Model year guide

1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined14 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500 MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,800
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,000
Fuel only$24,000
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500 trims & engines on record

Engines
5.7L 8-cyl

1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500 vehicles on record

Other Chevrolet suburban 1500 model years

1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500 get?

The 1999 Chevrolet suburban 1500 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (12 city / 17 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.