1999 GMC Suburban service brakes, hydraulic problems
118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 GMC Suburban — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc suburban. While driving approximately 15 mph the anti lock braking light illuminated and shut off the anti lock brake system. Two years ago the failure occurred intermittently and is currently more frequent. The dealer replaced the speed sensor hubs prior to the…”
filed Dec 21, 2009
“Brake lines rusting through; lost rear brakes first time (early 2008) and I had 2 brake lines manufactured that were of higher quality than original; this time lost front brakes - metal line started leaking rapidly; now have to replace all remaining brake lines to feel safe. Suburban 2500. *tr”
filed Nov 24, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Suburban | 26 | 26% |
| 1997 Suburban | 57 | 28% |
| 1996 Suburban | 61 | 35% |
| 1995 Suburban | 100 | 44% |
| 1994 Suburban | 270 | 66% |
| 1993 Suburban | 161 | 76% |
| 1992 Suburban | 67 | 84% |
| 1991 Suburban | 9 | 30% |
| 1990 Suburban | 7 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 GMC Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.