Front Suspension problems of the 1999 GMC Suburban

Five problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1999 GMC Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/10/1999

Although this cannot be considered a failure, it should be considered a safety issue based on the fact the vehicle had a severe pull to the left and could cause an accident.

2 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/18/1999

Consumer's car was pulling to right and braking to left. Took to dealer, and and they aligned front end, and did repairs on brakes and knuckles. The steering wheel wobbles when the vehicle comes to a stop. There was wind noise from right side of the vehicle. The engine idles rough due to dirty injectors. The vehicle vibrates at speeds of 80-90 mph due to bent wheel. The vehicle would not start due to a weak battery. The steering moans when turning due to failure of evo sensor on steering column.

3 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1999

GMC produces a repair kit for vehicles that are defective at delivery at customer expense - extreme drift and instability in this vehicle.

4 Front Suspension problem

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. Please provide further information.

5 Front Suspension problem

The vehicle pulls to the left while braking causing the consumer to constantly have to correct the vehicle to the right, the dealer has been unable to correct the problem. Nlm.




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