1999 GMC Suburban Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 285 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 GMC Suburban, 3% of the 285 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 contact owns a 1999 Gmc Suburban. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, he stopped at a red light and the front passenger seat belt did not restrain his wife. The was vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacture was notified and stated that the vehicle was not under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 00v122000 (seat belts:front:webbing). The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage is 103,000. The consumer stated he purchased and replaced the seat belt. The driver's seat belt was frayed and failed to restrain him. …”
NHTSA complaint #10456499, filed 2012-04, 95,000 miles“The right side seat belt will not engaged properly the seat belt failed to click in on it own. The driver has contacted the dealer for appointment. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10107385, filed 2005-01“All seat belts in the rear twisted and binded when going back into retractor. Two of the belts have become inoperable. Vehicle has been taken back to the dealership 10 times. Dealership was not able to correct the problem. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #864220, filed 2000-06“The consumer is not satisfied with recall oov-122 because the repair is not color matched to the interior of the vehicle, the consumer feels this will reduce the trade-in or aftermarket value of the vehicle. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #561265, filed 2001-05“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 recalls
- 00V122000Apr 27, 2000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no…Covers: GMC Suburban 1999, Chevrolet Suburban 1999, Tahoe 1999 +5 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 20% |
| 1999 | 9 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1989 | 3 | 18% |
| 1988 | 2 | 25% |
| 1987 | 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 GMC 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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