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1999 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500: complaints, problems and recalls

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.

Owner-reported patterns

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.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior38368.1%
Fuel system concerns244.3%
Transmission and shifting203.6%
Electrical and battery issues203.6%
Steering behavior162.8%
Engine operation40.7%

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.

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
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes126
Service Brakes, Hydraulic103
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip69
Seats28
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module24
Structure:Body18
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings15
Structure:Frame And Members15

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.

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
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00013
25,000 to 49,99937
50,000 to 74,99961
75,000 to 99,99962
100,000 to 149,999141
150,000 and above104

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.

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
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
200028
200126
200226
200320
200419
200525
200634
200726
200824
200921
201064
201147
201240
201338
201457
201530
20167
201712
201810
20193
20212
20233

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.

Examples from the source records

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 10001477 · 2003-01-10 (January 10, 2003)

WHEN THE ABS ENGAGES, IT CAUSES THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STOPPING DISTANCE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CONSUMER HAS TO DISCONNECT THE FUSES. *JG *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001477 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10002010 · 2003-01-03 (January 3, 2003)

CONSUMER STATED THAT REAR END AXLE IS LEAKING OIL. BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES. TS REAR AXLE GEAR BROKEN AND OIL LEAKED FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL. A SLIGHT REAR END WHINING IS PRESENT SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS FAILURES. *TT

Owner-reported narrative. 44,937 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002010 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10002158 · 2003-01-06 (January 6, 2003)

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. THERE IS NO ANTILOCK BRAKE .PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002158 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10004078 · 2003-01-16 (January 16, 2003)

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM APPEAR ON THE PANEL. WITHOUT BRAKES, THE ABS MOTOR CONTINUE TO RUN UNTIL THE CONSUMER DISCONNECTED THE SYSTEM. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004078 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10007413 · 2003-02-14 (February 14, 2003)

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BECOME STUCK WHEN SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *JB ONE HAS TO PUSH HARD ON THE PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE, WHICH CAUSED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. SCC

Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007413 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10007420 · 2003-02-14 (February 14, 2003)

THE ABS MODULE FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007420 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.