1999 GMC Sierra electrical problems

12 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 2%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Wiring: interior/under dash
2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
2
Ignition: module
2
12v/24v/48v battery
2
Wiring
1
Ignition: switch
1
Horn
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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150k-175k

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200k+

GMC Sierra electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 GMC Sierra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 25, 2004 · Electrical · WI

When I'm driving down the road at night the dashboard flashes on and off. All of the guages go nuts and the engine dies. They tell me that the computer has been soaked with water and needs to be replaced.

Filed Dec 23, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 68,000 miles · OK

Fuel pump will over heat and than short out. Exhaust always rattles engine knocks cat. Converters went out digital display stopped working

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Electrical · SD · 1 injury

We own a 1999 gmc sierra pickup. The odometer and shift indicator are the LED type. Both the odometer and shift indicator have shorted out and there is no way to tell what the mileage is or what gear the truck is in. This has resulted in two incidents where people were nearly run over because the driver did not know if the truck was in forward or reverse. Also, although the odometer measures mileage, we can't read it because the display is dark. We contacted the dealer about getting this fixed and they indicated the cost was $400 but that they had repaired one of their own vehicles and it shorted out again two times. They just put up with it. To me that says that gmc has a problem with this component and they need to take care of it. This is a safety issue.

Filed Jan 27, 2003 · Electrical · 49,700 miles · MD · fire

Electrical fire in driver's side door of 1999 gmc sierra 1500 pickup. Heavy smoke damage, door panel destroyed, trim around the door desstroyed and small area of carpet burnt by door

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Electrical, Suspension · MI

When vehicles engine is shut off the ABS pump continues to run, until the vehicle battery goes dead, consumer has to disconnect. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Jul 29, 2002 · Electrical, Transmission · MI

Truck jammed on brakes and shifted into reverse with no warning due to the ECM (brain) malfunctioning. Please describe details.

Filed Mar 13, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Abs braking light appeared on dashboard, and motor underneath the driverside wouldn't cut off when key was inside of ignition. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · VT

Consumer applied horn while driving and horn failed while ABS light came on. Dealer determined that horn had shorted out, causing ABS circuit board to fail.

Filed Aug 23, 2001 · Electrical · ME

I was informed by oconnors dealship of auburn, me. That the ECM shorted out and needed replacement at a cost of 700 dollar, not including labor.

Filed Mar 29, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

Vehicle was moving and had to place foot on brakes to stop. Abs pump had malfunctioned and failed to stop vehicle right away. Had to unplug pump due to wearing out of battery. Do not have any ABS braking features.

Questions about the 1999 GMC Sierra electrical

Does the 1999 GMC Sierra have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the electrical of the 1999 GMC Sierra, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 GMC Sierra electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Sierra electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Sierra have the most electrical problems?

The GMC Sierra model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (39 complaints), 2003 (31 complaints) and 2005 (23 complaints).