1999 GMC Suburban Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 285 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 GMC Suburban, 2% of the 285 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Paint on my 1999 Gmc Suburban has started to peel and expose the metal. There is no valid reason for this other than orginal fault of paint or process of painting at the manufacturer. Has there been a recall I have not been notified of? That is what I was told by my mechanic, but when I went to my local Gmc authorized dealer and told them about this, they denied there has been such recall. Please inform me of any such recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10215835, filed 2008-01“Every time vehicle is driven with the headlights on, headlights flicker on and go off. Vehicle has been taken to the dealership four times in a six-month period. Dealer was not able to fix the problem. Also, doors are warped/engine runs rough/replaced differential/brakes are locking up.”
NHTSA complaint #859969, filed 2000-04“Front passenger doors will slam shut whether on slight incline, wind blowing, when loading enfant car seat, etc. Truck has been at dealership for modifications of door hinges with no change in condition. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #8010511, filed 2002-05“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 2000-10“The vehicle was parked on a slight grade in the driveway. When it was shifted from park to drive, it drifted backwards approximately 2' (1mph - maybe) where it contacted a sapling tree with the right end of the bumper. At first glance, no damage was detectable. On closer examination, it was discovered that the end of the bumper had bent inwards towards the vehicle and just narrowly missed contacting the rear quarter panel. Further inspection uncovered that the top of the bumper had buckled under the step cover near the center of the bumper. …”
NHTSA complaint #745363, filed 2001-05Related service bulletins
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 7% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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