1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 29, 2011 · 35 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Chevrolet Truck years
About as many complaints as other years 6th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. That ranks 6th out of 9 Chevrolet Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (10 complaints, 29%), typically at around 53,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic10 · ~53,500 mi
Tires10
Steering3
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~74,120 mi
Seats2
Service Brakes, Air2 · ~78,500 mi
Air Bags1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Suspension1
Trailer Hitches1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1029%53,500——
Tires1029%———
Steering39%———
Engine and Engine Cooling26%74,120——
Seats26%———
Service Brakes, Air26%78,500——
Air Bags13%———
Fuel System, Gasoline13%———
Suspension13%———
Trailer Hitches13%———
Unknown or Other13%———
Vehicle Speed Control13%———
Visibility13%109,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 12 complaints
1999: 2199922000: 122000122001: 4200142002: 4200242003: 4200342004: 1200412005: 7200572011: 120111

n = 35 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck.

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Recent owner reports

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

Was driving to store the first time and ready to stop at red light and the bake pedal went right to floor,made it home and saw fluid leaking from a ruptured line.(replaced and had the rest looked over). Second time a year later dec. 23 on turnpike , i had to stop quickly and another brake line…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 29, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10441666

My 1999 chevrolet tahoe (2dr, 4x4) had an abs sensor failure due to debris buildup which cased the abs to indicate a false wheel lock at low speeds on dry pavement. This failure is identical to the failures that prompted the canadian recall of gm suvs having this abs configuration. The dealership…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 6, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10141854

I have had numerous problems with the brakes on my 1999 chevrolet tahoe, similar to the problems that have been noted in the recent recall number 05v3790000. I had a slow speed impact crash in 1998 that resulted in severe damage to the vehicle that i rear ended, and minor damage to my vehicle. I…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Aug 31, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10134856

I have a 1999 chevrolet silverado truck that has defective abs brakes. On several occasions, i nearly crashed when i could not stop the vehicle at low speeds even though i pushed on the brake pedal with all my might. I had the brake system repaired at a small shop at a cost of over $300.00 but the…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jul 20, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10129489

Abs system is engaging at low speeds on my chevrolet silverado truck, causing loss of braking power

Service Brakes, Air · received Jul 14, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10128787

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 10 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevrolet Truck model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.