1999 GMC Suburban brakes problems
149 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1999 GMC Suburban, which is 38% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 149 38% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 14 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 46 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 14 crashes, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was moving on the interstate while at 65 MPH on cruise control. The automatic gear shift column was struck by the passenger and the transmission was sent into reverse. This action caused the brakes to lockup and the control mechanical lock on the wheel column was locked into a right hand turn with no way to control the vehicle. The vehilce started to skid out of control and then proceeded to roll over three times. All occupants were in saftey belts except my daughter who was int the back seat asleep.
1999 GMC surburban VIN [xxx] I have the know problem of anti-lock brakes being activated at low speed. I live in virginia, 5 miles from maryland and 10 miles from washington dc which are covered by a recall. I want my vehicle covered by the recall.
Other problems reported for the 1999 GMC Suburban
- Tires 31 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints