Four problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, a small amount of black smoke emanated from under the hood, accompanied by the smell of gasoline coming through the air vents inside the cab. The contact exited the vehicle, and noticed that there were flames coming from under the engine compartment. A police and fire report were taken. The fire department was unable to determine the cause of the fire. There was damage to property inside the vehicle, and the vehicle itself was considered a total loss.
I was driving my vechicle at approximately 30 mph, when I noticed smoke coming out of the front vents. We got out and the vehicle soon became engulfed in flames.
Problems with the electrical system. The fuel gauge is incorrect. This started in Nov 2002. Now the car shuts off while driving. The head lights don't come on or shut down while driving. All the dash board gauges start all start moving back and forth. While all this is going on a high pitched "ac" static noise can be heard from the wiring.
Consumer was driving vehicle and stopped, turned off engine, and smoke smells began shortly after they opened the hood and fire was every where. Aaa towed vehicle to dealership. Dealers said not to touch vehicle until someone from from manufacturer will come out to look----allen gwynn Chevrolet--818-240-5720.