1999 GMC Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Pickup. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (7 complaints, 30%), typically at around 43,400 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC 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 | 7 | 30% | 43,400 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 25,196 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 4% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1999 gmc sonoma tailgate cables broken ,have contacted gm dealer and they are not on the recall. There are alot of gm recalls on this issue ,but our truck is not one of the recalls . It stops at 2000.
Fuel guage does not work when tank is filled abs brake system does not operate(pulled fuse). *jb
1999 gmc pickup had a crack in the rear frame. *ts the frame was broken just behind the rear axle. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who told him to take the vehicle back to the dealer for a factory rep to inspect it. The rep inspected that vehicle and indicated that the manufacturer wouldn't…
Abs pump keeps running had to remove fuse to keep battery from running down i have a 1999 gmc picjup truck. Repair of this pump is $1000.00 most people are pulling the fuse and running without abs brakes. But the brake light is on all the time so you don't know when your brakes give out. From the…
Faulty fuel gauge. Needle in dash jumps back & forth between empty & full. Never know how much gas i really have.*ak
Other GMC Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Pickup | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 Pickup | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 Pickup | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 Pickup | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 Pickup | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Pickup?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure, fuel system, other problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 GMC Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.