Overview & Reviews

A couple of new colors are the only modifications to the Suburban as Chevrolet prepares a redesigned model for 2000.

• Huge interior with seating for up to 9 passengers. Fun to drive. Great V8 engine.

• Ride on pavement is unrefined. All the good stuff is optional.

User Reviews:

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  Love form Saudi Arabia - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Mohammed Omar - February 15 - 3:31 am

  I imported my Suburban from New Jersey to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. it had 130K when I purchased it. My family traveled with it thousands miles around the Kingdom, its brilliant on highways & very strongly-built, every thing in it says you cant break me. Ive added about 12K, praises to God, its never been to a mechanic, except for fluids and AC gas refilling. Nephews & nieces are crazy to ride it. they like jumping to third row. Holidays without it are boring. I load it with family members. I have to admit that Im in love of this vehicle and wish to afford the 2009 one.

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  1999 Suburban - long term ownership - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Rob - January 5 - 12:05 pm

  I bought my Suburban new from the dealer with long distance driving in mind. The 4x4 option was not a consideration, but ended up with it anyway. Due to the weight of this vehicle it does go through brakes and tires frequently. Tire vibration indicates the tires have reached their limit. Ive replaced all suspension pieces, upgrading as I go, as well as all electrical (starter, alternator) and the water pump/radiator. I strongly suggest upgrading components as they fail and follow the recommended replacement schedule for the fuel filter. My original fuel pump still works fine after 136,000 miles.

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  Disappointed! - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By SUBMOM - August 6 - 1:05 pm

  We had a 94 Suburban for many years, was very satisfied. But with diesel going up, and it had over 200,000 miles, we had to say goodbye. Long story short, we purchased the 99. Where do I start? Brakes, plastic interior, intake gasket, cruise control, we now have three doors that will not lock or unlock,dash cracks loudly and pops when hot. Gas mileage, 12 miles in town, 15 HWY. We are very sad and disappointed. Loved the 94, do not like the 99.

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  A Little Work For An Older Gem - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Rambo - July 23 - 7:09 pm

  Bought this Sub with 60K on it. Now at 105K. Many mods made to it. K&N Air Filter, Slotted front rotors, HypertechIII programmer, True dual exhaust with glass packs/headers, 2" front suspension drop, wider tires, 18" wheels, larger front brakes. All this enables 18+MPG on the hi-way. Makes heads turn even at 9 years old. Will flat out fly for a heavy SUV. Wont beat a Mustang but eats "Sport" trucks up for lunch. Cruises like its on glass after the 2" drop in the nose. All together, I cant complain. Driving a 4 ton truck like a Corvette more than makes up for the $100+ gas station stops. But so does room for 8 and 700 miles between fill-ups! A little time/money goes a long way with her.

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  Suburban K1500 4X4 - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By BourbonK1500 - June 10 - 5:30 pm

  I have mixed reviews on the Suburban. The 4x4 was a must, and has worked well, though i have been stuck. The Suburban is fast for its size and accelerates well, however it gets 10 mpg, and needs the 44 gallon tank, which now gosts about $200 to fill. Since my purchase at the end of 05 I have put 50k on the vehicle but had to replace the fuel pump, alternator, water pump, and the entire rear end, and (get this) 2 new transmissions. First replacement at 80k and one at 110k. Currenlty vehicle has 120k. Nice power locks, windows, leather seats, comfortable to drive and take on trips.

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  A Total Work Horse - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By ALM396 - May 8 - 12:15 pm

  Bought it two years old off a lease return and it has performed awesome since. Pulls my race car trailer with little effort and holds hockey equipment for three kids with room to spare. At 160K I replaced the fuel pump and the water pump twice since Ive owned it plus the intake gasket which is a know issue. Since it just turned 183K I cant call that excessive. It always starts and drives well and handles the New England snow like a champ. Its as roomy and comfortable as my living room. Love this truck!

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  The Best large SUV made - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By CJ - April 11 - 11:50 am

  I have had my Chevy suburban for nearly 9 years, I have thought of selling it for a newer SUV but it is so reliable and it handles great in all weather conditions, I just cant part with it. It can pull our boat or camper, take the baseball equiptment and players to the field, or pack our college student up for school. It also fits all my daughters comp. dance equiptment, and I can fit the full size garment rack in it, without taking it apart. I dont travel very far on normal weeks, so I only have to fill the gas tank every 3 weeks. Great family vehicle.

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  1999 Suburban - OK, but could be better - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Helpsuburban - February 23 - 8:57 am

  My wife bought used in July 2007 from used car dealer. Looked good on lot, everything appeared to work. Dealer said transmission had already been replaced. As previous postings said - door locks and actuators not working properly. Would not start, could not find problem. After major tune-up restarted. Had to replace brakes. Serpentine belt broke. Its OK, but could be better for the money.

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  A beast of comfort and reliability. - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By father of four - February 22 - 5:47 pm

  Yes, these times might make you say to yourself - my gosh, can I afford the gas. Well, if you can find a vehicle that can haul as much as this can, can motor across most any surface - dry, slick, or wet, and can haul this many folks in comfort all while getting better gas mileage, well, I say go for it. I have had this vehicle since it was new, and I swear by it. Yep, itll eat brakes, but its about 4 tons of truck so thats to be expected. Comfort is an understatement. Safety is an understatement. Put the kids in their seats and strap them in and youre fine. And I have had no real issues with relability, just normal maintenance issues that were easily fixed.

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  My 99 Burban - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Brian - February 9 - 11:02 pm

  It used to have a 2" lift in the rear & ran gr8 until my boss sold it to my job. They replaced the motor at 110k. The day I bought it, the radiator broke. It ran great for a while. Besides the regular maintenance, I replaced oil plug (thanks castrol 10 min oil change), distributor, front rotors, hub bearings, 4 shocks, new tires, u- joints, rotors, shoes & pads, bank 2 cat. converter & o2 sensor. I still have a shake in the rear end but no one knows what is causing the truck to shake. They told me tires but I am not changing them again unless they are paying for it. I was told rear end or trany but unless they are going to pay 4 it, im leaving it alone. Cannot go over 70 mph.