1999 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 2500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 19th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Sierra 2500. That ranks 19th out of 30 Sierra 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (13 complaints, 36%), typically at around 96,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 36owner 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 Sierra 2500 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 | 13 | 36% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 25% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 8% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 8% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 77,608 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 3% | 100 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC Sierra 2500.
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.
2 years ago i had all of the brake lines replaced because of failure due to rust at a cost of $1000.00 i believe the cause was poor metal in the brake lines and the way the lines are attached to the body & frame help to cause the problem.
Truck was in shop for unrelated maintenance. Brake line failure occurred while moving truck out of service bay. Truck is currently undriveable. Mechanic indicated that this is common failure as lower quality material was used in the brake lines. Additional research on web indicated this is a…
Got hard on the brakes to avoid a deer that had jumped out of a ditch and the brake pedal went to the floor and brakes gave out. Dealer replaced all the rotted lines to the tune of 1250.00. *tr
Brakes failed as brake line corrosion allowed fluid leak. This was first of multiple line failures in the last three years. Three different factory lines failed then one transmission line. This truck is not used during winter and was under coated multiple times. No other part on this truck is…
Went up to store and found out brakes were not working, pedal going to floor. Had to avoid wrecking. Hauled it home. Purchased and put in new master cylinder. Went to bleed the first brake and found a rusted break line over driver side rear. Could hear it sucking air when i was using the pump to…
Other GMC Sierra 2500 years
← 1998 Sierra 2500 · 2000 Sierra 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 Sierra 2500 | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 Sierra 2500 | 106 | 4 |
| 2023 Sierra 2500 | 33 | 1 |
| 2022 Sierra 2500 | 43 | 3 |
| 2021 Sierra 2500 | 52 | 6 |
| 2020 Sierra 2500 | 78 | 9 |
| 2019 Sierra 2500 | 32 | 7 |
| 2018 Sierra 2500 | 35 | 5 |
| 2017 Sierra 2500 | 37 | 6 |
| 2016 Sierra 2500 | 59 | 6 |
| 2015 Sierra 2500 | 89 | 6 |
| 2014 Sierra 2500 | 30 | 2 |
| 2013 Sierra 2500 | 46 | 3 |
| 2012 Sierra 2500 | 31 | 3 |
| 2011 Sierra 2500 | 63 | 4 |
| 2010 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 5 |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | 31 | 5 |
| 2008 Sierra 2500 | 63 | 3 |
| 2007 Sierra 2500 | 83 | 3 |
| 2006 Sierra 2500 | 66 | 1 |
| 2005 Sierra 2500 | 115 | 1 |
| 2004 Sierra 2500 | 143 | 1 |
| 2003 Sierra 2500 | 160 | 0 |
| 2002 Sierra 2500 | 134 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra 2500 | 134 | 2 |
| 2000 Sierra 2500 | 48 | 1 |
| 1999 | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Sierra 2500 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 Sierra 2500 | 14 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Sierra 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Sierra 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 GMC Sierra 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 2500 model years, the 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.