1999 GMC Suburban steering problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 GMC Suburban — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc suburban. The contact was driving 40 mph when he noticed that the vehicle was traveling into the next lane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer did perform an alignment as a precaution. The manufacturer…”
filed Jun 20, 2012
“Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering while braking and making turns. The vehicle has been serviced for the power steering issue however the problem persists. The contact expressed the vehicle problem may be a manufacturer defect.”
filed Jul 18, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Suburban | 7 | 7% |
| 1997 Suburban | 39 | 20% |
| 1996 Suburban | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 Suburban | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 Suburban | 1 | 0% |
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.