1999 Chevrolet Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 39 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (41% of complaints).
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0
recalls
39
owner complaints
0
fire reports
36,750
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: service brakes, hydraulic (41%)Problems reported early (median 36,750 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)41% · 16 complaints
Tires13% · 5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)13% · 5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)5% · 2 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)5% · 2 complaints
Seat Belts5% · 2 complaints
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 3500 chevrolet pick up. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph he applied the brakes and they failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle home using the emergency brake. The contact notice by looking underneath the vehicle the brake line has corrosion on it and that's what caused the brakes to fail. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer nor called the manufacturer. The contact stated a serious crash could have occurred due to the faulty brakes. The failure mileage was 211,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2010
“While applying the brake from 50 mph, the brake pedal would feel soft. Consumer refilled the master brake cylinder. Within a day or two the problem recurred. The consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking from a loose line.*jb brake line rusted out. Vehicle is less than 5 years old. *tc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2004
“Consumer had brake rotors and brake shoes replaced on 1999 chevrolet silverado due to rusted rotors. *ts (11/17/05) the front sensor was replaced which lasted for a few weeks. The hub assembly was replaced due to the bearings. The routers were rusty and were replaced along with the brake shoes due to the anti-lock brakes disengaging the brakes which were not allowing the brakes to clean up the routers. The anti-lock brakes still did not work as the new routers started to rust. The anti-lock brakes were disconnected and the vehicle begun to stop properly. The doors were also rusty. The brake pedal would jump as if it were going into an anti-lock stop. *sc”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2003
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“Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the throttle will stick and the vehicle will accelerate and it will be hard for the consumer to get control of the vehicle to decelerate. Dealer notified. Mr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2002
“Tire came apart while driving. No road hazards or anything on the road. Tire made a noise, pieces of rubber were falling on the road, tire completely failed as I pulled over. Tread was partially off and caused damage to the truck. I have electronic pictures. *ts ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761431”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2002
“While driving and without warning headlights go out, causing poor driving visibility. Consumer has to use high beams in order to see. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer has determined that switch assembly inside steering column needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Dec 2001
“ABS system has not been working properly since the time of purchase. ABS system is completly out. Dealer has not provided remedy.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2001
“Dash lights stay on. *ak consumer states pump runs at all times with key on or off, antilock brake system is way to high.*jb”Owner report · Interior Lighting · Jul 2001
“Spare tire fell off vehicle while pulling a trailer. Also, tire damaged the bottom of trailer axle and tire rim. Consumer has not contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.*ak”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2001
“ABS system would not stop running after truck was cut off and key was removed.the fuse was removed. Dealer said system had to be replaced at a cost of $1600.00 gm was called but was no help. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (41% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Pickup problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 36,750 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.