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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  rear axle - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By broke - May 8 - 2:00 am

  I purchased my suburban used with only 13400 original miles, buy the time I had reached 43000 I had to rebuild the rear end for $700.00, the brakes 600 and 1100.00 for Air Conditioning. Like a sponge, not a rock. The rear end was set up wrong by the factory. I have gotten an avg. of 14 mpg would I buy another no way.

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  Very good car...when parked. - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By kody - April 21 - 2:00 am

  I purchased my 1999 Chevy Suburban only a year ago. The previous owner has all service records and apparently kept the vehicle on the recommended maintenance schedule. Unlike some reviewers have posted, I have not run into many major mechanical problems. However, I am going to complain about the countless rattles, squeaks and thumps. The build quality of this vehicle may be the worst I have ever come across (and I have owned many different cars). The new Suburbans appear to be more solid than the pre 2000 models but this car may prevent me from ever buying GM again.

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  No more Chevys for us - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By mikereynolds23 - April 6 - 2:00 am

  Bought truck for room and reputation. Weve not had major problems other than water pump at 76K. Biggest dissappointment has been resale value. Chevy offers too many discounts and incentives. It kills owners ability to get rid of their products. Maybe they should reconsider retail pricing. Also, the Pewter paint is hard to maintain. Transfer case weeps oil when not used frequently. Poor suspension component quality.

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  First and last Sub for me - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By mr steve - March 16 - 2:00 am

  On the positive side this SUV has good power and tows fairly well but upkeep is getting expensive. At 60k miles replaced rearend (started out as a roar from a wheel bearing), 75K miles Transmission rebuilt (broken planetary gears and bad bearings). While in the shop for the trans. Intake starts leaking coolant. These repairs along with three altenators before 76K miles makes me believe that Chevy has a problem. I will not buy another one, might lease one and turn it in before things go bad!

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  Beware of Suburban engines! - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By HubbyMan - February 13 - 2:00 am

  I bought my 99 1500 4WD a year ago used. It has 83,000 miles now and the mechanic just told us it needs a BRAND NEW ENGINE for $2,000! Both head gaskets are shot because they are made of plastic in the Suburban engines. Our mechanic has seen this problem before with them. Hes seen some die at under 50,000 miles! All late model Suburban engines use the plastic head gaskets according to him. BEWARE of Suburban engines!

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  Very Poorly Built Vehicle - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By LPapet - January 31 - 2:00 am

  Vehicle quality leaves much to be desired... so much so that I would caution any potential Chevy/GM/Suburban buyers against purchasing. Vehicle has only 50K miles and already has left my wife stranded on 3 separate occasions (were on 3rd alternator and have had to replace various electronic components (all at considerable cost). Bottom line, Chevy advertises its trucks as built like a rock... well, if they were building rocks theyd be O.K... unfortunately, automobiles are complicated machines that should be provided a higher level of engineering and quality that Chevy has provided to its products.

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  great,woulnt own anything else - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By bkiron - December 23 - 2:00 am

  the only problem was i hade to put a transfercase in at 148000 miles,other than that its a real awsome ride and drive

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  Sneroll - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By sneroll - December 16 - 2:00 am

  An extremely reliable car, with lots of space for both passanges and cargo. Very versatile and easy to drive despite size.

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  Good for Intended Purpose - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By wongsljp - December 12 - 2:00 am

  I bought the Suburban after fully thrashing our Previa minivan in places that it wasnt designed for, and to that end, the Suburban does great. However, here are a few trade-offs you should be aware of and willing to live with. Everything works - sort of: the interior trim rattles when you drive over rough roads (random plastic bits break off), the wipers do funny "dances," wind noise through front doors, noisy at highway speeds, and the seating/cargo arrangement is limiting.

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  Good Vechile - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Sheet Shaker - November 1 - 2:00 am

  I would buy a brand new one!!