1999 Chevrolet C6500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C6500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet C6500. That ranks 3rd out of 7 C6500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 124,395 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet C6500 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 | 100% | 124,395 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 124,395 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Chevrolet C6500 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: Certain medium duty c-series and b7 school bus chassis equipped with a 7.4 liter gas engine and an impco lpg conversion kit. Some of these vehicles may have engine backfires with sufficient force to damage the engine air intake system and the air cleaner filter element.
Risk: If the damaged air cleaner parts are dislodged from their normal position, these parts could come in contact with the hot exhaust manifold and/or hot exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve tube resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a redesigned mixer bonnet and air cleaner housing cover, selective upgrades in various connections related to the air induction system, and if needed, a new air cleaner filter. Owner notification began december 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. The transmission fluid could leak from a heat degraded transmission fluid cooler hose onto the exhaust system on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
Risk: This condition could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and outlet hose designed with a heat sleeve and ensure adequate clearance to the exhaust system take-down pipe. Dealers will also inspect the right-hand exhaust manifold seal for leakage, and replace if necessary.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Vehicle description: medium duty conventional cab trucks and school bus chassis equipped with an automatic transmission, have transmission shift cable end rods that have not been crimped to the proper specification. Over time, the shift cable could be pulled out of the rod end causing the driver to lose the ability to manually change transmission gears.
Risk: With this condition, the vehicle may move in a direction not anticipated by the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new shift cable.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated without warning, at 20 mph, the brakes and power steering failed. The vehicle was driven into a field where the parking brake was applied to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop the steering box and power steering pump was replaced. The…
Other Chevrolet C6500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 C6500 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 C6500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 C6500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 C6500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 C6500 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 C6500 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet C6500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet C6500?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet C6500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C6500 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.