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1999 GMC Suburban

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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There is not enough comparable history to draw a useful model-year comparison.

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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

What owners actually said

285 reports
Mileage unknown · Mar 29, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineFuel System, Other

WHILE DRIVING DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL, PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT AND VEHICLE STALLED, AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THEY BROKE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. WHICH THEY REPLACED. BUT, STILL HAVING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STALLING. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THEY PRESSURIZED THE TANK. NO…

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WHILE DRIVING DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL, PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT AND VEHICLE STALLED, AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THEY BROKE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. WHICH THEY REPLACED. BUT, STILL HAVING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STALLING. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THEY PRESSURIZED THE TANK. NOW THE GAS GAUGE DOES READ PROPERLY. *AK

NHTSA ODI #859384

Mileage unknown · Mar 29, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES ARE LOCKING UP IN WET CONDITIONS, AND FRONT BRAKES HAVE COMPLETELY WORN OUT WITHIN 10,000 MILES. OWNER HAS TAKEN IN VEHICLE 5 TIMES TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI #859361

Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE PULLED EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO HELP. THIS HAS HAPPENED FIVE TIMES. *AK

NHTSA ODI #859323

Mileage unknown · Mar 17, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH ABS BRAKES AND MASTER CYLINDER . *AK

NHTSA ODI #858769

Mileage unknown · Mar 13, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS VEHICLE PULLS EITHER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND AGREED TO TRADE VEHICLE BACK UNDER THE LEMON LAW. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI #858379

Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2000
Air BagsCrashInjury

WHILE TRAVELING 30MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT. GMC "T" BONED THE VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PASSENGER WAS LEANING FORWARD AT TIME & THE SEAT BELT HAD BECOME SLACK. PASSENGER HIT HEAD ON WINDSHIELD. THE DRIVER SUFFERED BRUISES ON CHEST & KNEES. BOTH HAD EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT DUE TO A LACK OF AI…

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WHILE TRAVELING 30MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT. GMC "T" BONED THE VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PASSENGER WAS LEANING FORWARD AT TIME & THE SEAT BELT HAD BECOME SLACK. PASSENGER HIT HEAD ON WINDSHIELD. THE DRIVER SUFFERED BRUISES ON CHEST & KNEES. BOTH HAD EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR BAGS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #850843

Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65MPH VEHICLE TOOK OFF TO THE LEFT AND JACKNIFED. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #842630

Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION/ ENGINE, TRANSAXLE,RING AND PINION,GEAR/ENGINE BEARING/BRAKE BOOSTER/ FRONT BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS,AND SUSPENSION.CONSUMER FEELS VEHICLE WAS POORLY MANUFACTURED, ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING TRAILOR OR WITH LOAD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #856530

Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP 8 TIMES FOR GAS FUMES FILLING THE CARGO AREA. DEALER SAID PROBLEM CAN'T BE FIXED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #854420

Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. LEAVING THE DRIVER WITH NO BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. DRIVER HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKES BEFORE THE TRUCK CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #856058

Official recalls

1

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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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.