1999 GMC Suburban Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 285 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 GMC Suburban, 2% of the 285 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 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.
“The consumer stated water was leaking from the rear A/C causing mold to accumulate inside the vehicle. This problem caused the consumer to feel ill. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10083386, filed 2004-07, 111,000 miles“The A/C stunk; I felt insecure with the brakes soft most times.twice we drove 45 mi. To midway and they did not take the vehicle in, Gmc said to go to nearest dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #707109, filed 1999-06“12/5/00 replacement of A/C compressor still has not corrected the problem. Tired and disgusted with dealership. Had other problems with engine hesitates when taking off & driving 30 MPH, unable to find cause,dealer states calif. Gas.”
NHTSA complaint #739195, filed 2001-01“Consumer noticed high pitched whistle from the air vents, dealer found problem to be caused by a small bladder in the air conditioning unit which once removed is almost impossible to replace correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #555544, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating…
- 10114947Dec 4, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 20% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Suburban
123 complaintsTires
28 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 GMC Suburban
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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