We have had several rust problems with this vehicle from brakes lines rusting through, gas tank straps rusting through. Now we have fuel line leak and our torsion bar has cracked due to rusting through and they will not repair unless the frame is replaced which is not cost effective due to the amount of rust throughout the vehicle. Unless frame is replaced it is unsafe to drive.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body complaints
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Frame broke due to rust behind the cab.
I have a 1999 silverado 1500 I had the brake lines replaced in july 2014 because of corrosion. Then yesterday november 4th 2014 I had the truck to a shop getting tires put on and when they started to lift it the rear end started to sag. They let it down and noticed rust holes in the frame. This truck is not safe to drive and gm needs to post a recall on these problems!
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the frame was rusted to the point of corrosion and could potentially fracture. The contact also stated that the undercarriage and the frame rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 12/9/14*cn updated the consumer stated the frame would have to be replaced. The insurance company deemed the repair a manufacturer's defect therefore, would not cover there repair cost. The repair costs about the same amount as the vehicle. Updated 06/1/2015
Driving into a parking lot and when I turned and went into lot (there was a slight decline) and then flat parking lot. I heard a loud noise and the bed of the truck pushed into the cab as the frame snapped. There are 12 other known instances that have notified gm and they have refused any action to correct. My 3 yr son was in the truck when this occurred as well as my wife and fortunately we were not injured.
The frame cracked on both rear frame rails between the leaf springs.
The rusting out of this vehicle is so bad. Our brake line all have rusted through and our gas tank strap also rusted off. Luckily no accident have occurred.
Took my 1999 chevy ext cab in for service. Put it on the lift for an oil change and the frame cracked. Notified gm and they told me to take it to a dealer and when I asked them who was paying the bill they told me I was. Unable to fix it because they don't allow welding on the frame in this state. I asked them if they were going to do anything about it and was told they would get in touch with management and let them know of the problem. Never got it fixed because of the price tag to do it I am going to run it to the junk yard to get read of it. I have know other people with the same problem but never any recalls. Please let people know not to buy gms because they are all junk and gm want fix the problem with them.
Frame is rusting along with bumper and rocker panels.
There have been consistent problems with this vehicle since we bought it on june 18, 1999. The frame and suspension looked as if it was driven in a salt bath - totally rusted. Saw this right after buying it but the dealer would not do anything. We have never received any recall notices. The worse thing that happened was when the brakes went out on my wife while driving on the expressway about an hour away from home. The front shocks were bad with 553 miles. The egr valve went out the first week we had the truck. The brake lines, brake sensors and rotors have been replaced 7 times. As of today this truck has 52,000 miles and it is 15 years old. We will never buy another gm vehicle. Does someone have to get killed or injured before anything is done?
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while having regular maintenance performed, she was notified that the frame of the vehicle was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 155,000.
I was slowing down to drive around a sharp bend, when I pressed on my brake pedal and it dropped to the floor. I then down shifted, but could not stop. Before my truck plummeted down a wooded hill ( the hill being approx 50-60 yards long) I jumped from my truck, but got caught between my truck and a stationary vehicle. I was then crushed, as my truck proceeded to plummet down the hill. This all causing the stationary car to have scrapes, and a dent where my body was, and causing severe bruising, swelling and abrasions of my upper legs, hips, and buttock, and I was unable to walk for 3 days after the incident because of leg weakness, every time I would put weight on my right leg it would give out, and cause a severe shooting pain up my leg into my lower back, and was unable to work for a week.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the frame fractured on both the driver and passenger side. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 141,425.
Purchased wind deflectors for front and passenger windows for chevrolet suburban 1999 ls from mcneil automotive products, 1 mcneil court, bolingbrook, il 60440 (phone 1‑630‑769‑1500, fax 1‑630‑769‑0300). Front right window deflector separated from car after a month of driving and crashing to the ground missing the motorcyclist behind me. Shipped 1/27/13 installed week of 2/4/13 drove at speeds up to 80 MPH on ih 130 with windows closed and up to 55 MPH with windows open or cracked. Weather was good during that period in central texas for driving with open windows. Right front wind deflector departed car 3/8/13 on mopac south access road just north of duval. I was in the right lane and luckily the deflector fell on the curb and gutter and did not hit the motorcycle behind me. Removed the left front wind deflector for safety. Complained to mcneil automotive products on 4/5/2013 via phone. Connection was not clear, believe the persons first name was [xxx]. She claimed that I had not installed the part correctly. I countered that the part would not have survived a month on the window at the speeds it was subjected to if not installed correctly. She indicated that they would send me new front window deflectors, they never arrived. That was probably because I made it crystal clear that I was going to complain to you if it happened again. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, it was noticed that both sides of the frame were cracked. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall and offered no other assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the frame was severely cracked and corroded. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 205,000.
