1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 37 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (41% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The vehicle is 16 years old. It currently has 201,352 miles. The body is starting to rust over the rear tire and the frame is really rusted. Driver power window switch went out and rolled itself down and cant get it to go up at all. Really love the truck but gm could have built it to last longer..my 1974 gmc is in better shape than this truck is and its nearing 40 years old.”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2015
“I was driving on a highway and came to a light. I applied the brakes and they went to the floor. I had to go through the light into a wall. It was towed to a garage and was told all the brake lines were rotted and had to be replaced. *js”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2013
“This will be the 4th fuel injector pump installed on my vehicle. Twice it quit while traveling more than 50 mph on major highways. This causes all lost of power to the steering and braking. The company has replaced it free until now. The vehicle had to be towed all 3 times. This appears to be a problem with these pumps that the company will not talk about. *tr”Owner report · Equipment · Dec 2009
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“My antilock brakes are not working properly. Atlow speeds mthe antilock motor comes on and pushes back against the brake pedal. I have had this repaired 4 times with new speed sensors on the front brakes and still I am having this trouble. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2009
“Dt*: the contact stated when the brake was applied, the pedal felt spongy. The ABS kicked in at 10 mph. There was a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 04/05/07*jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated the driver side tailgate cable has been replaced and fractured a second time. The passenger cable is in the process of fracturing. There is a NHTSA recall, # 06v066000, regarding the tailgate cables. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.*ak”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated the ABS engaged while applying brake pressure at speeds of 10mph or less. The vehicle was seen by a dealer and the front brakes were replaced. Although the problem persisted, no further repairs were made. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2006
“The antilock brake system has failed on my 1999 chevrolet with less than 49000 miles. The vehicle id is [xxx] I bought this vehicle new and have never abused it. Berglund chevrolet in roanoke estimated the cost of fixing this at $1000 dollars. How long would this fix last? How safe is a vehicle that will not go 50000 miles without a major component on the brakes failing???I searched the internet and found a forum with several complaints on this problem. *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2005
“Exhaust manifold bolts are snapping off one by one. This is causing exhaust fumes to enter the cab of the truck making the driver sleepy or sick from the fumes. After talking to g.m mechanics a lot of the chevy 3/4 ton with 6.0 motors are doing this. This is a bad safety issue. G.m denies there is a problem. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2005
“ABS controll unit will not shut off after engine has been shut off. Fuse has to be removed to prevent overheating unit.new unit is over $1000.00”Owner report · Service Brakes, Air · Apr 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WITH NEW SEAT BELTS.
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Is the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reliable?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (41% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 61,000 miles or less.
Does the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:anchorage. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.