1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 9, 2024 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Silverado 2500 HD years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Silverado 2500 HD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 108,000 miles. 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 Silverado 2500 HD problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic5 · ~108,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~3,400 mi
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes1 · ~68,400 mi
Structure1 · ~68,400 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~50,846 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic556%108,000——
Electrical System111%3,400——
Seat Belts111%———
Service Brakes111%68,400——
Structure111%68,400——
Unknown or Other111%50,846——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 3 complaints
2008: 1200812010: 3201032011: 2201122012: 1201212013: 1201312024: 120241

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD.

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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.

Got my registration form to update my tags and I saw the comments at the bottom say this vehicle has a recall.. so I decided to call the dealer to set up a appointment to get it fixed when I called the dealer, they said that they didn’t have the part so they will contact me as soon as possible so…

Seat Belts · received Oct 9, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11618977

Dec.18,2012 had to replace all brake lines on my truck. Also had to replace fuel lines from tank to engine. When i purchased new i had truck rust proofed. The frame is so badly rusted i hope to make it through the winter. *tr

Service Brakes · received Oct 16, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10548157

I was traveling down a steep hill on dry pavement and my vehicle was picking up speed so i applied the brakes and the pedal went straight to the floor. I started frantically pumping the brakes as i noticed the crossing guard going down on the train tracks at the bottom of the hill and still no…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Feb 13, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10447850

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that both the gear selector and odometer indicators would not illuminate on the instrument panel. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure…

Electrical System · received Nov 23, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10436904

Brakes failed to respond and almost went over a restraining wall two times. On other occasions when braking, the brakes would release and i would have to slowly reapply brakes to slow down or push the brake pedal all the way to the floor. This could be extremely dangerous if i was towing my horse…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 23, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10426884

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, seat belts problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 2500 HD model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.