leaking, hoses also,,, |
| Oct | 2012 | 124700 | 500 | fuel pump |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 114000 | 280 | Passenger front CV axle replaced because boot was cracked and falling apart. |
| Apr | 2010 | 115000 | 306 | left front ABS speed sensor replaced rear door and spare tire were squeaking from road vibration. Spare tightened down and rear door latch adjusted. |
| Sep | 2010 | 119000 | 350 | Front driveshaft seals leaking at differential and at transfer case. Both seals replaced. Likely cause was failed U-joint mechanic discovered and both were replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 127000 | 70 | Right Front CV boot sliced and oil flipping in wheel well. Entire half shaft / CV joint and boot replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | 128000 | 500 | Transmission not shifting out of 1st. Engine light on. Usually occurs in the morning, but in the afternoon the light goes off and it works fine. Shop could not duplicate problem, but read the code. I replaced the throttle position sensor. oxygen sensor code. Not sure which of the 4. check engine light on, transmission would not shift out of first gear until 3500 rpm and then would not shift out of second. replaced throttle position sensor twice and two oxygen sensors that were coding bad. |
| Jan | 2012 | 135000 | 125 | Inspection showed front wheel movement. Replaced pitman and idler arms. Realigned. |
| Feb | 2012 | 140000 | 0 | would not start. Replaced a plugged fuel filter and replaced all spark plugs. runs great. |
| May | 2012 | 141500 | 543 | condenser hose replaced and system recharged |
| Oct | 2012 | 144300 | 857 | Difficult starting. Replaced fuel filter and fuel pump. fuel pressure regulator and leaking coolant fitting |
| Dec | 2012 | 145000 | 180 | starter clicking but not turning. Replaced starter. Battery was corroded. Cleaned Battery. front passenger interior door handle broke off |
| Jan | 2013 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 116000 | 330 | Check engine light on, determined to be EGR valve. Mechanic cleaned it and it now works fine, no light. Also had the front end aligned and tires rotated and balanced. |
| Apr | 2010 | 121000 | 253 | Rear A/C lines leaking. Shop replaced lines and recharged refrigerant. |
| Sep | 2010 | 125000 | 500 | Rear A/C lines replaced. They were leaking and the A/C did not work. Power door lock solenoids all went bad due to one being bad for awhile and too much current burning up the others. Replaced 3/5 with new parts. Other doors are manual lock now. |
| Dec | 2010 | 126000 | 151 | Original battery finally went bad. Oil changed also. There's a little clunk in the rear end but the mechanic said U-joints are fine, the diff has some play. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 158000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 165000 | 1400 | very tiny radiator leak near the top of the driver's side. Living with it as the leak is near the top of radiator and fluid does not continue to leak out past current level. Actuators for the door locks failed on all doors. Happened over 2 month period. Replaced all actuators about 4 years previously. They seem to last 4 years as we replaced them 4 years after original sale. |
| Mar | 2010 | 172000 | 150 | Replace lock actuators |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 178000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 181000 | 20 | Front driveshaft rear u-joint failed Leak in rear AC high pressure line |
| Dec | 2010 | 186000 | 5 | Trace on climate control circuit board burned up. Cause unknown, repaired unit. Is functioning normally now. Replaced by friend who is adept in repairing PCB's and most electronics to the component. Blower Motor drawing excessive current. Burned up switch. Replaced switch, but need to replace motor or clean carbon tracking inside motor. Currently monitoring the issue. |
| Mar | 2012 | 196000 | 100 | Right side catalytic converter plugged |
| Mar | 2013 | 199000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 128000 | 19 | Cracked water fitting on intake manifold. Removed threads with easy-out and replaced fitting. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 141000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 143000 | 431 | Fuel level gauge not working. Replaced fuel pump and sender unit. replaced transfer case rear seal and fluid |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 129000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 132000 | 1450 | Radiator leaking at seams where the metal meets the plastic. Radiator replaced. Tensioner pulley bearings blown. Replaced tensioner pulley. Gov-lock blew(rear axle carrier) and grooved ring and pinon. It did not damage the axle shafts or axle tubing. Rented vehicle for the time it was in the shop. Shop ordered and installed a open carrier, ring, pinon, seals and hardware. |
| Jul | 2011 | 134000 | 36 | Starter solenoid would not release. Banged on solenoid and got it started. Drove to pick up part and then home to repair. Replaced starter solenoid on starter motor. Fixed. Driver side back door window not working at all. Will fix later. |
| Sep | 2011 | 141000 | 0 | Driver side back door window repaired. |
| Apr | 2012 | 155000 | 0 | Drivers window has quit working. Will not go down or up. When the button is pressed, it makes a clicking noise in the door. Minor diagnostics done. Cause as of yet is unknown. Will update when time to investigate further. |
| May | 2012 | 155500 | 70 | I got around to repairing the drivers window. The window motor had quit working. Replaced the regulator and window motor. As for the rear drivers side window, it started working again just before the drivers window went out in April |
| Oct | 2012 | 156700 | 70 | Torn CV boot on passenger side. Found it was time and cost effective to replace with a new shaft. The (sway) bar bushings and end linkage bushings were worn out. Replace the 2 (sway) bar bushings and installed new end linkage and end linkage bushings. |
| Jan | 2013 | 159000 | 202 | Brake lights quit working except for center high mount brake light, rear turn signals quit, wipers sometimes wouldn't stop, headlights cut out here and there and the sound of the blinkers blinking would tick without the turn signals on. |
| Mar | 2013 | 163000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 119000 | 120 | The rear seal of transfer case failed; all fluid lost. New seal installed, fluid replaced but this is temporary. Need to have new transfer case installed before I take this vehicle any distance. Still running, local use only. |
| Feb | 2011 | 119500 | 3000 | Replaced transfer case, $2,500 from Jasper. Also replaced a wheel bearing, $500. |
| Nov | 2011 | 123500 | 3400 | Repaired accumulating rust along bottom of every door including rear cargo doors. Replaced right front door. Plan to keep truck on road another 10 years. |
| Feb | 2012 | 125300 | 300 | Broken exhaust manifold bolt. |
| Mar | 2012 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 100000 | 26 | Steering position sensor, bought on ebay $26, took the steering column apart, fixed in the driveway in under 40minutes. You would turn the wheel 20 degrees off center, it would "snap" to the right, kind of like if you hit a patch of ice, no resistance. |
| Aug | 2010 | 106000 | 500 | Oil cooler lines leaking |
| Sep | 2010 | 111000 | 30 | Steering position sensor AGAIN. Replaced it several thousand miles ago with a new part. Problem came back a couple of months ago. Replaced with another new part. |
| Jan | 2011 | 112000 | 125 | Alternator charging intermittently, had it diagnosed as a bad diode at O'reilly's, replaced it myself, solved problem. |
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 148000 | 850 | Failure of intake manifold |
| Jun | 2011 | 149000 | 670 | AC control panel failed. AC linkages in the engine bay broke. |
| Dec | 2011 | 157000 | 450 | Water Pump Fail, Belt Tensioner Fail |
| Mar | 2013 | 168000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 141000 | 365 | alternator needed to be replaced. Also leak in engine block-added "stop leak". |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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