1999 Chevrolet Suburban exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the consumer stated both rear tail light circuit boards have burned out on two separate occasions. This caused no rear brake lights and no rear turn signals. The dealership determined the circuit boards need to be replaced. *jb”
filed Jan 18, 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated the right exterior housing material of the headlight was filled with rain water and debris. The moisture caused the halogen bulb to blow out which exposed the electrodes and shorted out the lighting circuit. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where they were unable to…”
filed Jan 4, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Suburban | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 Suburban | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 Suburban | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Suburban | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 Suburban | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Suburban | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Suburban | 1 | 4% |
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.