1999 GMC SUBURBAN

2 recalls, 393 complaints - 75 TSBs

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
00V122000 Apr 27, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect Description
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."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
279,132 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

393 total complaints 30 crashes 6 fires 39 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP91
TIRES18
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC14
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION13
TIRES:TREAD/BELT12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC8
SUSPENSION8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY8
STEERING8
ENGINE Dec 11, 2022
Incident date: Dec 10, 2022
You'll be driving down the road the brakes will be working just fine then they'll just all sudden go out and then it backfires and blows it blows up a big cloud of fire out of the motor and that's the GMC 1999 Suburban four-wheel drive 7.4 l
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Jun 7, 2022
Incident date: Feb 19, 2022
The original fuel tank in this vehicle way rusty and leaking. I replaced the original tank with a Dorman model 576-372 fuel tank. The tank was installed in September 2021. The tank began leaking in February 2022. A repair shop discovered that the tank was defective and had failed. The Tank was ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Jun 7, 2022
Incident date: Sep 15, 2021
The original fuel tank in this vehicle way rusty and leaking. I replaced the original tank with a Dorman model 576-372 fuel tank. This tank included a new fuel pump lock ring, which was used to secure a new fuel pump in the tank prior to installation in the vehicle. The lock rung failed approxima... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 26, 2020
Incident date: May 9, 2020
GM PASSLOCK SYSTEM FAULTY LEAVING ME STRANDED FAR FROM HOME.THANKFULLY, I WAS NOT IN THE ROAD. MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED IT. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 24, 2016
Incident date: Jan 14, 2016
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OR COMING TO STOP THE ABS SEEMS TO ENGAGE AND CAUSE ERRATIC STOPPING AND EVEN HARD STOPPING AT TIMES. THE BRAKE PEDAL KICKS BACK AND IS HARD TO PRESS DOWN AND STOPPING IS VERY DIFFICULT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 7, 2016
Incident date: Jan 6, 2016
MY 1999 C1500 SUBURBAN CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND COMPLETELY OFF. IT HAD BEEN PARKED FRO 9 HOURS WHEN WE WERE AWAKENED AT 2AM BY NEIGHBORS AND POLICE TRYING TO EVACUATE OUR HOME. THE CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND AND WAS THE MOST FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. I HAVE A 9 AND 6 YEAR OLD THAT ARE TRAUMATIZED BY... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 27, 2014
Incident date: Oct 7, 2014
COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES COMING UP TO A STOPLIGHT IN MODERATE TRAFFIC. WIDESPREAD HEAVY CORROSION/DETERIORATION OF BRAKE LINES RESULTED IN RUPTURE OF BRAKE LINE OVER LEFT REAR WHEEL. EMERGENCY/PARK BRAKE USED TO AVOID ACCIDENT. CLEARLY A MATERIALS DEFECT IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM, IN MY OPINION. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 4, 2013
Incident date: Oct 25, 2013
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP IN A BUSINESS PARKING LOT, BRAKE PEDAL UNEXPECTEDLY WENT TO FLOOR, VEHICLE RAN OVER CURB/STOP, DAMAGING SUSPENSION. CAUSE OF INCIDENT WAS DETERMINED TO BE A RUPTURED METAL BRAKE LINE, CAUSED BY SEVERE CORROSION. A SECOND LINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE SMALL PIN HOLE, WHICH HAD NO... Read more
Crash
STEERING Jun 20, 2012
Incident date: Jun 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING INTO THE NEXT LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER DID PERFORM AN ALIGNMENT AS A PRECAUTION. THE MANUFACTURER WA... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Apr 25, 2012
Incident date: Apr 6, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HIS WIFE. THE WAS VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER THE RECAL... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Apr 25, 2012
Incident date: Apr 6, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HIS WIFE. THE WAS VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER THE RECAL... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS Apr 25, 2012
Incident date: Apr 6, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HIS WIFE. THE WAS VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER THE RECAL... Read more
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Feb 9, 2011
Incident date: Feb 9, 2011
ENGINE RPM INCREASES WHEN FOOT IS OFF THE ACCELERATOR WHILE DRIVING. THIS ISSUE STARTED APPROXIMATELY 4 MONTHS AGO AND IS ON GOING, EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THIS IS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TR
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Mar 3, 2010
Incident date: Mar 3, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WARMER OVERHEATED AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THERE WAS AN OCCUPANT IN THE SEAT BUT THEY WERE NOT BURNED. HE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT IF THERE WERE ANY RELATED RECALLS AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE W... Read more
Fire
TIRES Feb 14, 2010
Incident date: Jun 26, 2009
TIRE DELAMINATION. *TR
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING Dec 21, 2009
Incident date: Nov 27, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHUT OFF THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. TWO YEARS AGO THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND IS CURRENTLY MORE FREQUENT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR HUBS PRIOR TO THE RECALL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 24, 2009
Incident date: Nov 19, 2009
