MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500

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1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:22:36.984Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 34 complaints 2002: 33 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 20 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2008: 7 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints 2011
1999: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19945
19954
19961
19971
19981
199912
20007
200134
200233
200321
200420
20056
20062
20087
20091
20105
20117

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A BUILDING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170227

BRAKE LINES RUPTURE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. THIRD INCIDENT OCCURRED ON NOV 2, 2012 AND ALMOST RESULTED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKE LINE WHICH RUNS ACROSS FRONT OF VEHICLE RUPTURED UPON BRAKING AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121103

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.

STRUCTURE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

Show complaint excerpts

BRAKES SLIPPAGE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN TRYING TO COME TO A STOP. NO WARNING. DEALERSHIP TELLS ME IT IS ANTILOCK BRAKE SENSORS THAT HAVE BEEN CORRODED WHICH IS COVERED FOR SOME VEHICHLES UNDER RECALL. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20061207

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 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.