1999 GMC C1500 Suburban Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 127,850 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Transfer case pinhole do to pump in transfer case common problem”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 4, 2017 · Suspension
“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 fr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 28, 2015 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare GMC C1500 Suburban model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC C1500 Suburban model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 GMC C1500 Suburban | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 GMC C1500 Suburban | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 GMC C1500 Suburban | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban | 0 | 12 |
Checking a specific 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban
How do I know if my 1999 GMC C1500 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.
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 GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
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.
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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.