1999 GMC C Series (light) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series (light) years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC C Series (light). That ranks 2nd out of 2 C Series (light) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner 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 Series (light) 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 | 1 | 100% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 GMC C Series (light) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC C Series (light).
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 (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.
I have a recurring problem when traveling over bumps in road and braking. My abs will make a noise, and braking action will stop, even when i am pushing the brake pedal to almost the floor, until i pass over the bumps. At that time, braking action re-engages. I first reported this on 8/04/99.
Other GMC C Series (light) years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series (light) | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC C Series (light)?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC C Series (light)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 GMC C Series (light) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series (light) model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.