Complaints
393
Crashes
30
Fires
6
Injuries
39
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Gmc Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#191 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:81,907 mi
Crash-related:10
#218 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:59,250 mi
Crash-related:3
#314 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Gmc Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 91 | 10 | — | 81,907 mi | |
| TIRES | 18 | 3 | — | 59,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 14 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 | 1 | — | 50,170 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 12 | 1 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 10 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 8 | — | — | 34,456 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | 2 | — | 41,992 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 7 | — | — | 66,224 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 7 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 6 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | 1 | 105,838 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 | — | — | 111,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 5 | — | — | 117,787 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 5 | — | — | 57,062 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | 124,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 165,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 79,198 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | 2 | 45,454 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — |
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