1999 GMC Suburban problems
Owners have filed 393 complaints about the 1999 GMC Suburban with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 36.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of tires at 7.9%.
Complaints393
Crashes30
Fires6
Injuries39
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 36.6% · 144
Tires 7.9% · 31
Engine and engine cooling 6.9% · 27
Steering 6.1% · 24
Power train 6.1% · 24
Electrical system 5.9% · 23
Suspension 5.1% · 20
Fuel system, gasoline 3.8% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 30 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 39 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the GMC Suburban in this data, 1999 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 1994 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 6 in the last three years against 6 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,000 miles.
In owners' own words
1999 GMC has encountered numerous problems with brakes. Brakes grab on the front wheel. *T the vehicle's brake problems range from feeling soft to locking up while parked. Once the brakes failed and caused the consumer's vehicle to run through a stop sign. The vehicle has been taken tot he dealer several time. Each time the dealer replaced various components but the brake problem resurfaced. Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel pump has been replaced two times due to loud noises. Also, transmission was replaced because it did not shift gears automatically, rough switch. Abs brakes did not operate properly, causing extended stopping distance. In addition, two tires replaced in the rear due to vibration of vehicle. Dealer contacted, and are attempting to remedy the problems that exist. Provide further information. Service brakes, hydraulic
Dt: can't stop the vehicle, and you have to stand on the brake pedal goes to the floor, and you have to pump the brake manually to get it to hold. Had the brake problem since july 2, 2003. Had been in contact with manufacturer, and they said to keep the records for reimburstment, in cause there is a recall. They have replaced the brakes 10-12 times. The antilock is not kicking in. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 52,700 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other GMC Suburban years
1993 254 complaints · 70.9% service brakes, hydraulic 1994 490 complaints · 61.2% service brakes, hydraulic 1995 294 complaints · 40.5% service brakes, hydraulic 1996 220 complaints · 34.1% service brakes, hydraulic 1997 268 complaints · 26.1% service brakes, hydraulic 1998 137 complaints · 21.9% service brakes, hydraulic