BRAKE LINES RUSTING THROUGH; LOST REAR BRAKES FIRST TIME (EARLY 2008) AND I HAD 2 BRAKE LINES MANUFACTURED THAT WERE OF HIGHER QUALITY THAN ORIGINAL; THIS TIME LOST FRONT BRAKES - METAL LINE STARTED LEAKING RAPIDLY; NOW HAVE TO REPLACE ALL REMAINING BRAKE LINES TO FEEL SAFE. SUBURBAN 2500. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 18, 2009
Incident date: Mar 14, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND BOTH REAR DOOR HANDLES FAILED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR BARN DOORS FAILED TWICE. AS A RESULT, THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED MANUALLY. THE ELECTRIC DOORS WOULD WORK SPORADICALLY, BUT ALSO WOUL... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES May 18, 2009
Incident date: Mar 14, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND BOTH REAR DOOR HANDLES FAILED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR BARN DOORS FAILED TWICE. AS A RESULT, THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED MANUALLY. THE ELECTRIC DOORS WOULD WORK SPORADICALLY, BUT ALSO WOUL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING Apr 24, 2009
Incident date: Apr 22, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS RANGING FROM APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH AND BRAKING, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ENGAGED. THE FAILURE HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND INCREASED HIS STOPPING DISTANCE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ONE YEAR AND HAS NOT B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 16, 2009
Incident date: Feb 26, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ENGAGED WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADICALLY. IN ADDITION, THE STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD INCREASE DURING BRAKING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 27, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. HE STATED THAT THE ABS ACTIVATES EVEN WHEN THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE NOT SLIPPERY DUE TO RAIN OR ICE. THE ABS ENGAGES ITSELF WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP ON DRY PAVEMENT, WHICH INCREASES T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 10, 2008
Incident date: Sep 10, 2008
WE OWN A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN . WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE WHICH HAS NEVER (TIL THIS TIME) BEEN IN A CRASH. ON PERFECTLY DRY PAVEMENT, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTION WHILE COMING TO A STOP. IT SOUNDS AND FEEL LIKE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE PULSATING AND GREATLY REDUCES MY BRAKING CAPABILITY WHIC... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE Jan 24, 2008
Incident date: Jan 22, 2008
PAINT ON MY 1999 GMC SUBURBAN HAS STARTED TO PEEL AND EXPOSE THE METAL. THERE IS NO VALID REASON FOR THIS OTHER THAN ORGINAL FAULT OF PAINT OR PROCESS OF PAINTING AT THE MANUFACTURER. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF? THAT IS WHAT I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC, BUT WHEN I WENT TO MY L... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 17, 2007
Incident date: Dec 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 1-5 MPH, THE ABS ACTIVATED WITHOUT CAUSE OR WARNING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE CONTACT'S WIFE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ABS ACTIVATED... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 14, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE DURING SPEEDS UNDER 5 MPH AND A BUZZING NOISE COULD BE HEARD. A LOCAL MECHANIC REMOVED AND CLEANED THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE ANTILOCK BRAKES, HOWEVE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 10, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WA... Read more
Crash
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Apr 24, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. THE INTERIOR HANDLES HAD TO BE REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE HANDLES WERE MADE OF PLASTIC , AND ALL FOUR DOORS FAILED. TO OPEN THE DOOR THE WINDOW MUST BE USED TO OPEN THE VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE HANDLE. GMC HASN'T DONE ANYTHING TO ASSESS THE FAILU... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 5, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
GAS GAUGES ARE DEFECTIVE,FUEL SYSTEM AND GASOLINE SYSTEM ARE NOT WORKING PROPOPERLY.ALL DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND NOW THEY HAVE STOPPED WORKING AGAIN,OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS SUV HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS,I'M A SINGLE FEMALE,AND I AM GETTING RIPPED OFF. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM Apr 5, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
GAS GAUGES ARE DEFECTIVE,FUEL SYSTEM AND GASOLINE SYSTEM ARE NOT WORKING PROPOPERLY.ALL DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND NOW THEY HAVE STOPPED WORKING AGAIN,OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS SUV HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS,I'M A SINGLE FEMALE,AND I AM GETTING RIPPED OFF. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Apr 5, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
GAS GAUGES ARE DEFECTIVE,FUEL SYSTEM AND GASOLINE SYSTEM ARE NOT WORKING PROPOPERLY.ALL DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND NOW THEY HAVE STOPPED WORKING AGAIN,OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS SUV HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS,I'M A SINGLE FEMALE,AND I AM GETTING RIPPED OFF. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB Apr 3, 2007
Incident date: Feb 11, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A MECHANIC ,WHO REPLACED THE FRONT HUB BEARINGS. THIS VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL # 05V379000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 85,000, AND FAI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 3, 2007
Incident date: Feb 11, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A MECHANIC ,WHO REPLACED THE FRONT HUB BEARINGS. THIS VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL # 05V379000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 85,000, AND FAI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Feb 19, 2007
