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1GNFK16R6XJ••••••1999 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500
This build draws 5.2× more complaints than the average 1999 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500 build (13 vs 3).
13on this build
63on the model
25builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 6Hydraulic 6Tires 2Fuel System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashSep 2000
Brake system fails when panic stop attempted. Brake pedal goes down but wheels keep rolling; no skidding noticed
StructureMar 2014
The contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that both rear doors failed to open from the inside. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the door latches needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
Fuel SystemAug 2007
Safety concern - no accident - 99 chevy suburban fuel pump failure. I change the pump. When I looked at the old pump I noticed the hot wire to the fuel pump inside the fuel tank had insulation melted near the top connection. I disassembled the connection and found it had been…
SuspensionNov 2004
While driving consumer noticed that the front end shook uncontrollably. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated
TiresJan 2003
Tread separation on lt245r b.f. Goodrich long trail ta resulting in damage to vehicle (1999 suburban)
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNFK16R6XJ509151 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.