1999 Chevrolet Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup. That ranks 5th out of 9 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (20 complaints, 51%), typically at around 40,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 39owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Pickup 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 | 20 | 51% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 13% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 3500 chevrolet pick up. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph he applied the brakes and they failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle home using the emergency brake. The contact notice…
Consumer had brake rotors and brake shoes replaced on 1999 chevrolet silverado due to rusted rotors. *ts (11/17/05) the front sensor was replaced which lasted for a few weeks. The hub assembly was replaced due to the bearings. The routers were rusty and were replaced along with the brake shoes due…
While applying the brake from 50 mph, the brake pedal would feel soft. Consumer refilled the master brake cylinder. Within a day or two the problem recurred. The consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking from a loose line.*jb brake line rusted out. Vehicle is less than 5 years…
The electronic brake traction control module failed. *ph the part would also run frequently. The fuse had to be pulled in order to keep the module from running when the key was turned off. The dealer suggested that the module was faulty. *sc the consumer was told it would cost 795.00 to replace the…
When starting the vehicle engine makes a rattling noise, called cold engine knocking. Manufacturer stated no damage to the engine had been found due to this knocking. *ak as stated in the service bulletin, this may occur when it's 50 degrees outside or if the vehicle haven't been started in several…
Other Chevrolet Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Pickup | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 32 | 0 |
| 1999 | 39 | 0 |
| 1998 Pickup | 74 | 0 |
| 1997 Pickup | 75 | 0 |
| 1996 Pickup | 60 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 79 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup 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.