1999 Chevrolet Suburban Other or unknown Problems

“I thought you might be interested in information I have regarding the installation of a forward-facing car seat in a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The Suburban comes with tether anchors installed for the two outboard seats in the third row, but no anchors for the center seat in the third row and no anchors for any seats in the second row. The owner's manual says the dealer can install anchors for you. Not true! According to the representatives at the 800-number provided in the owner's manual, Chevrolet does not have permanent anchors for the second row. …”

“While driving vehicle it suddenly died out for no reason. Later, vehicle could be restarted. Then the engine check light would come on & stay on. Engine would start to surge. Vehicle would stall out again. Would not stay started. After giving vehicle gas, the rpms would rev high. Taking vehicle to dealer to have it checked out.”

“1999 chevy tahoe with very bad brakes. Purchased vehicle 1/6/08. 1 prior owner which lived in texas. When purchased veh. Had a history rpt that showed all routine maintenance was done. We had vehicle for a couple of days noticed brakes didn't work well. Took back. Dealer replaced m/c and fluid.. Brakes weren't better. 2-3 months later took to another shop. They were amazed at the rusty brake fluid they said that doesn't happen even when fluid isn't chgd or flushed in two yrs. Cldnt find any probs pads etc. Was fine. They cgd fluid of coarse. 2-3 mo later same thing. …”

“Engine light came on had this checked came up with transmission slippage. Took to dealer said that chevy says that it is better to replace transmission with a new one because the problem is not visible when looking at the tranmission.”

“The trailer hitch receiver developed a crack in the metal on the left side near the area where the bolts attach the receiver to the frame, Chevrolet replaced the part.”