1999 Chevrolet C/K 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K 3500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet C/K 3500. That ranks 2nd out of 3 C/K 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 110,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet C/K 3500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 25% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 124,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet C/K 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet C/K 3500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear brake lines rusted and failed during loading of a boat. Was not moving when line broke. *tr
While driving down a very busy road the engine stalled. The pmd pump mounted driver failed. I almost wrecked and had to take measures to avoid others and ended up in a parking lot almost hitting parked cars. *tr
This problem started approximately a year ago when the truck motor (1999 chevrolet 3500 diesel dually) suddenly shutdown while i was traveling down the interstate. After a few attempts it started and i had no further incidents that day. No more incidents for a few weeks, it became an intermittent…
I had no warning, no vibration or slop in my steering. Luckily my son had just came in with the truck. I went out and started backing up and all of a sudden the front left (ds) wheel dropped to the ground. I inspected it and found that it looks like the spindle had broken just before where the…
Other Chevrolet C/K 3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 C/K 3500 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 C/K 3500 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet C/K 3500?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, diesel, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet C/K 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet C/K 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K 3500 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.