1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 81 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (46% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked inside the garage all winter. The contact attempted to move it out and noticed fuel on the ground. The contact observed that the fuel line was severely rusted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2017
“Broken or missing exhaust manifold bolts causing exhaust leaks. Potential for carbon monoxide leaks into the driving compartment. Upon researching on the internet this seems to be a very common and expensive problem. With gm engines from 1999 to around 2007. Just found this problem on my 1999 silverado on 5/20/16. I have owned this truck since day one and have an excellent service record at a well know dealership. Vehicle was stationary when the problem was diagnosed.”Owner report · Engine · May 2016
“I started to backup out of my driveway, when I pressed on the brake pedal they went all the way to the floor. Pulled back into driveway and saw where brake fluid would shoot out when the brake pedal was pushed under the driver's side door. Further investigation showed the brake line had corrosion in for about 4 inches. Replaced the brake line. Yesterday, september 13, 2015 again went to back up and pedal to floor. Upon examination the brake fluid shoots out in a steady stream when pedal is depressed.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2014
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering and brakes malfunctioned. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the hydroboost malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,348.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2014
“Brake pedal went to the floor, vehicle did not want to stop, found all brake lines to be severely corroded from the master brake cylinder to the braking hardware at each wheel, dot3 brake fluild leaking quickly from brake line running toward the rear of the truck. Ref: http://www-odi.NHTSA.dot.gov/cars/problems/defect/results.cfm?action_number=ea11001&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true *js”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2014
“Noticed brake pedal dropping to floor thought master cylinder was bad after mechanic checked vehicle had to replace all brake lines at the cost of $ 500.00. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2013
“The fuel gauge malfunctions after filling tank - it reads empty immediately and intermittently thereafter at any fuel level. It makes it difficult for traveling any long distance as you are not quite sure how much fuel is available or if it will shut down on me during a difficult situation. We have contacted gm and they want to charge me to check it and this has been reported as a problem for multiple models to gm. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2013
“Several of my exhaust manifold bolt heads broke off even though they have never been removed causing hot exhaust to leak out igniting some electrical wiring. My mechanic told me this is a very common problem with gm v8's. *js”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2012
“Just driving home from work and the brakes were not working as well as normal when applying them. Light came on in the dashboard indicating brake problem. When I arrived at home checked fluid and was out of brake fluid. Started looking for the problem and found a broken brake line badly corroded. Looking at the rest of the lines they are all in a bad way. I'm a plumber and have worked with stainless steel tubing my exhaust is original never had a problem or leak. It seems strange to install such a great exhaust system and not the same on a little more important system. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated when he depressed the brakes, the pedal extended to the floor abnormally. He then inspected the vehicle and found brake fluid leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test which indicated that the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 2011
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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Is the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
NHTSA has 81 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (46% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 96,000 miles or less.
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. 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.