Have had issues with power loss while driving and lose steering and brakes capabilities. Have replaced fuel pump and fuel connectors 2 times and now again having fuel pump problems as the truck again lost power while driving and steering and brakes did not operate, causing me to nearly hit a pedestrian because of this. This is very dangerous. Dates of these incident are 12/21/03, 7/13/04 and the latest was 6/5/06. Previous repairs were done 12/23/03, 7/13/04 and have not yet brought it in to repair again as last incident happened last night.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado: sudden loss of power
8 of the 1,659 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 0
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
I have a loud ticing noise coming from the left rear of the engine. While I was pulling my 5th wheel the noise kept getting louder and louder and had loss of power. By the time we got to the camp ground it sounded like I had lost my mufler. We took it to muffler man of ludington and they discovered that 4 exhaust manifold bolts had sheared off, 2 on left year and 2 on right rear of both manifolds. They took the manifolds off and replaced all the bolts with new ones except for the very left rear was sheared off flush and could not get a drill in to drill out and tap. In order for them to get this out they would have to pull the head which would have cost $1000.00. They put it back together and the tic was gone. This only cost me 6 hours of vacation with my family and $200.00. The tic has returned.
Normal driving conditions with consistent vehicle maintainence. The ABS module failure occurred without warning. The braking system in the vehicle seemed to lose power and required more than normal braking time. I took the vehicle in for repairs immediately at a cost of $1,000. I was told it is due to a faulty part that general motors is aware of but refuses to recall due to the 750,000 1999 silverados on the road. At a part cost of $700 you can easily do the math. A recall must be in order. These heavy trucks are not safe on the road if not a class action lawsuit is in order.
Vehicle lost power steering upon making a left turn. Recall 03v527000 was issued on the steering gear bearing, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN and model year.
Consumer states that the vehicle will loose power in the battery, that when at a complete stop and trying to drive again the vehicle lost power and the consumer had to get jump wires. Contacted dealer and the dealer cannot find the problem. Ts
This is a 1/2 ton series, brake complaint relates to ABS brakes failing, losing power on a dry surface. Also ABS runs when truck is off. Owner indicated that he had to pull a wire on the brake system. *ak consumer stated the ABS module shorted out.
When driving at low speeds vehicle cut off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.
While traveling 30-35 MPH vehicle started missing without indication/engine stalled, causing consumer to lose power steering, resulting in an accident. Please provide further informaton.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise
- Service vme
- Generation III V8 engine piston repairs
- Advance service information - exhaust system popping/snapping noise when vehicle is hot, at idle or...
- Diagnostic trouble code P0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature
- 1999 - 2005 gen II cold engine misfire at idle with possible P0171 and/or P0174
- Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module
- Misfire at idle cold and possible P0171 and or P0174
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado?
8 of 1,659 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (0%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado?
There are 0 recalls and 44 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
ABS 582Brake failure 124Tire blowout 31Grinding brakes 26Seat belt 21No deployment 20Knocking 19Harsh shifting 18Fuel gauge 17Stalling 16Jerking 15Pulling 11Headlights 10Steering noise 10Sudden acceleration 10Power steering loss 9Battery drain 8Spongy pedal 8Fuel pump 7Water leak 7Ball joint 6Fire or smoke 6Power windows 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Whining noise 6Premature wear 5
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