1999 GMC C/K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC C/K Series. That is the most of any C/K Series model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 64,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC C/K Series 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 | 3 | 75% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 121,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC C/K Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The seat belts fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: The seat belts may not restrain an occupant properly in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both the front driver and passenger seat belts with new seat belts.
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.
- Brake hose abrasion (PE99003) — opened Jan 12, 1999, closed Jul 22, 1999, led to recall 00X001000.
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 purchased this truck new in 1999 and have watched it rust away. Why they didn't use better metal or even stainless steel. My brake lines have rusted so bad that one or more is leaking along frame rail underneath drivers seat. Many other owners in this region seem to have same problems. I'm glad…
Blew a brake line while backing a boat into the water..... Thank goodness no one was in the water and that the truck stopped before completely submerging. The brake lines all look terrible.... I'm not a mechanic but i do most of my own mechanical work on my trucks all my life.... Once i paid…
Loss of brakes due to corroded brake lines. Happened twice. Sections of brake line replaced. (although i indicated 15 mph at time of "incident", the brakes were already not functioning properly when, on the way to the service station, i bumped a car which cut in front of me.) reported issue to you…
My 1999 gmc suburban was taken in for braking problems to a gmc dealership. Upon backing at slow speeds a spring tension release is heard and loss of braking abilities occur for three to five seconds. When coming to a stop at forward speeds a forward impulse occurs after having fully stopped while…
Other GMC C/K Series years
← 1998 C/K Series · 2000 C/K Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 C/K Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 C/K Series | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 C/K Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 C/K Series | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC C/K Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC C/K Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 GMC C/K Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Series model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.