1997 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 410 | 552 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 112 |
| Investigations | 4 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,475 mi | 92,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Tahoe | Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 104 | 231 |
| Steering | 105 | 46 |
| Power Train | 58 | 45 |
| Visibility | 51 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 47 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 | 24 |
| Suspension | 30 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 14 | 24 |
| Stalling | 13 | 24 |
| Steering problems | 12 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 26 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 42 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 7 |
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.