1999 GMC C1500 Suburban Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C1500 Suburban years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban. That is the most of any C1500 Suburban model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 42%), typically at around 99,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner 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 C1500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 42% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 25% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 17% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 172,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 240,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC C1500 Suburban recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Transfer case pinhole do to pump in transfer case common problem
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc c1500 suburban. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the oil field exploded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the field fractured and caused oil to seep into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Airbag light is on. Needs new module and the part is "currently unavailable" from gmc. Repair shop will not guarantee work on installation of a third party part. I have spoken extensively with gmc corporate and they continue to delegate this issue to the dealership level. Imo, the dealership…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc suburban. The contact stated that the brakes were wearing prematurely. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that the brake lines, hardware, brake cylinder and calipers needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was…
Car shut off in the middle of driving, this happen once or twice a year over a 12 year period, dealer keep saying it was switch or fuel pump, they kept charging me everytime... *tr
Other GMC C1500 Suburban years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 C1500 Suburban | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 C1500 Suburban | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C1500 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.