MYRModel Year Report

1999 GMC Suburban

◆ Worse than typical
1999 GMC Suburban
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, GMC Suburban Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 213 complaints 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1999: 285 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19845
19853
19864
19878
19888
198917
199022
199131
199280
1993213
1994419
1995227
1996172
1997200
1998100
1999285
200015
20015
20027
20035
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 51%

51% of complaints: service brakes — 144 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE AT 65 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL. THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT COLUMN WAS STRUCK BY THE PASSENGER AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS SENT INTO REVERSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990902

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 285
R 20001229 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.

Campaign 00V122000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (144 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V122000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1992 ▲ 1998

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ● 1995 ● 1993

See all years ranked →

FAQ

Is the 1999 GMC Suburban reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 GMC Suburban is rated "worse than typical".

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

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Suburban have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.