1999 Chevrolet Suburban Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, and owners have filed 634 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Webbing (seat belts)
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."
Remedy: Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
634 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban have filed 634 complaints with NHTSA; 51 describe a crash and 12 describe a fire. Reports cite 49 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 89,413 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 132 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchases a set of new Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT265/75R16 (123/120R) tires for my 1999 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 in June 2023 and I am attempting to register the tires with Michelin. None of the t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 30, 2023 · Tires
“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost power steering and power braking functionality. The contact stated that”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 24, 2022 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban (Suburban 1500 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12 / 17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Suburban model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Suburban model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
How do I know if my 1999 Chevrolet Suburban has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V122000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Cobalt7,681 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.