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.
The worst 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes24
- Engine4
- Fuel system4
- Body3
- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The seat belts fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- The seat belts may not restrain an occupant properly in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both the front driver and passenger seat belts with new seat belts.
Recall number 00V097000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
Defect investigations
Parking brake failure
Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake system's torque below that needed to immobilize the vehicle.gm has attributed this accelerated wear to foreign material intrusion and a failure of the brake shoe to properly self-center within its brake drum.effective with the start of my 2003 production, a newer reduced force hold-down clip was introduced to facilitate brake shoe disengagement from the drum surface.this part is also available at the service level for the my 1999-2002 vehicles.gm has indicated that the paking brake is intended to operate in conjunction with the transmission to immobilze parked vehicles, and that in many cases, accelerated parking brake lining wear is caused by rough use, vehicle modifications, and driving with the parking engaged. Odi has upgraded the preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis to gather further information concerning parking brake usage factors and the circumstances surrounding the seventeen reported vehicle crashes.
PE03057
Vacuum brake booster
Alleged that the vacuum brake booster can fail resulting in loss of brake effectiveness and extended stopping distances.
PE01001
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker
- The security lamp illuminates while driving; the engine cranks but will not start; and / or the engine...
- Some owners may comment on the manual transmission coming out of gear
- This bulletin is to inform dealers of the release of a new torque converter bolt for certain transmissions
- Campaign parts bulletin regarding fmvss neck extension requirements
- Subject regarding fmvss neck extension requirements
- The purpose of this message is to address inquires regarding the time allowance on campaign 00045 - front...
- Some customers may comment on a higher than expected accelerator pedal effort from the idle position, c/k...
- A complete remail of the replacement insert page was scheduled for engines built with the wrong engine oil...
- Subject regarding the wrong oil filter part number listed on the 'normal maintenance replacement parts'...
What 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Brake line failed on 1999 chevy silverado 4wd pick up. Crashed into the back of a ups freight truck at stop light. I applied the brake pedal app. 50 yards to try to stop my truck the brake pedal went to the floor I was helpless cars on one side telephone poles on the other luckily put truck in 2nd gear to slow the truck down some then crash ed hard into the back of freight truck. Luckily not killed. Brake fluid was flowing out of rusted brake lines under drivers side seat under frame. Truck is possibly a total loss. Gm had me tow at my own expense to verify the broken tubing break line,had my mechanic look at the brake lines and said it definitely ruptured and we took pictures of rusted brake lines as evidence. Gm investigator asked me if I was injured and what I wanted from them. I responded to be made whole for all the bills and damages from the accident from their rusted and faulty brake equipment.
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.
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.
Truck will not stop.
Fuel pump in fuel tank.
Dt*: the contact stated when the brake was applied, the pedal felt spongy. The ABS kicked in at 10 MPH. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 04/05/07
Was traveling approximately 25 miles per hour toward intersection. Applied brakes but oddly pedal seemed to go to floor with zero braking action. Subsequently, my vehicle entered intersection during red light. Was struck on drivers side by 18-wheeler crossing intersection and then my vehicle's forward momentum caused a frontal impact to 18-wheeler crossing intersection from the passengers side. Air bag did not deploy. Vehicle was a total loss. My wife sustained a fractured rib, bruised sterum and cervical spine dislocation. My two children ages 6 and 9 sustained cuts to the head from flying glass requiring stitches and glue. I attempted to have general motors inspect the vehicle; however, they were un- willing to pay a $500.00 fee for wrecking yard to move vehicle for inspection. Brakes and air bag failure !!!! Both problems that have been previously identified by other vehicle owners.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
Is the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reliable?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups, 1.5 times a typical C/K Pickups model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Brakes, with 24 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles. Next is engine (4).
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What year does the Chevrolet C/K Pickups have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet C/K Pickups model years with the most brakes complaints are 1998 (24 complaints), 1999 (24 complaints) and 2000 (18 complaints).
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