1999 Chevrolet SUBURBAN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
582 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
85,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 216 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 131 of 582 complaints (22.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 233 | 40.0% |
| Steering behavior | 64 | 11.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 37 | 6.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 28 | 4.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 25 | 4.3% |
| Engine operation | 16 | 2.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 131 |
| Tires | 44 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 40 |
| Steering | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 18 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 131; Tires: 44; Tires:Tread/Belt: 40; Steering: 26; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 21; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 20; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 18; Electrical System: 17
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 29 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 54 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 49 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 56 |
| 150,000 and above | 22 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 29; 50,000 to 74,999: 54; 75,000 to 99,999: 49; 100,000 to 149,999: 56; 150,000 and above: 22
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (56). 366 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 97 |
| 2002 | 60 |
| 2003 | 61 |
| 2004 | 60 |
| 2005 | 64 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2000: 132; 2001: 97; 2002: 60; 2003: 61; 2004: 60; 2005: 64; 2006: 37; 2007: 12; 2008: 6; 2009: 5; 2010: 12; 2011: 9; 2012: 5; 2013: 2; 2014: 6; 2015: 5; 2016: 1; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2022: 4; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 233 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 64 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 37 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000086 · 2002-12-12 (December 12, 2002)
TOYOTA OF ORANGE DID NOT STAND BY THEIR GUARANTEE OF "LEMON" USED CARS. I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE FROM THEM AND CONTINUOUSLY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. NOT ONLY DID THEY NOT FIX THE PROBLEMS, BUT THEY WOULD NOT TAKE THE CAR BACK. I AM NOW PAST THE ELIGABLE TIME LIMIT FOR 'LEMON LAW' BENEFITS AND AM STUCK WITH A DEFECTIVE CAR THAT I CANNOT EVEN SELL FOR THE 'KELLY BLUE BOOK PRICE', BECAUSE IT DOES NOT RUN PROPERLY.
Owner-reported narrative. 29,550 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000086 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10000268 · 2002-12-19 (December 19, 2002)
STEERING BOX LEAKED AND PINION SEAL LEAKING. ALSO THE VEHICLES STEEING WAS ERRACTIC AND THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE AT TIMES AT SPEEDS ABOVE 25MPH. STEERING BOX AND PINION SEAL WERE FIXED. THE STEERING SENSOR WAS CHECKED BY DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM. CAR CONTINUES TO DRIVE "ERRACTIC" FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS, OCCURING DAILY.
Owner-reported narrative. 33,984 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000268 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10000976 · 2003-01-12 (January 12, 2003)
TREAD SEPARATION ON LT245R B.F. GOODRICH LONG TRAIL TA RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE (1999 SUBURBAN)
Owner-reported narrative. 64,401 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000976 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003817 · 2003-01-14 (January 14, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT WORKING. CONSUMER STATED HE PUSHED THE PEDAL IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE TRUCK, AND IT TOOK A LONG TIME TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 2 OCCASIONS, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS FINE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003817 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004392 · 2003-01-22 (January 22, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE REAR TIRES HAVE TREAD SEPERATION AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *DT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004392 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005428 · 2003-02-06 (February 6, 2003)
SINCE NEW THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED ERRATIC SHIFTING DURING ACCELERATION. OFTEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES BRIEFLY WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE ON VACATION AT 78,000 MILES.
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005428 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006799 · 2003-01-02 (January 2, 2003)
COMPLETE TIRE SEPARATION @ 65 MPH, $3200.00 BODY DAMAGE TO SUBURBAN, OTHER THREE TIRES WERE THE SAME. REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES, EVEN THOUGH THE OTHER TIRES LOOKED NEW. I HAVE DESTROYED THE TIRE AND THE OTHER TREE TIRES IN MY GARAGE. MY WIFE AND TWO YOUNG CHILDREN WERE VERY LUCKY. ANYTHING THAT I CAN BE OF HELP PLEASE CONTACT ME...THANK YOU JOHN. *PH **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770810
Owner-reported narrative. 53,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006799 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006824 · 2003-01-15 (January 15, 2003)
TWO TIRES FAILED TWO MONTHS APART. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770850
Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006824 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V122000 · Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
Reported: 2000-04-27 (April 27, 2000)
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."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