1999 Chevrolet Silverado fuel system problems

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that when the pickup box was removed, there was excessive rust on the brake lines and fuel tank straps. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the two rear brake lines and the rear fuel tank strap had excessive rust and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 4, 2013 · Body, Brakes · NY

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.

Filed May 28, 2012 · Fuel system · 128,663 miles · OH

Traveling along heard a noise stopped and got out to see that a gas tank strap had busted. Several months ago I had to replace brake lines that had rusted through causing me to loose braking. I am thinking that even though it is older and has miles things on a vehicle should not be rusting through .

Filed Sep 22, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · 124,000 miles · IN

Fuel line failed while sitting in driveway due to extensive corrosion after repairing the fuel line and running the truck to check for leak I applied the brakes and the forward brake line failed. The entire under carriage is rusty and all fuel lines and brake lines are completely rusty and will need to be replaced.

Filed Jul 20, 2009 · Fuel system, Suspension · 114,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. Whenever the contact drove various speeds, he heard a squeaking sound coming from the front passenger side suspension. The sound has been present ever since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 114,000. Updated 8/7/09 *cn the consumer stated the right front upper control arm was the reason for the noise. Also, the gas gauge malfunctioned. It would come on and go off reading low fuel. Updated 08/11/09.

Filed May 21, 2007 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · CA

Fuel gauge sending unit faulty.fuel gauge erractic.fuel gauge does not respond after filling tank and low fuellight comes on. Im not only one experiencing this problem I knew 3 people with 1899 and 2000 silverados that have same exact problem with their fuel sending unit.im sure this is a defect.

Filed Aug 18, 2006 · Fuel system · 182,774 miles · IL

While having my brakes checked by my mechanic on my 1999 chevrolet silverado a problem was discovered with the gas tank straps. One strap had corroded completely through and was broken and the other strap was also corroded and just about ready to give away also. This left the gas tank hanging down at least 6 to 7 inches if not more. My mechanic has ordered new straps for the gas tank and temporarily wired the gas tank back up to prevent it from falling off the pickup truck while traveling down the highway. I went to the chevy dealership in town . They informed me that this was the first they have ever heard of this happening and there were no recalls that they were aware of. I than called gm to report the situation and file a complaint on it. I explained the entire situation to them including the mechanics name, business address and phone number that they could call for verification of the information. I was concerned that this situation could happen to someone driving down the highway with a full tank of gas unaware of the problem and have their gas tank fall off causing a fire or explosion on the road. When they asked me what I wanted to resolve the situation. I told the lady it would be nice to get reimbursed to have the problem fixed. She said that probably would not happen due to not having a chevy dealer fix the problem and that the vehicle had too many miles on it. I reemphasized the reason for making this call was a safety concern that I had about this possibly causing a serious accident for someone while traveling down the highway. I also stated that this was too new of a vehicle for this type of problem to occur regardless of mileage and that I felt the problem was due to a factory default. It would be great to get reimbursed for having this problem fixed but it would be greater if the information on this factory default got out and possibly saved someone's life.

Filed Jun 6, 2006 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MN

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.

Filed May 19, 2006 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · OK

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle made a whistling noise since purchase and would stall at an idle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was determined the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The pump was not replaced, and this component is inoperable and the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.

Filed Mar 27, 2006 · Fuel system · WI

Bought a new 1999 chevy silverado and the strap on the gas tank has rusted off, which we fell this is a real safety factor, luck have it we were close to home, when you buy a brand new vehicle you don't expect the gas tank strap to rust off after just 6 1/2 half to 7 years. Could of been very( dangerous)