1999 Chevrolet Suburban suspension problems

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 Dec 29, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · 49,400 miles · WI

When trying to stop, the ABS would engage at low speeds, causing the vehicle to take longer to stop, and almost caused several rear-end accidents. Ths LED to a replacement of the front bearings and hubs because of rust damage, at a cost of $1389.67.

Filed May 5, 2005 · Suspension · 15,000 miles · OH

Lost the upper a arm cam bolt and nut assembly on the drivers upper a arm. This caused a loss of steering control and nearly resulted in an accident while I was driving on a dirt road near knox, nd. The vehicle was towed in by chevrolet to a dealer in rugby, nd. Where the bolt assembly was repaired and secondary damage to front end components were replaced.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Suspension · 87,000 miles · KY

Pulls hard to right while braking.

Filed Nov 10, 2004 · Suspension · WA

While driving consumer noticed that the front end shook uncontrollably. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Suspension · TN

Consumer heard a squeaking noise while backing up vehicle. Once serviced, technician determined that the entire rear end failed, and needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 28, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 25,000 miles · NC · 1 injury

1999 chevrolet suburban. As of 4/28/04 with only 47k miles, A/C compressor defective & dealer will not replace in spite of several attempts to repair before warranty expired, as soon as 3 months after purchase in october of 2002. Replaced brakes 3 times at our expense. Dealer (bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc refused to repair under warranty), steering problems, attempted repair, again at our expense. Replaced door locks and window mechanism's at our cost. Total piece of junk. Will never buy from bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc again & will never buy another gm product. Just bought entire fleet (6 trucks) from chevy. Dealer n kernersville, nc). Waiting with baited breath for the entire lot to break down. Completely disgusted with gm.

Filed Sep 11, 2003 · Suspension · LA

A high roaring noise coming from the rear end can be heard while driving at various speeds. The cause of the problem has not been determined.

Filed May 6, 2003 · Suspension · CA

When the brakes were applied, the steering wheel went to the left then right, which resulted in no control of the steering wheel, due to a bolt which held the front suspension, had fallen out.

Filed Jun 19, 2002 · Suspension · NC

Front control arm assembly was defective. When driving steering wheel would shake and feel loose. Contacted dealer.