The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes leads by volume: 249 of 552 complaints (45%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (9) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 263 in 1998 to 552 in 1999.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 552
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $4,450–$6,300
- Combined MPG
- 13–15
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | vs. 1999 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 4,150–6,300 | 4,450–6,300 | 4,450–6,300 | 4,150–4,800 | 4,150–4,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 14–15 | 13–15 | 13–15 | 13–15 | 14–15 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 12–14 / 16–17 | 12–13 / 15–17 | 11–13 / 15–17 | 11–13 / 15–18 | 13 / 16–18 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 592–679 | 635–684 | 635–684 | 592–684 | 592–635 | |
| Complaints filed | 410 | 263 | 552 | 282 | 512 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 8 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 24 | 18 | 46 | 24 | 47 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 7 | |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 12 | 37 | 26 | 48 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Brakes: 249 of 552 NHTSA complaints (45%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe get?
EPA rates it 13–15 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe?
EPA estimates $4,450–$6,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 12 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | $4,450 (low) | 635 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.7L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 11 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | 13 mpg (low) | $4,800 | 684 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 6.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 13 mpg (high) | 17 mpg (high) | 15 mpg (high) | $6,300 (high) | 679 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.7L | 2-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 12 mpg | 16 mpg | 13 mpg (low) | $4,800 | 684 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 45 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 47 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 249 | 23 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 46 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 49 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 34 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 9 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 21 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 49 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
EQUIPMENT
- Defect
- CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Defect
- CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy
- HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
- Defect
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.