Problems with 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the brakes failed, causing an accident. two occupants in the vehicle directly in front of the contact's vehicle were injured. that vehicle was totaled and the occupants were taken to the hospital by ambulance. there were no details about the injuries sustained. there was a total of five vehicles involved in the collision. the contact's vehicle sustained damage to the grill, bumper and both front fenders. the air bag deployed and the seatbelt was worn. the three other vehicles sustained minor damage, although no information was available. a police report was taken. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, but the vehicle was not part of nhtsa recall # 05v379000 for the service brakes: hydraulic: antilock. the manufacturer was notified.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while driving 5 mph, the brake pedal stiffened when applied. the brakes also made a squeaking noise. the brakes were replaced, but the failure still occurred. the current mileage was 81,000 and failure mileage was 75,000.

Unwanted antilock brake system activation at around 7 mph. took car to dealer, they said this vehicle was not part of the campaign and that i would have to pay for the repair. the vehicle has not been fixed yet. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the ant-ilock brakes are engaging at low speeds of 0-5 mph. there is an nhtsa recall, #05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. the vin was not included in the recall. updated 06/16/06. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure there was an increase in stopping distance. this occurred at low speeds on normal roads without warning. the dealer determined the wheel speed sensors needed to be replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic antilock. the vin was not included in the recall.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while driving approximately 4 mph, the vehicle lunged forward. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the wheel speed sensor and wheel bearing hubs were replaced. after the vehicle was repaired the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

I own a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. it has a severe brake problem. sometimes when you are going under 40 and step on the brakes the abs seems to activate making a loud noise and the vehicle does not want to stop unless you stand on the brakes and then it stops slowly. i had a complete brake job done and it didn't get any better even though i took it back 2 more times. while i was on the internet trying to find a site that might be able to tell me what was wrong i ran across a site called www.ohiolemonlaw.com. they listed my vehicle model and year as having a recall for exactly the problem i was having. i then checked with gm and my local chevrolet dealership and they were both aware of the problem and the recall but said my vehicle's vin was not included in the recall. if there was a recall on the 1999 tahoe for exactly the same problem as my 1999 tahoe then i feel that my vehicle should be covered under that recall. i also looked under the nhtsa site and found a recall campaign number 05v379000 for exactly the same problem i am having. please let me know what my options are. my vin # is [xxx] and i am the original owner thank you. *nm updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph and below the abs engaged. as a result, the stopping distance was increased. there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, concerning the abs. the vehicle was not included because of the vin; however, the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 5mph or less, there was an increased stopping distance and the abs engaged on dry pavement. although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. 08/29/06 as of 8-21-06 problem still exists. 08/29/06 intermittently the anti-lock brakes come on at speeds of under 5 mph causing numerous close calls at signals in heavy traffic. basil chevrolet contacted. *tt

Dt*: the contact stated at speeds below 10 mph, the abs activates. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.

Dt*: the contact stated the antilock brakes engaged at 10 mph. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.

Dt*: the contact stated there was an increased stopping distance at a speed of 15 mph or less. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was seen by a dealer. the dealer replaced the brake shoes and the cylinders, but the problem persisted. the service department suggested replacing the entire antilock brake system, but no further repairs were made. updated 3/3/2006 - *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 5mph, the abs engaged and the vehicle did not stop. the vehicle ran through the end of a garage door. the vehicle received minor damage; however the total amount of property damage has not been assessed by the insurance company. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or independent repair shop. the contact removed the fuse to the abs and drives without the abs.

Within the past 2 weeks, my 1999 chevy tahoe began experiencing a problem with the abs brakes. when slowing down and performing normal braking prior to coming to a stop, the abs kicks in at very low speed (<5mph) and the brakes essentially fail. i contacted my dealer about this problem and they said the 1999 tahoe (old style) is not covered under a recall. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the abs activated at speeds below 10 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and both front abs sensors were replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.

