1999 GMC Sierra 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 3500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 14th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Sierra 3500. That ranks 14th out of 31 Sierra 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (7 complaints, 37%), typically at around 59,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC Sierra 3500 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 | 37% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 16% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 16% | 19,650 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 11% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
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.
Bought a 1999 gmc sierra 3500 4door 8ft. Bed with 30000 miles on it in 2001. First brake line rusted out in 2005. Second line from front to back rusted and broke 2008. Fuel line rusted and leaked gas all over my driveway 2010. Today that same truck? Is in a repair shop because the frame by the…
I was driving in town closing in on an intersection as the light began to change red, two sedans were in front of me so i applied my brakes allowing plenty of time to stop when without warning the brake pedal sunk quickly to the floor and did not slow at all. I had to veer into the turn lane but…
Every hydraulic brake line on my 75,000-mile 1999 gmc 3500 pickup has rusted out, and had to be replaced. They all blew out when pedal pressure was applied...including one time, when i was backing up at the transfer station to unload trash. The entire truck could have gone back and fallen into the…
My 1999 gmc sierra 3500 crew cab was ordered new. I discovered later that it was fitted with a 1998 cab. The design is different and the front doors are longer and heavier resulting in premature hinge failures. I also discovered that it was not equipped with airbags because the 1998 version didn't…
Fuel tank under negative pressure by apparent stuck valve caused fuel tank rupture. Happened twice. Gm engineers said no defect, apparently there is and no further communication would be provided. Fuel spilled out and was very dangerous, in my opinion. I am a degreed (msme) engineer. With an…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Sierra 3500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Sierra 3500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 GMC Sierra 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 3500 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.