1999 Chevrolet Suburban electrical system problems
66 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 66 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 6 fires.
What owners wrote
Consumer was driving vehicle and stopped, turned off engine, and smoke smells began shortly after they opened the hood and fire was every where. Aaa towed vehicle to dealership.
Dt: the contact stated there was a problem with the ABS and the wiring harness . When driving less than 10 MPH and applying the brakes the ABS activated. The contact's husband replaced the brake pads at least six times. Before the wiring harness burned the dashboard was hot. The dashboard lights, tail lights, headlights, and cruise control were not working.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
- Brakes 285 complaints
- Tires 102 complaints
- Steering 60 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 47 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Suspension 34 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Transmission 27 complaints