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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 transmission
    45
  • Driveline: driveshaft
    12
  • Driveline: differential unit
    11
  • Axle assembly
    7
  • Manual transmission
    6
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
    6
  • Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
    5
  • Axle assembly: axle shaft
    3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems in other years

199019952000200520102017

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.

Filed Dec 9, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 155,000 miles · CT

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.

Filed Apr 13, 2007 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · VA · 2 injuries

Center u joint .

Filed Jul 5, 2006 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · WA

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)

Filed Mar 29, 2006 · Electrical, Transmission · 145,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · CT · crash · fire · 2 injuries

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

Filed Jun 16, 2005 · Transmission · 64,487 miles · AR

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

Filed Apr 12, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 66,934 miles · GA

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.

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Transmission · 84,540 miles · IA

While driving 70 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and towed it home. Driver will contact the dealer in the near future.*ak

Filed Dec 20, 2004 · Transmission · 50 miles · CA

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

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Transmission · 2,000 miles · MN

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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