1999 Chevrolet Silverado Structure Problems
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 95,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “tailgate cable” (18% of reports).
- 84structure complaints
- 95,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 7%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tailgate cable: mentioned in 15 of 84 complaints (18%)
- Brake lines: mentioned in 6 of 84 complaints (7%)
- Cables broke: mentioned in 5 of 84 complaints (6%)
- Frame cracked: mentioned in 5 of 84 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 84 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 6 | 5% | 3,000 |
| 2015 Silverado | 3 | 4% | 4,900 |
| 2014 Silverado | 16 | 13% | 3,302 |
| 2013 Silverado | 9 | 14% | 12,000 |
| 2012 Silverado | 14 | 21% | 30,763 |
| 2011 Silverado | 15 | 20% | 43,000 |
| 2010 Silverado | 12 | 19% | 58,000 |
| 2009 Silverado | 14 | 18% | 52,500 |
| 2008 Silverado | 14 | 9% | 50,000 |
| 2007 Silverado | 23 | 13% | 60,000 |
| 2006 Silverado | 6 | 3% | 34,500 |
| 2005 Silverado | 11 | 3% | 42,021 |
| 2004 Silverado | 25 | 4% | 35,661 |
| 2003 Silverado | 19 | 3% | 31,250 |
| 2002 Silverado | 36 | 5% | 49,950 |
| 2001 Silverado | 53 | 6% | 47,250 |
| 2000 Silverado | 94 | 7% | 54,000 |
| 1999 Silverado | 84 | 5% | 95,500 |
| 1998 Silverado | 10 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 1997 Silverado | 7 | 3% | 105,983 |
| 1996 Silverado | 8 | 4% | 13,131 |
| 1995 Silverado | 11 | 4% | 291,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments
Problem: Certain pickup trucks have galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position. Over time these cables can corrode and fracture when loads are applied to them.
Risk: If one cable fractures, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. If both cables fracture, the tailgate would drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. If anyone is sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured, they could fall and be injured. On vehicles without a bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position.
Fix: Dealers will replace the galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables. In addition, dealers are to inspect the tailgate hinge and replace it, if necessary. The recall is expected to begin during april 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the technician informed the contact that the frame was severely fractured and needed to be replaced. The failure happened without warning. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle started making a loud cracking noise causing the vehicle to drive abnormal. The contact noticed that the frame was fractured in two areas. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
I came out to my truck one day and the cab was touching the back of my box. I look under it and the frame was broken and rusted out on both side by the gas tank. Vehicle i'd beyond repair and not drivable. Only has 181xxx miles on it.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Chevrolet Silverados have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 84 owner complaints about structure for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (5% of the 1,660 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 95,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “tailgate cable”, in 15 of 84 complaints, followed by “brake lines” (6).
Other 1999 Chevrolet Silverado problems
See all 1999 Chevrolet Silverado problems or structure problems across all Silverado years.