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
TIRES
Avg mileage:119,243 mi
#345 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Avg mileage:52,252 mi
Crash-related:2
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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 | |
| TIRES | 47 | — | — | 119,243 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 45 | 2 | — | 52,252 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 28 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| STEERING | 27 | 3 | — | 84,721 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 21 | 1 | — | 110,458 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 20 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN: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 SYSTEM | 17 | — | — | 92,907 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | 3 | — | 105,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 14 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| SERVICE 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 SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 12 | — | 1 | 103,521 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 12 | 2 | — | 3,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 11 | 11 | — | 145,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | 1 | 85,667 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 6 | — | — | 56,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 6 | — | — | 81,500 mi |
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