1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Pickups years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. That ranks 3rd out of 8 C/K Pickups model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (16 complaints, 43%), typically at around 52,904 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 37owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 43% | 52,904 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 6 | 16% | 45,100 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 11% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 8% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 5% | 199,999 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | 116,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 3% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 270,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 199,999 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The seat belts fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: The seat belts may not restrain an occupant properly in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both the front driver and passenger seat belts with new seat belts.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
- Vacuum brake booster (PE01001) — opened Jan 8, 2001, closed May 22, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle is 16 years old. It currently has 201,352 miles. The body is starting to rust over the rear tire and the frame is really rusted. Driver power window switch went out and rolled itself down and cant get it to go up at all. Really love the truck but gm could have built it to last…
I was driving on a highway and came to a light. I applied the brakes and they went to the floor. I had to go through the light into a wall. It was towed to a garage and was told all the brake lines were rotted and had to be replaced. *js
Brake line failed on 1999 chevy silverado 4wd pick up. Crashed into the back of a ups freight truck at stop light. I applied the brake pedal app. 50 yards to try to stop my truck the brake pedal went to the floor i was helpless cars on one side telephone poles on the other luckily put truck in 2nd…
This will be the 4th fuel injector pump installed on my vehicle. Twice it quit while traveling more than 50 mph on major highways. This causes all lost of power to the steering and braking. The company has replaced it free until now. The vehicle had to be towed all 3 times. This appears to be a…
My antilock brakes are not working properly. Atlow speeds mthe antilock motor comes on and pushes back against the brake pedal. I have had this repaired 4 times with new speed sensors on the front brakes and still i am having this trouble. *tr
Other Chevrolet C/K Pickups years
← 1998 C/K Pickups · 2000 C/K Pickups →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 C/K Pickups | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Pickups | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Pickups | 34 | 1 |
| 1999 | 37 | 1 |
| 1998 C/K Pickups | 78 | 1 |
| 1997 C/K Pickups | 72 | 1 |
| 1996 C/K Pickups | 22 | 1 |
| 1995 C/K Pickups | 23 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, air, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Pickups model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.