1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 74
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
None on file
None on file
73% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 74 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 74 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 92 |
| 2002 | 120 |
| 2003 | 175 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 190 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 80 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
73% · 54 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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Brake lines rusted through front passenger side causing minor accident dec 2015 separate incident:: high-pressure fuel line rusted through causing fuel to spray around the front of gas tank area unnoticed for 2 trips. Thankfully no fire resulted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-24
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
The SUV does not stop and the ABS activates when coming to a stop (Approximately 5 MPH). I noticed there is GM recall No. 05068 but my model is not included.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-26
Latches/locks/linkages
5% · 4 reportsSteering
5% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
Power train
5% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle shaft.
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I purchased 2 1999 chevy suburban , I had to replaced both rear end, rear end seal , and my transmission is bumping into 2ND gear I have always purchased Chevrolet vehicle for my entire family .
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-11-02
Structure
4% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
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Vehicle has just over 200,000 miles. At about 150,000 miles had drivers side door unable to open from inside, had to roll down window to open from ext'r handle. At same time back passenger door and window would not open.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-15
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 54 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.