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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  "Timex" keeps on ticking - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By C. R. Hiebert - August 26 - 8:05 pm

  Great family vehicle. Bought used with less than 100,000 miles when the kids were home, kids are all grown and the odometer is at 290,000. Have hauled children and their gear all over, survived County Fairs and innumerable 4-H animal projects. Pulled the Horse trailer up to the State Fair through City traffic, loaded with camping gear for the week, she made it just fine. A car ran into her side, spun her around, totaled the car, bent the Suburbans rear-axel, passengers shook-up but a-OK, she drove home & got repaired. Three deer have bounced off the grill guard in the front and the only damage is a dent in the corner of the hood. She has driven me back and forth through roads and weather that has been just plain nasty, definitely dependable and reliable. Chevy dealer in town is fantastic about keeping her serviced and running. Well worth the money.

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  Love My Burb - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By ginsnap - October 6 - 10:03 pm

  I purchased my 99 burb in 2002 with 36000 miles. it now has over 180000 miles. It has been reliable vehicle overall. I always kept up the maintenance, but as it got older more has to be repaired. which is typical of any vehicle I believe. Ive had it everywhere on vacations to hunting trips, Ive pulled campers and various trailers with no problem at all. I did have to replace the fuel pump four times. But I put some of that on my "mechanic". Now it leaks oil, not profusely, but it does, and I need to repair the cooling system. Not too bad for 180000 miles though. I loved it, took care of it, said Id keep it until it dies. Sadly, she just about has.

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  Trade down due to economic slowdown - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Heathj1 - September 18 - 2:00 am

  The day I got my 99 Suburban it was a sad day or so I thought. I had to trade my 05 Chevy extended z71 truck that I had bought new off the show room floor. I traded my truck for Suburban to get out of payments and got some cash back. I was only getting 30-35 hours at work for about 3 months something had to give. Suburban has 136K miles on it rides and pulls better then my 05. I was bummed that I had to trade my truck but I think I got a better truck in return. I pulled 2 3/4 tons truck back to the house on the trailer 80 miles each trip put in 3 gear and set cruise for 60 mph. It didnt ever shift down. It unlocked covter for a couple of bigger hills. Going to take it on vacation.

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  The Classic SUV that sets the standard - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By DAD OF FOUR - August 14 - 10:45 am

  I have owned five 1999 Suburbans. I also own an Excursion for family trips. Between the two, Id take the suburban any day. The excursion is a truck, plain and simple. Huge, cavernous. The Suburban is comfortable and quiet. Yes, the gas mileage is in the teens, but the trade off is the safety and comfort of those riding inside. The Suburban is easy to turn, provided you know what youre doing. You can load it up and still have room, and even after 12 years, the interiors still look good and feel tight - and not the cheap plastic highlights that are in cars today. With regular maintenance, these SUVs can literally run forever.

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  My Burb - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Boomer - February 1 - 1:25 am

  I love my truck. Last of the big ones and I will put it up to an Excursion any day. Interestingly enough, this truck has a 7.4 (454 Big Block) and pulls much better mileage than those I have spoken to with the smaller Ford V-10. I pull 16 mpg on the hwy, they pull 10-12. This truck is my dream truck. I would not have ordered new any other way. I have been a suburban fan for years and probably have owned 20 in my lifetime, but this one is special. There is nothing this truck cant pull. This is my baby and I hope to have many years of enjoyment with it.

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  a hoss - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By jim - March 27 - 12:03 pm

  Bought used 89,000 miles. Now have 205,000 have had no problems except brakes. Am on 4th set of brakes and 2nd set of front rotors. Interior not of great quality too much plastic. Have had to put Freon in a/c only once but discovered has a large capacity. Replaced battery once. Do not like screw terminals they vibrate loose. Has 44 gallon tank gets 18 mpg on hwy and 14 city. In terms of bang for the buck I feel I for once got the better deal. I will probably replace once I get to 250,000 and have really fallen in love with the Nissan armada. I think the suburban has been overpriced for the cheap interior but give it an "a" for the past 6 years

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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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  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 family loves it - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Love it - January 23 - 7:19 pm

  We bought this truck for trips and moderate city driving. It has been great with a family of three and two large labs. My wife loves to drive it even though it seems like a very large vehicle. This is the best experience Ive had with a Chevy. I plan on driving it until the wheels fall off. We have had good luck with maintance. Currently it has 89000 miles.