1999 GMC Suburban steering problems
The 1999 GMC Suburban has 24 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
24
Steering complaints
6%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE AT 65 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL. THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT COLUMN WAS STRUCK BY THE PASSENGER AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS SENT INTO REVERSE. THIS ACTION CAUSED THE BRAKES TO LOCKUP AND THE CONTROL MECHANICAL LOCK ON THE WHEEL COLUMN WAS LOCKED INTO A RIGHT HAND…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 1999 GMC Suburban have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 1999 GMC Suburban steering — 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.