Model year record

1999 Chevrolet Suburban

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 861 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V122000

Seat belts: front: webbing

Component
Seat belts: front: webbing
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
279,132
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-27
Owners notified
2000-12-29

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip14790,200 mi
Tires47115,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt4539,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc28
Steering2775,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic21108,256 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components20
Power train: automatic transmission1969,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery185,500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1885,069 mi
Electrical system1786,700 mi
Vehicle speed control16105,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1472,000 mi
Service brakes14150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1455,000 mi
Suspension: front14
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1355,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1285,614 mi
Structure: body: door123,000 mi
Air bags: frontal11115,000 mi
Suspension1170,000 mi
Tires: sidewall964,401 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer975,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8
Power train: axle assembly8
Exterior lighting: headlights736,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers6
Engine and engine cooling: engine697,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages657,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit681,500 mi
Unknown or other629,550 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash575,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling557,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)533,984 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs5
Air bags4133,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring475,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4
Exterior lighting: tail lights475,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly496,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system461,900 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft425,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission469,535 mi
Seats4100,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner4
Service brakes, air: antilock480,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads443,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4146,774 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder425,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4
Visibility: windshield4
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Electrical system: ignition340,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood348,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system325,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe344,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3
Fuel system, diesel390,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap351,000 mi
Interior lighting336,500 mi
Seat belts370,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor325,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module350,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3
Steering: linkages325,000 mi
Structure: body3180,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments325,000 mi
Suspension: rear3
Visibility: power window devices and controls3
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior325,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables2
Electrical system: starter assembly249,081 mi
Engine2105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel273,000 mi
Equipment295,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch276,340 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch229,587 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system285,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump2103,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system280,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2
Seat belts: front296,437 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seat belts: rear/other2
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device260,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system280,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm2
Trailer hitches2
Visibility2140,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer2
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control15,500 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights170,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch183,076 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit183,076 mi
Fuel system, gasoline160,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1628,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Power train160,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: driveline1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler143,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1109,033 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper125,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads125,000 mi
Service brakes, air: drum125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve167,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist119,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman195,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm115,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub149,400 mi
Suspension: front: king pin125,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing149,400 mi
Tires: valve1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control175,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages172,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: glass, side/rear150,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor160,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1111,000 mi

The 1998 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.