Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering while braking and making turns. The vehicle has been serviced for the power steering issue however the problem persists. The contact expressed the vehicle problem may be a manufacturer defect.
1999 GMC Suburban: loss of power steering
7 of the 285 complaints about the 1999 GMC Suburban describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
- 19997
- 19981
- 19975
- 19962
- 19952
- 19942
- 19911
What owners say
Fuel pump/connector failure. Initially engine would shut down intermittently. On last occasion, vehicle engine shut down resulting in loss of power steering, power brakes, etc. Would not restart. Former gm mechanic told me that he witnessed this problem numerous times and found most cases involved failure of electrical connector or ground connection at fuel pump.
Vehicle lost steering while the driver made turns ,making it difficult to control vehicle. It was taken to the dealer for repairs of the steering position sensor.
1999 gmc suburban, driving down highway slowed to turn into rest stop, applied brakes, pedal went to the floor, steering was difficult, almost went into the ditch, then everything ok. Brake pedal pressure has always been soft - getting worse. This also happened at slow speed in parking lot - pumped brakes then ok.
Vehicle has been to dealer 5 times. Fuel injector gets clogged, and vehicle will stall in traffic. Dealer says additives in gasoline clogs injector. *ak the engine stalling resulted in loss of steering power and brake failures. The manufacturer extended the warranty admitting the problem. The consumer finally turned in the vehicle to the manufacturer.
Vehicle experiences a loss of power steering when driving at low speeds and turning. Dealer has vehicle for the fourth time, and is replacing steering gear and module.
Power steering failed on two occasions.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 GMC Suburban power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1999 GMC Suburban?
7 of 285 owner complaints about the 1999 GMC Suburban (2%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 GMC Suburban?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 GMC Suburban
ABS 35Brake failure 19Pulling 18Tire blowout 14Jerking 8Fuel pump 7Stalling 7Door locks 6Fire or smoke 6Wipers 6Headlights 5Loss of power 5Won't start 5
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