1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,428miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 3% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,428 miles.
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.
“Turning out of my office parking lot I heard a pop - - - as I proceeded down the road I noticed a funny wiggle when I changed lanes or turned - - - I pulled off the road into a large parking lot and began inspecting the front suspension - - - then I noticed that the front stabilizer bar was broken completely in two where it meets the frame on the passenger side - - - glad I was not going 70mph on the interstate.”
NHTSA complaint #10565762, filed 2014-02, 112,856 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500. While driving 5-10 MPH, the brake pedal extended to the floor when depressed and the vehicle made a roaring noise. The vehicle became extremely difficult to stop. The dealer stated that the sensors were corroded and the hubs failed. The vehicle was repaired. The current mileage was 60,810 and failure mileage was 50,000. The consumer stated GM refuses to cover this and stated they don't have a recall on this particular issue, however the consumer enclosed the recall information pertaining to the defect. Updated 10/03/07”
NHTSA complaint #10203315, filed 2007-09, 50,000 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
50 complaintsFuel system
4 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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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