1999 Gmc PICKUP problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
49,450 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 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 4 of 21 complaints (19.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 42.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 9.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.8% |
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 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 2; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 2; Air Bags: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal: 1; Seats: 1
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 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 15 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 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
2000: 2; 2001: 3; 2002: 3; 2003: 4; 2004: 3; 2005: 3; 2006: 2; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 10001299 · 2002-12-20 (December 20, 2002)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE CONTINUES TO RUN WHEN ACTIVATED IN AN ABS BRAKING SITUATION. IT DRAINS BATTERY, AND CONSUMER HAS TO PHYSICALLY PULL FUSE TO GET ABS TO DEACTIVATE. TS....*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001299 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006565 · 2002-12-31 (December 31, 2002)
ABS MODULE FAILED, ABS SERVO MOTOR STAYED ON, HAD TO DISCONNECT FUSE TO STOP MOTOR. ******DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*******770799.*AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 60,097 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006565 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10133875 · 2005-08-23 (August 23, 2005)
ABS PUMP KEEPS RUNNING HAD TO REMOVE FUSE TO KEEP BATTERY FROM RUNNING DOWN I HAVE A 1999 GMC PICJUP TRUCK. REPAIR OF THIS PUMP IS $1000.00 MOST PEOPLE ARE PULLING THE FUSE AND RUNNING WITHOUT ABS BRAKES. BUT THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME SO YOU DON'T KNOW WHEN YOUR BRAKES GIVE OUT. FROM THE RESOURCH I HAVE DONE THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO FIX THE FAULTY PUMPS. THANK YOU
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10133875 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038377 · 2003-09-08 (September 8, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10038377 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012181 · 2003-03-20 (March 20, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FUEL TANK CRACKED AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM THERE WAS A LEAKAGE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TANK COLLAPSED. AT THE TIME THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TANK REPAIRED BECAUSE GMC HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FURNISH A NEW VEHICLE. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 25,196 miles reported. Look up ODI 10012181 at NHTSA ↗