1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,056miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 5% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,056 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Safety concern - no accident - 99 chevy suburban fuel pump failure. I change the pump. When I looked at the old pump I noticed the hot wire to the fuel pump inside the fuel tank had insulation melted near the top connection. I disassembled the connection and found it had been arcing inside the fuel tank. I have the fuel pump is you want to see it. 9note: I sent a note to GM on the matter and only received a form letter e-mail in response).”
NHTSA complaint #10200211, filed 2007-08, 111,112 miles“Brake lines rusted through front passenger side causing minor accident dec 2015 separate incident:: high-pressure fuel line rusted through causing fuel to spray around the front of gas tank area unnoticed for 2 trips. Thankfully no fire resulted.”
NHTSA complaint #11019364, filed 2017-08, 197,000 miles“Passlock failure. Chevy suburban fails to start leaves driver stranded. Passive security system (passlock) blocks fuel so vehicle will not start. Problem is intermittent and not detectable by mechanics. Chevy dealer service departments say they have never heard of problem. There is however thousands of complaints on internet.”
NHTSA complaint #10332379, filed 2010-05, 165,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet suburban 6.5 diesel. When driving between 35-65 MPH the engine will stall, especially on an incline. The fuel injectors and pump were replaced by the dealer. After the repair the failure resurfaced. Since the warranty expired he was ineligible for a free remedy. The current mileage was 147,000. The failure mileage was 97,000. Updated 11/17/09 the injector pump needed to be replaced which had internal failure. Updated 11/18/09”
NHTSA complaint #10289957, filed 2009-10, 97,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 16 | 13% |
| 2001 | 13 | 14% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
50 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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