IllustrationWHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT, AND UNDER SLIPPERY OR WET CONDITIONS THE PULL IS HARDER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND HAS WORKED ON THEM SIX TIMES. *AK
1999 GMC Suburban
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
70–25K
1325–50K
2550–75K
2775–100K
20100–150K
4150K+
96 reports with mileage · 189 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 118 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Tires. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
25 crash reports6 fire reports13 injury reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
118 reportsABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS ON WET ROADS, TRUCK DOES NOT SLOW DOWN AND CONTINUES TO FORWARD MOTION. WHEN THE ROAD IS DRY THERE IS ALOT OF VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK BOUNCES LIKE IT DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS PROBLEM. PL…
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ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS ON WET ROADS, TRUCK DOES NOT SLOW DOWN AND CONTINUES TO FORWARD MOTION. WHEN THE ROAD IS DRY THERE IS ALOT OF VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK BOUNCES LIKE IT DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH AND AND APPLYING BRAKES, CAR LUNGED FORWARD. NO BRAKE PRESSURE.CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
1, SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID .MASTER CYNLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. 2, SIDE MIRRORS VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
REAR SHOES OIL SOAKED FROM LEAKING AXLE SEALS, ALL BRAKES WORN DOWN.
NO SUMMARY
I LOST TRACK OF BRAKE FAILURES. THE TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND NEED BALANCING AND ROTATION. THERE IS A VIBRATION FROM THE GAS PEDAL, BUT NOTHING IS FOUND. THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU RESULTED IN AN UNSATISFACTORY OFFER - I HAVE TO PAY TO CLEAR THE TITLE TO HAVE THE CAR TAKEN BACK. NO OTHER '99 IS LIKE OURS TO REPLACE IT. *AK
SEPARATE 14 INCIDENTS ARE REPORTED ON 2 COMPLAINTS. STATE FARM AUTO WAS INFORMED, CONTACTED REPAIRED AT COULTER GMC AND GOT ABS FIXED. 2 WEEKS IS MAX BRAKES WORK. *AK
THE A/C STUNK; I FELT INSECURE WITH THE BRAKES SOFT MOST TIMES.TWICE WE DROVE 45 MI. TO MIDWAY AND THEY DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE IN, GMC SAID TO GO TO NEAREST DEALER.
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED ABS KICK IN AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKES. *AK
Official recalls
100V122000 · Seat Belts:front:webbing
Apr 27, 2000
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.