1999 GMC Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Silverado. That is the most of any Silverado model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (10 complaints, 67%), typically at around 10,100 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC Silverado 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 | 10 | 67% | 10,100 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC Silverado recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC Silverado.
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 (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Tailgate support cables (EA05007) — opened Apr 14, 2005, closed Apr 11, 2006, led to recall 06V066000.
- Tailgate support cable breakage (RQ04010) — opened Sep 28, 2004, closed Apr 14, 2005.
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- 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.
Brake lines that enter abs control unit rusted out and ruptured. *tr
While backing out of a parking space consumer depressed the brakes and a popping sound was heard. Brake pedal descended to the floorboard, and the vehicle coasted to a stop. Vehicle was serviced by a technician who determined that a brake line was the cause.*ak
While driving 65 mph applied brakes to avoid another vehicle. The pedal went down to the floor. There was no accident nor injuries to report. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic replaced the rotors and parts.*ak
Failure of abs control module .*mr the failure occurred when the consumer first started the vehicle. The abs light came on and the abs pump/brake modulation system started running. The pump continued to run when i turned off the ignition. The consumer then disconnected the battery to stop the pump…
While driving accelerator sticks.*ak
Other GMC Silverado years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Silverado | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Silverado | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Silverado | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Silverado | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Silverado | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 Silverado | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 Silverado | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Silverado?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Silverado?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 GMC Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.