1999 Chevrolet Suburban Consumer Discussions

Chevy Suburban and Tahoe AC and Heater Problems

• Re: Clicking/Grinding noise while moving. 1999 chevy suburban [crash_1991]

  Written by: ddoherty on Feb 5, 2012 10:43:01 AM

  Thanks for the tip! I'll check that out. Would a loose caliper affect my braking? I just had the master cylinder replaced and the whole brake system bled, but I still feel that the braking is mushy, for lack of a better term. This is definitely something I'll investigate. Thanks!

• Re: Clicking/Grinding noise while moving. 1999 chevy suburban [ddoherty]

  Written by: crash_1991 on Feb 5, 2012 9:46:14 AM

  i had the same problem with my 99 suburban and i figured it out. the caliper was loose on the drivers side front tire. check your brakes, rotors, and calipers on the front wheels, make sure nothings loose. hope this is helpful to you

• Clicking/Grinding noise while moving. 1999 chevy suburban

  Written by: ddoherty on Jan 27, 2012 4:10:49 PM

  Hey guys, I have a 1999 lifted 'Burban which has developed a clicking/grinding noise when moving. It sounds like it's coming from the middle of the vehicle. I notice it only when moving, and the noise occurs concurrently with the speed of the vehicle. When idling it is absent, same when revving the engine in park. It sounds like metal/metal clicking or grinding. I recently had the rear-end replaced due to ... Read More

• Re: Chevrolet Suburban & Tahoe: A/C - Climate Control Questions [tidester]

  Written by: 99burban on Aug 17, 2010 8:04:24 PM

  OK, I'll shoot. I have dual zones(front/rear) in my 1999 Suburban. For some odd reason, the front/driver zone blows warm while the rear is just peachy. Any idea, guys? I just was not fun driving home a week ago from our trout fishing trip in Bennett Springs, MO. The heat index was about 115f.

• 1999 chevy suburban ac

  Written by: jaburban on Aug 12, 2010 11:14:30 AM

  I am having problems with my ac system when i turn it on my high side hose starts vibrating, the ac clutch turns off when i give it gas and the hose stops. Then when i let go of the gas the clutch turns back on and the hose dose the same. I changed the orifice tube and still dose the same thing. what can it be?

Suburban fuel pump replacement

• Fuel pump brands for 1999 Suburban

  Written by: ltlriki on Apr 20, 2010 9:57:35 PM

  I have a 1999 Chevy (C2500) V-8 454 Suburban with 142K miles and I replaced the fuel pumps (AC Delco) twice and now the pump is going out once again but I will not replace it with the same AC Delco junk. Can anyone tell me of the following brands, which fuel pump would last the longest? Delphi, Airtex, Bosch or Carter. I just read a string that stated Carter was ... Read More

Chevrolet Suburban Power Steering

• 1999 chevy suburban

  Written by: theplayer906 on Jan 25, 2010 10:38:02 PM

  I have replaced the P.S. pump, Hydroboost, the Variable steering canceling kit. when i press the brakes it firms up the steering to almost impossible to move. makes a whining noise when hitting the stopps. fluid level is fine, any information will help.

Chevrolet Tahoe Suburban 4 Wheel Drive Indicator Lights

• Re: Tahoe 4WD [nikt]

  Written by: notawrenchguy on Jan 12, 2010 5:46:22 PM

  Nikt, Thanks. The Haynes Manual ( # 24066) I bought covers Chevy Silverado, GMC Sieera 1999- 2006. it also covers Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Denali, Avalanche, etc You could probaly check it out on-line or at your local Napa Auto Shop (or similar) Take care. I guess I'm now "kind of a wrench guy"

Chevy Suburban Maintenance and Repair

• Re: ABS soft pedal [blackpacific1]

  Written by: blackpacific1 on Oct 13, 2009 9:51:46 AM

  Just to set the record straight. I fixed this problem, but it was not the wheel speed sensor getting rusted up. It was a bad wheel hub bearing. The symptoms were: soft brake pedal and ABS shuttling at low speed stops, a driveshaft-like vibration at highway speeds, a popping sound on hard left turns from a stop, and variations in power steering authority in hairpin turns. I have to thank the ... Read More

• ABS soft pedal

  Written by: blackpacific1 on Oct 6, 2009 6:16:17 AM

  My wife's 1999 Chevy Suburban has a intermittent soft pedal problem at slow speed, with the ABS shuttling at the same time. I recently replaced the master cylinder, bench bled it, and had the brake lines to each wheel bled. But all that work had no effect on the problem, it is getting worse. The brake shop that did the bleed said I need to have the dealer scan for codes ... Read More

Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe No Start problems

• Re: suburban 1999 stalls bad gas gauge [blackpacific1]

  Written by: blackpacific1 on Jul 13, 2009 8:07:17 AM

  My fuel pump module on the 1999 Suburban finally died last week. I replaced it with an aftermarket Bosch unit, which at $250 was less than half what the dealer OEM pump cost. I replaced the fuel filter at the same time. Now our gas gauge is working again, a side effect of replacing a bad pump. Compared to the 1993 Chevy Astro we used to own, the quality of the ... Read More

Chevy Suburban Maintenance and Repair

• Doors looks

  Written by: suburban100 on Dec 18, 2008 5:41:37 PM

  I have a 1999 chevy suburban, I have added an alarm system to my vehicle. I have recently been having the problem with my doors locking when it wants to. My alarm atomatically turns on and my doors are suppose to lock but they don't most of the time. But I can leave my truck sitting for about 10 minutes turn my alarm off and on the locks. Is there some ... Read More

Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe No Start problems

• Re: Trouble Starting '99 Suburban in the morning [my_three_sons]

  Written by: michael_h on Nov 5, 2008 10:28:44 PM

  my_three_sons - this sounds like my problem. here is what I have posted on just answer.com ========================== 1999 Tahoe V8 2WD - problem with starting when cockpit is humid. cranks, fires, acts like it wants to start, but dies. Only happens when cockpit is humid. Optional Information: 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 350 Already Tried: replacing rotor, cap, wires, plugs, unplugging in and pluggin in ECM connectors. All underhood stuff. Does not seem ... Read More

1999 Suburban dropping gas mileage suddenly with new engine

• Re: 1999 Suburban dropping gas mileage suddenly with new engine [rodeoshoot [remermn]

  Written by: rodeoshooter on Apr 20, 2008 10:14:07 PM

  Mike, I will give that a try. I will have my mechanic check to see if it smells to rich first. Chevy dealer told me the emissions was ok. I was having some codes about the sensor before I had the right bank cat converter replaced about 40 days ago. I recently bought a chip and installled it and am still at 14 mpg on the highway. All the stations in ... Read More

• Re: 1999 Suburban dropping gas mileage suddenly with new engine [rockman59]

  Written by: rodeoshooter on Apr 5, 2008 8:07:29 PM

  I am not using Ethanol. I know it will cause a drop of about 10% in the mileage. No I haven't checked the EGR valve. I will have to find it first. :( I did put 2 bottles of Gumm injector cleaner into a little less than half a tank of gas today. I also bought a spray to clean the Mass Air Flow out with. I use a K&N airfilter ... Read More

2002 Suburban, ticking noise while moving forward, transmission?

• Re: 2002 Suburban, ticking noise while moving forward, transmission? [rhtra [phoenixracer]

  Written by: whtrocket on Feb 23, 2008 2:01:21 PM

  I have a similiar problem...just started last night. 1999 5.3L Silverado w/120k. Ticking noise at idle when on a hill with back end down hill and when I hit the gas. Faster ticking with speed. Mine happens in reverse when I hit the gas hard. Sounds like metal/metal. I read about Chevy's piston slap and it souds like maybe thats what we have. Contact the BBB and look for a new ... Read More

Chevorlet Suburban OBD Codes

• How to Read OBD codes on 2000 Suburban

  Written by: 89sigo on Dec 12, 2007 7:05:01 PM

  I have a 2000 Chevy Suburban (Late Model) and have a check engine light on. I have an OBD-2 code reader (Autel) and have uised it to read codes in my 1999 Taurus. I've had this Suburban since 2002 and this is the first check engine light I have had. I tried to read the codes but my OBD-2 reader reports a cmommunications error. I have the ignition on but the ... Read More

Chevy Suburban and Tahoe AC and Heater Problems

• Cabin Air Filter

  Written by: cajun_1 on Dec 7, 2007 9:49:55 AM

  1999 Chevrolet C-1500 Suburban ... Can anyone tell me wher the Cabin Air Filters are located ? Thank You

Chevy Suburban Maintenance and Repair

• Intermittent Steering Loss

  Written by: momof6 on Aug 6, 2007 4:44:19 AM

  For the last month or so our 1999 Chevy Suburban has been having intermittent steering loss on curves and if you hit a groove or any imperfection in the road. We had some friends that had a problem with this same issue a few years ago and when he overcorrected after a curve they had a tragic accident that killed their 10 yr. old daughter. Has anyone else had this problem ... Read More

