1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
0 recalls, 91 complaints - 14 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
91 total complaints
6 crashes 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 23 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 22 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 15, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
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. SPENT WAY TOO MUCH $ WITH CHEV DEALER TO FIX, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. NOW AT 20... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 24, 2017
Incident date: Jan 14, 2017
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.
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 24, 2017
Incident date: Jan 14, 2017
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.
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 18, 2016
Incident date: Jun 5, 2016
THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK FAILED IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THE AUTO LOCKS DO NOT AFFECT IT NOR CAN THE LOCK BE MANUALLY UNLOCKED FROM THE INSIDE. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED AT ALL FROM INSIDE OR OUT. NO INDICATION OF BREAKAGE OCCURRED, IT JUST FROZE UP ONE DAY WITH NORMAL USE.
STEERING
May 9, 2016
Incident date: Apr 10, 2016
THE SEALTBELT RESTRAINT LOCKING SYSTEM IS FAULTY AND THIS HAD TO HAVE BEEN KNOWN DURING AND AFTER VEHICLE PRODUCTION .THE SEATBELTS WITH PASSENGERS TRRDTRAUNEF TRAVELS TO FAR FORWARD WHICH WOULD END UP IN DEATH OR VERY BAD HEAD AND NECK INJURIES BECAUSE THE SEATBELTS DO NOT LOCK WHEN BRAKES ARE APPL... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 9, 2016
Incident date: Apr 10, 2016
THE SEALTBELT RESTRAINT LOCKING SYSTEM IS FAULTY AND THIS HAD TO HAVE BEEN KNOWN DURING AND AFTER VEHICLE PRODUCTION .THE SEATBELTS WITH PASSENGERS TRRDTRAUNEF TRAVELS TO FAR FORWARD WHICH WOULD END UP IN DEATH OR VERY BAD HEAD AND NECK INJURIES BECAUSE THE SEATBELTS DO NOT LOCK WHEN BRAKES ARE APPL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 22, 2015
Incident date: Sep 22, 2015
THIS IS A DESIGN AND A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. IT'S A MANUFACTURING DEFECT BECAUSE THE DOORS ARE FAILING IN LARGE NUMBERS AND IT'S A DESIGN DEFECT BECAUSE THE DOORS CAN'T BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY WHEN THE POWER LOCKS FAIL. THE DEALER SAID THE DOOR ACTUATORS AND LATCH ASSEMBLIES MUST BE REPLACED. WHAT HAP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 26, 2015
Incident date: Aug 3, 2015
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. THAT IS STRANGE BECAUSE ALL OF THE SUV AND PICKUP TRUCKS AROUND THAT TIME ARE INCLUDED, MY MODEL IS NOT. ABS LIGHT SOMETIMES IS ON AND SOME... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Jun 9, 2015
Incident date: Jun 8, 2015
SEABELTS ON THIS MODEL SEEM TO NOT WORK AS THEY SHOULD. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, OR A QUICK STOP SEATBELTS DON'T STOP THE PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE UNTIL SEAT BELT IS FULLY EXTENDED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES THAT I OWN WORK FINE AND LOCKING MECHANISM FOR SEATBELTS WORK AS DESIGNED. THESE SEABELTS ON... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 9, 2015
Incident date: Jun 8, 2015
WHILE TRAVELING AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE TAKES LONGER THAN USUAL TO STOP. WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. BRAKES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION, BRAKE FLUID IS AT THE RIGHT LEVEL AND IT IS NOT LEAKING ANY BRKAE FLUID AT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 6, 2015
Incident date: Apr 30, 2015
AFTER I PUT 55$ WORTH OF GAS IN THE TRUCK IT WOULD NOT START. I WAITED ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES AND IT FINALLY STARTED.HOWEVER,AS I WAS DRIVING,NOT EVEN 5 MILES FROM THE GAS STATION,THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AT 45 MPH. I PULLED OVER AND KEPT TRYING TO START THE TRUCK. IT WAS CRANKING BUT WOULD NOT START. AFTE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 6, 2015
Incident date: Apr 30, 2015
AFTER I PUT 55$ WORTH OF GAS IN THE TRUCK IT WOULD NOT START. I WAITED ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES AND IT FINALLY STARTED.HOWEVER,AS I WAS DRIVING,NOT EVEN 5 MILES FROM THE GAS STATION,THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AT 45 MPH. I PULLED OVER AND KEPT TRYING TO START THE TRUCK. IT WAS CRANKING BUT WOULD NOT START. AFTE... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 6, 2015
Incident date: Apr 30, 2015
AFTER I PUT 55$ WORTH OF GAS IN THE TRUCK IT WOULD NOT START. I WAITED ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES AND IT FINALLY STARTED.HOWEVER,AS I WAS DRIVING,NOT EVEN 5 MILES FROM THE GAS STATION,THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AT 45 MPH. I PULLED OVER AND KEPT TRYING TO START THE TRUCK. IT WAS CRANKING BUT WOULD NOT START. AFTE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 12, 2015
