1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
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.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
1999: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
7 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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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, 2017-02-27
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, 2012-11-03
Electrical system
2 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 12 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.
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The vehicle in question is a 1999 Chevrolet suburban. The gas gauge read erratically and incorrectly for a number of months. Then the engine died immediately after I parked the vehicle one day and failed to restart.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-30
Continual failure of fuel pump, wiring harness socket heating up to the point where the plastic around the male portion of the electric connectors is melting. This has occurred on 3 separate fuel pumps over the last year.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-29
Structure
1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.
Fuel system, diesel
1 of 12 total reports mentions: fuel system, diesel.
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(1) time. It appears that this failure is guaranteed to happen. (2) the fuel solenoid driver fails; the diesel engine stops; one is left going down the road without power steering nor power brakes in a very heavy vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-31
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 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
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, accounting for 58% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.