1999 Chevrolet Suburban Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 5%of 634 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,400miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, 5% of the 634 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Lost the upper a arm cam bolt and nut assembly on the drivers upper a arm. This caused a loss of steering control and nearly resulted in an accident while I was driving on a dirt road near knox, nd. The vehicle was towed in by Chevrolet to a dealer in rugby, nd. Where the bolt assembly was repaired and secondary damage to front end components were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10120022, filed 2005-05, 15,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10213152, filed 2007-12, 49,400 miles“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 vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that fuel was leaking onto the ground and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred two more times while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11458724, filed 2022-03, 70,000 miles“The car has had a chronic alignment problem, causing veh. To pull right. In the 30,000 miles that I have owned the car, I have had the alignment done at least 6 or 7 times. It is dangerous, as well as a nuisance to repeatedly deal with.”
NHTSA complaint #712850, filed 1999-10“Ea99011, erratic power steering assist while driving. When taking off from a stop or making at right or left turn, there is vibration and a moaning sound coming from the steering. Dealer has been told about the problem more than once. Power steering pump has been replaced twice, but the problem continues. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #858912, filed 2000-03Related service bulletins
- 10156947Mar 22, 2019This 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…
- 10114776Dec 10, 2014This 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…
- 10020874Sep 23, 2006Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. Axle differential leak seal shaft.
- 10014945Mar 1, 2005Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure. Original not yet received.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 | 29 | 7% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 33 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 7% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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