Complaints
861
Crashes
65
Fires
15
Injuries
74
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1147 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:89,139 mi
Crash-related:18
Fires:1
#247 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:119,243 mi
#345 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:52,252 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 147 | 18 | 1 | 89,139 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 47 | — | — | 119,243 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 45 | 2 | — | 52,252 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 28 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 27 | 3 | — | 84,721 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 21 | 1 | — | 110,458 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 19 | — | — | 75,767 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 18 | 1 | — | 27,290 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 18 | — | — | 76,823 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 17 | — | — | 92,907 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 3 | — | 105,000 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 14 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | 3 | — | 156,792 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 14 | — | — | 59,447 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 13 | 1 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 12 | — | 1 | 103,521 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 12 | 2 | — | 3,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 | 11 | — | 145,500 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | 1 | — | 78,500 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 9 | — | — | 64,401 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 9 | — | — | 87,207 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 7 | — | — | 55,500 mi | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | 1 | 85,667 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 6 | — | — | 56,250 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 6 | — | — | 81,500 mi |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
147
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,139
Tire Defects
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,243
Tires:Tread/Belt
45
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,252
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
27
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,721
Hydraulic Brakes
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,458
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,767
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,290
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,823
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,907
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,000
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,000
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
156,792
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,447
Suspension:Front
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
Fuel Pump
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
103,521
Structure:Body:Door
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,000
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,500
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,500
Tires:Sidewall
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,401
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,207
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,500
Wiring & Fuses
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,667
Latches / Locks
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,250
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,500
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1999 Chevrolet Suburban — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1999 Chevrolet Suburban has 861 NHTSA complaints, 65 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 147 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (147 complaints, avg 89,139 mi); Tire Defects (47 complaints, avg 119,243 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (45 complaints, avg 52,252 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,132 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban include 65 crash-related reports, 15 fire reports, 74 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 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?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1999 Chevrolet Suburban shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Suburban reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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