CarRecallWatchThe 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (5 reports).
1999 GMC C1500 Suburban recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban.
Most common 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
TRANSFER CASE PINHOLE DO TO PUMP IN TRANSFER CASE COMMON PROBLEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC C1500 SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE OIL FIELD EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FIELD FRACTURED AND CAUSED OIL TO SEEP INTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. NEEDS NEW MODULE AND THE PART IS "CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE" FROM GMC. REPAIR SHOP WILL NOT GUARANTEE WORK ON INSTALLATION OF A THIRD PARTY PART. I HAVE SPOKEN EXTENSIVELY WITH GMC CORPORATE AND THEY CONTINUE TO DELEGATE THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALERSHIP LEVEL. IMO, THE DEALERSHIP (THORSON MOTOR CENTER, PASADENA, CA) HAS DONE ALL THEY CAN BY ORDERING THE PART FOR ME. IF THE PART IS UNAVAILABLE, THAT IS NOT THE DEALERSHIP'S FAULT. FURTHER, THERE IS NO ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL EVEN THOUGH THE ORDER HAS BEEN EXPEDITED. GMC CORPORATE SHOULD MAKE SURE THEY HAVE SUFFICIENT MANUFACTURERS WHO CAN PRODUCE PARTS IN A TIMELY MANNER. IN THE MEANTIME, MY CAR HAS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT IS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES, HARDWARE, BRAKE CYLINDER AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 137,960. ALSO, THE A/C WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES, AS IT WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS INOPERATIVE, THE STARTER WAS REPLACED, THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING. UPDATED 07/30/14
CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. *TR
1999 GMC C1500 Suburban questions
Does the 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban has been fixed?
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