I have a 1999 chevy silveraido the frame has broke . The truck is mint everything but the frame and the brake lines .I have ordered a new frame and will replace .chevy will do nothing.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems
98 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 66,934. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 98
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 66,934
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission45
- Driveline: driveshaft12
- Driveline: differential unit11
- Axle assembly7
- Manual transmission6
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift6
- Transfer case (4-wheel drive)5
- Axle assembly: axle shaft3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Harsh shifting 18Jerking 15Slipping 6Won't shift 6Whining noise 6
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 Chevrolet Silverado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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1999 chevrolet silverado, [xxx] transmission serviced at 72,000 miles. At 82,000 miles internal failure of transmissions reverse failed completely. Complete replacement of transmission made. *nm updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Dt*: the contact stated the instrument cluster failed and the gear shift indicator did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who recommended replacing the instrument cluster to repair the problem. However, the instrument cluster previously was replaced for the same problem.
Emergency brake failed three times. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. *nm while driving consumer tried to down shift and the vehicle would not go into gear. The brakes locked up and the anti-lock braking system did not work. The emergency brakes also failed to work causing the driver to hit a tree. The driver or passenger side air bag did deployed. The driver's seat ejected off of the floor with the driver strapped into the seat. The vehicle had caught on fire upon the side impact. Consumer has had trouble shifting threes times previously and the transmission along with the clutch had been replaced once before. *tt
Dt: consumer states that the overdrive and reverse gears completely went out. Had vehicle towed. They repaired the transmission at that time. The same thing occurred again, but it caused more damage. Consumer was going to have the transmission replaced.*ak
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.
While driving 70 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and towed it home. Driver will contact the dealer in the near future.*ak
Consumer complained about a manual transmission which stuck in gear. Consumer contacted the dealer who repaired the transmission once before, and currently the transmission was defective again. *ak......consumer had problems in shifting gears. It wa simpossible to put trtansmission in neutral
The vehicle has the automatic four wheel drive, once it was applied the brakes stopped working. The vehicle was serviced and the problem still continued.
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado transmission
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 98 complaints about the transmission of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 66,934 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have bad transmission?
The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most transmission complaints are 2000 (103 complaints), 1999 (98 complaints) and 2003 (81 complaints).
Other 1999 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Brakes 1,003Suspension 107Acceleration 95Tires 90Body 85Steering 69Engine 64Electrical 51Seat belts 48Seats 48Visibility 45Fuel system 37Airbags 33Locks 22Lights 20Wheels 9
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