1999 Chevrolet Suburban Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 634 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. That is the most of any Suburban model year in the database (30 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (223 complaints, 35%), typically at around 90,200 miles. Complaints mention 51 crashes, 12 fires, 49 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 634owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 51complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 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 problems | 223 | 35% | 90,200 | “stopping distance” (13%) | $770 |
| Tires problems | 92 | 15% | 41,035 | “tire size” (26%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 58 | 9% | 78,500 | “battery acid” (10%) | — |
| Steering problems | 52 | 8% | 71,500 | “provide further” (12%) | — |
| Power Train | 47 | 7% | 69,268 | — | — |
| Visibility | 44 | 7% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 5% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 33 | 5% | 49,400 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 27 | 4% | 85,614 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 23 | 4% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 3% | 66,025 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 2% | 75,670 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 14 | 2% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 2% | 162,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 2% | 83,219 | — | — |
| Seats | 11 | 2% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 10 | 2% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 1% | 95,719 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 1% | 29,550 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 0% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 0% | 48,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | 98,500 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Suburban recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:webbing
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension requirements.
Fix: Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake line corrosion failure (EA11001) — opened Jan 5, 2011, closed Apr 8, 2015.
- Brake line corrosion failure (PE10010) — opened Mar 30, 2010, closed Jan 5, 2011.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Steel wheel rim fracture (PE03026) — opened Jun 12, 2003, closed Nov 3, 2003.
- Throttle sticking closed (EA02015) — opened Aug 1, 2002, closed Jan 12, 2004.
- Erratic power steering assist while driv (EA99011) — opened May 12, 1999, closed Feb 27, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I purchases a set of new Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT265/75R16 (123/120R) tires for my 1999 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 in June 2023 and I am attempting to register the tires with Michelin. None of the tires have a date code on them. The DOT code of these tires is 1M3 4N 00KX, there is NO date code on…
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost power steering and power braking functionality. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the security system that controlled…
I contacted Chevrolet corporate and they confirmed an open government ordered recall. They told me to contact a local dealer. I have contacted 2 dealers in the San Diego area, Bob Sall Chevrolet and Courtesy Chevrolet. Both refuse to fix the recall issue. I was told by Bob Stall Chevrolet that I…
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of Police Officers. The…
Rear brakes started grabbing and locking up about 9,009 miles after a drum, shoe and hardware replacement. Rear skids and slides.
Other Chevrolet Suburban years
← 1998 Suburban · 2000 Suburban →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 44 | 1 |
| 2023 Suburban | 130 | 3 |
| 2022 Suburban | 124 | 4 |
| 2021 Suburban | 200 | 12 |
| 2020 Suburban | 44 | 4 |
| 2019 Suburban | 78 | 3 |
| 2018 Suburban | 84 | 4 |
| 2017 Suburban | 141 | 5 |
| 2016 Suburban | 220 | 6 |
| 2015 Suburban | 430 | 11 |
| 2014 Suburban | 59 | 3 |
| 2013 Suburban | 118 | 4 |
| 2012 Suburban | 101 | 4 |
| 2011 Suburban | 148 | 3 |
| 2010 Suburban | 117 | 3 |
| 2009 Suburban | 106 | 5 |
| 2008 Suburban | 213 | 4 |
| 2007 Suburban | 292 | 4 |
| 2006 Suburban | 23 | 1 |
| 2005 Suburban | 129 | 6 |
| 2004 Suburban | 204 | 4 |
| 2003 Suburban | 301 | 5 |
| 2002 Suburban | 286 | 2 |
| 2001 Suburban | 440 | 6 |
| 2000 Suburban | 282 | 8 |
| 1999 | 634 | 1 |
| 1998 Suburban | 201 | 2 |
| 1997 Suburban | 414 | 2 |
| 1996 Suburban | 360 | 3 |
| 1995 Suburban | 457 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 223 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.