1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 552 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 552 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The seat belt in the rear passenger side will not retract or come out. It doesn't seem to be anchored. I have toddlers so, I need this seat belt. This leaves my children with no seat belt option. It's snow and ice out and my vehicle is now a hazard to my children's lives!”
NHTSA complaint #10381642, filed 2011-02, 150,000 miles“I have a 99 Tahoe that I was involved in an accident. I hit a car while doing 40mph that had pulled out infront of me. My air bags didn't deploy and my safety belt didn't keep me from hitting the steering wheel hard. Upon review of my safety belt, I noticed that it is routed incorrectly at the top holder. It binds on itself preventing it from retracting. My passenger side is routed correctly and works perfectly. I suffered a brain injury because of this and am quite concerned.”
NHTSA complaint #10350098, filed 2010-08, 200,000 miles“My 16 year old son was injured resulting from a side collision to our 1999 chevy Tahoe. The Tahoe was struck by a pickup truck traveling approximately 55 - 60 MPH. The pickup struck the Tahoe on the driver's side of the vehicle behind the rear passenger door. The side window in the cargo area was broken by the impact and the Tahoe spun around. All four occupants of the Tahoe were wearing safety belts with shoulder harnress. My son was sitting in the back seat on the passenger side of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #728615, filed 2000-08“driver side seat belt unbuckles randomly for no apparent reason forcing you to re-buckle. to confirm belt was buckled properly i pulled on strap and it would not release. yet driving down road it will unbuckle randomly”
NHTSA complaint #11500600, filed 2023-01“Consumer was traveling about 15-20mph, and vehicle was struck on the rear driver's side. Rear passenger's side seat belt released, throwing child to rear of the cargo area of truck. Child's left leg went through the side window. Dealer side couldn't help the consumer & to send letters to the president of gmc.”
NHTSA complaint #868247, filed 2000-08Related recalls
- 00V122000Apr 27, 2000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 1999, Suburban 1999, GMC Suburban 1999 +5 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 13 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 14 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% |
| 2002 | 15 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
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 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsTires
20 complaintsBody and structure
14 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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