1999 Chevrolet Sierra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra. That is the most of any Sierra model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (7 complaints, 64%), typically at around 46,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 9 defect investigations involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 9NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Sierra 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 | 7 | 64% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Sierra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra.
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
- Brake line corrosion failure (EA11001) — opened Jan 5, 2011, closed Apr 8, 2015.
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Tailgate support cables (EA05007) — opened Apr 14, 2005, closed Apr 11, 2006, led to recall 06V066000.
- Tailgate support cable breakage (RQ04010) — opened Sep 28, 2004, closed Apr 14, 2005.
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Tailgate cable breakage (EA04005) — opened Feb 19, 2004, closed Sep 28, 2004, led to recall 04E067000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
- Steel wheel rim fracture (PE03026) — opened Jun 12, 2003, closed Nov 3, 2003.
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 brakes failed on september 8, 2005, causing the vehicle to hit a concrete pole. The consumer was not injured. There was recall 05v379000 concerning abs brakes. When the consumer contacted the dealer, they told him that they had no recall information as of yet. *ak
Dt: contact stated abs brakes were not working correctly. While traveling under 10 mph they were activating, making the braking very hard, almost causing an accident. Contact noticed a problem with the brakes almost one year and a half ago. He pulled the fuse. Has been waiting on a recall. He could…
Problems with steering shaft, driver door speaker, accelerator pedal, noise from rear end of vehicle,etc.*mr the consumer was dissatisfied with the countless amounts of problems that occurred with the vehicle and no longer wanted to lease the vehicle. Please respond promptly in helping resolve…
The dealer replaced the front seat belts at a very low mileage. Cost $100 deductible to the consumer. The alr caused the retractor to constantly lock up. The dealer replaced the retractors when the vehicle was brand new without the consumer bringing the vehicle in for this issue. Consumer states…
Dealer replaced the abs brake cable at very low mileage. Cost $100, deductible to the consumer.*ak
Other Chevrolet Sierra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sierra | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Sierra | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Sierra | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 Sierra | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.