NHTSA — Power Train: Driveline: Differential Unit Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: This was the GMC Suburban's last year before being rebranded Yukon.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 GMC Suburban drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1999 GMC Suburban Owner Comments

problem #6

Aug 122002

Suburban 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

For a brand new Suburban I don't feel it should be having major part problems. No safety defect listed.

- Canyon Country, CA, USA

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problem #5

Jun 282000

Suburban

  • miles
Windshield cracked up middle, we've seen many GMC products with the same crack

- Lancaster, CA, USA

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problem #4

Jun 282000

Suburban

  • miles
The entire rear end had to be replaced, the dealer said they see this quite a bit.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

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problem #3

Oct 101999

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Every time vehicle is driven with the headlights on, headlights flicker on and go off. Vehicle has been taken to the dealership four times in a six-month period. Dealer was not able to fix the problem. Also, doors are warped/engine runs rough/replaced differential/brakes are locking up.

- Clovis, CA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 082000

(reported on)

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has defective transmission/ engine, transaxle, ring and pinion, gear/engine bearing/brake booster/ front brake pads and calipers, and suspension.consumer feels vehicle was poorly manufactured, especially when pulling trailor or with load.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 231998

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear differential leaking onto brakes, causing brake fading. Mjs

- Glendale, CA, USA

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