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1999 GMC Suburban

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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285Owner complaints

Model-year median: 8

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
118Tires
28Electrical System
23Engine And Engine Cooling
23Steering
23
All reported categories
Power Train
21Suspension
19Fuel System, Gasoline
15Visibility
10Seat Belts
9Latches/locks/linkages
8Structure
7Vehicle Speed Control
7Air Bags
6Fuel System, Other
6Unknown Or Other
6Equipment
5Exterior Lighting
5Seats
3Service Brakes
3Service Brakes, Air
2Wheels
2Child Seat
1Engine
1Trailer Hitches
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

96 reports with mileage · 189 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 118 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Tires. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

25 crash reports6 fire reports13 injury reports

Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

118 reports
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77,700 miles · Jan 31, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED DURING NORMAL BRAKING ON DRY ROADS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED THE SPEED SENSORS, WHICH REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE SPEED SENSOR WAS CORROD…

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED DURING NORMAL BRAKING ON DRY ROADS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED THE SPEED SENSORS, WHICH REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE SPEED SENSOR WAS CORRODED. UPDATED 03/17/06. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10149141

92,850 miles · Jan 12, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1999 GMC SURBURBAN VIN [XXX] I HAVE THE KNOW PROBLEM OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKES BEING ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEED. I LIVE IN VIRGINIA, 5 MILES FROM MARYLAND AND 10 MILES FROM WASHINGTON DC WHICH ARE COVERED BY A RECALL. I WANT MY VEHICLE COVERED BY THE RECALL. *JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)…

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1999 GMC SURBURBAN VIN [XXX] I HAVE THE KNOW PROBLEM OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKES BEING ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEED. I LIVE IN VIRGINIA, 5 MILES FROM MARYLAND AND 10 MILES FROM WASHINGTON DC WHICH ARE COVERED BY A RECALL. I WANT MY VEHICLE COVERED BY THE RECALL. *JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI #10147619

67,000 miles · Jan 5, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATEDTHERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 REGARDING THE HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE YEAR OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10147009

71,000 miles · Jan 5, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED, RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE JERKED WHEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED.*AK UPDATED 1/25/2006 - THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO CLAIMED THAT THE CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. …

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED, RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE JERKED WHEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED.*AK UPDATED 1/25/2006 - THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO CLAIMED THAT THE CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10146991

25,000 miles · Jan 3, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10146808

Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1999 GMC HAS ENCOUNTERED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES. BRAKES GRAB ON THE FRONT WHEEL. *T THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE PROBLEMS RANGE FROM FEELING SOFT TO LOCKING UP WHILE PARKED. ONCE THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO RUN THROUGH A STOP SIGN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TOT HE DEALER SEVERAL TIME. EACH TIME TH…

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1999 GMC HAS ENCOUNTERED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES. BRAKES GRAB ON THE FRONT WHEEL. *T THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE PROBLEMS RANGE FROM FEELING SOFT TO LOCKING UP WHILE PARKED. ONCE THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO RUN THROUGH A STOP SIGN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TOT HE DEALER SEVERAL TIME. EACH TIME THE DEALER REPLACED VARIOUS COMPONENTS BUT THE BRAKE PROBLEM RESURFACED. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10145375

Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES IN 2004 AND 2005 DUE TO CORROSION. IMPACTS ABILITY TO STOP VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL (9-4-05?) BUT BUT INFORMED BY GM THAT IT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS VIN EVEN THOUGH IT APPEARS TO MATCH THE VEHICLE TYPE AND PROBLEM DESCRIPTION IN RECALL. VEHICLE HAS REQUIRED REPAIR FOR THE SAFETY PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES…

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ABS FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES IN 2004 AND 2005 DUE TO CORROSION. IMPACTS ABILITY TO STOP VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL (9-4-05?) BUT BUT INFORMED BY GM THAT IT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS VIN EVEN THOUGH IT APPEARS TO MATCH THE VEHICLE TYPE AND PROBLEM DESCRIPTION IN RECALL. VEHICLE HAS REQUIRED REPAIR FOR THE SAFETY PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10144401

Mileage unknown · Dec 2, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10144211

60,000 miles · Nov 15, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS RANDOMLY. WE HAVE ALMOST RUN INTO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF US. TODAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN, AND IT IS VERY SCARY. THAT IS WHY I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10142812

74,950 miles · Nov 3, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash

WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED IN A PARKING LOT VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AS BRAKE PEDAL WAS LOW AND ABS PUMP CAME ON. VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP INTO A PILE OF CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE DEBRIS. VEHICLE WAS PRESENTED TO A GMC DEALER ON NOVEMBER 3 2005 AND DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL OR CONTACT GMC TO CONSIDER VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. …

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WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED IN A PARKING LOT VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AS BRAKE PEDAL WAS LOW AND ABS PUMP CAME ON. VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP INTO A PILE OF CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE DEBRIS. VEHICLE WAS PRESENTED TO A GMC DEALER ON NOVEMBER 3 2005 AND DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL OR CONTACT GMC TO CONSIDER VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. DEALER CLAIMED VEHICLE VIN NOT IN RANGE FOR ASSISTANCE. OWNER REGAINED POSSESSION ON NOVEMBER 3 2005 AND FILED COMPLAINT

NHTSA ODI #10141710

Official recalls

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00V122000 · Seat Belts:front:webbing

Apr 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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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