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1GNEK13RXXJ••••••1999 Chevrolet TAHOE
This build draws 4.7× more complaints than the average 1999 Chevrolet TAHOE build (30 vs 6).
30on this build
440on the model
69builds in total
8involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 15Hydraulic 14Air Bags 4Electrical System 4
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2010
The contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact was driving approximately 15 to 20 mph on normal road conditions and unexpectedly, the opposing vehicle crashed into the front end of the vehicle which resulted in a head on collision. The police and ambulance were called to…
Service BrakescrashMar 2007
The contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. During deceleration, the antilock system engages and the vehicle will not stop. The contact had two minor crashes and the vehicle sustained damage to the bumper both times. The dealer replaced the speed sensors in march of 2007. In…
Electrical SystemfireDec 2005
Fire in drivers sidr door area-defective circuits not fused
TirescrashSep 2001
Driving 70 on freeway and tire tread separated causing blowout, tahoe did two 360's hit guardrail and another rear tire started to separate as well.*ak (tiresize: 245/75/r16)
Power TrainJul 2017
While driving with my family in the car and without warning, the car stopped moving. In the middle of an intersection it was as if it was in neutral. This was terrifying, then all of a sudden it felt like I was hit from behind and the car popped into gear and shot forward. I now…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNEK13RXXJ482391 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.