Most common 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems
Share of the 12 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Suburban 2500 complaints by model year
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What 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 owners say
Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. While driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle struck a building. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000. Updated 05/05/17
Brake lines rupture in emergency situations. Third incident occurred on nov 2, 2012 and almost resulted in a major accident. Front brake line which runs across front of vehicle ruptured upon braking and pedal went to floor. Delayed stopping because only rear brakes were used to stop vehicle. This is 3rd time brake lines failed all in different areas of undercarriage. Truck will not be driven until all brake lines are replaced and undercarriage is applied with an anti -corrosive, which this will cost approximately $4,000 because of the labor involved in this process. GM has known about this problem and should be responsible for replacing and repairing the defective parts used in original manufacture. This problem should be addressed before someone gets killed due to these faulty brake lines.
Fuel & propulsion system
The vehicle in question is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The gas gauge read erratically and incorrectly for a number of months. Then the engine died immediately after I parked the vehicle one day and failed to restart. I determined that the fuel pump fuse had blown. A new fuse lasted 30 seconds before blowing in its turn. On removing the gas gauge sender/fuel pump assembly from the gasoline tank, I noticed that two of the wires were fused together. Separating the wires took some effort and revealed that the insulation on both wires had completely abraded where they contacted each other such that the bare wires inside touched each other and shorted out the circuit. The insulation on one of the wires had overheated and partially melted off the wire for a short distance (1/2 inch) from the point of contact. Replacement of the entire fuel pump/gas gauge sender solved the problem. …
(1) time. It appears that this failure is guaranteed to happen. (2) the fuel solenoid driver fails; the diesel engine stops; one is left going down the road without power steering nor power brakes in a very heavy vehicle. Whether an accident occurred is by chance. (3) a new, and expensive, fuel solenoid driver was installed. The old one is still in place.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 a good car?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Suburban 2500 rates average: 22% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Suburban 2500 at the same age. It is one of the best Suburban 2500 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?
The brakes — 7 complaints, 58% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › control unit/module. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (3) and electrical system (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Suburban 2500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000, 1999 and 2008. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2002, 2001 and 2004. See the full Chevrolet Suburban 2500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 105,000 miles; 17% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.