Incident date: Sep 13, 2006
WHILE DRIVING UP THE INTERSTATE, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. MOVED THE TILT STEERING WHEEL A NOTCH OR TWO AND THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. WE DROVE A FEW MORE MILES AND THEY WENT OUT AGAIN, THIS TIME ACCOMPANIED BY A BURNING SMELL. TOOK IT TO GM GARAGE (WHO WANTED $90 AN HOUR) TO LOOK AT IT. I CHECKED IT O... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 12, 2006
Incident date: Dec 12, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED DURING A LOW-SPEED BRAKING SITUATION, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE PEDAL WHICH FELT AS IF THE ABS HAD ACTIVATED. AFTER THIS INCIDENT THERE WAS AN INCREASED THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SH... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES Dec 7, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH DUE TO THE LENSES CLOUDING AND LOOKING MILKY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE HEAD LIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE HEAD LIGHTS. UPDATED 01/10/07. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Dec 7, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH DUE TO THE LENSES CLOUDING AND LOOKING MILKY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE HEAD LIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE HEAD LIGHTS. UPDATED 01/10/07. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Nov 14, 2006
Incident date: May 8, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING. THE WIPER MOTOR WORKED INTERMITTENTLY EVER SINCE. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED FOR ANY ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL DEFECT. NEITHER A DEALERSHIP NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. THE C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 18, 2006
Incident date: Oct 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ABS ENGAGED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V37900, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Oct 11, 2006
Incident date: Oct 8, 2006
1999 GMC SUBURBAN. INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED. THIS OCCURRED AFTER REPLACING THE WATER PUMP WHICH FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR. MY MECHANIC SAYS THIS IS EPIDEMIC WITH THE GM VEHICLES WHICH USE THE DEXCOOL ANTIFREEZE. MY EXPERIENCE BEARS THIS OUT: MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE WAS A 1999 C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 22, 2006
Incident date: Sep 22, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH, THE ABS ACTIVATED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, #05V379000 REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 15, 2006
Incident date: Sep 5, 2006
DT*: UPDATED 10/17/2006 - THE VEHICLE WHEEL SENSOR FAILED DUE TO CORROSION ON THE ABS SENSORS. THIS CAUSED THE ABS TO ACTIVE WHILE BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS, LESS THAN 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WOULD TRAVEL 5-20 FEET BEFORE CONING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS CAUSED WHEN THE WHEEL SENSORS LOSE OUTPUT VOLTAGE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Aug 18, 2006
Incident date: Aug 16, 2006
1999 GMC SUBURBAN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE ON 5.7L ENGINE RESULTING IN LEAKING ANTIFREEZE, AND EXPENSIVE FIX. THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR FAILURES, THERE SHOULD BE A (FORCED) RECALL BASED ON MAGNUSON-MOSS ! *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Jul 26, 2006
Incident date: Jul 26, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE GAS GAUGE LOCATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. ALSO, WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THERE WAS A LIQUID OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jul 26, 2006
Incident date: Jul 26, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE GAS GAUGE LOCATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. ALSO, WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THERE WAS A LIQUID OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING.
STEERING Jul 18, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHILE BRAKING AND MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THE POWER STEERING ISSUE HOWEVER THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE VEHICLE PROBLEM MAY BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Jun 6, 2006
Incident date: Apr 1, 2006
1999 GMC SUBURBAN'S LEFT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. *TS ALL THE BOLTS WERE BENT AND THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY SUSTAIN SOME DAMAGE. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 12, 2006
Incident date: Mar 12, 2006
I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER, JIM MURPHY PONTIAC/GMC IN BUFFALO, NY THAT THE SPEED SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON THE TRUCK. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN# 020525002 FOR THIS EXACT PART. I WAS TOLD MY TRUCK IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE VIN # FOR MY 1999 GMC SUBURBAN IS [XXX]. *NM UPDATED 07/16/2012 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC May 12, 2006
Incident date: Mar 12, 2006
I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER, JIM MURPHY PONTIAC/GMC IN BUFFALO, NY THAT THE SPEED SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON THE TRUCK. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN# 020525002 FOR THIS EXACT PART. I WAS TOLD MY TRUCK IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE VIN # FOR MY 1999 GMC SUBURBAN IS [XXX]. *NM UPDATED 07/16/2012 ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP May 5, 2006
Incident date: Apr 20, 2006
FUEL PUMP/CONNECTOR FAILURE. INITIALLY ENGINE WOULD SHUT DOWN INTERMITTENTLY. ON LAST OCCASION, VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, ETC. WOULD NOT RESTART. FORMER GM MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE WITNESSED THIS PROBLEM NUMEROUS TIMES AND FOUND MOST CASES INVOLV... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 GMC SUBURBAN

