1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 3500 years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. That ranks 10th out of 31 Silverado 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (21 complaints, 45%), typically at around 27,990 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 47owner 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 Silverado 3500 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 | 21 | 45% | 27,990 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 13% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 9% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | 18,995 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 27,990 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 27,990 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
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.
I need to know if this vehicle is a gmc or chevy because i have taken it to the mechanic many occasions and i always have problems with parts that don't fit. No i have always had problems with the steering it's very hard to control while driving i picking up two mechanics different times relating…
Get in the truck when its cold starts on first try. You drive the truck when it gets hot and stop to purchase something then you get back into the truck put the key in the ignition try to start . It will not start just cranks . I have to let the truck sit for about 10 to 15 minutes then it may…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 3500. The contact stated that there had been extreme hesitation with the engine power. The service engine warning light randomly illuminated for years and the part failed to function properly. The contact replaced the engine twice by a certified…
Put brakes on,brake line broke. Looked at lines all rusted vary bad. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet c3500 diesel truck. While driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The contact stated that she waited approximately 15 minutes and the vehicle started. The failure was intermittent. Chevrolet replaced the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 3500 model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.