Complaints
91
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:106,940 mi
Crash-related:1
#222 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:96,376 mi
Crash-related:1
#36 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:150,333 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Brakes | 23 | 1 | — | 106,940 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 22 | 1 | — | 96,376 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 2 | — | 150,333 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Hydraulic Brakes
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,940
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,376
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,333
Latches / Locks
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has 91 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Hydraulic Brakes with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Top reported problems: Hydraulic Brakes (23 complaints, avg 106,940 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (22 complaints, avg 96,376 mi); Brakes (6 complaints, avg 150,333 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 107,488 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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