1999 Chevrolet Suburban suspension problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of Police Officers. The…”
filed Mar 28, 2022
“When trying to stop, the abs would engage at low speeds, causing the vehicle to take longer to stop, and almost caused several rear-end accidents. Ths led to a replacement of the front bearings and hubs because of rust damage, at a cost of $1389.67. *tr”
filed Dec 29, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender wheel-opening heights, front and rear, to…
PIT3098G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 22, 2019
Suspension problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Suburban | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Suburban | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 Suburban | 29 | 7% |
| 2014 Suburban | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
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.