Dt*: the consumer stated the abs activated at low speed and there was an increased stopping distance. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. the consumer experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall; however, the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb

1999 chevrolet tahoe with 49,000 miles anti lock brakes sensors activating at speeds under 10 mph. took to dealer for repair at our expense, we were told this vehicle was not part of a recall. gm is now trying to offer us 25% of our cost. this is not acceptable since this is a safety issue. my wife almost drove through the garage door one day. (incident date is being listed as date of repair, the vehicle had many incidents were the sensors failed. *nm

On 1/27/06 i took my vehicle to a certified mechanic for a problem with my abs. he informed me that there was a problem with corrosion on the sensors causing the abs to activate at slow speed. he disassembled, cleaned and reassembled the sensor for a cost of $148.00. i drove it again and the same problem occurred. i looked to see if there was information about the problem. i found a recall nhtsa # 05v379000 gm campaign # 05068. i took the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer today for a diagnosis and was told i needed a hub assembly which would cost $350.00 labor $180.00 and that my vin number was not included in the recall. as of today 1.4 million trucks and suv's are recalled with the same problem. i called gm customer service and was told that because i did not buy the vehicle new and did not have it continually serviced at the dealer there was nothing that they could do. i don't understand how they can pick and choose vehicles to be covered by this recall. my vehicle falls into the category of every stipulation except for the vin number. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the abs brakes pulsated at low speeds, and it felt as if the vehicle was on ice. there was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for an oil change and it was determined that this was the same problem as in the recall. *ak updated 2/7/2006 - *nm

Dt*: the contact complained about increased stopping distance and inappropriate activation of the abs brakes at low speeds which resulted in the vehicle striking a garage door with minor damage to the vehicle. there was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the abs brakes. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it was not included in the recall due to the vin. there were no injuries, and police report was required. the dealer repaired the vehicle as instructed in the recall. *ak updated 01/25/06. *jb

Dad*: the contact stated the vehicle has increased stopping distance, and the antilock brakes activated at low speeds. the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. antilock brakes failed. the vehicle has increased stopping distance,activated at low speeds. there was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included in the recall due to the vin. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated the abs activated at low speeds and there was an increased stopping distance. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. *nm

I have a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. there has been a limited recall on the wheel sensor that controls the abs brake system. i took my vehicle in for the recall but was informed it was not included in the recall. it has the same problems that chevy's included in the recall. the problem is...sometimes the abs activates when the brakes haven't even been applied. sometimes it activates at very low speeds causing longer braking distance. i finally pulled the fuse to deactivate the abs. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving the abs activated, causing the contact' to lose control of the vehicle. the contact applied pressure to the brakes twice before the vehicle stopped. after the first incident there was extended stopping distance at low speeds. the dealership determined there was corrosion on the abs sensors. the abs sensors were cleaned in december of 2004. the abs problem recurred, and outdoor temperatures decreased. *ak the serpentine belt was replaced. updated 01/19/06. *jb

Dt*: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign #05v379000 concerning the antilock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the vin. *ak

I brought my 1999 chevrolet tahoe to alexandria buick-pontiac-gmc in alexandria, virginia on december 14, 2005 because the abs light kept coming on in the dashboard. mechanic diagnosis was speed sensors were missing. he replaced the hub assemblies and speed sensors. total repair was $1064.54. i then found out that a recall on the problem i had just repaired was going on in the "rust belt" states and canada. the recall was for the whole northeast part of the country down to and including washington dc. i work in washington and live about 5 miles from the city. i wrote the gm claims department with copies of every receipt and a copy of the recall letter. they contacted me and told me the repair was indeed one included within the recall, but they were denying the claim because i live in virginia and the recall is only valid in "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. i want the recall to be opened back up and to include additional states. i spend every single day in washington, what makes my claim any different from the person that lives 5 miles away from me, but happens to live across the state border? what is different from someone who lives in washington and works in virginia? since my home address was virginia, my claim was denied. the recall campaign # is 05v379000. *nm the engine light illuminated, the serpentine belt was repalced. the water pump was leaking abd the pinion seal was replaced. updated 02/09/06. *jb

I was in an accident today. the reason for the accident is that my anti-lock brakes engaged at less than 15 mph therefore not allowing me to stop in time. the brake actually felt as if they were not working at all. i was informed that newer models were included in a recall in the salt belt, but not in mn. what can we do to fix the problem? it happened in mn and in a 1999 tahoe. thanks, joan godfrey. *nm

Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall campaign #05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it was not included in the recall due to vin and the model year. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.*ak

Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to v and model year.*ak

Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the model year of vehicle. the vehicle has been partially repaired at contact's expense. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated the abs would not work at low speeds. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.