75 manufacturer communications from 51 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT9
100000 POWER TRAIN8
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY5
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL4
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)4
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
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.
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073 Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073 Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073 Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
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
PIC4696B Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIP5346 Nov 2, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346 Nov 2, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346 Nov 2, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIP5280 Apr 7, 2015
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a buzz noise at idle after fuel pressure regulator replacement. Technician will need to gain access to the fuel pump. After gaini
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PI0969 May 3, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
PI0969 May 3, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
PIP3259J Dec 17, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician should compare the noise to a like vehicle. Technician will nee
PIP3720D Nov 26, 2012
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the p
PIP5072 Oct 30, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch
PIP5072 Oct 30, 2012
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch
08089-B Nov 1, 2008
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08089-B Nov 1, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08089-B Nov 1, 2008
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08-089B Sep 1, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BUICK\CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
3340 Sep 23, 2006
021244 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
LEFT FRONT AXLE SHAFT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LEAK SEAL SHAFT. *KB
020307002 Mar 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
REVISED FRONT CASTER AND CAMBER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. ORIGINAL NOT YET RECEIVED. *TT
040604088 Mar 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTOR WHEN REPLACING FUEL TANK MODULE/FUEL PUMP MODULE. *TT
3005 Jan 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
93-00 FULL SIZE UTILITIES (GMT 400 OLD STYLE ONLY) AC BLOWS WARM AND THE HIGH SIDE PRESSURE IS TOO HIGH. *MJ
02086 Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
4L60E, 4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL FROM A STOP OR STEADY SPEED. *TT
01599 Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT
01409 Nov 18, 2003
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
THE NVG 136 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE AND THE 236 AND 246 NVG SELECTABLE TRANSFER CASE SHUDDER ON TURNS. *TT
030730056 Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT
030236002 Aug 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
REVISED STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR OR STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CENTERING PROCEDURE. *EH
020421005A Feb 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE, NOISE, VIBRATION, LEAKS, HOT ODOR. *TT
990730016A Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
010601029B Jul 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT
020525002 Jun 1, 2002
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
020421005 Jun 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT MOVE WHEN 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUESTED, NOISE, SHUDDER, POOR PERFORMANCE, TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE SLIPS, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT, SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *TT
010856004A Sep 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATION ON THE INSTUMENT PANEL, ENGINE STALLS. *YH
010856004 Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ENGINE STALL, NO START, AND DIAGNOSIC TROUBLE CODE B2960. *SLC
010856002 May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY HAVE CONCERNS WITH THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATING WHILE DRIVING; THE SECURITY LAMP MAY BE ON OR OFF; THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING; AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE S
00152 Dec 22, 2000
150000 SEAT BELTS
CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING FMVSS NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS. *TT
00044 Dec 18, 2000
150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING FMVSS NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS. *TT
990524001A Sep 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE LEAD/PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *MJS
990524001 Jun 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CAB CHASSIS, CREW CAB, AND PICKUP MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE LEAD / PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *TT
3424 Nov 2, 2005
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
ELECTRONIC TRANSFER CASE UNABLE TO COMPLETE SHIFT. *TT
3389 Sep 28, 2005
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INOPERATIVE AND THE 4WD SERVICE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. DIAGNOSIS MAY REVEAL THAT THE ATC FUSE COULD BE OPEN, POSSIBLE DTC C0308, OR VARIOUS U CODES MAY BE SET. THE ENCODER MOTOR MAY ALSO BE SHORTED OR THE TCCM MAY BE DAMA
3012B Aug 23, 2004
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
THE NVG 136 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE AND THE 236 AND 246 NVG SELECTABLE TRANSFER CASES OPERATING IN THE AUTO MODE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A VIBRATION/SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED TURNS SUCH AS A PARKING LOT MANEUVER, UP TO APPROXI
4030 Jun 15, 2007
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NEW DESIGN FRONT AXLE SIDE BEARING ADJUSTERS. *KB
3002 Aug 23, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
4L60E/4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR WHILE DRIVING. *TT 1999-2006 GM CARS, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC SUBURBAN

