Chevrolet Suburban 1992–1999 problems by year and mileage
8th generation (GMT400)
NHTSA data through 24 September 20263,741 complaints, 555 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
- 1992—too few
- 1993—too few
- 1994124kmedian
- 1995—too few
- 1996102kmedian
- 1997103kmedian
- 199883kmedian
- 199990kmedian
The 1992 Chevrolet Suburban
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 189
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 1992
- Hydraulic brake circuit144 reports
- Visibility equipment17 reports
- Electrical system9 reports
3 recall campaigns name the 1992: Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components; Power train — automatic transmission; Service brakes, hydraulic — pedals and linkages. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 499
- Recalls naming this year
- 0
Most reported on the 1993
- Hydraulic brake circuit370 reports
- Visibility equipment43 reports
- Tyres21 reports
The 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
Close- Median failure report
- 124,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 867
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 1994
- Hydraulic brake circuit569 reports
- Visibility equipment169 reports
- Seat belts29 reports
3 recall campaigns name the 1994: Visibility — windshield wiper/washer; Exterior lighting — brake lights. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 1995 Chevrolet Suburban
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 465
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 1995
- Hydraulic brake circuit165 reports
- Seats88 reports
- Visibility equipment52 reports
6 recall campaigns name the 1995: Visibility — windshield wiper/washer; Vehicle speed control; Power train — automatic transmission. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
Close- Median failure report
- 102,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 369
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 1996
- Hydraulic brake circuit133 reports
- Electrical system48 reports
- Visibility equipment43 reports
3 recall campaigns name the 1996: Visibility — windshield wiper/washer; Vehicle speed control. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
Close- Median failure report
- 103,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 430
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 1997
- Steering107 reports
- Hydraulic brake circuit95 reports
- Transmission and driveline47 reports
2 recall campaigns name the 1997: Visibility — windshield wiper/washer; Visibility — rearview mirrors/devices. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
Close- Median failure report
- 83,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 215
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 1998
- Hydraulic brake circuit59 reports
- Visibility equipment51 reports
- Steering22 reports
2 recall campaigns name the 1998: Visibility — rearview mirrors/devices; Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
Close- Median failure report
- 90,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 708
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 1999
- Hydraulic brake circuit266 reports · median 95,000 mi
- Tyres93 reports
- Electrical system60 reports
1 recall campaign names the 1999: Seat belts — front. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
Each tile shows the median mileage at which that model year’s failures were reported. The 1994 reports latest and the 1998 earliest, but part of that gap is age: the 1994 has had 4 more years on the road to accumulate mileage. 3 of these years carry fewer than 30 reports with an odometer reading and show no median at all, rather than one computed from a handful.
The short answer
“Is the 1992–1999 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 96,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 175,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 555
- Recalls
- 13
Most reported
- Hydraulic brake circuit48.1% of complaints · median 95,000 mi
- Visibility equipment12.3% of complaints · median 98,000 mi
- Tyres6.7% of complaints · median 59,000 mi
Owners filed 3,741 complaints with NHTSA about the 1992–1999 Chevrolet Suburban; the hydraulic brake circuit leads with 48.1% of them, and half of the 555 that record an odometer reading came by 96,000 miles. A count like this can’t rate reliability on its own: NHTSA records what owners chose to report, not how many of each car were sold.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 66,000 and 130,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 1992–1999 Chevrolet Suburban last?
Complaint records can’t measure how long a car lasts; they show when reported failures happened. On the 1992–1999 Chevrolet Suburban, half of the 555 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 96,000 miles and 90% by 175,000 miles.
94 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 27 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Suburban reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Chevrolet Suburban 1992–1999 · 555 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 10,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 50 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 27 complaints (4.9%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 40,000
- 25%
- 66,000
- Median
- 96,500
- 75%
- 130,000
- 90%
- 175,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 11 | 2.0% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 12 | 2.2% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 10 | 1.8% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 21 | 3.8% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 21 | 3.8% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 34 | 6.1% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 46 | 8.3% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 42 | 7.6% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 48 | 8.6% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 50 | 9.0% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 46 | 8.3% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 34 | 6.1% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 38 | 6.8% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 29 | 5.2% |
| 140,000–150,000 | 19 | 3.4% |
| 150,000–160,000 | 18 | 3.2% |
| 160,000–170,000 | 13 | 2.3% |
| 170,000–180,000 | 14 | 2.5% |
| 180,000–190,000 | 13 | 2.3% |
| 190,000–200,000 | 9 | 1.6% |
| 200,000+ | 27 | 4.9% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Common Suburban problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Chevrolet Suburban 1992–1999
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Tyres251 reports59,00037,000–132,000Tyres: 251 reports, median 59,000 miles, middle half 37,000 to 132,000 miles.