The recall that chevy has for the antilock brakes only goes back to 2000. mine had the same issue and i had to replace the entire hub assembly on each side because it got so bad that they were activating all the time. i do not have the parts, but i got it repaired at a service garage and have the receipt. *nm

I have a 1999 chevy tahoe. there have been a few instances when i have applied the brakes at low speeds; the brakes lock causing the truck to skip and skid. this is terrifying, as i do not know when the truck will stop. sometimes the skip and skid will go for 10-15 feet before finally stopping. twice i have almost hit another vehicle. a third time i had to drive off the road to avoid a collision because the truck would not stop. there is a current recall issued by nhtsa #05v379000 but does not extend to california. i reside in northern california. this vehicle is used in the snow/sleet/rain. the condition (summary of recall) is in occurring in my vehicle here in northern california and should be considered in the recall. this is a very dangerous occurrence with the brakes that could result in a motor vehicle accident. *jb

I have 1999 chev tahoe that appears to be covered by nhtsa campaign # 05v-379. i spoke to chevy customer service and was told that even though i was experiencing abs braking problems, my car was not included in the recall. the vin is [xxx]. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Dt*: the contact stated the abs was engaging at 10mph with increased the stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to the local service dealer for repair and cleaning of the wheel speed sensor. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the abs. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 03/22/06.

Dt: the contact complained about an anti lock brake system problem. there was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000. the anti lock brake system activated at low speeds, less than 5 mph. the dealership and the manufacturer have been contacted. they told the contact that this vehicle was not included in the recall, and since this vehicle was not regularly serviced at the dealership, they will not consider assisting him. the repairs have been made to the vehicle at contact's expense. *ak

Continual activation of abs when coming to a stop; also activates while drive my 1999 chevy tahoe; this has been happening for months. *nm

1999 chevrolet tahoe - unwanted anitlock brake system (abs) activation gm failure to resolve/recall defective 1999 chevrolet tahoe. gm campaign 05068 nhtsa 05v-379000 in a letter dated august 29, 2005 to ronald medford (nhtsa), gm reports a problem with the abs sensors on vehicles including the 1999 chevrolet tahoe. on the same date, nhtsa acknowledges receipt and confirms 1999 chevrolet tahoe to be part of this recall and for release to the public. on august 30, 2005, gm notifies dealers of upcoming safety recall 05068 to include 1999 chevrolet tahoe. on september 23, 2005 gm sends product safety recall notes to dealers omitting 1999 chevrolet tahoe and other models and states customer notifications to begin october 14, 2005. on october 04, 2005 gm revises form 573 removing 1999 chevrolet tahoe and others. there is no indication that nhtsa has acknowledged the removal of this model year, nor if this would still satisfy pe05-020 / gm679 1999 chevrolet tahoe should be included in this safety recall as originally identified by gm and acknowledged by nhtsa. *nm

Brake failure. *nm

Original owner of 1999 tahoe. since purchase, i have felt that the truck was not stopping well, even at low speeds. i returned to dealer and they continued to say nothing was wrong. since that time, i have had four different dealers in three states and two private mechanics look at it. all have said it "performs as intended". the brakes were worked on seven times that i have records for. at 17k miles, 32k miles, rear brakes were cleaned and adjusted. at 36k, front rotors were resurfaced, rear brakes cleaned/adjusted. at 47k, front rotors were replaced and rear drums were turned. replaced pads. rears adjusted at 59k. at 72k, replaced front brakes and machined rotors. cleaned/adjusted rears. this continues on every 20k miles or so and still the truck does not stop under normal conditions even at low speeds. the rear brake adjustments only last about two weeks, then back to the same thing. luckily, i have not had an accident yet but have had to pull to the side to avoid hitting car in front of me. *nm

