1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
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Owner complaints
12 complaints1 involved a crash
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- Service 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*lj *cn
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline
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…
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. since the entire unit IS located inside the gasoline tank of the vehicle, I am concerned that this short might have caused a spark that would ignite the gasoline in the gasoline tank. in the purple wire photo, one can see how the point of contact with the grey wire abraded the insulation down to the bare wire inside. in the grey wire photo, one can see both a comparable abrasion down to the bare wire and also partial melting of the wire insulation, to the point that additional bare wire showed. the metal wires do not appear to have melted or fused; only the insulation did that. but the insulation melting and fusion, as well as the two safety fuses that blew, argue that the abrasion of the insulation continued until the wires inside came into contact with each other. the entire unit IS spring loaded such that it IS in contact with both the top and the bottom of the gasoline tank. since the tank flexes slightly in normal use, the wires flex as well, rubbing each other always. *tr
- Service brakes
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.…
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. *tr
- Structure › Frame and members
1999 chevrolet suburban frame failure due to rot. Noticed vehicle handling different, front end checked all tight. noticed hole in frame under steering box mounts and large crack heading from hole towards rear of vehicle. immediately parked truck, unable to be driven unsafe. *tt
- Electrical system
Gm side terminal batteries have design flaw that allows battery acid to leak out of the terminals when stresses from heavy cables cause seal to fail. battery acid leaks on vehicle components below and has been known to ruin brake lines and other important safety components. in addition, the…
Gm side terminal batteries have design flaw that allows battery acid to leak out of the terminals when stresses from heavy cables cause seal to fail. battery acid leaks on vehicle components below and has been known to ruin brake lines and other important safety components. in addition, the battery acid IS harmful to the environment. I have personally had these batteries fail several times in my 99 chevy. Suburban k2500 diesel. see the link following for more reports of same problem by others: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/1999/chevrolet/suburban/batt top terminal batteries do not have this problem as the terminal to case seal IS above the liquid level of the batteries. gm IS the only manufacturer that I know of that uses the side terminal batteries. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
I'm having an ongoing ABS system problem that IS the same problem that recall 05068 had. As I slow to a stop my ABS system kicks on below 10 mph but above 3 mph. When the ABS system kicks on it IS a load grinding noise followed by a decrease in controllability and a pulling to the right of the vehicle. The recall 05068 only covered 2000-2002 suburban years, mine IS a 1999 k2500. *Tr
- Service brakes, electric
I'm having an ABS system problem that IS the same problem that recall 05068 had. As I slow to a stop my ABS system kicks on below 10 mph but above 3 mph. When the ABS system kicks on it IS a load grinding noise followed by a decrease in controllability and a pulling to the right of the vehicle. The recall 05068 only covered 2000-2002 surburban years, mine IS a 1999 k2500. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban 2500. While driving 5-10 mph, there was a loss of braking when he depressed the brake pedal. as of june 3, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. there IS a recall for the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock (nhtsa campaign ID #05v379000)…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban 2500. While driving 5-10 mph, there was a loss of braking when he depressed the brake pedal. as of june 3, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. there IS a recall for the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock (nhtsa campaign ID #05v379000) however, the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included. the failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 102,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Soft brake pedal, front brakes do all the work. Gm shop replaced combo valve and brakes are the same. ongoing bad brakes causing multiple close calls due to not able to stop suburban 2500 by itself, and while towing. *tr
- Fuel system, diesel
(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. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Brakes slippage at low speeds when trying to come to a stop. no warning. Dealership tells me it IS antilock brake sensors that have been corroded which IS covered for some vehichles under recall. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Continual failure of fuel pump, wiring harness socket heating up to the point where the plastic around the male portion of the electric connectors IS melting. This has occurred on 3 separate fuel pumps over the last year. after researching the issue online it appears to be a common occurrence among 99 suburbans. *nm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10190934Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190933Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190932Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 10190931Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
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