1999 Chevrolet C Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 21, 2005 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C Pickup years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet C Pickup. That is the most of any C Pickup model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Chevrolet C Pickup problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Parking Brake1 · ~82,000 mi
Service Brakes, Air1 · ~82,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~50,000 mi
Visibility1 · ~15,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling120%———
Parking Brake120%82,000——
Service Brakes, Air120%82,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic120%———
Vehicle Speed Control120%50,000——
Visibility120%15,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 3 complaints
2003: 3200332005: 220052

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Chevrolet C Pickup recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet C Pickup.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Abs kicks in when coming to a stop. Then i don't stop!

Service Brakes, Air · received Jul 21, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10129533

Passenger side mirror is very deceiving . *ak *tt

Visibility · received Mar 2, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10083932

While driving the vehicles antilock system malfunctioned without warning and causing extended stopping distance. Please provide additional information. *nlm

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 3, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10042288

1999 c2500 silverado 6.0 l engine, auto/d with 2wd chassis throttle sticking since 50k miles and progressively getting worse. Affects only idle to off idle position. Resolution not yet sought. *nlm

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 22, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10016298

Consumer states while driving the vehicle with no warning the vehicle would shut off. Dealer notified. Ts

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 15, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10003953

Other Chevrolet C Pickup years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2000 C Pickup20
199950

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet C Pickup?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, parking brake, service brakes, air problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet C Pickup?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Chevrolet C Pickup a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Pickup model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.