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1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

6 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10239933 | Fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS AT A STOP, THE RPM'S DECREASE AND THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WHEN ACCELERATING UP A HILL OR SLOPE, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER THE CONTACT ACTIVATES THE SEAT HEATER ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IT BEGINS TO BURN THROUGH THE LEATHER ON THE SEAT. THE CONTACT WAS SLIGHTLY BURNED ON HIS RIGHT LEG. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR THIS FAILURE. HE DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES BEFOREHAND. THE SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
#10034039 |
THE CONSUMER NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED A FIRE COULD HAVE STARTED FROM THE OIL LEAK. *AK THE CONSUMER ALSO SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED OIL STAINS ON THE EXHAUST PIPE. *SCC *JB
#10025623 |
I WAS DRIVING AND MY VEHICLE (1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2WD) MADE A LOUD NOISE AND VIBRATED FOR A FEW SECONDS, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR UNTIL I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I TOOK MY CAR TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP WHERE THE HOOKED UP A MACHINE TO SEE WHY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE MACHINE TOLD THEM IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION SHIFT SILENOID. WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE IN MY VEHICLE FROM THE AUTOMOTIVE SHOP IT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. I THEN HAD TO TAKE IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP HAVE AN EXPENSIVE COMPLETE TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL ON A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 97,000 MI. I SHOPPED AROUND AT SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS VERY COMMON IN CHEVY/GMC SUBURBAN'S AND TRUCKS MADE FROM 1997-2000. IF THIS IS THE CASE, WHY ISN'T GM RECALLING THE VEHICLES FOR...
#752932 |
THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE AT 40 MPH. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND BEGAN PUMPING THE BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4+ TIMES. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. ENGINE MISFIRES ON ALL EIGHT CYLINDERS, THIS IS ALSO NORMAL PER DEALER. STEARING JUMPS WHEN TURNING THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX IT AND IT IS A LITTLE BETTER. AFTER DEALER TRIED TO FIX VEHICLEL I LOST ABOUT 2 MPG AND HAD A REDUCED AMOUT OF POWER. VEHICLE FAILED EMMISSIONS TEST AND DEALER SAID HE WOULD PASS IT.
#719601 |
OUR DEALER CLAIMS OUR VEHICLE IS FLOODING-ARE THERE SIMILAR CASES? *AK
#848523 |
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY DIED OUT FOR NO REASON. LATER, VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. THEN THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON & STAY ON. ENGINE WOULD START TO SURGE. VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT AGAIN. WOULD NOT STAY STARTED. AFTER GIVING VEHICLE GAS, THE RPMS WOULD REV HIGH. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. *AK

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Coolingenginegasoline 8 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 8 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 6 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 5 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 5 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 5 complaints Air Bags 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints 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complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringelectric Power Assist System 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Trailer Hitches 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontking Pin 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint
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