1999 GMC C1500 Suburban
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Owner complaints
12 complaints1 involved a fire
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- Suspension · Unknown or other
Transfer case pinhole do to pump in transfer case common problem
- Engine and engine cooling
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.
- Air bags
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…
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 unresolved. this problem has been going on for over six weeks now. *tr
- Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Service brakes, hydraulic · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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…
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
- Electrical system
Car shut off while driving on highway. *tr
- Electrical system · Service brakes, hydraulic
Car shut off while driving, mechanic said it was ABS computer, charged me $1000 to replace. *tr
- Electrical system
Car shut off in the middle of driving, this happen once or twice a year over a 12 year period, dealer keep saying it was switch or fuel pump, they kept charging me everytime... *tr
- Structure › Body
Within several months both front doors - drivers and passengers handles stopped working. without power to lower the window and open the door from the outside, the occupants are locked inside. when replacing the parts and investigating the problem, it was apparent that both handles broke at the…
Within several months both front doors - drivers and passengers handles stopped working. without power to lower the window and open the door from the outside, the occupants are locked inside. when replacing the parts and investigating the problem, it was apparent that both handles broke at the same place and the part may be faulty or not sufficiently strengthened to support exiting the vehicles - especially in an emergency. we believe that only the actual handle IS the concern and not the full assembly. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 GMC c1500 suburban. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph when the braked were applied and the pedal traveled to the floor abnormally. The vehicle failed to stop and the contact immediately engaged the emergency brake. The vehicle was towed to the contacts…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 GMC c1500 suburban. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph when the braked were applied and the pedal traveled to the floor abnormally. The vehicle failed to stop and the contact immediately engaged the emergency brake. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence where the contact detected brake fluid leaking and believed that the failure was related to a faulty brake line. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline
I have purchased 2 GMC suburbans over the last 13 years. I'm a divorced mom of 7 children. I was driving my suburban along with my children and the vehicle stalled in the middle of rush hour traffic in boston. *tr I was almost hit from behind and from the right hand lane as I desperately tried to…
I have purchased 2 GMC suburbans over the last 13 years. I'm a divorced mom of 7 children. I was driving my suburban along with my children and the vehicle stalled in the middle of rush hour traffic in boston. *tr I was almost hit from behind and from the right hand lane as I desperately tried to steer the car into the break down lane. I turned my hazards on, but during this time in boston, everyone drives over the speed limit. it happened repeatedly over the next few weeks. I contacted GMC, in which I spoke to a representative, who informed me I was over the recall date. What???? I explained over and over how dangerous it was for me to drive the vehicle with my children. To no avail, I was told, my suburban missed the recall dates. Sorry, gm could not stand behind a loyal customer. I do not have 2000.00 to replace this part.
- Steering
GMC suburban 1999 steering speed sensor fails causing the steering to suddenly jerk while turning under speed. It feels like the front wheels hit "slippery ice". *tr
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
I clicked my 4-WAY flasher button while dropping my son off at the train station and when I came back it was difficult to press the button back down. After that, the operation of my emergency flashers was intermittent and eventually my rear brakes lights started working only intermittently as well.…
I clicked my 4-WAY flasher button while dropping my son off at the train station and when I came back it was difficult to press the button back down. After that, the operation of my emergency flashers was intermittent and eventually my rear brakes lights started working only intermittently as well. now the brake lights do not work and my gm dealer says it will cost more than $500 to replace the whole wiring harness. this IS the second failure of this type on this same suburban. *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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