- Engine and its cooling system168 reports78,00057,000–100,000Engine and its cooling system: 168 reports, median 78,000 miles, middle half 57,000 to 100,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline213 reports79,00054,000–110,000Transmission and driveline: 213 reports, median 79,000 miles, middle half 54,000 to 110,000 miles.
- Steering223 reports84,00060,000–106,000Steering: 223 reports, median 84,000 miles, middle half 60,000 to 106,000 miles.
- Hydraulic brake circuit1,800 reports95,00060,000–121,000Hydraulic brake circuit: 1,800 reports, median 95,000 miles, middle half 60,000 to 121,000 miles.
- Visibility equipment461 reports98,00070,000–125,000Visibility equipment: 461 reports, median 98,000 miles, middle half 70,000 to 125,000 miles.
- Electrical system237 reports115,00060,000–165,000Electrical system: 237 reports, median 115,000 miles, middle half 60,000 to 165,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic brake circuit | 1,800 | 48.1% | 95,000 | 60,000–121,000 |
| Visibility equipment | 461 | 12.3% | 98,000 | 70,000–125,000 |
| Tyres | 251 | 6.7% | 59,000 | 37,000–132,000 |
| Electrical system | 237 | 6.3% | 115,000 | 60,000–165,000 |
| Steering | 223 | 6.0% | 84,000 | 60,000–106,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 213 | 5.7% | 79,000 | 54,000–110,000 |
| Engine and its cooling system | 168 | 4.5% | 78,000 | 57,000–100,000 |
| Seats | 142 | 3.8% | 96,000 | 83,000–130,000 |
| Fuel system | 118 | 3.2% | 111,000 | 72,000–157,000 |
| Suspension | 106 | 2.8% | 50,000 | 15,000–87,000 |
System by system, in words
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 96,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The hydraulic brake circuit accounts for 48.1% of complaints (1,800 reports, 171 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 95,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 60,000 and 121,000 miles.
A single system taking 48.1% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
Visibility equipment accounts for 12.3% of complaints (461 reports, 97 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 98,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 70,000 and 125,000 miles.
The tyres account for 6.7% of complaints (251 reports, 26 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail early — a median of 59,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 37,000 and 132,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 6.3% of complaints (237 reports, 34 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 115,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 60,000 and 165,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 6.0% of complaints (223 reports, 48 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 84,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 60,000 and 106,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 5.7% of complaints (213 reports, 32 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 79,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 54,000 and 110,000 miles.
Known problems with the 1992–1999 Suburban
Fuel System 1996–1999
Central Sequential Fuel Injection (CSFI/'spider') injector assembly on the 5.7L Vortec — the plastic poppet nozzles and supply lines crack and leak, causing hard starting, rough running, misfire and raw fuel intrusion. Affects the Vortec-era engines from the 1996 changeover onward.
Brakes 1992–1999
Corrosion-driven brake and fuel line perforation in salt-belt states is a recurring late-life failure mode for this generation.
Before you buy a 1992–1999 Suburban: the 3-minute check
Generated from 555 mileage-tagged complaints, 13 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 13 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check fuel system on 1996–1999 cars. Central Sequential Fuel Injection (CSFI/'spider') injector assembly on the 5.7L Vortec — the plastic poppet nozzles and supply lines crack and leak, causing hard starting, rough running, misfire and raw fuel intrusion.…
- Check brakes on 1992–1999 cars. Corrosion-driven brake and fuel line perforation in salt-belt states is a recurring late-life failure mode for this generation.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 66,000 and 130,000 miles, with a median of 96,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the hydraulic brake circuit and visibility equipment are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The hydraulic brake circuit in particular shows a median failure mileage of 95,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Suburban problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer reading, or read the common mileages in the table. Your marker lands on the timing chart above and on the curve below.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi20% below | At 90k mi44% below | At 120k mi68% below | At 150k mi83% below | At 200k mi95% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic brake circuit | 60,000–121,000 | in window | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Visibility equipment | 70,000–125,000 | later | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Tyres | 37,000–132,000 | in window | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 60,000–165,000 | in window | in window | in window | in window | earlier |
| Steering | 60,000–106,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 54,000–110,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine and its cooling system | 57,000–100,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Chevrolet Suburban 1992–1999 · 555 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 20% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 44% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 68% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 83% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 95% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it above
The staircase tops out at 95%: the remaining 4.9% of reports (27) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
1992–1999 Chevrolet Suburban recalls (13)
NHTSA records 13 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around visibility equipment (3), the hydraulic brake circuit (3), the transmission and driveline (3). Several campaigns against one area can mean a remedy that did not hold, or separate defects in parts filed under the same heading; the summaries below name each defect.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Apr 2003 · 1994–1997 · VisibilityIf this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
The defect. On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at…
What can happen. If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do…
Mar 2003 · 1997–1998 · VisibilityIf this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or…
The defect. Certain sport utility vehicles, MINI vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
What can happen. If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior…
The free fix. Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…
Apr 2000 · 1999 · Seat BeltsIn the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension…
The defect. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 208, "Occupant crash protection."
