1999 Chevrolet Suburban LT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 5.7 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Suburban GMT410 FL Onyx Black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Chevrolet Suburban by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Suburban (GMT410) IMG 2935 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 5.7 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1999 Chevrolet Suburban LT is a 5.7-liter with an automatic 4-spd and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $35,628 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,628 ($69,502 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L V-8 |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Chevrolet SUBURBAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
NHTSA campaign 06E043000
Apr 27, 2000 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
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: 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.
NHTSA campaign 00V122000
727 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
Owner Complaints
727 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Chevrolet SUBURBAN (57 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 32 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 307 |
| Hydraulic | 274 |
| Tires | 94 |
| Electrical System | 61 |
| Steering | 56 |
| Power Train | 49 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.