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1999 Chevrolet Suburban Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip — runs 4.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
634Complaints
2Recalls
51Crashes
12Fires
49Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (23.2% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 4.6× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip147 · 23.2%not available
Tires47 · 7.4%not available
Tires:tread/belt45 · 7.1%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc28 · 4.4%not available
Steering27 · 4.3%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic21 · 3.3%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

TIRES47 · 7.4%
STEERING27 · 4.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21 · 3.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS20 · 3.2%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION19 · 3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY18 · 2.8%
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR18 · 2.8%

Percentages are the share of the 634 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 06E043000 · 2006 · reported 05/19/2006

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:front:webbing

NHTSA campaign 00V122000 · 2000 · reported 04/27/2000

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT, ALONG WITH A EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, ESPECIALLY IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 869457 — filed 09/05/2000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN CONTROLLING VEHICLE. DEALER HAS RESURFACED AND TURNED ROTORS/DID AN ALIGNMENT/CHANGED CALIPERS, AND BRAKE PADS…”NHTSA complaint 864379 — filed 06/28/2000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE PADS/ROTORS, AND BEARINGS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.”NHTSA complaint 863712 — filed 06/16/2000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban?

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 147 of 634 NHTSA complaints (23.2%), followed by tires (47), tires:tread/belt (45), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc (28). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban have?

634 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 51 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, and 49 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E043000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.