1999 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
562 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
110,896 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 418 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 126 of 562 complaints (22.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 383 | 68.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 24 | 4.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 20 | 3.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 20 | 3.6% |
| Steering behavior | 16 | 2.8% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 0.7% |
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 | 126 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 103 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 69 |
| Seats | 28 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 24 |
| Structure:Body | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 15 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 15 |
Service Brakes: 126; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 103; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 69; Seats: 28; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 24; Structure:Body: 18; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 15; Structure:Frame And Members: 15
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 37 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 61 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 62 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 141 |
| 150,000 and above | 104 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 37; 50,000 to 74,999: 61; 75,000 to 99,999: 62; 100,000 to 149,999: 141; 150,000 and above: 104
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (141). 144 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 | 28 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 57 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
2000: 28; 2001: 26; 2002: 26; 2003: 20; 2004: 19; 2005: 25; 2006: 34; 2007: 26; 2008: 24; 2009: 21; 2010: 64; 2011: 47; 2012: 40; 2013: 38; 2014: 57; 2015: 30; 2016: 7; 2017: 12; 2018: 10; 2019: 3; 2021: 2; 2023: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 383 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 24 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 20 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 10000348 · 2002-12-23 (December 23, 2002)
1999 CHEVY SILVERADO PICKUP ABS BRAKE PROBLEM EBCM MODULE WENT OUT ON TRUCK AT 33,600 MILES. THIS MODULE CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER SHUTTING OFF YOUR TRUCK. DRAINS BATTERY. SKIDS FROM DRY TO WET PAVMENT. HAD TO REPLACE ON SATURDAY EMERGENCY PULL OVER. COST 914.85 I HAVE THE MODULE THAT WAS TAKEN OFF TRUCK FOR VERIFICATION.
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000348 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001094 · 2002-12-17 (December 17, 2002)
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS, DUE TO RUSTED PART. BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001094 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10173192 · 2006-11-11 (November 11, 2006)
MY 1999 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4WD VEHICLE WOULD LURCH AND STALL AS IF IT WEREN'T GETTING ENOUGH FUEL. THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED AND 2 HOURS LATER THE SAME SYMPTOMS OCCURRED. EVENTUALLY THE FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS #7 & #8 WERE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1413.84. THREE WEEKS LATER THE SAME SYMPTOMS OCCURRED. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL LINE IS RUSTED OUT & THERE WAS A TSB #000604024; HOWEVER, WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS. REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL LINE ETC. IS NOW ESTIMATED TO COST ANOTHER $1500.00. WE WILL BE ASKING FOR THE OLD FUEL…
Owner-reported narrative. 138,867 miles reported. Look up ODI 10173192 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10217623 · 2008-02-11 (February 11, 2008)
MY FUEL GAUGE IS NOT ACCURATE. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FULL THE GAUGE READS EMPTY AND WHEN IT IS THE VEHICLE IS EMPTY THE FUEL GAUGE READS FULL AND SO ON. THE GAUGE IS VERY SPORADIC POINTING TO WHATEVER LEVEL OF FUEL IT WANTS TO, NEVER DISPLAYING THE TRUE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK. I HAVE TO DEPEND ON MY ODOMETER TO READ THE FUEL TANK AMOUNT SOMEWHAT ACCURATELY; AT LEAST MUCH MORE ACCURATE THAN THE FUEL GAUGE WHICH IS TOTALLY INACCURATE ALL THE TIME. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM AND FROM THE INFORMATION I HAVE RECEIVED, NOT AT ALL AN ISOLATED ON…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10217623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007700 · 2003-02-18 (February 18, 2003)
MAJOR GUARD WARRANTY.9/16/02 NEW BATTERY & BULB REPLACED. 10/5/02 REPLACED THE BATTERY. 10/16/02 BATTERY WENT DEAD. LOOSE GROUND CABLE ON ENGINE BLOCK. BATTERY REPLACED. 11/4/02 BATTERY DEAD. VOLT GAUGE FLUXUATING AND BURN SMELL. ALTERNATOR AND ALTERNATOR CONNECTER REPLACED. 11/11/02, BURNT SMELL AND BATTERY IS DEAD. REPLACE BCM & REPROGRAM BCM AND BATTERY. 12/19/02 PCM NOT COMMANDING ALTERNATOR TO CHARGE BATTERY. AT. IDLE ONE MINUTE THE ALTERNATOR IS PUTTING OUT 13 AMPS AND THE NEXT 10 AMPS. REPLACED PCM & REPROGRAM AND REPLACED BATTERY. REPL…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,597 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007700 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10062706 · 2004-03-20 (March 20, 2004)
ABS PUMP WENT OUT, LUCKLY I HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND ONLY HAD TO PAY $100.00 INSTEAD OF $800.00. ALSO MANY OTHER TRUCKS IN THE AREA WITH SAME PROBLEM. HAD KLUNKING NOISE IN REAR END CARRIED TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALER SHIPS AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. SOUNDED LIKE TRANSMISSION WAS PLAYING CATCH UP WITH REAREND. THREE MONTHS AFTER WARRANTY GOES OUT IT DOES THE SAME THING AND BUST THE GEARS IN TRANSMISSION. MOTOR SOUNDS LIKE IT IS KNOCKING WHEN YOU FIRST CRANK IT UP. THE DEALERSHIPS AROUND ARE QUICK TO SELL YOU A CAR BUT WILL NOT STAND BEHIND YO…
Owner-reported narrative. 69,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10062706 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166856 · 2006-08-29 (August 29, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION, THE STEERING LOCKED UP, AND THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE TURNED TO THE LEFT. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY THE THE SOUND OF HYDRAULIC RESISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. SECOND, A PIECE OF PLASTIC FELL OFF THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. CAUSING THE DRIVER SEAT TO SLIDE FREELY ON THE ADJUSTER TRACK WHEN THE CONTACT SAT IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THIRD, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS T…
Owner-reported narrative. 108,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10166856 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10287311 · 2009-10-13 (October 13, 2009)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2009 I PULLED THE MANUAL RELEASE LEVER TO RELEASE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT AND LOAD MATERIAL INTO THE EXTENDED CAB OF MY PICKUP. A PLASTIC PIECE WITH METAL COMPONENTS INSIDE THE TRACK (QUOTED FROM DEALER AS A SEAT ADJUSTER) FELL OUT OF THE RIGHT SIDE TRACK. MY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WOULD NOT AND CONTINUES NOT TO LOCK INTO PLACE, CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO DRIVE WITH ONE FOOT ON THE FLOORBOARD, AND USE THE OTHER TO ACCELERATE AND BRAKE CONTINUOUSLY. WHEN DRIVEN, THE SEAT FREELY MOVES FORWARD AND BACKWARD WITH CENTRIFUGAL FORCE. NOTE:…
Owner-reported narrative. 98,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10287311 at NHTSA ↗