MYRModel Year Report

1999 GMC Suburban

◆ Worse than typical
1999 GMC Suburban
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
285
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

51% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 1999: 285 complaints 1999 285 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 213 complaints 1993 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 285 complaints 1999 285 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 213 complaints 1993 1994: 419 complaints 1994 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1996 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 1999 285 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 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% · 144 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Tires

10% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Steering

8% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

CRASHINJURY
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, 1999-09-02

Also filed under Power train

Power train

8% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 285 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2000-12-29Seat belts00V122000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 144 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 26 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V122000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.