1999 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Suburban (gmc) years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc). That is the most of any C/K Suburban (gmc) model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 123,650 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) 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 | 5 | 56% | 123,650 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 203,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 203,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 203,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 11% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 178,575 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 85,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc).
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.
Fire hazard on my 99 gmc suburban k1500 from metal fuel line failure with leaking fuel when engine is running. The danger is from more rusted out lines similar to the metal brake line failure i had in the past on this truck and had to replace the entire brake line system. The truck was assembled in…
Engine stopped during acceleration onto highway. Loss of power steering and braking. As they make a relocation kit for the module, i assume this is a know defect. In a. Curve this could have been catastrophic. *tr
Brake failure- metallic brake line corroded and released fluid under pressure causing brake system failure. *tr
Brake line (between front caliper and abs block) ruptured while driving vehicle at approx. 35 mph. Total system failure with no warning lights or pedal softness prior to pedal going to the floor. I did manage to stop the vehicle by using the emergency brake and pulling off of the road into softer…
Mushy brakes, dealer said this was normal in1999, ihear there may really be a problem. *tr
Other GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 C/K Suburban (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 C/K Suburban (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 C/K Suburban (gmc) | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc)?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Suburban (gmc) model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.