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
Tire Defects
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 | |
| Tire Defects | 18 | 3 | — | 59,250 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 14 | — | — | — | |
| 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 | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | 2 | — | 41,992 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 | — | — | 66,224 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | 111,000 mi | |
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 5 | — | — | 57,062 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
91
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,907
Tire Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,250
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,170
Tires:Tread/Belt
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,456
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,992
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,000
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,224
Brake Master Cylinder
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,000
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,000
Fuel Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,787
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,000
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,062
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 GMC Suburban — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 GMC Suburban reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1999 GMC Suburban has 393 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 91 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 GMC Suburban?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (91 complaints, avg 81,907 mi); Tire Defects (18 complaints, avg 59,250 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (14 complaints). 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 GMC Suburban?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,700 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 GMC Suburban?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 GMC Suburban include 30 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 39 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 GMC Suburban have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 GMC 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 GMC Suburban?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1999 GMC 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 GMC Suburban reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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