Chevorlet Suburban OBD Codes

• Re: 1999 Suburban codes and stereo questions [kelloway]

  Written by: jnt on Nov 12, 2007 6:03:55 PM

  I doubt that you could read back the code via the Diagnostic connector since if you can do that, radio car thief could do that too. The radio, itself, stores the code in its memory. The code has to be cleared by any Chevy dealer (wipe out radio memory that has the code). You probably have to pay them at least $50 or whatever for their service. jt

Chevy Suburban Maintenance and Repair

• Re: '04 Suburban occassional no start and quits running [spence57]

  Written by: dcastanon on Apr 18, 2007 7:20:23 AM

  Take a look at your security system, I know it sounds crazy, but that's what mine is doing. Below are some words from someone else's post and mine is doing the same thing. As long as that security light is flashing, mine won't start. After a while when the security light stops flashing, it starts just fine. I really thought it was a fuel problem because it acted like it was ... Read More

Grinding noise when driving Chevy Tahoe

• Re: grinding noise when driving '04 tahoe [andrew1968]

  Written by: beach15 on Feb 14, 2007 7:02:09 PM

  Could be a number of driveline things, but a bigger question--why do you think your 4wd can't be turned off? There wasn't a single '00-06 Tahoe equipped like that, as all 4wd models got 2Hi, 4Hi, 4Lo as choices to run in via push button. So it's a bit odd why you said that. Regardless, it could be a bearing, maybe, though I'm not sure why it might come and go ... Read More

Suburban Tahoe Vibration Problems

• 454 reliability

  Written by: bgallen46 on Feb 2, 2007 8:57:57 PM

  Hello, I am new to this forum and have a couple of questions. I am interested in buying a 1999 Chevy Suburban 2500 4X4 w/ 104k miles. This one has the 7.4 (454), and I was wondering what kind of issues (if any) could I expect with this engine/trans powerplant

Chevy Suburban Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Tailgate Anyone? [tom_hart]

  Written by: woohoo8869 on Nov 19, 2006 11:00:33 PM

  look for a 1999 chevy suburban K1500 LT 4X4 and it has the tailgate not the barnyard doors. that is what i own.

Chevy Tahoe News and Views

• Remembering the Old Days...

  Written by: pdsniper on Oct 26, 2006 3:55:42 AM

  Remembering the old days a wishing to be back there again. It was sure nice to have a place to go and find information about the GM-900. When I was searching the internet to find information on the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban that I had ordered, I came across a forum. I noticed that it was called “2007 Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon”. But with the exceptions of the Suburban body is 20” longer, ... Read More

Chevy Suburban Maintenance and Repair

• 1999 Suburban Dashboard Problems

  Written by: bigfredlab on Jul 26, 2006 2:54:35 PM

  My 1999 Chevy Suburban 1500 (109000mi) has a problem with the dashboard lights (they don't work). The guages work fine but there are no lights for the gauges, radio, AC, etc. The headlight switch will turn on and off the external parking/tail lights. I have checked all of the Fuses in the panel. What could be causing this problem?

Tahoe Suburban Brake Questions

• Re: Abs brakes

  Written by: tahoetrouble on Jul 24, 2006 3:46:09 PM

  I have a 2001 chevy Tahoe, my ABS would come on when braking at low speed, after some time the dealership agreed to do the recall, only to say I still have the problem and need to replace my front hubs, they want to replace the driver side first and if that doesn't fix it they'll do the passenger side. I took the vehicle to a local sears and they did ... Read More

Chevy Suburban

• Bucking Engine Service Light On

  Written by: mikevio on Jan 10, 2006 12:23:39 PM

  1999 Chevy Suburban...Whenever I climb a good sized hill or grade, the suburban looses power, bucks and the Engine Service light comes on flashing for a few seconds then stays on steady. It will stay on steady for a few hours, maybe a day or so, then suddenly extinguish. Took it to a dealer and they tuned up the car, changed the plugs and wires, etc. This however has not solved ... Read More

• Re: 1999 Chevy Suburban LT Fuse Box Issue [luvmysuburban]

  Written by: nrsmd on Dec 4, 2005 6:34:36 PM

  Found one. Its a 6 mm nut thats on an American SUV!

• Re: 1999 Chevy Suburban LT Fuse Box Issue [nrsmd]

  Written by: luvmysuburban on Nov 29, 2005 9:37:10 PM

  What about trying a Junk Yard?

