1999 GMC C Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Pickup years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC C Pickup. That is the most of any C Pickup model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 50,900 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC C 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 | 3 | 100% | 50,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC C Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC C 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On a 1999 gmc sierra pickup the abs module failed at 26,000 miles. In researching this problem it appears they fail on most sierra as well as chevrolet pickups. The repair cost quoted me ranges between $975 and $1000. One service manager candidly told me it is a serious problem that gm should have…
For the last two years i have had to unplug my abs brakes system ,because it would continuously run. If i did not unplug my battery would die. This past christmas 2004, i lost my back end coming down hill and luckily recovered. I have contacted gmc and are still waiting for an answer. My question…
I would like to add my name to the list of complaintants in regards to the anti-lock break problems with gmc trucks. The anti-lock breaks on my 1999 gmc sierra would intermittently engage for no apparent reason. The dealer said it was due to a build up of corrosion & charged $245.00 for the repair…
Other GMC C Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 C Pickup | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC C Pickup?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC C Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 GMC C Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Pickup model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.