1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes problems

373 complaints (64% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 107,000. 27 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 373
of this car's complaints: 64%
typical mileage: 107,000
crashes: 27
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
74
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
24
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
16
Antilock
5
Foundation components: disc: rotor
4
Antilock: wheel speed sensor
3
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
3
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 125 Brake failure 97 Grinding brakes 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Parking brake failureOpened April 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005

In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified the federal safety agency that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. A total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. For additional information, see the attached closing report.

EA04011

Parking brake failureOpened December 8, 2003, closed April 9, 2004

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

What 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 20, 2019 · Brakes · 165,000 miles · VA

Brake lines have rusted through. First the rear brake line burst. A few months later a front line burst. Both times vehicle was in motion.

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 800 (1500). While the contact was pulling into a parking spot, the anti-lock brakes seized abruptly and the vehicle almost struck a tree. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the contact did not remember being notified. The failure was similar to the symptoms listed in the recall. The contact called the manufacturer and a case number was provided. No further assistance was offered. Jeff barnes chevrolet (6110 sykesville rd, eldersburg, md 21784, (410) 970-6363) made an appointment for the recall repair promptly. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission malfunctioned and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission components in first gear were shattered and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the brake lines were rusted and corroded. The brake lines were replaced and the failure was remedied. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2018 · Brakes · 101,000 miles · NY

Brake lines rusted and broke. This caused a loss of braking ability and a near accident. Brake line materials used were inferior and this presents a safety risk for all owners. Gm should replace all registered vehicles with stainless steel lines.

Filed Mar 6, 2018 · Brakes · IL

Anti-lock brake failure employs when not needed and at low speeds in motion .very dangerous !!! !!!

Filed Nov 4, 2017 · Brakes · IN

Complete brake failure. Steel lines rusted and burst. On side street, slowing down to stop before entering the highway on down hill location. Stepped on brakes, line failed, just missed rear ending vehicle in front of me, was able to shift in reverse and get stopped before entering highway.

Filed Oct 9, 2017 · Brakes · 77,000 miles · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

Brake lines rusted out causing me to be in an accident in motion

Filed Sep 11, 2017 · Brakes · 108,000 miles · VA

Metallic brake lines rusted out. Complete loss of brakes.fortunately I was in my driveway getting ready to leave & heard a slight popping noise & lost ability to stop. Got out & brake fluid all over driveway..unable to add photos,truck was towed to service station immediately afterwards

Filed Aug 13, 2017 · Brakes · 193,507 miles · FL

Had to have all the brake lines replaced. The lines burst due to them all being rusted out and corroded. I have a 1994 toyota pick up truck with more miles than my 1999 chevy silverado and the brake lines are not rusted or corroded go figure! I was approaching a traffic light and when I applied the brakes, the brake peddle went all the way down to the floor. I pulled over and looked under the truck and saw a puddle of brake fluid on the ground underneath the drivers door and gas tank. I had the vehicle towed to the local chevrolet dealer and all the brake lines were replaced for $1066.33. I was charge for 8 hours of labor. I am pissed off and will never buy another chevrolet vehicle, because of their use of substandard material on the most important part (brakes) of their vehicles and their failing to acknowledge & correct this serious problem with these model year trucks when it was brought to their attention, instead they made bogus excuses as to why these brake lines were failing! I have purchase nine chevrolet vehicles in my life and like I stated earlier I will never buy another chevrolet again and will discourage everyone I know that is in the market to purchase a vehicle to not buy a chevrolet because, the way chevrolet failed to resolve the brake line problem with these trucks is unacceptable!

Filed Apr 1, 2017 · Brakes · 240,000 miles · WI

Abs system continuosly goes out.

Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 373 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 64% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 107,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have bad brakes?

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2003 (429 complaints), 2000 (422 complaints) and 2015 (374 complaints).