Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the frame was corroded and cracked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 235,000. Updated 12-26-13 *bf the consumer stated the truck had a cracked frame, just in front of the rear spring mount on the drivers side.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado body complaints
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Driving home last night when I approached the driveway, the brake pedal went to the floor. Brake fluid was running down the gas tank. Further inspection this morning indicated the line had burst just above the tank from corrosion. All steel lines are rusted and need to be replaced. Also the frame is rusting so bad it looks like the pictures of the titanic.
Had to replace brake lines all the way to master cylinder and fuel lines from extensive corrosion. Also, throughout the frame and mounting brackets for shocks and leaf springs. Abnormal rust for any vehicle that was washed and taken care of accordingly.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated while an independent mechanic was performing an unrelated repairs he was informed the frame corroded and fractured near the front driver's side door. The mechanic stated the frame had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for brake service and was informed that the frame and brake lines were completely rusted. The contact was also told that the vehicle could no longer be driven. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 59,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that there was excessive corrosion on the frame. The contact also mentioned that due to the corrosion, the brake lines failed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that all of the brake lines needed to replaceddue to corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 91,000. Also, the emergency brake needed to be replaced. Updated 01/10/12
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of brakes while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the brake lines were completely rusted through. The contact also stated that the frame was rusted through and there was hole the size of a half dollar on the passenger side of the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The contact was rotating the tires when he noticed excessive frame rust. The contact stated that the rust fractured the frame in two and could have caused a crash while driving on the highway. The contact called the manufacturer and they informed the contact that they only warranty the frame up to 100,000 miles. They also informed the contact to drive to the dealer and make a report. The contact stated the manufacturer would not provide any assistance on repairing the frame. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. He noticed the rear frame under near the rear tires was rusted and corroded up to the middle of the frame. There had been no repairs performed on the vehicle at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 04/22/10 *bf updated 09/13/10
My cable snapped and the tailgate of my 1999 chevy silverado when loading firewood. I also bent the hinge. I understand there is a recall on this. When I called about it I was told my truck/VIN# was not included in the recall. If gmc has identified a problem they should not eliminate some trucks.
Tailgate cable failed - why aren;t the '99s included in the recall?
Dt: contact stated that the passenger side tailgate cable broke. There a tailgate cable recall 04v129000 on other years of this model vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer informed him that this vehicle was not included in the recall.
I have had to replace tailgate cable twice on my 1999 silverado. I have been informed that there is a recall on 2000 and later silverado's. Mine is the new body style which is identical to the 2000 and later models. Something is not right here. This is a safety hazard.
Dt: both straps on the cables that hold up the tailgate broke. A recall was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. . Contacted the dealer and called gmc, the did not offer any assistance, and the dealer charged the consumer to have it fixed. The cables broke on september 11, 2005 and they repaired it on september 19, 2005.
Dt: the caller had galvanized support cable for the tailgate brake. There was a recall on the year after and she felt it should include her vehicle. . Dealer said it was the same part as in the recall. Manufacturer offered no help.
Placing a 150 pound load on the tailgate caused the cables to break. These exact same faulty cables are included in a recall for 2000 through 2004 trucks, but for some reason, not the same model of 1999 truck.
Cables used to support tailgate suddenly snapped while 2 average adult males were sitting on the gate. Upon inspection it was noted that the cables appeared to be rusted and corroded inside the protective coating.