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE92026 Opened: Mar 6, 1992 , Closed: Jun 24, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
SEAT BACK FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE92005 Opened: Jan 16, 1992 , Closed: May 28, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
BRAKE LINE ABRASION
There is no summary currently available
PE91020 Opened: Nov 30, 1990 , Closed: Apr 30, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
FUEL TANK BAFFLE/STALLS
There is no summary currently available
DP90017 Opened: Aug 24, 1990 , Closed: Dec 21, 1990
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1988
INADEQUATE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD
INADEQUATE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD
PE90026 Opened: Dec 12, 1989 , Closed: Apr 9, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
IMPROPER SPEED CONTROL
There is no summary currently available
PE90004 Opened: Oct 10, 1989 , Closed: Feb 2, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
TRAILER HITCH SEPERATION
There is no summary currently available

GMC SUBURBAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC SUBURBAN across all model years (1966, 2003).

48 Total Recalls
2,329 Total Complaints
6 Investigations
246 Reported Crashes
39 Reported Fires
14 Reported Deaths

GMC SUBURBAN - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2004 0 1 View
2003 1 8 View
2002 1 9 View
2001 2 5 View
2000 2 20 View
1999 (current) 2 393
1998 3 137 View
1997 3 268 View
1996 4 220 View
1995 7 294 View
1994 6 490 View
1993 2 254 View
1992 4 105 View
1991 2 33 View
1990 2 28 View
1989 2 24 View
1988 2 8 View
1987 0 8 View
1986 0 4 View
1985 0 6 View
1984 0 5 View
1983 0 2 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1974 0 1 View
1966 1 0 View

Other GMC Models

Model Recalls Complaints
SIERRA 1500 233 10,607 View
YUKON 224 6,198 View
SIERRA 2500 169 2,217 View
SIERRA 3500 161 730 View
YUKON XL 157 2,899 View
SAVANA 142 448 View
SIERRA 133 4,904 View
ACADIA 84 7,520 View