1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500
0 recalls, 13 complaints - 14 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Feb 25, 2017
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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE F... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 30, 2016
Incident date: Aug 10, 2015
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. I DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD BLOWN. A NEW FUSE LASTED 30 SECONDS B... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 30, 2016
Incident date: Aug 10, 2015
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. I DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD BLOWN. A NEW FUSE LASTED 30 SECONDS B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 3, 2012
Incident date: Aug 27, 2007
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. DELAYED STOPPING BECAUSE ONLY REAR BRAKES WERE USED TO STOP VEHICLE. THIS... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 12, 2011
Incident date: May 15, 2011
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN FRAME FAILURE DUE TO ROT. NOTICED VEHICLE HANDLING DIFFERENT, FRONT END CHECKED ALL TIGHT. NOTICED HOLE IN FRAME UNDER STEERING BOX MOUNTS AND LARGE CRACK HEADING FROM HOLE TOWARDS REAR OF VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY PARKED TRUCK, UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN UNSAFE. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 12, 2010
Incident date: Oct 15, 2008
GM SIDE TERMINAL BATTERIES HAVE DESIGN FLAW THAT ALLOWS BATTERY ACID TO LEAK OUT OF THE TERMINALS WHEN STRESSES FROM HEAVY CABLES CAUSE SEAL TO FAIL. BATTERY ACID LEAKS ON VEHICLE COMPONENTS BELOW AND HAS BEEN KNOWN TO RUIN BRAKE LINES AND OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY COMPONENTS. IN ADDITION, THE BATTER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 24, 2009
Incident date: Jun 20, 2009
I'M HAVING AN ONGOING ABS SYSTEM PROBLEM THAT IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT RECALL 05068 HAD. AS I SLOW TO A STOP MY ABS SYSTEM KICKS ON BELOW 10 MPH BUT ABOVE 3 MPH. WHEN THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS ON IT IS A LOAD GRINDING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A DECREASE IN CONTROLLABILITY AND A PULLING TO THE RIGHT OF THE VEHIC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Sep 25, 2008
Incident date: Sep 19, 2008
I'M HAVING AN ABS SYSTEM PROBLEM THAT IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT RECALL 05068 HAD. AS I SLOW TO A STOP MY ABS SYSTEM KICKS ON BELOW 10 MPH BUT ABOVE 3 MPH. WHEN THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS ON IT IS A LOAD GRINDING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A DECREASE IN CONTROLLABILITY AND A PULLING TO THE RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 3, 2008
Incident date: May 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500. WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF BRAKING WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS OF JUNE 3, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #05V379000) HOWE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 27, 2008
Incident date: Nov 10, 2007
SOFT BRAKE PEDAL, FRONT BRAKES DO ALL THE WORK. GM SHOP REPLACED COMBO VALVE AND BRAKES ARE THE SAME. ONGOING BAD BRAKES CAUSING MULTIPLE CLOSE CALLS DUE TO NOT ABLE TO STOP SUBURBAN 2500 BY ITSELF, AND WHILE TOWING. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Aug 31, 2007
Incident date: Mar 20, 2005
(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. WHETHER AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED IS BY CHANCE. (3) A NEW, AND EXPENSIVE, FUEL ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Dec 7, 2006
Incident date: Nov 28, 2006
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 29, 2006
Incident date: Sep 25, 2006
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. AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE ONLINE IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE AMONG... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500
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 2500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500 across all model years (2010, 2010).
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Total Recalls
200
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
10
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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