MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

● Typical for this model
1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:29:29.901Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 74 complaints 1999 2000: 67 complaints 2000 2001: 92 complaints 2002: 120 complaints 2003: 175 complaints 2003 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 94 complaints 2006: 31 complaints 2006 2007: 190 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 80 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 27 complaints 2025 2026: 9 complaints 2026
1999: 74 complaints
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YearComplaints
19949
19958
19969
199716
199814
199974
200067
200192
2002120
2003175
2004182
200594
200631
2007190
2008101
200955
201053
201180
20211
202317
20240
202527
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 31%

31% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 30%

30% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20170824

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, 20150826

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5%

5% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 3%

3% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20180315

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

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, hydraulic, accounting for 31% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.