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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Reliability Rating
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Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors and the Crankshaft Position Sensor. Failures of the Fuel Injectors and Crankshaft Position Sensor apply to (5.7L VIN R engines) only. Failure of the Crankshaft Position Sensor may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $39.95 for parts and $97.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $89.03 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Transmission Valve Body and the Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch and a periodic problem is failure of the Reaction Sun Shell. Failures of the Transmission Valve Body, TFP Switch and Reaction Sun Shell apply to 5.7L VIN R engines with Light Duty Automatic Transmissions only. The cost to replace the Transmission Valve Body is estimated at $485.00 for parts and $110.50 for labor. The cost to replace the TFP Switch is estimated at $70.54 for parts and $84.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Reaction Sun Shell is estimated at $43.00 for parts and $877.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor. The cost to clean the Wheel Speed Sensor is $84.50 for labor per wheel. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly may prevent the engine from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing is estimated at $183.75 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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