Have owned '90gmc c1500 p/u & '99 gmc c1500 suburban in past 12 years; both vehicles have had same problems w/ front brake pull/wear; suspension; brake pipes; engine/trans. Hesitation, hang....; corroded + battery cables, batteries; leaking HVAC ducts; and on & on. How in the world does 12+/- years of documented brake problems across vehicle lines/models not warrant a massive recall and/or compensation to owners for obviously faulty engineering, materials, etc.....????!!!! I suppose the ford/firestone problems took precedence? Can you say "class action"??
1999 GMC Suburban engine complaints
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All these failure have been the same. There are others inclunce engine heads.
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#7 spark plug would fail. Also, changed intake manifold & head gaskets. Problem was not intermittent. Happened all time. Took vehicle to shop for repairs & problem still exists.
Intermittently vehicle will stall out and die without warning. Dealer is inspecting vehicle and has not been able to duplicate problem. *ak consumer states that vehicle has stalled while putting vehicle in park without turning ignition off.
Consumer noticed high pitched whistle from the air vents, dealer found problem to be caused by a small bladder in the air conditioning unit which once removed is almost impossible to replace correctly.
Every time vehicle is driven with the headlights on, headlights flicker on and go off. Vehicle has been taken to the dealership four times in a six-month period. Dealer was not able to fix the problem. Also, doors are warped/engine runs rough/replaced differential/brakes are locking up.
While driving daughter to school, pulled into the parking lot and vehicle stalled, and would not start again. Had vehicle towed to the dealer, and they broke the fuel sending unit. Which they replaced. But, still having problem with vehicle stalling. Engine check light came on and stayed on. They pressurized the tank. Now the gas gauge does read properly.
Vehicle has defective transmission/ engine, transaxle,ring and pinion,gear/engine bearing/brake booster/ front brake pads and calipers,and suspension.consumer feels vehicle was poorly manufactured, especially when pulling trailor or with load. Please provide further information.
While driving at any speed vehicle shuts off without warning. Leaving the driver with no brakes and power steering. Driver had to stand on the brakes before the truck came to a complete stop. Dealer is not able to duplicate the problem. Please provide any further information.
Rotors were turned repeatedly. We saved the old ones incase they were metallurgically defective. The oil leaked occurred when towing was planned. Gmc has offered to repurchase the vehicle. The A/C turnes on and off, but I forgot when the leak was fixed.
I lost track of brake failures. The tires wear excessively and need balancing and rotation. There is a vibration from the gas pedal, but nothing is found. The better business bureau resulted in an unsatisfactory offer - I have to pay to clear the title to have the car taken back. No other '99 is like ours to replace it.
Separate 14 incidents are reported on 2 complaints. State farm auto was informed, contacted repaired at coulter gmc and got ABS fixed. 2 weeks is max brakes work.
The A/C stunk; I felt insecure with the brakes soft most times.twice we drove 45 mi. To midway and they did not take the vehicle in, gmc said to go to nearest dealer.
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