1999 Gmc Z-71 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
64,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 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 2 of 10 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 70.0% |
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 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 2; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 2; Parking Brake: 1; Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 5 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 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2002: 2; 2003: 3; 2005: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 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 10045569 · 2003-11-06 (November 6, 2003)
ABS LIGHT CAME ON. NOISE FROM UNDER THE TRUCK CONTINUES AFTER SHUTTING ENGINE OFF! HAD TO PULL THE FUSE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. $1000+ REPAIR BILL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 70,050 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045569 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045950 · 2003-11-11 (November 11, 2003)
THE ABS CONTROL UNIT WILL NOT STOP RUNNING.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045950 at NHTSA ↗