1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 5%of 552 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,278miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5% of the 552 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,278 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel pump went out on 1999 Tahoe. Took to dealer to service under extended warranty. I was told that there is a service bulletin about the wiring harness with a warning that they can be faulty and short out the fuel pump, in which case the new fuel pump would not be covered under warranty unless the wiring harness was replaced. I was also told that there is a recall coming out on this very problem but only for 2000-2003 (or 2004?) tahoes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10123863, filed 2005-06, 90,000 miles“Went to visit inlaws in canada for chrismas, arrived late at nite. Got up in the morning truck will not start, local mechanic diagnosed it as the anti-theft system,{ passlock } he got it running and said I need to go to the nearest dealer to get it reprogrammed be fore it happens again. Next morning was going to dealer it would not start again. Three days latter it finally started. Dealer charged $330 to reprogram {passlock} two days latter when I was going home it would not start again. I haven't got it running yet. Was supposed to be back to work in texas three days latter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257759, filed 2009-02, 94,550 miles“Is the NHTSA recall campaign 05v155000 (Chevrolet suburban 2000-2001 fuel pump failure) going to be expanded to other GM trucks? My 1999 Tahoe had the exact failure described in this recall, and I expect it will fail again. If the recall will be restricted to the 2000-2001 suburbans, I will perform my own modification to my Tahoe's pump (I will bypass the internal pump connector and solder the wires). However, if the recall will be expanded to the 1999 Tahoe in the near future, I would rather have the official GM fix applied.”
NHTSA complaint #10138551, filed 2005-10, 30,000 miles“Fuel pump failed on the highway, causing the vehicle to stop without warning. Mileage was only 33,100 at the time. I have searched a Chevrolet truck owners website (google alt.trucks.chevy - advanced search: fuel pump) and found many reports of fuel pump and/or fuel pump fuse failure in 1996-2001 chevy trucks. The typical failure seems to be melting of wires inside the pump, causing internal shorting, which was the failure in my vehicle. Failures were reported typically at 30,000-75,000 miles. Failure can be intermittant and difficult to diagnose. …”
NHTSA complaint #10028729, filed 2003-07, 33,100 miles“Fuel line leaks .pouring gas out of pressure side .pics below.vehicle 130000 miles.2.brake lines rotting away .rear mount to differential lines.must be replaced.how can this be allowed? 560 dollars in just parts alone.3.gas fill neck rotted and leaks during fueling.had to replace”
NHTSA complaint #10864213, filed 2016-05, 133,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10114453Apr 7, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a buzz noise at idle after fuel pressure regulator replacement…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 7 | 10% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 21 | 11% |
| 2021 | 122 | 26% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 25 | 23% |
| 2018 | 8 | 8% |
| 2017 | 13 | 7% |
| 2016 | 14 | 5% |
| 2015 | 59 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 11 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 41 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 30 | 10% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 36 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 6% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 | 32 | 8% |
| 1996 | 22 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
249 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsSteering
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
39 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsTires
20 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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