What can happen. In the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension requirements.
The free fix. Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
Feb 1999 · 1994 · Exterior LightingThis would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.
The defect. Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. With the reversed…
What can happen. This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.
Jul 1998 · 1994–1996 · VisibilityThis condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
What can happen. This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Feb 1998 · 1998 · Service Brakes, HydraulicIf a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt…
The defect. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
What can happen. If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
Apr 1996 · 1995–1996 · Vehicle Speed ControlConsequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle…
The defect. These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "Accelerator control systems."
What can happen. Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
Jul 1995 · 1995 · Power TrainThe vehicle can move unintentionally if the driver does not notice that the indicator light is not on and…
The defect. The transmission shift-cable lock clip can back out of its installed position resulting in a loss of cable adjustment. When the shift lever is placed in the "park" position, the "park" indicator light may not illuminate.
What can happen. The vehicle can move unintentionally if the driver does not notice that the indicator light is not on and does not apply the parking brake.
The free fix. Dealers will adjust the shift cable and install a lock clip.
Jul 1995 · 1995 · Air BagsConsequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning label.
The defect. The vehicles have both the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) label and an engine start label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not comply with fmvss no.208, "Occupant crash protection."
What can happen. Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning label.
The free fix. The engine start label will be removed from the stowed side of the sun visor and a new engine start label will be installed on the headliner in the sun visor depression. Owners will receive the new…
Feb 1995 · 1995 · Power TrainThis condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle…
The defect. Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
What can happen. This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.
Aug 1993 · 1992 · Service Brakes, HydraulicSeparation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel.
The defect. Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
What can happen. Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
The free fix. Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are…
Feb 1993 · 1992 · Power TrainThe vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
The defect. Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
What can happen. The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
The free fix. Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Apr 1992 · 1992 · Service Brakes, HydraulicIf the pivot bolt disengages from the nut while thevehicle is in motion, there will be a loss of brake…
The defect. The pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt. The bolt can disengage from the nut.
What can happen. If the pivot bolt disengages from the nut while thevehicle is in motion, there will be a loss of brake control and could result ina vehicle accident.
The free fix. Dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification.
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 3,741 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 440 (11.8%)
- Fires
- 69
- Injury reports
- 155
- Fatality reports
- 5
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Suburban problems by model year
The 1994 drew the most complaints of this generation, 867, most of them about the hydraulic brake circuit, and the 1992 the fewest, 189. A typical year drew about 448.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 189 | 1 | under 30 reports | Hydraulic brake circuit (144) | 3 |
| 1993 | 499 | 17 | under 30 reports | Hydraulic brake circuit (370) | 0 |
| 1994 | 867 | 38 | 124,000 | Hydraulic brake circuit (569) | 3 |
| 1995 | 465 | 24 | under 30 reports | Hydraulic brake circuit (165) | 6 |
| 1996 | 369 | 33 | 102,000 | Hydraulic brake circuit (133) | 3 |
| 1997 | 430 | 91 | 103,000 | Steering (107) | 2 |
| 1998 | 215 | 67 | 83,000 | Hydraulic brake circuit (59) | 2 |
| 1999 | 708 | 284 | 90,000 | Hydraulic brake circuit (266) | 1 |
What Suburban owners reported
The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban equipped with two Lionhart Tires, Tire Line: LHS, Tire Size: 305/30/ZR26, DOT Number: TB2ACY50. The contact stated that he had installed two Lionhart tires on the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was a secondary vehicle that was not driven often. The…
1994 · 4,500 miles · Tyres
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…
1999 · 184,000 miles · Electrical system
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…
1999 · 70,000 miles · Fuel system
The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH and applying the brake pedal to stop the pedal suddenly extended to the floor causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the…
1994 · 274,000 miles · Brakes
Built from 555 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-09-26 · open data · how it is built
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