1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 1999

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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

132000 mi

US $1200
Gov-lock blew(rear axle carrier) and grooved ring and pinon. It did not damage the axle shafts or axle tubing. Rented vehicle for the time it was in the shop. Shop ordered and installed a open carrier, ring, pinon, seals and hardware. 
156500 mi

US $70
Torn CV boot on passenger side. Found it was time and cost effective to replace with a new shaft. 
143000 mi

US $50
replaced transfer case rear seal and fluid 
175000 mi

US $1700
tranny worn out 
126000 mi

US $151
Original battery finally went bad. Oil changed also. There's a little clunk in the rear end but the mechanic said U-joints are fine, the diff has some play. 
119000 mi

US $120
The rear seal of transfer case failed; all fluid lost. New seal installed, fluid replaced but this is temporary. Need to have new transfer case installed before I take this vehicle any distance. Still running, local use only. 
119200 mi

US $3000
Replaced transfer case, $2,500 from Jasper. 
114000 mi

US $280
Passenger front CV axle replaced because boot was cracked and falling apart. 
119000 mi

US $350
Front driveshaft seals leaking at differential and at transfer case. Both seals replaced. Likely cause was failed U-joint mechanic discovered and both were replaced. 
127000 mi

US $70
Right Front CV boot sliced and oil flipping in wheel well. Entire half shaft / CV joint and boot replaced. 
157300 mi

US $2100
Transmission replaced. Reverse, 2nd, and 4th gear failed. 
181000 mi

US $20
Front driveshaft rear u-joint failed 

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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

104943 mi

US $550
Rear differential resealed. 
104943 mi

US $550
Resealed and refilled rear diff. 

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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Transmission Problems

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