1999 Chevrolet C10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C10 years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet C10. That ranks 4th out of 7 C10 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 50,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet C10 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 | 1 | 33% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet C10 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:webbing
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension requirements.
Fix: Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
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 (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dt: the contact stated abs brakes went out 2 years ago. The abs light came on to alert him there was a problem with the brakes prior to taking out the fuse. The service manager said it would cost $900.00 to fix it or to take out the fuse. He saw in the newspaper six months ago about the problems…
While driving at any speed in rainy weather front windshield wipers shut off intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
Serial numbers dd85338-3ag dd82338-3dg bridgestone ignored my report to them.m *ak (tiresize: lt265-75r-)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet C10?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet C10?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet C10 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C10 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.