What to look for when shopping for a 99 Burb
August 24th, 2010, 2:15 PM
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What to look for when shopping for a 99 Burb
I'm looking to purchase a 99 Burb. Last GM vehicle I had was a beastly 94 GMC K2500 diesel that I traded in 5 years ago for a family car 
Is there anything specific i should be looking for in common issues with the 99 Suburbans? My wife wants me to get a mini-van but NO FREAKIN WAY!!!
The reason i'm looking at a 99 is because i don't have a ton of cash and the newer models have that Cockpit type feel that makes it too closed in. I test drove a 02 yesterday and even in that giant burb it felt tight. Granted, i'm 6' 4 ~ 250 lbs and no i'm not fat.
Thanks,
Mike
Is there anything specific i should be looking for in common issues with the 99 Suburbans? My wife wants me to get a mini-van but NO FREAKIN WAY!!!
The reason i'm looking at a 99 is because i don't have a ton of cash and the newer models have that Cockpit type feel that makes it too closed in. I test drove a 02 yesterday and even in that giant burb it felt tight. Granted, i'm 6' 4 ~ 250 lbs and no i'm not fat.
Thanks,
Mike
August 24th, 2010, 7:43 PM
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Welcome to the forum..
Off the top of my head things I can think of that where common for the 96-99 Tahoe/ Suburbans with the 2wd 5.7 are:
(Based on my 97 Tahoe)
transmissions ( I went trhu 2 4L60E 11K and 107K)
Fuel pumps ( I went thru one 1 90k )
Fuel injection ( poppets and injectors @ 100K)
Front brake rotors & pads ( 3 sets of pads 2 sets rotors about every 40K)
Radiator (1 at about 97K leaked at oil cooler fitting)
Other then that I thought It was a pretty damn good vehicle and would still be driving it if it weren't totaled 3 yrs ago when a Buick pulled out in front of me...
Off the top of my head things I can think of that where common for the 96-99 Tahoe/ Suburbans with the 2wd 5.7 are:
(Based on my 97 Tahoe)
transmissions ( I went trhu 2 4L60E 11K and 107K)
Fuel pumps ( I went thru one 1 90k )
Fuel injection ( poppets and injectors @ 100K)
Front brake rotors & pads ( 3 sets of pads 2 sets rotors about every 40K)
Radiator (1 at about 97K leaked at oil cooler fitting)
Other then that I thought It was a pretty damn good vehicle and would still be driving it if it weren't totaled 3 yrs ago when a Buick pulled out in front of me...
August 24th, 2010, 7:51 PM
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On my ex-wifes 99 Tahoe 5.7 4x4 ( yes I still work on my ex-wifes vehicle...go figure...she got it used from her sister so I am not fully aware of all the other repairs)
I replaced:
Radiator , crack at top oil cooler line fitting
Pads and Rotors
Drivers side inside door handle
I replaced:
Radiator , crack at top oil cooler line fitting
Pads and Rotors
Drivers side inside door handle
August 25th, 2010, 8:22 AM
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'99
the '92-99 was the same, the 2000-2006 is the newer design.
and the 07 is the newest...
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/de...=Suburban#used
http://autos.msn.com/research/compar...2903&v=t102492
I'd try for a 2003-2006 as most of the problems of the 2000 and '99 and older should be fixed.
and the 07 is the newest...
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/de...=Suburban#used
http://autos.msn.com/research/compar...2903&v=t102492
I'd try for a 2003-2006 as most of the problems of the 2000 and '99 and older should be fixed.
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August 25th, 2010, 8:24 AM
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1999 was not a good year for the Suburbans:
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Re...rban&trimid=-1
Category Rating Comments
Engine Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors, 5.7L vin R engines only, and the Crankshaft Position Sensor, 5.7L vin R and 7.4L vin J engines only. Failure of the Crankshaft Position Sensor may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is $39.95 for parts and $97.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor is $89.03 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline Occasional problems on this vehicle, 5.7L VIN R engines with Light Duty Automatic Transmission only, are failures of the Transmission Valve Body and Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch. A periodic problem is the failure of the Reaction Sun Shell. The cost to replace the Transmission Valve Body is $485.00 for parts and $110.50 for labor. The cost to replace the TFP Switch is $70.54 for parts and 84.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Reaction Sun Shell is $43.00 for parts and $877.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor. The cost to clean the Wheel Speed Sensor is $84.50 for labor per wheel. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder. This failure may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to replace the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder is $183.75 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
EVen the '07s had tranny issues... '09 saw a new 6 speed...
A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Automatic Transmission. Failure of the Automatic Transmission applies to the 4L60E/4L65E transmission used in the light duty trucks only. The cost to replace the 4L60E/4L65E Automatic Transmission is estimated at $1,400.00 for parts and $429.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Re...rban&trimid=-1
Category Rating Comments
Engine Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors, 5.7L vin R engines only, and the Crankshaft Position Sensor, 5.7L vin R and 7.4L vin J engines only. Failure of the Crankshaft Position Sensor may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is $39.95 for parts and $97.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor is $89.03 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline Occasional problems on this vehicle, 5.7L VIN R engines with Light Duty Automatic Transmission only, are failures of the Transmission Valve Body and Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch. A periodic problem is the failure of the Reaction Sun Shell. The cost to replace the Transmission Valve Body is $485.00 for parts and $110.50 for labor. The cost to replace the TFP Switch is $70.54 for parts and 84.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Reaction Sun Shell is $43.00 for parts and $877.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor. The cost to clean the Wheel Speed Sensor is $84.50 for labor per wheel. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder. This failure may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to replace the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder is $183.75 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
EVen the '07s had tranny issues... '09 saw a new 6 speed...
A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Automatic Transmission. Failure of the Automatic Transmission applies to the 4L60E/4L65E transmission used in the light duty trucks only. The cost to replace the 4L60E/4L65E Automatic Transmission is estimated at $1,400.00 for parts and $429.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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I know this is an old post, but to flag an issue.
The 99s went out of the factory with the wrong brake proportioning valve, which put too much pressure on the front. There was a TSB on point. I went through front rotors annually. Finally retrofitted Stainless Steel discs all the way around because I was tired of the shimmy from warped rotors.
The 99s went out of the factory with the wrong brake proportioning valve, which put too much pressure on the front. There was a TSB on point. I went through front rotors annually. Finally retrofitted Stainless Steel discs all the way around because I was tired of the shimmy from warped rotors.
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