1999 Chevrolet Silverado suspension problems

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Suspension · 143,000 miles · VA

I was driving to my home from work when I noticed an excessive knocking sound coming from the front of the truck. I pulled into my driveway looked at the front suspension and around both tires. That's when I saw that the passenger side front upper shock mount had broken free from the frame. The shock was just banging freely against the frame. The truck is 15 years old so I know its not under warranty, but that's just poor construction. The truck has been my daily driver and has never been offroad. Judging from the other complaints regarding the frame cracking and/or breaking that I've read, I'm assuming gm isn't going to do anything about it. It's just sad. Regardless, I think the federal safety agency should issue a recall because this is a safety concern. The excess bounce can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Filed Oct 30, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 115,000 miles · PA

I own a 1999 silverado ext cab 4x4 and the frame is rot in many different places the driver and passenger mid sections are half gone and now the rear sections under the bed are rotting to the point to where the is no good metal left the bed buckled and is hitting the cab the rest of this vehicle is in very good condition but the frame is gone.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 96,000 miles · NJ

Hello im reporting a problem I have noticed about rust on the under bodies of the chevy and gmc pick ups. It is a widespread problem and needs to be resolved. There are too many vehicles reporting this problem to make it a coincidence. I myself have this problem where my frame has now cracked for the second time. People are complaining more and more and our safety is at stake. Please whatever can be done to bring gm to recognize this problem can and will save a lot of lives as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars. Thank you

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 Feb 21, 2006 · Brakes, Lights · 91,700 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated the brake pedal became hard to depress at 5-10 MPH. A new wheel speed sensor was installed in 2002, but the problem returned. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Both frnt hub sensors were defective, they were both replaced on each side. Also,replaced rear tail lamp.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 135,143 miles · WI

Dt: the contact stated ABS brakes kicked in at low speeds. The contact's vehicle was having the same problems as described in recall 05v379000. The contact stated the state of wisconsin was not included in the recall. He had it repaired about one year and half ago, in february 2004. They told him the hubs were corroded, and had to have the left hub assembly replaced. Now, he was having the same problem with the right hub assembly. Abs light did not come on. He started having the problems in november 2003.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 2,366 miles · OH

Dt: the consumer stated the brakes failed at low speed, less than 20 MPH. This was an intermittent problem. The vehicle had been taken to the dealership, the first time they said it was due to rust on the rotors. They replaced the rotors, but that did not fix the problem. The bearing hub assembly was replaced, the problem ceased for about a year. The bearing hub assembly hwas been replaced three times. The problem recurred. There was no accident.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Suspension · PA

Driver heard a loud winding noise coming from the front. Drove vehicle to dealer for inspection. Vehicle was placed on the diagnostic machine. Mechanic determined that the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. This vehicle was not on recall and the warranty expired.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Brakes, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · MI

The fuel gauge sending unit failed (I go by mileage to know if I need fuel or not). Driver's side seat belt locks up when you go to look to change lanes (dealer couldn't reproduce the problem--so it's never been fixed). Passenger seat belt locks up if you just lean forward to roll down the window (was told this was a mechanism for a baby seat--didn't think car seats were supposed to be in the front seat). Right side daytime running lamp burned out a long time ago. Abs module failed (had to pull the fuse so the pump wouldn't burn up) therefore the truck no longer has ABS. Driver's side front wheel hub failed due to lack of grease in the non-consumer maintainable bearing (the whole hub had to be replaced). The water pump has already failed (replaced that). The transmission is starting to slip here & there. The accelerator sticks causing you to have to jam on it in parking lots & other places where it's just not safe to be darting forward. This model year was just a bad year for gm. They need to fix these problems. This is the worst gm vehicle I've ever owned (and I've been a loyal gm customer all my driving years).

Filed Jun 1, 2004 · Suspension · 52,000 miles · WA

After turning the vehicle off consumer heard humming sound coming from under the vehicle. The humming continued until the battery was disconnected.