1999 Chevrolet K10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K10 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet K10. That ranks 3rd out of 6 K10 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 74,031 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet K10 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 | 3 | 75% | 74,031 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet K10 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet K10.
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.
1999 chevrolet silverado c-10, failure of brakes, when applying brakes the pedal sunk to the floor. Had very little braking, this has happened on 2 previous occasions. Cause is corroded brakes lines. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet k10. While approaching a stop sign, the contact applied the brakes, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that the brakes felt as if they were pushing back at him. The failure caused a crash with another vehicle. The brakes were previously repaired…
Consumer stated thes abs system had failed prematurely. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. *ph
Day time running light should be able to turn on/off at will when needed. Dealer /mfr. Notifed, and informed consumer that is the way it is designed. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet K10?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet K10?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet K10 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K10 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.