Original owner of 1999 tahoe. since purchase, i have felt that the truck was not stopping well, even at low speeds. i returned to dealer and they continued to say nothing was wrong. since that time, i have had four different dealers in three states and two private mechanics look at it. all have said it "performs as intended". the brakes were worked on seven times that i have records for. at 17k miles, 32k miles, rear brakes were cleaned and adjusted. at 36k, front rotors were resurfaced, rear brakes cleaned/adjusted. at 47k, front rotors were replaced and rear drums were turned. replaced pads. rears adjusted at 59k. at 72k, replaced front brakes and machined rotors. cleaned/adjusted rears. this continues on every 20k miles or so and still the truck does not stop under normal conditions even at low speeds. the rear brake adjustments only last about two weeks, then back to the same thing. luckily, i have not had an accident yet but have had to pull to the side to avoid hitting car in front of me. *nm

dt: contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. while applying the brakes as he was entering the garage the brakes would not work. the pedal went almost to the floor but would not stop the vehicle so he put the vehicle into park. he did not have time to apply the emergency brake. there were no warnings indicating that there was a problem with the brakes. thiswas the first time that there have been problems with the brakes. recall 05v379000 for the 2000-2002 models was issued, but not on the 1999 model. the dealership and the manufacturer said that this vehicle was not included in the recall. the contact stated that there was a recall for the 1999 chevrolet tahoe, and this vehicle was identical to the 1999 chevrolet tahoe.*ak

Dt: the contact stated the abs brakes activated at low speeds. the mechanic said there was a problem with the abs. repairs have not been done at this time. the contact found nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. however, this recall covered only the 2000-2002 models. when she contacted the manufacturer, they said this vehicle's year was not included. in the recall. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - *nm

dt: the contact stated when applying the brakes the abs will activate at speeds higher than 3 mph, but less than 10 mph. there was pulsation in the brake pedal when the brakes were applied. there were no warning lights indicating a problem with the abs. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the problem. he believed it was the same problem as indicated in the recall for the abs system.*ak

Anti-lock brakes activate at light pedal and very low speeds. extends stopping distance. *nm

Dt: the brakes had many repairs. had them readjusted, bled, and replaced the brake pads. the problem happened multiple times, the most recent was on september 19, 2005. there have been no accidents as of yet. the brakes were not holding, and they went all the way to the floor. when consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs they tell her that nothing was wrong. nhtsa recall 05v379000 was issued. but when the consumer contacted the manufacturer they told her that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Dt: on september 16, 2005 noticed at low speeds the abs system activated. have contacted the dealer, and there was recall 05068, but this vehicle was not included. the abs system activated no matter what the road conditions were. could hear and feel abs system activate, and the vehicle continued to roll. had to increase stopping distance in order to get the vehicle to stop. there was no for warning when this happened. *ak

My 1999 chevy tahoe ls 4 door, 4 wd wagon is having increased stopping distance due to the abs engaging when they shouldn't. this has caused 1 accident (minor) and 2 near misses. there is a recall for this problem for this model but the dealer said there was no recall. gm customer service acknowledged the recall but said it somehow did not cover my vehicle. *nm

Dt: the consumer complained about an abs brake problem. when coming to a slow stop the brakes will grab. took vehicle to dealer, they said that there was a problem with it, but this vehicle was not included under recall 05068. started noticing this on september 9, 2005. this problem became worse when it was raining. therewas no for warning, the light did not come on, and there was no noise. *ak

Dt: the caller was not aware of a problem with vehicle but insisted was denied recall 05v379000 concerning abs brakes because vehicle was registered in colorado and not in new york and pennsylvania. this was told to him by the manufacturer. *ak updated 11/30/2005 - *nm