1999 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 22, 2007 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Oldsmobile Truck years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck. That is the most of any Oldsmobile Truck model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 112,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~112,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~151,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%112,000——
Suspension150%151,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 1 complaints
2005: 1200512007: 120071

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Upper control arm bushings, driver side broke pulling the whole upper control arm assembly off the vehicle and thus resulting in the wheel falling off the vehicle. Fortunately this happened in my driveway at a low speed. I replaced the upper control arm bushings and bolts and so far have not had…

Suspension · received Dec 22, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10212584

On this evening i started my vehicle at approx. 8:30 pm and backed up, it then shut down smoke was coming from under the hood. I opened the hood and there were flames. I put out the fire myself and reported it to gm motors inc. They investigated and could come to no conclusion on where the fire…

Electrical System · received Feb 4, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10109838

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck?

Owners most often report electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Oldsmobile Truck model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.