1999 GMC Passenger Vehicle Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 3, 2005 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Passenger Vehicle years
About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Passenger Vehicle. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Passenger Vehicle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 62,750 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 Passenger Vehicle problems

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

Power Train4 · ~62,750 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~75,373 mi
Suspension2 · ~81,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~61,000 mi
Seats1 · ~60,000 mi
Tires1 · ~37,567 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~74,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1
Visibility1 · ~10 mi
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train431%62,750——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic215%75,373——
Suspension215%81,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline18%61,000——
Seats18%60,000——
Tires18%37,567——
Unknown or Other18%74,000——
Vehicle Speed Control18%———
Visibility18%10——
Wheels18%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 5 complaints
2003: 5200352004: 5200452005: 320053

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 GMC Passenger Vehicle recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC Passenger Vehicle.

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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.

Consumer stated that the abs light came on and the abs motor continued to run. *ak the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined that the ebcm was defective and needed to be replaced. *sb *nm

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received May 26, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10119470

Outside mirrors on jeep wrangler pre 2004 constantly fall down and you can't see - they cannot be tightened, only replaced mine have been replaced 3 times from jeep service mgr told me it was a problem with the wrangler, that is why they have switched them to a break-away type but now my car is out…

Visibility · received Mar 25, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10114735

Upper ball joint failed. Could cause front tires to collapse under vehicle and major accident. *ak

Suspension · received Jan 10, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10106074

Just about every 6 months from when i bought the car, my 17" aluminum wheel rims corroded & oxidize enough to cause heavy flaking that breaks the seal on the tires causing air to leak out. I have come out to flat tires on at least 4 separate occasions. There is nothing wrong with the tires…

Wheels · received Dec 29, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10104704

Throttle body failing for the second time, first time replaced under warranty. *ak

Vehicle Speed Control · received Nov 23, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10100432

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Passenger Vehicle?

Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Passenger Vehicle?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 GMC Passenger Vehicle a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passenger Vehicle model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.