1999 Chevrolet K Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 30, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

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

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet K Pickup. That is the most of any K Pickup model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 57,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

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

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Most common 1999 Chevrolet K Pickup problems

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

Power Train1 · ~57,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%57,000——

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

1999 Chevrolet K Pickup recalls (0)

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

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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.

Transmission trouble. *nm

Power Train · received Aug 30, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10134754

Other Chevrolet K Pickup years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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199910

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet K Pickup?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Chevrolet K Pickup a good year?

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