1999 GMC Z-71 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Z-71 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Z-71. That is the most of any Z-71 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 63,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC Z-71 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 | 4 | 36% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 18% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 9% | 70,050 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC Z-71 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC Z-71.
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.
Sporadic brake failure "lock up" upon sudden braking
The electric window does not work. When inspected it was determined to be due to the cable. *ak *sc *jb
While braking the antilock brakes failed and caused extended stopping distances. The consumer pulled the vehicle over and removed the anti lock brake fuse in order for the anti lock brakes to work properly. The dealership was notified but the problem was not resolved. *nlm
The abs control unit will not stop running.*ak
Abs light came on. Noise from under the truck continues after shutting engine off! Had to pull the fuse to shut the engine off. $1000+ repair bill.*ak
Other GMC Z-71 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Z-71?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, parking brake, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Z-71?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 GMC Z-71 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Z-71 model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.