1999 Chevrolet Suburban Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 5%of 634 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, 5% of the 634 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving and my vehicle (1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2wd) made a loud noise and vibrated for a few seconds, my check engine light came on and my vehicle would not shift into second gear until I let off the accelerator. I took my car to an automotive shop where the hooked up a machine to see why the check engine light had come on. The machine told them it was my transmission shift silenoid. When I went to leave in my vehicle from the automotive shop it would not go into reverse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025623, filed 2003-07, 97,000 miles“Vehicle is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban k2500 with GM 6.5 liter turbo-diesel engine. The vehicle stalled in interstate traffic (I-270) multiple times on october 21, 2003. I called the dealer, and was informed that the likely cause was the electronic fuel injection pump, which GM has warranted for 10 years or 120,000 miles. The dealer thereafter replaced the injection pump under warranty. While I am pleased that the part was replaced at no cost to me, I believe that this represents an unacceptable defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10047452, filed 2003-11, 73,000 miles“Purchased 1999 Chevrolet Suburban in january 2004. Also purchased warranty, vehicle started to use anitfreeze, returned vehicle to dealership in may 2004 diagnosis intake manifold gasket leaking. Dealership replaced gaskets vehicle started to use antifreeze again. Again we took it back to the dealership november 1, 2004. Service deparment contacted me on november 2, 2004 diagnosis: leaking intake manifold gasket again. We purchased what we thought would be reliable transportation, obviously we were mistaken. If we cannot get to work we cannot make the payents. Im disgusted.”
NHTSA complaint #10098223, filed 2004-11, 74,200 miles“I own a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban k1500 with a 6.5l turbo diesel engine. I recently went through numerous instances where the engine shut off immediately as if the ignition were shut off. Several instances were not life threatening as they occurred in parking lots or not when in traffic. Several instances were more dramatic. When merging into city and highway traffic, I was suddenly left with no steering or brakes as the engine had died. This is a large heavy vehicle and does not respond well without power input from those components. Luckily none of the instances resulted in a accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093705, filed 2004-10, 80,000 miles“Shortly after purchase, right before getting to a stop light and on wet pavement, the brake pedal felt as though it was pushing back. The brake and front end of the car was shaking. More frequently it would occur while towing a trailer. Which resulted in extended stopping distance. The os oxygen sensor, battery and rotors were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10119550, filed 2005-05, 5,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10139019May 3, 2013This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
- 10037933Jan 1, 2011Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
- 10017155Oct 26, 2005Diagnostic trouble code p0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature.
- 10014870May 11, 20051999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174.
- 10014959Mar 1, 2005Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module.
- 10011692Jan 28, 2005Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 16 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 7% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 33 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 20 | 5% |
| 1996 | 36 | 10% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 23 | 3% |
| 1993 | 17 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
246 complaintsTires
92 complaintsElectrical system
58 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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