1999 Chevrolet Suburban transmission problems
The 1999 Chevrolet Suburban has 50 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
50
Transmission complaints
6%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“APARENTLY THE REAR AXLE BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OR CONTROL HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE,CAREENING OFF THE ROAD AND ROLLING OVER COMING TO REST ON ITS TOP. MY WIFE THE DRIVER SUFFERED HEAVY BRUSIES,CUTS AND BUMPS.”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban have?
NHTSA has 50 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban transmission — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.