1999 GMC Silverado: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While driving 65 mph applied brakes to avoid another vehicle. The pedal went down to the floor. There was no accident nor injuries to report. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic replaced the rotors and parts.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2003
“ABS brake pump will not stop running. Consumer has removed the fuse, dealer has been contacted, but refuses to fix vehicle. *ak *yd”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2001
“Vehicle started squeaking noise. He took the tire off to check brakes, and rotor case hardened finish, and harden finish was flaking off, due to rusted brakes rotors. Also, when applying brakes vehicle vibrated. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2001
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“When applying pedal to start gasoline for speed, pedal is hard. When it loosens up vehicle accelerates. *ak consumer states he has come close to hitting another vehicle. *jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2001
“Consumer fell asleep at wheel, and vehicle went off road. Airbags did not deploy, and consumer was severely injured. Vehicle was totalled. Please add additional information. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2001
“While driving throttle stuck wide open, causing loss of vehicle control. Applied brakes and vehicle continued to accelerate. Put vehicle in neutral to gain control. *ak the dealer replaced the throttle valve body for second time, but it appears the dealer has failed to determine the cause. *yh”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2001
“Whenever at a complete stop consumer had to tap on gas pedal so th at vehicle won't accelerate to fast. But when doing this, pedal got stuck, and rearended other vehicle in front of him. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2000
“ABS system does not work at all. Consumer is having trouble when he comes to a sudden stop. Contacted dealer, and dealer said there was nothing they could do about it.*ak consumer states that ripples, bumps, and slick conditions cause ABS to release brakes and avoids stopping. *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 1998
“ABS warning light illuminates,indicating a malfunction within system, cause unknown. Please give any further details.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“Front seat belts do not lock up when brakes are applied, do not hold passenger in seat, causing loss of protection. Seatbelt system has been replaced twice. *ak seat belts sometimes lock up for no reason when driving at high way speed. *yh”Owner report · Seat Belts
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Is the 1999 GMC Silverado reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1999 GMC Silverado. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1999 GMC Silverado have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. 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.