1999 GMC C/K Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Pickup years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC C/K Pickup. That ranks 3rd out of 6 C/K Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 75%), typically at around 83,430 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC C/K Pickup 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 | 6 | 75% | 83,430 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC C/K Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC C/K Pickup.
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
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Upon starting to leave work parking lot lost pedal. Had fellow coworker observe and brake fluid was steady stream leaking on to ground. Second occurrence december 2011. Failed inspection for corroded front brake lines. *tr
Turned to look at car i though was going to pull out. Brakes did not stop the truck for the cars about 20 feet in front of me when i put them on it kept on going. This is the third time it happen. Was recalled on 12/29/05 for abs sensors. Cleaned/lubed. Took to dealer , they said there was nothing…
Vehicle was recalled for anti-lock brake defect and repaired at local dealer on 1/19/06. Staring about 1/1/09 the same problem started happening again. Anti-lock would activate during normal stop on dry pavement. This happens on every stop and activates around 5 mph. I called the dealer and they…
1999 gmc 1500 p/u abs brakes engage at slow stops, causing longer stopping lengths. Abs front wheel sensors were replaced at delehanty pontiac- flushing, 80,000 miles on truck. Expensive repair $540.00. *ak i understand this abs problem has been an ongoing with gm vehicles since 1991. Requesting…
I called michael gmc, 3700 s carson, carson city nv to have a sticky accelerator pedal on my 1999 gmc sierra pu repaired. I stated i knew of a tsb issued for this defect. I was told there was no tsb. I checked via the internet and found tsb #00-06-04-007a had been issued in jun 00. I have found a…
Other GMC C/K Pickup years
← 1998 C/K Pickup · 2000 C/K Pickup →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 C/K Pickup | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Pickup | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 C/K Pickup | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 C/K Pickup | 25 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC C/K Pickup?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC C/K Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 GMC C/K Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Pickup model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.