1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban 2500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. That ranks 5th out of 16 Suburban 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 104,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 33% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 17% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 17% | 52,501 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 17% | 113,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 8% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 110,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban 2500. While driving 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle struck a building. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired the manufacturer was notified. The…
The vehicle in question is a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The gas gauge read erratically and incorrectly for a number of months. Then the engine died immediately after i parked the vehicle one day and failed to restart. I determined that the fuel pump fuse had blown. A new fuse lasted 30 seconds before…
Brake lines rupture in emergency situations. Third incident occurred on nov 2, 2012 and almost resulted in a major accident. Front brake line which runs across front of vehicle ruptured upon braking and pedal went to floor. Delayed stopping because only rear brakes were used to stop vehicle. This…
1999 chevrolet suburban frame failure due to rot. Noticed vehicle handling different, front end checked all tight. Noticed hole in frame under steering box mounts and large crack heading from hole towards rear of vehicle. Immediately parked truck, unable to be driven unsafe. *tt
Gm side terminal batteries have design flaw that allows battery acid to leak out of the terminals when stresses from heavy cables cause seal to fail. Battery acid leaks on vehicle components below and has been known to ruin brake lines and other important safety components. In addition, the battery…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban 2500 model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.