1999 Chevrolet Suburban transmission problems

Filed Jan 10, 2006 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · CA

Our 1999 chevrolet suburban had an automatic transmission that began slipping from 800 miles. Every time my wife took it to the dealer they said that they could not find anything wrong with it, nor could they duplicate the problem. The slipping only happened periodically and I would have been surprised if they could have duplicated it. She was also told by the dealer that this may be something that is normal with a computerized transmission. Maybe it was just a delay. Well, on dec 27, 2004 our transmission decided to act very strange and would not shift beyond 3rd gear. We took it to the dealer and it was locked up in 3rd gear. At this point the car was a year and a half and approx 33,000 miles past warranty. The dealer needed to speak to gm about any warranty coverage since it was beyond the warranty. Gm said they would only cover half of it since it had not been brought in regarding the transmission in approx 26,000 miles. It had continued to slip but the info given to my wife was that maybe this was normal, so she had not addressed it further. Then we ended up needing a new transmission and they would not cover it completely. Now here we are a year after that and I find bunch of service bulletins with the same problem. Obviously I am not the only one that has had this problem, nor will I be the last. I believe that this info should be researched and looked into. It just does not seem right. To top this off my brand new transmission is also doing the same slipping and I can guarantee that we will take it in every time it slips, no matter who says it may be normal.

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Transmission · 49,600 miles · VA

Transmission failure in 1999 k1500 suburban with 49600 miles while towing 18 foot lightly loaded box trailer on level ground. Towing was in accordance with instructions in owners manual to tow in overdrive. Transmission failed 150 miles after starting tow. Subsequent checking over internet and with friends has revealed many others have experienced same type failure. Chev dealer states that there is no factory service bulletin concerning transmission failures. Failure appears to be do to excessive heat build up.

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 Jan 15, 2004 · Fuel system, Transmission · 60,000 miles · MD

I now have my third transmission and second fuel pump

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Transmission · 69,535 miles · CA

Purchased vehicle from dealer on oct 25th,2003 and on december 21st, 2003 the transmission went out completely leaving me stranded on the freeway.I had to have the truck towed at $275 then repairs were $2,567.95 plus rental car fees.dealer owner refuses to contact me .also dealer promised to match my down payment of $2500 and did not do so on the contract.

Filed Aug 11, 2003 · Electrical, Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

1999 chevy suburban transmission problems before 50,000 miles. Starter problems before 60,000 miles. Both had to be replaced. Battery corroded. Truck constantly having to be jump started. Wiring system power locks giving out when over heated.

Filed Jul 29, 2003 · Transmission · 101,000 miles · GA

At just over 100000 miles, we lost 3rd gear. This ofcourse happened in traffic going up a hill. I have read several complaints regarding the suburban transmission. Just wanted to share the warning signs: transmission began to "slip" several days prior to the total loss of 3rd gear. In stop and go traffic situations, when shifting from 2nd to 3rd, truck seemed to slip into neutral. Rpm would rev and after backing off the accelerator seemed to straighten up. However, not long after, vehicle would not shift into 3rd. With an automatic, that leaves very few options when in the middle of traffic. I had manually shift from 1st to 2nd and manually down shift. Luckily, I was not on the highway; I was able to stay below 40mph and drive in 2nd and got it home. Now we are looking for further information that may help levy the cost of fixing the problem. Looks like gm is aware and refuses to recall.

Filed Jul 8, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · 97,000 miles · TX

I was driving and my vehicle (1999 chevrolet suburban 2wd) made a loud noise and vibrated for a few seconds, my check engine light came on and my vehicle would not shift into second gear until I let off the accelerator. I took my car to an automotive shop where the hooked up a machine to see why the check engine light had come on. The machine told them it was my transmission shift silenoid. When I went to leave in my vehicle from the automotive shop it would not go into reverse. I then had to take it to a transmission shop have an expensive complete transmission overhaul on a vehicle with only 97,000 mi. I shopped around at several transmission shops and was told this was very common in chevy/gmc suburban's and trucks made from 1997-2000. If this is the case, why isn't gm recalling the vehicles for repairs?

Filed Jun 14, 2003 · Transmission · 81,500 miles · UT

The rear differential failed for the second time. Vehicle has 83000 miles. The last repair used after market parts. The parts company will not warrant claiming improper installation. Dealer claims design defect. This problem has been very frustrating. Same thing happened to my 1997 tahoe at 70k miles.

Filed Feb 27, 2003 · Transmission · OK

When replacing tires I was told that the rear axle seals had been leaking and rendered the rear brakes useless. Causing overheating on the front brakes and subsequent cracking of the rotors.