Table 1 shows seven common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel pump (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel injection (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Carburetor problems | |
| Fuel Delivery problems | |
| Fuel Injector problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
While driving at 70 mph vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway. Dealer examined the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump was defective. Read details...
Bought from new 99 Tahoe. Has had 2 runaway over speed events. The 2nd was yesterday. It has been having also, loss of power at time when first starting off. It goes away quickly, usually in few seconds. Hear at least one exhaust popping noise during event. Read details...
The gas tank rusts out around where the fuel pump is attached to the gas tank due to lack of drainage and precipitating the failure of the fuel pump. Just in my circle of friends who own Chevrolets all have had the same incident happen. Poor design by manufacturer. Read details...