Incident date: Apr 11, 2015
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AND WAS SLOWING DOWN TO EXIT ONTO OFF-RAMP. BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR. WAS ABLE TO COAST AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE HOME, FOUND THE RIGHT BACK METAL BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING WITH A HOLE IN IT AND WAS RUSTED. NEVER HAD A BRAKE LINE RUST AND GO B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 20, 2014
Incident date: Mar 14, 2007
BRAKES DO NOT SEEM TO BE AS AFFECTIVE AS THEY SHOULD BE. IT TAKES A LONG DISTANCE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED. WE HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED AND EVEN THE MASTER CYLINDER BUT DOES NOT SEEM TO AFFECT THE STOPPING POWER OF THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES JUST DON'T SEEM TO BE WORKING THE WAY THEY SHOULD BE F... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 25, 2014
Incident date: Feb 23, 2014
TURNING OUT OF MY OFFICE PARKING LOT I HEARD A "POP" - - - AS I PROCEEDED DOWN THE ROAD I NOTICED A "FUNNY WIGGLE" WHEN I CHANGED LANES OR TURNED - - - I PULLED OFF THE ROAD INTO A LARGE PARKING LOT AND BEGAN INSPECTING THE FRONT SUSPENSION - - - THEN I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WAS BROK... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 1, 2013
Incident date: Aug 23, 2007
I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING LOT IN DRY WEATHER AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES KICKED IN WHEN THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE. I COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PREVIOUSLY, BUT WAS NOT AWARE THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED AND MY COMPLAINT STATED THAT THEY DID NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN THEY CAME ON ALMOST CAUSING A WREC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 1, 2012
Incident date: Nov 1, 2011
BRAKE LINE RUNNING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE TO REAR ON DRIVER SIDE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. FUEL LINE FITTINGS ARE JUST AS BAD. FITTINGS ON REAR A/C WENT UP OVER THREE YEARS AGO, HAVEN'T HAD AC. *TR
TIRES
Jan 30, 2012
Incident date: Jan 30, 2012
AT 45 MPH FIRESTONE P235/75R15 MODEL FR380 TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE PASSENGER FRONT. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 29, 2011
Incident date: Nov 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES. AFTER INSPECTION, HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE LINES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 29, 2011
Incident date: Nov 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES. AFTER INSPECTION, HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE LINES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 25, 2011
Incident date: Oct 25, 2011
I STARTED UP MY 1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN IN MY DRIVEWAY THIS AFTERNOON AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID SPLATTERED ALL OVER THE AREA BELOW THE MASTER CYLINDER AND ALL OVER THE GROUND. I DISCOVERED THAT THE LINE TO THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL RUSTED TO THE POINT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 1, 2011
Incident date: Aug 22, 2011
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K1500- BRAKE LINES ARE FAILING. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 6, 2011
Incident date: Aug 5, 2011
1. DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN ROAD. 2. BRAKE FAILURE. BARELY ANY BRAKES. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM MY FRONT LEFT WHEELWELL. 3. NO ACTION TAKEN YET TO REPAIR. NEED TO REPLACE CORRODED BRAKE LINES WITH STAINLESS STEEL. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 18, 2011
Incident date: Jul 17, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SURBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. MORE BRAKE FLUIED WAS ADDED ... Read more
STEERING
May 2, 2011
Incident date: May 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT A LOW SPEEDS THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM CAME ON AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THERE WAS A PLASTIC ELECTRONIC VARIABLE ORIFICE RING WITH WIRES ATTACHED TO THE ST... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 2, 2011
Incident date: May 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT A LOW SPEEDS THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM CAME ON AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THERE WAS A PLASTIC ELECTRONIC VARIABLE ORIFICE RING WITH WIRES ATTACHED TO THE ST... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 1, 2011
Incident date: Apr 1, 2011
MY 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN ABS ENGAGE AT ANY SPEED WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT. THIS IS ESPECIALLY PROBLEMATIC AT 5-10MPH CAUSING NEAR MISSES WITH HOMES AND BUSINESSES.. RECALL FOUND ON THE INTERNET REGARDING THE ABS AND WHEEL SPEED SENSORS ALTHOUGH MY PARTICULAR VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. MANY SIMI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 1, 2011
