1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 552 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1% of the 552 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Dt: the contact states h has a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. One of the 4 mounting bolts on the bottom of the driver's seat sheared off, making the seat unstable under normal usage. The contact was concern that if he was involved in an accident and the seat moved around he could lose control of the vehicle. The GM dealer told him he was on his own. The consumer noticed this a couple of months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10136455, filed 2005-09, 132,000 miles“Vehicle experienced a problem with the driver's seat. The seat was off the bracket. The bolt that holds the seat in position broke. Owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, but was not getting any assistance. Vehicle is currently out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10115429, filed 2005-03, 60,000 miles“Our seat warmer burned thru our front drivers seat. There is a large hole in our seat. I am not sure of the exact day that this happened...we have had a lot of things going on this summer with my husband having open heart surgery and I then having surgery so I am just getting this to you now. I am not sure if there is anything that can be done about this or not but I do not want anyone to get hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10134208, filed 2005-08“Complaint received via e-mail. My driver's seat broke while I was driving the truck. I 'm not a big person . Also the driver's door sticks while trying to open.”
NHTSA complaint #10097910, filed 2004-10“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving approximately 40 MPH on normal road conditions, the front passenger side heated seat control module was activated while an occupant was sitting in the seat. There was unexpected and excessive heat penetrating from the seat, which caused the occupant to sustain second degree burns on his right thigh. The heated seat module harness connector was disconnected due to the malfunction. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The vehicle will be taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259440, filed 2009-02, 168,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 10 | 2% |
| 2003 | 19 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 20 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 5% |
| 1995 | 75 | 30% |
| 1994 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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