1992-1999 Chevrolet Suburban: Reliability
Updated: 11/23/08
1999 Chevrolet Suburban
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Our reliability study for this generation Chevrolet Suburban includes details on average repair costs, manufacturer recalls, and everything you need to know to gauge the long-term reliability of this generation Chevrolet Suburban .
Trouble Spots
Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search
for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested
solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer,
however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.
Brake wear:
Front brake linings wear rapidly. Replacing the proportioning valve and the rear shoes with a different friction material prolongs front brake life. (1992-99)
Clutch:
The clutch may fail to engage or disengage, or become noisy due to overtravel of the clutch damper on trucks with the 6.5-liter diesel engine. Revised parts are available to prevent recurrence. (1992-99)
Dashboard lights:
The oil-pressure gauge may read high, move erratically, or not work because the oil-pressure sensor is defective. (1992-93)
Doors:
The rear cargo doors may be hard to open because the hinges corrode requiring the hinge pins and bushings to be replaced. (1992-97)
Fuel pump:
The electronic injection pump on diesel engines is prone to failures and may be covered under an extended warranty up to 11 years or 120,000 miles.
Hard starting:
No-starts, hard starting, or rough idle may be due to some gasolines dissolving compounds in the fuel-filler pipe that then clog the fuel injectors. (1997-99)
Oil leak:
Oil loss and fouled spark plugs result from intake manifold gasket leaks. (1996-98)
Transmission leak:
Fluid may leak from the pump body on 4L60-E transmissions due to the pump bushing walking out of the valve body. (1995-96)
Consumer Guide® Estimated Repair Costs
This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The
dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the
typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement
costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership
to be slightly higher.
| Item Name | Repair Cost |
| A/C Compressor | $520 |
| Alternator | $225 |
| Automatic Transmission or Transaxle | $850 |
| Brakes | $220 |
| Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing | $800 |
| Exhaust System | $485 |
| Radiator | $450 |
| Shocks and/or Struts | $410 |
| Timing Chain or Belt | $230 |
| Universal Joints | $270 |
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