1999 Chevrolet PICKUP problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
36,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 35 complaints (34.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 54.3% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 8.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 12 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 12; Tires:Tread/Belt: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 2; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 31 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
2000: 6; 2001: 15; 2002: 8; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10068567 · 2004-04-20 (April 20, 2004)
THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL MODULE FAILED. *PH THE PART WOULD ALSO RUN FREQUENTLY. THE FUSE HAD TO BE PULLED IN ORDER TO KEEP THE MODULE FROM RUNNING WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE MODULE WAS FAULTY. *SC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST 795.00 TO REPLACE THE ABS MODULE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10068567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096873 · 2004-11-03 (November 3, 2004)
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE FROM 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD FEEL SOFT. CONSUMER REFILLED THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. WITHIN A DAY OR TWO THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM A LOOSE LINE.*JB BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT. VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD. *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 40,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10096873 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8000801 · 2001-12-17 (December 17, 2001)
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, CAUSING POOR DRIVING VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAS TO USE HIGH BEAMS IN ORDER TO SEE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAS DETERMINED THAT SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSIDE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8000801 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 876722 · 2000-12-19 (December 19, 2000)
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65-70 MPH THERE IS ALOT OF VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING POOR CONTROL. ALSO, VEHICLE BOUNCES ALL OVER THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 876722 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 761814 · 2002-05-13 (May 13, 2002)
ABS MODULE FAILED- MOTOR IN UNIT KEPT RUNNING KILLING BATTERY-DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR UNIT SAYING IT NEEDED REPLACEMENT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 761814 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024245 · 2003-06-17 (June 17, 2003)
GAS TANK WAS LEAKING LAST WINTER. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. A USED GAS TANK WAS INSTALLED, AND IT HAS BEEN LEAKING. SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS WERE CONTACTED AND NONE HADTHE PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024245 at NHTSA ↗