• 1999 Chevy Suburban LT Fuse Box Issue

  Written by: nrsmd on Nov 23, 2005 9:40:15 PM

  Help! Even the Chevy dealer can't give me the answer. While installing a brake controller for my RV, I LOST the nut that goes to the fuse box inside the engine compartment, and can't find a replacement. On the fuse box in the engine compartment, (facing the steering wheel), there are two power poles standing straight up and a bolt that shoots out to the fender (parallel to the ground) where ... Read More

Toyota Sequoia vs Chevy Suburban, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon XL

• 1999 Chevrolet Suburban LT Fuse box connection

  Written by: nrsmd on Nov 23, 2005 9:36:36 PM

  Help! Even the Chevy dealer can't give me the answer. While installing a brake controller for my RV, I LOST the nut that goes to the fuse box inside the engine compartment, and can't find a replacement. On the fuse box in the engine compartment, (facing the steering wheel), there are two power poles standing straight up and a bolt that shoots out to the fender (parallel to the ground) where ... Read More

Chevy Suburban

• 1999 chevy suburban

  Written by: chevychick on Jul 25, 2005 8:45:09 AM

  My chevy is having fuel problems it seemed at first like it wasn't getting any fuel to the carb so we changed the filter and it didn't help it would die and then not start again (The pump was put in about a year ago) We would spray some carb cleaner and then it would start for awhile finally it just gave out wouldn't even start if carb was cleaned out, ... Read More

Chevy Tahoe

• Re: clunk in rear of 1999 chevy tahoe [i8aferrari]

  Written by: brian77711 on May 7, 2005 11:04:24 AM

  I have the same problem in a 99 Suburban. Two dealers said it was the yoke and inserting grease was the only solution--it sounds like a major engineering flaw and GM will not recall! They also said a new yoke would not fix it. Do you know anything else?

• Re: New Noise - Solved [frankf3]

  Written by: onalaska on Aug 22, 2004 6:27:03 AM

  Here is a copy of the bulletin. We have the problem on out 2000 Yukon, but the dealer never figured it out before the Yukon went out of warranty. Parking brakes have not worked since it was new. Bulletin No.: 02-05-26-002A Date: February, 2003 TECHNICAL Subject: Scraping Noise From Rear Of Vehicle (Replace Parking Brake Shoe Kit and Clean Drum In Hat Rotor) Models: 2002-2003 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT 1999-2003 Chevrolet ... Read More

• TSB 02-05-26-002 has been replaced with 02-05-26-002A

  Written by: obyone on Aug 26, 2003 10:50:56 PM

  Brakes - Scraping Noises From Rear of Vehicle File In Section: 05 - Brakes Bulletin No.: 02-05-26-002A Date: February, 2003 TECHNICAL Subject: Scraping Noise From Rear Of Vehicle (Replace Parking Brake Shoe Kit and Clean Drum In Hat Rotor) Models: 2002-2003 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT 1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Series Pickups 2000-2003 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe 1500 Series Models 2002-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Series Models 1999-2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Series Pickups 2000-2003 ... Read More

• jboat1

  Written by: obyone on Jan 19, 2003 5:47:42 PM

  Think your dealer is blowing some smoke.... Heating, A/C - Passenger Side of Vehicle Colder/Warmer File In Section: 01 - HVAC Bulletin No.: 01-01-37-008 Date: April, 2001 TECHNICAL Subject: Passenger Side of Vehicle Colder/Warmer Than Driver's Side (Repair HVAC Case to Cowl Seal) Models: 1999-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup (Silverado, Sierra) and Utility (Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL) Models 2002 Cadillac Escalade Condition Some customers may comment that the passenger ... Read More

• 1999 C2500 Suburban Brake Problems

  Written by: wojtkun on Sep 15, 2002 9:48:37 PM

  We are trying to find a solution to the rapid decay of the front disc brakes on our 1999 C2500 Suburban. Evidently the problem came when Chevy switched from asbestos brakes to a softer shoe. We change the brakes out every 8,000 to 10,000 miles. This is CRAZY! We executed the Safety Bulletin from Chevy and are getting another 2k per brake set, but this still is not what we expect. ... Read More