1999 silverado excessive rot on frame just aside of fuel tank, lower channel of frame gone starting to crack going vertical. Also rear spring perches rotted to point of no repair.. Truck is street driven never off road am second owner of truck. Have had older chevys with out any problems as this. Google frame rot 99 silverado its not just mine chevy customer service..."we haven had any issues with that on that vehicle" shouldn't frames last longer? *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 30-55 MPH, the contact heard an unusual noise from the outside the vehicle. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and discovered that the frame was completely fractured. The contact resumed driving the vehicle at an extremely low rate of speed. The vehicle was damaged beyond repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 12/12/11
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the rear passenger side cross member was detached from the frame due to corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Rusted out entire undercarriage including brake lines of our 1999 chevy silverado.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the frame was severely corroded and the vehicle was no longer operable as a result. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who deemed the vehicle as destroyed due to the severity of the frame rust and corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 165,000.
Last year we found out we had to replace the entire back half of the frame of our 1999 chevy silverado. We took it in for a repair and when they went to take something off the back end, the frame fell apart in his hands. I am hearing more and more people saying they're having the same problem. It cost us $2500 to have the frame replaced. I feel gm should be recalling these frames and doing the right thing for their customers. I attempted to contact them and never heard back from them. This is getting ridiculous, this can be a major safety issue if these frames decide to fall apart on the road while the person is driving. I'm sure it's happened already. My husband is laid off and this money would of come in handy to pay our bills during this difficult time. I would like to see you contact gm and have this taken care of. When we got our new frame we were told they had sold at least 7 others in the time frame we bought ours. This is out of control. I just heard of another case just before I typed this message. Please help us!
I have a 1999 chevrolet silverado ext. Cab 4wd. It has numerous cracks in the frame behind the cab. Which is obviously a huge safety concern! I read up on blogs and complaints on this vehicle. 1999-2002 has the same frame cracking complaints! They are not rusting! Just cracking. I contacted gm and they said the federal safety agency determines the recalls. Toyota had one for frame problems in there trucks. This model year of chevy and gmc definitely needs to be addressed.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado k1500. The contact stated that the subframe of the vehicle was severely rusted. The dealer was notified of the failure who informed the contact that the sub frame could not be repaired but would need replacing. The manufacturer was contacted who offered to provide him with a $2000 discount toward the purchase of a new vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that the frame was extremely covered with rust. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls and they were not responsible for the repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that the frame was rusted beneath the driver side between the box and the cab. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that he would be responsible for repair costs. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 169,354 and the current mileage is 169,439. Updated 2/17/11 *cn updated 03/09/11
1999 chevrolet truck, frame is rusting at an alarming rate. All of the brake lines have been replaced after two different failures. At age 70 and having worked on cars for years as a hobbie, I have never see a vehicle rust so bad. The brake lines were gone. I could have wrecked because of the failure.
The frame on my 1999 chevy silverado 4x4 1500 reg. Cab has rusted out and has a whole/crack in it by the crossmember, and is unsafe. I replaced all the brake lines sept. 09 because of rust. This vehicle has 9 winters on it and 130k, the rest of the truck is in very good condition. I find it hard to believe gm is not aware of this. They have refused any help.
I have a 1999 chevy silverado extended cab 4wd pickup. It is no longer safe to drive because the left side of the frame near the gas tank has rusted through. The rest of the frame is fine. My mechanic says he has seen this a lot lately.
I forgot to add to complaint conformation number 10321760 that frame crossmembers were also rotted out one of which holds up a full size spare tire which started to fall on my truck had to take off
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