1999 GMC C/K 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 9, 2014 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C/K 1500 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC C/K 1500. The most reported problem area is service brakes, air (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 63,000 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 GMC C/K 1500 problems

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

Service Brakes, Air2 · ~63,000 mi
Structure2 · ~114,000 mi
Fuel System, Other1 · ~64,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~103,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Air233%63,000——
Structure233%114,000——
Fuel System, Other117%64,000——
Service Brakes117%103,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 3 complaints
2003: 1200312005: 3200532012: 1201212014: 120141

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 GMC C/K 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC C/K 1500.

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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.

I bought this 1999 gmc sierra 1500 3 door truck about 4 months ago the body has no sign of rust.but underneath is life threatening i was driving normal speed maybe 55mph and i heard a pop and my frame broke in two different places because of rust. Now i welded it up just to get me back n forth to…

Structure · received Apr 9, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10578763

Brake line corroded. Vehicle would not stop. Used emergency brake. Was lucky another bake line just went. (10/25/2012) and they are replacing 2 more this time. Others have suggested replacing all. Total of 3 brake lines gone bad in this gmc. *tr

Service Brakes · received Oct 26, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10482308

Tailgate straps breaking. *nm

Structure · received Dec 26, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10146064

Fuel guage inoperative on 1999 1500 gmc sierra. Problem began after warranty expered and has continued to date.

Fuel System, Other · received Aug 23, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10133848

Brakes fail at speeds below 10 mph.

Service Brakes, Air · received Jun 2, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10124015

Other GMC C/K 1500 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
199960

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC C/K 1500?

Owners most often report service brakes, air, structure, fuel system, other problems. The top one, service brakes, air, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC C/K 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 GMC C/K 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K 1500 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.