1999 Chevrolet Suburban: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 24, 2022 · Electrical · 183,613 miles · CA

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost power steering and power braking functionality. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the security system that controlled the fuel pump and fuel injectors had been activated. The contact pulled off the highway and could not restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a service station where he inspected the vehicle and became aware that the distributor had disintegrated causing the vehicle to lose motive power and stall. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact recently had a mobile mechanic install an aftermarket distributor cap and rotor from an auto parts dealer. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 183,613.

Filed Jul 15, 2022 · Seat belts · CA

I contacted Chevrolet corporate and they confirmed an open government ordered recall. They told me to contact a local dealer. I have contacted 2 dealers in the San Diego area, Bob Sall Chevrolet and Courtesy Chevrolet. Both refuse to fix the recall issue. I was told by Bob Stall Chevrolet that I could pay myself to have the work done

Filed Mar 28, 2022 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of Police Officers. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that fuel was leaking onto the ground and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred two more times while driving. The vehicle was then towed to the independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel pump two more times. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 06E043000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was bouncing while sitting in the seats and while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the tires and aligned the vehicle several times; however, the failure had been reoccurring. The contact also stated that the dashboard was fractured. The contact also stated that water was leaking through the top of the windshield whenever it rained. The windshield was replaced twice. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side seat belt and passenger’s seat belt failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the seat belts would fail to come out of the housing or they would be twisted whenever they came out of the housing. The contact also stated that the seat belt latches were not working. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 127,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH when the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that debris from the vehicle was on the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the starter and the fly wheel would have to be replaced because the motor housing exhibited cracks that the starter bolts mounted into. The failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. Updated 02/12/13

Filed Nov 5, 2012 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning due to a defective fuel injection pump and pump mounted driver. The components were replaced twice under the manufacturers extended warranty. The contact stated that the problem has worsened and the failure continues to recur without warning. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 134,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2008 · Engine, Seats · 100,000 miles · CA · fire · 1 injury

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.

Filed Aug 31, 2005 · Fuel system · 61,900 miles · MI

Dt: caller says vehicle stalled. The lights on the dashbord came on and the vehicle died. This has happened 6 times, she did not know when it will happen. It stalled at any speed and under any condition. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet. The caller said the gas gauge malfunctioned, and there was a recall on other years of model. The gas gauge would show full and go down to empty and back up to full, now it will not move at all.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · FL

Own a 1999 chevrolet suburban 6.5 diesel engine, w/145k miles, SUV was running ok but the last few months engine stalling and stop without reason, took SUV to a repair center, diagnose with fuel injection pump failure, chevy dealer explained this is a well known defect, fuel injection pump has an electronic component (pmd) located on the side of the pump when engine gets hot sent failure signal to the main computer. Contacted gm customer service to verified/understand the issue, answered that yes indeed they agreed about the problem also said they had "campaign" not a recall to fix the problem but they didn't make this announcement to the public. I asked for help to fix the problem was told that I run out of options only honor this problem for 10 years or 120k miles? I was not aware and never received a letter from gmc. This is a potential accident waiting to happen with terrible consequences, imagine if the engine stops or stall going down the hill in any urban or rural area; passing another car in a busy highway and stalling or just the engine quit running (frontal crash!!); crossing a busy intersection with school kids inside and no power (horrible accident with serious injuries or perhaps casualties!!); towing a camper or boat on a busy and fast highway and suddenly stall or stopping in front of a semi-trailer; crossing a rail road and stalling in the middle with people inside a train coming its way!!. These are a few consequences this failure can created, imaging a lawyer jumping on this issue with a "lawsuit" and trying to blaming on you guys!! While this is a factory failure and poor design. I had replaced the "pump module drive" (pmd) and after spending over $1000.00 still have the same problem. At the present time I am not driving the suburban until I hear from your agency to see the results of your investigation. Hoping you will take care of this matter in a serious manner, I just want to thank you in advance for your help. God bless.

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Fuel system · 51,000 miles · IL

While driving and without any warning vehicle stalled. Technician indicated that fuel charcoal filter clogged the tank, causing gas to leak. Manufacturer stated fuel system failed because of poor maintenance.

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Fuel system · 628,000 miles · FL

Intermittently while driving at 5 MPH vehicle stalled, also, vehicle suddenly accelerated. Independent shop replaced the fuel injection pump. Dealer notified.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 73,000 miles · DC

Vehicle is a 1999 chevrolet suburban k2500 with gm 6.5 liter turbo-diesel engine. The vehicle stalled in interstate traffic (I-270) multiple times on october 21, 2003. I called the dealer, and was informed that the likely cause was the electronic fuel injection pump, which gm has warranted for 10 years or 120,000 miles. The dealer thereafter replaced the injection pump under warranty. While I am pleased that the part was replaced at no cost to me, I believe that this represents an unacceptable defect. Gm is obviously aware that the part is defective, or it would not have agreed to replace it for free after the rest of the vehicle warranty had expired. In this case, there was no harm, but these engine are often used in trucks and large suvs that are designed for towing and hauling. For example, we purchased this vehicle to tow a horse trailer that is weighs over 5000 lbs. When the vehicle stalls, it loses power steering and braking. The potential for disaster when towing a large trailer is very high, and the stalling occurs without warning.

Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · GA

Problems with the electrical system. The fuel gauge is incorrect. This started in nov 2002. Now the car shuts off while driving. The head lights don't come on or shut down while driving. All the dash board gauges start all start moving back and forth. While all this is going on a high pitched "AC" static noise can be heard from the wiring.