1999 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical system problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the plastic under the ignition switch was melting without warning. The contact also stated that the wires began to melt. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch assembly…”
filed May 23, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the security warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that…”
filed Aug 12, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tahoe | 8 | 21% |
| 2024 Tahoe | 12 | 20% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 36 | 18% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 35 | 20% |
| 2021 Tahoe | 56 | 13% |
| 2020 Tahoe | 11 | 20% |
| 2019 Tahoe | 16 | 16% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 12 | 12% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 20 | 12% |
| 2016 Tahoe | 31 | 12% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 135 | 21% |
| 2014 Tahoe | 15 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.