1999 Gmc SIERRA 2500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
100,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 36 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 24 | 66.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 8.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 5.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.8% |
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 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
Service Brakes: 9; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Tires: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 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 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 7
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 14 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 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2000: 6; 2001: 2; 2003: 1; 2005: 3; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 3; 2011: 6; 2012: 2; 2013: 5; 2014: 2; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 24 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 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 10006841 · 2003-02-10 (February 10, 2003)
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE MOTOR BLEW OUT.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006841 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10125756 · 2005-06-20 (June 20, 2005)
PURCHASED NEW, 1999 GMC K2500 SUBURBAN, VIN [XXX], THE UNIT HAS 141K MILES. THIS VEHICLE WAS SPECIAL ORDERED AND CAME OFF THE LINE OUT OF SILO, MEXICO ASSEMBLY PLANT. WE JUST GOT UNDER THE WIRE TO PLACE THE ORDER. DEALERSHIP WAS AL DIETRICH DEALERSHIP, WATERFORD MICHIGAN, WHO IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. ON 11 JUNE 2005 AT DUSK I HAVE MY UTILITY TRAILER PARKED LOADING SOME MATERIAL. I ENGAGED MY HAZARD FLASHER AND NOTICED THAT I HAD TO JIGGLE THE HAZARD SWITCH TO GET THE FLASHER TO WORK. ON 18 JUNE 2005, WITH MY YOUNGEST SON, A MOTORIST …
Owner-reported narrative. 140 miles reported. Look up ODI 10125756 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10435450 · 2011-11-14 (November 14, 2011)
WHEN I TILT THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE UPWARD POSITION ALL HEADLIGHTS GOES OUT/OFF,AND WHEN I TILTED IT TO THE LOWER POSITION ALL HEADLIGHTS COME ON.THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND OTHER OWNERS OF THIS SAME VEHICLE NEEDS TO KNOW THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVE.THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ANYTIME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 155,076 miles reported. Look up ODI 10435450 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 724882 · 2000-07-03 (July 3, 2000)
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP AT THE DEALER LISTED 7 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR A CONTINUAL PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK PULLING TO THE LEFT SIDE. IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED NUMEROUS TIMES, TIRES CHANGED, STEERING BOX CONTROLLER REPLACED, SENSORS REPLACED, ETC. WE STILL HAVE THIS SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK. WE NOW HAVE CONTACTED GMC ABOUT ALL THESE PROBLEMS. SINCE THE TRUCK IS A COMPANY VEHICLE WE CAN NOT GET A REPLACEMENT OR REFUND UNDER THE LEMON LAW. EXCEPT THE APPLIED WARRANTY LAW? WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE PROBLEM WITH IT PULLING LEFT AND NOW B…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 724882 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10479667 · 2012-10-10 (October 10, 2012)
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE VEHICLE TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS LIMITED BRAKING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE SLOWED BY DOWN SHIFTING. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS OFF OF THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE MECHANICS FOUND THAT ONE OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND RUPTURED CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND THE REDUCTION IN BRAKING ABILITY. ALL OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINES ARE SEVERELY RUSTED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CONCERNS OF ADDITIONAL FAIL…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10479667 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10549434 · 2013-10-24 (October 24, 2013)
BRAKES FAILED AS BRAKE LINE CORROSION ALLOWED FLUID LEAK. THIS WAS FIRST OF MULTIPLE LINE FAILURES IN THE LAST THREE YEARS. THREE DIFFERENT FACTORY LINES FAILED THEN ONE TRANSMISSION LINE. THIS TRUCK IS NOT USED DURING WINTER AND WAS UNDER COATED MULTIPLE TIMES. NO OTHER PART ON THIS TRUCK IS CORRODED NEARLY AS MUCH AS EVERY STEEL LINE ON IT, INCLUDING THE GAS LINES( ALSO REPLACED JUST LAST YEAR) TRUCK RUNS AND DRIVES EXCELLENT EXCEPT FOR THIS CORROSION PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 90,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10549434 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10423156 · 2011-09-03 (September 3, 2011)
GAS TANK STRAPS RUSTED THROUGH AND TANK IS FALLING OUT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 119,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10423156 at NHTSA ↗