I bought this truck in ohio for my wife [xxx], she reported that the ABS brake would simply not work on accasion and the pedal would go straight to the floor .we took the vehicle in to the dealer but he could not find the problem . At lows speeds I was able to reproduce the problem. Dealers down here say the sensor is bad. We pulled the fuse to disable the brakes when the vehicle was new because a delphi engineer told me that would at least keep the brakes working . I have 58000 miles on my truck and we have replaced the calipers the rotors and even some of the brake lines have rusted rupturing and causing a loss of brakes. The power steering hose line rusted at the cooler radiator. . Yesterday the chevy dealer in gainseville called me to the shop to see how the frame is being eaten away , I believe the vehicle either wasn't proberly prepared when built or the protective paints and coating were deffective. The records at jim douglas chevolet evidence the expenses we have incuured to keep the truck operational. The ABS module and the loss of break lines seem to relflect extemely poor metal coorosion resistance , even both my tailgate cable rusted and broke .each time I have taken in to the chevy dealer for repair they are amazed at the corrosion problems. Even the tire jack in the passenger compartment was rusted and it was never used. The screws inside the center console were rusted. I spent between 2500.00 and 3000.00 in just the brake problem and that is without trying to fix the defective sensor module. I assure absent a forced recall I suspect gm will not fix this problem. Gm conumer relatios suggested I get a recall number and maybe they could be of further assistance. Thus I am send you my complaint. Sincerely [xxx] . Our VIN is [xxx] our model is ck15753 the car was assembled at fort wayne. June 6,1999. Note I selected 25 failures as an estimated of failed componets in the unrecarrage including the brakes and the ABS module. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia),
Tailgate cable broke completly while loading a mower, damaging my tailgate and inner bed hinges as well as the outer hinge on the tailgate itself. I noticed that the 2000 and up models were recalled but, mine was not a part of the recall. My model is exact to the ones currently recalled because it was the first year of the new style change-over. I would appreciate some investigation and/or feedback. Thank you, mike ireland
1999 chevrolet silvarado pickup tailgate came open and one cable snapped as I was going 55 MPH down a state highway. Tailgate was dragged by the other cable until I could stop.
Tailgate cable broke on my 1999 chevrolet silverado pickup truck despite the fact that I never sat heavy objects on the tailgate.
I have a 1999 chevrolet silverado. Mine was not recalled due to tailgate cable failures. My tailgate cables have in fact failed. General motors needs to recall all of these vehicles for cable failure.
Parking brake has never been effective to hold vehicle, at 66000 miles the rear axle pinion bearings wore out. At 68 k000miles the ABS controller stopped working/ fuse had to be pulled to stop motor. [should there have been a recall on this part as a lot of silverados have the same problem] 73000 miles front axle housing split in two halves literally/ had to remove axle. 50000 miles battery corroded and leaked at positive terminal tailgate straps broke, luckily one first.
When opening the tailgate the cables broke without warning. A recall was issued however the consumer's vehicle was not included because it was a 1999 model. *jb
I parked my 99 chevrolet silverado z71 outside for 2 evenings. When I came out to my truck 2 days later, I realized that I did not close the tailgate. But then I noticed that the tailgate was hanging down further than it should be, resting on the bumper of the truck. It turns out that both of the cables that hold the tailgate in place had sheared off and dropped the tailgate onto the bumper. The cables had rusted straight through and caused damage to the tailgate because of it. I am currently in the process of replacing the broken cables, and will save the cables for future reference.
The consumer heard a loud noise from the rear of the vehicle at 40 miles per hour. The consumer looked back and noticed that the rear liftgate cable had snapped causing the liftgate to fall.
Consumer stated driver's side tailgate cable broke due to rust. *ak the dealer and manufacturer were contacted but indicated that there were not replacement parts available. The consumer was also told that the 1999 model was not covered under the current recall.
While placing the lawn mower onto the tailgate the strap broke. This vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall, talgate support cable 04v129000. *ak. Consumer replaced both tailgate cables at his own expense.
Opened tailgate and both support cables snapped, one after the other. Had some one been standing or moving equipment on the tailgate, serious injury may have occurred. Because the cable was rubber coated, you were not aware of the problem until failure. The deal indicated that failures of these cables are well known, and 200-2004 trucks were recalled, however 1999 (new body style) with same tailgate arrangement were not recalled. With both cables failing within minutes of each other why did gm not recall like designed components?
Pe 03-049/tailgate cable breakage: while opening the tailgate, both support cables broke and caused the tailgate to drop completely down. The dealer informed the consumer that part was not covered under the manufacturer recall.
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