Model year record

1999 Chevrolet Suburban

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

Chevrolet Suburban, 1992–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1999 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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