• Steering shaft TSB

  Written by: obyone on Sep 12, 2002 6:48:51 AM

  Steering - Underhood Clunk Noise File In Section: 02 Steering Bulletin No.: 00-02-35-003A Date: December, 2001 TECHNICAL Subject: Clunking Noise Under Hood and can be felt in the Steering Wheel (Lubricate Intermediate Steering Shaft Assembly) Models: 1999-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup Models (Silverado and Sierra) 2000-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models (Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL) With Recirculating Ball-Type Steering This bulletin is being revised to add model years ... Read More

• toodles

  Written by: obyone on Jun 13, 2002 6:33:01 PM

  I'd be wary of that dealer if I were you. Park Brake - Low Effort Apply System Description File In Section: 05 - Brakes Bulletin No.: 01-05-26-001 Date: March, 2001 INFORMATION Subject: Low Effort Parking Brake Apply System Models:1999-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K 15 and 25 Series Pickup Models (Silverado, Sierra) 2000-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K 15 and 25 Series Utility Models (Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL) 2001 GMC C/K 15 ... Read More

• Clunking

  Written by: obyone on Jun 2, 2002 12:39:24 PM

  Steering - Underhood Clunk Noise File In Section: 02 Steering Bulletin No.: 00-02-35-003A Date: December, 2001 TECHNICAL Subject: Clunking Noise Under Hood and can be felt in the Steering Wheel (Lubricate Intermediate Steering Shaft Assembly) Models: 1999-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup Models (Silverado and Sierra) 2000-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models (Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL) With Recirculating Ball-Type Steering This bulletin is being revised to add model years ... Read More

• blh7068 and kiilew

  Written by: obyone on Jan 30, 2002 8:18:04 AM

  Clunking in the steering appeared when the remake of the Tahoe/Yukon was introduced. I would think that GM had rid themselves of all the clunky shafts. It appears not. Maybe its a numbers game or design flaw as some have had to change the shaft more than once. Here is the service bulletin on it...note the date and though it says for recirculating ball type found on 4x4's, it also applies ... Read More

• With winter approaching....

  Written by: jgmilberg on Aug 28, 2001 11:26:48 PM

  I remember some of you with the cold air on the passenger side of teh truck during the cold winter months. GM has now issued a TSB, here it is. If the dealer give a hassle give them the TSB number and tell them to fix the problem. I apologize for the long post, but it is the entire TSB, for those with "problem" dealers that don't like to look things ... Read More

• fiber700, yes I do.

  Written by: 0patience on Jan 28, 2001 4:30:57 PM

  Need to know what year it is. Petros, Here is the letter that should have been sent out to owners. January, 2001 Dear General Motors Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Reason For This Recall General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1999-2000 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC ... Read More

• Opatience & Recall

  Written by: petros22 on Jan 28, 2001 2:38:05 PM

  Thanks for the info! Here it is in more detail: General Motors Corporation Models: Chevrolet Silverado Years: 1999-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Year: 2000 Chevrolet Suburban Year: 2000 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Year: 2000 GMC Sierra Years: 1999-2000 Number Involved: 1,383,922 Dates of Manufacture: April 1998 - June 2000 Defect: Certain light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicleshave a clearance between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could ... Read More

• Whoops, guess I stepped in it.

  Written by: 0patience on Jan 28, 2001 11:40:17 AM

  Didn't mean to cause an uproar,just noticed it was something that evidently left a bad taste in his mouth and I wasn't sure what the deal was. So I asked. As I said, I was trying to figure it all out. Petros22, Below are the recalls pertaining to brakes that I could find on the 2000 pickups,but couldn't find a referance for a year in the posts. If it is newer,let ... Read More

• TSB for replacement shaft

  Written by: obyone on Jan 23, 2001 6:59:13 PM

  Clunking Noise Under Hood/Felt In Steering Wheel (Replace Upper Strg Shaft Assm) #00-02-35-003 Clunking Noise Under the Hood and can be felt in the Steering Wheel (Replace the Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Assembly) 1999-2000 Chevrolet and GMC C2/K1/K2 Pickup Models (Silverado and Sierra) 2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models (Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL) With Recirculating Ball-Type Steering Condition Some customers may comment on a clunk type noise coming from ... Read More

Ford Excursion vs Chevy Suburban/GMC Yukon XL - The battle of the titans

• 1999 Sub

  Written by: legros on Sep 16, 2000 8:40:43 PM

  After driving the 2k SUB and the EX, I know I did the right thing by buying the 1999 model Sub rather than waiting for the new models. Why Chevy made the 2000 smaller and got rid of the 42 gal tank beats the h--- out of me. I tow light trailers and put a lot of miles on it. When I'm not towing, I've been averaging 17.5 mph. Once I ... Read More