1999 Chevrolet Suburban air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, he crashed into the passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and another passenger sustained minor abrasions and injuries to the neck and back. The driver…”
filed Dec 28, 2010
“Deer accident, lost control ran head on into the curb, hit a sign. Frame is bent, windshield is shattered and caved in, front push guard is bent, and front passenger fender well is caved in. Airbags did not deploy!!! *tr”
filed Oct 14, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Suburban | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 Suburban | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 Suburban | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 Suburban | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 Suburban | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 Suburban | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 Suburban | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 Suburban | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 Suburban | 15 | 25% |
| 2013 Suburban | 28 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.