Incident date: Apr 1, 1999
WAS PREPARING 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K1500 FOR TRIP. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES BEFORE THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY, THEN WENT TO THE FLOOR. DROVE HOME SLOWLY. WHEN PARKED, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. LOOKED UNDER CAR AND FOUND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM REAR DRIVER SIDE METAL BRAKE LINE. F... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 26, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K1500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V379000 ( SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE V... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 19, 2010
Incident date: Oct 18, 2010
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINE RUPTURE. SEND TO DEALER 10-19-2010 FOR REPAIRS. *TR
Crash
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Oct 10, 2010
Incident date: Oct 3, 2010
ABOUT ONCE EVERY 7-8 MONTHS THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K1500 FAIL. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE DOORS DO NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR FROM THE OUTSIDE AT TIMES. IN CASE OF A FIRE OR ACCIDENT YOU CAN REMAIN TRAPPED INSIDE. I HAVE REPLACED THEM SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIVE ACTUATORS FROM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 15, 2010
Incident date: Sep 15, 2010
ON 9/15/10, I WAS ADVISED OF A POSSIBLE RECALL FOR A FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ON MY 1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN. I RESEARCHED THE RECALL AND LOCATED THEM AT NHTSA #05V379000 AND NHTSA ACTION # PE05020. IT SEEMS THAT MY BRAKE PULSATES WHEN FULLY DEPRESSED. AFTER CONTACTING CHEVROLET CORPORATION AND NUMEROUS ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 11, 2010
Incident date: Jul 21, 2010
JULY 21, 2010 MY 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN'S BRAKES FAILED UNDER NORMAL USAGE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, RESULTING IN EXTREME LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS. IT WAS SAFELY PARKED WITHOUT INJURY OR ACCIDENT. A BRAKE LINE FAILED DRAINING THE BRAKE FLUID. THE REST OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND WA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 28, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN: PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR, DIFFICULTY IN OPENING DOOR FROM THE INSIDE, HAVE TO ROLL WINDOW DOWN AND OPEN FROM OUTSIDE, SEEMS TO JAM/GET STUCK AND WON'T OPEN!!! THIS HAPPENS QUIT FREQUENTLY... *TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Jun 28, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN: PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR, DIFFICULTY IN OPENING DOOR FROM THE INSIDE, HAVE TO ROLL WINDOW DOWN AND OPEN FROM OUTSIDE, SEEMS TO JAM/GET STUCK AND WON'T OPEN!!! THIS HAPPENS QUIT FREQUENTLY... *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 26, 2010
Incident date: May 10, 2007
PASSLOCK FAILURE. CHEVY SUBURBAN FAILS TO START LEAVES DRIVER STRANDED. PASSIVE SECURITY SYSTEM (PASSLOCK) BLOCKS FUEL SO VEHICLE WILL NOT START. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND NOT DETECTABLE BY MECHANICS. CHEVY DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS SAY THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF PROBLEM. THERE IS HOWEVER THOUSANDS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 26, 2010
Incident date: May 10, 2007
PASSLOCK FAILURE. CHEVY SUBURBAN FAILS TO START LEAVES DRIVER STRANDED. PASSIVE SECURITY SYSTEM (PASSLOCK) BLOCKS FUEL SO VEHICLE WILL NOT START. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND NOT DETECTABLE BY MECHANICS. CHEVY DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS SAY THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF PROBLEM. THERE IS HOWEVER THOUSANDS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 5, 2009
Incident date: Oct 20, 2009
STARTED GETTING INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE AT SLOW SPEEDS. ABS APPEARS TO ACTIVATE GREATLY INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM HASN'T BEEN RESOLVED. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 27, 2009
Incident date: Apr 28, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 6.5 DIESEL. WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 35-65 MPH THE ENGINE WILL STALL, ESPECIALLY ON AN INCLINE. THE FUEL INJECTORS AND PUMP WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE RESURFACED. SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED HE WAS INELIGIBLE FOR A FREE REM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 14, 2009
Incident date: Oct 13, 2009
BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO MAIN BRAKE LINE FROM FRONT TO REAR WAS RUSTED THROUGH. THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 12, 2009
Incident date: Oct 11, 2009
WHEN SLOW STOPPING 5-10 MPH SPEED, THE ABS ENGAGES REQUIRING PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL HARDER. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 10, 2009
Incident date: Sep 10, 2009
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ON 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS AS THE RECALL OF PE-05020 AND 05V379000. LOW SPEED ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI LOCK ABS. GENERAL MOTORS STATES"THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS NOT ON THE RECALL, IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN MEXICO". CORRECTION TO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 10, 2009
Incident date: Sep 10, 2009
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ON 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS AS THE RECALL OF PE-05020 AND 05V379000. LOW SPEED ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI LOCK ABS. GENERAL MOTORS STATES"THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS NOT ON THE RECALL, IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN MEXICO". CORRECTION TO... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Jun 19, 2009
Incident date: Jun 19, 2009
MY FAMILY HAS A 1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK HAS SEIZED. WE HAVE FOUR KIDS AND WE FEEL THAT THIS IS A CONSIDERABLE SAFETY HAZARD. IN THE EVENT OF SOME SORT OF ACCIDENT ACCESS TO EVERY EXIT IS KEY. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHIC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 29, 2009
Incident date: Sep 23, 2007
MY 1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN K1500 EXHIBITS THE EXACT SAME CHARACTERISTICS AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 05V379000 . IT HAS 175K MILES, I LIVE IN MICHIGAN, AND THE ABS HAS BEEN KICKING IN AT LOW SPEEDS IN DRY CONDITIONS FOR ABOUT 15K MILES. WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.ABOUTAUTOMOBILE.COM/COMPLAINT/1999/GMC/SUBU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 29, 2009
Incident date: Sep 23, 2007
MY 1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN K1500 EXHIBITS THE EXACT SAME CHARACTERISTICS AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 05V379000 . IT HAS 175K MILES, I LIVE IN MICHIGAN, AND THE ABS HAS BEEN KICKING IN AT LOW SPEEDS IN DRY CONDITIONS FOR ABOUT 15K MILES. WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.ABOUTAUTOMOBILE.COM/COMPLAINT/1999/GMC/SUBU... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Apr 14, 2009
Incident date: Dec 15, 2008
I AM UNABLE TO OPEN MY DOOR FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE (1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN) IT APPEARS THAT WHATEVER MECHANISM IS INSIDE THE DOOR ITSELF IS BROKEN (I.E., WHATEVER HOLDS CONNECTS THE HANDLE TO THE OPENING MECHANISM. I HAVE TO OPEN MY WINDOW EVERY SINGLE TIME IN ORDER TO REACH OUTSIDE OF THE CAR A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 3, 2009
Incident date: Jan 5, 2008
1999 SUBURBAN LT LOW SPEED BRAKE FAILURE!. ABS KICKS IN AT 1-10 MPH, GROANING SOUND ACCOMPANIES PEDAL VIBRATION AND NO STOPPING POWER. STARTED AT ABOUT 100K. PADS REPLACED BRAKES INSPECTED CONTINUES TO HAPPEN BRAKES PULL, WEAR TOO QUICKLY, VIBRATE AT TIMES. POOR BRAKING SYSTEM FOR SUCH A LARGE HEA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 27, 2009
Incident date: Oct 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH OR LESS, THE ABS PULSATES. THE CONTACT MUST PUMP THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2000 SUBURBANS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK)) FOR THE SAME SYMPTO... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500
14 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 across all model years (2000, 2026).
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Total Recalls
1,758
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
54
Reported Crashes
37
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 16 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 39 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 108 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 70 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 70 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 131 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 240 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 35 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 102 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 220 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 223 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 144 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 102 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 72 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 0 | 91 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 16 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 10 | View |