1999 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
38 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
52,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 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 11 of 38 complaints (28.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 50.0% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 13.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 10.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 5.3% |
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 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Suspension:Front | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 11; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Steering: 2; Suspension:Front: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2
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 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 27 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 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
2000: 13; 2001: 6; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2010: 3; 2013: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 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 10038770 · 2003-09-12 (September 12, 2003)
THE BRAKES ON MY TRUCK ARE BEING REPLACED ALMOST YEARLY SINCE 1999. THE TRUCK PULLS HARD TO ONE WAY WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAVE TO GRAB MY STEERING WHEEL AND PULL MY TRUCK BACK INTO MY LINE. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10038770 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10043208 · 2003-10-20 (October 20, 2003)
I HAVE A 1999 CHEVROLET CARGO VAN AND THE DOORS ON THE SIDE THAT SUPPOSED TO OPEN ONLY THE FIRST ONE OPENS THE SECOND ONE WILL NOT IF YOU FORCE IT TO OPEN IT DOES BUT YOU'LL DENT THE DOOR BECAUSE OF THE HINGES LOCKED ON IT. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10043208 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057806 · 2004-02-10 (February 10, 2004)
CONSUMER'S RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE TIRE CROSSED THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK A VEHICLE HEAD ON (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10057806 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10100588 · 2004-11-27 (November 27, 2004)
WE WERE LOADING SOME BOXES IN THE TRUCK I JUMPED UP ON THE TAILGATE TO MOVE THEM FORWARD AND THE CABLE JUST SNAPPED INTO. CAUSING ME TO LOSE MY BALLANCE AND FALL TO THE GROUND. THE TRUCK IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER BECAUSE OF A FAILURE IN THE FRONT SPINDLE. I HAVE MAY THEM AWARE OF THESE DEFECT, BUT AS USUAL THEY START THE OLE HO HUMMMM WE'LL HAVE TO SEE. THEN OF COURSE WHEN THEY GET IT ALL TORN DOWN THEN THEY DENIE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND THEN TELL YOU WANT TO TAKE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE????? YEA I WANT TO PAY 2 WRECKER BILLS ONTOP OF THE REPAIRS ???…
Owner-reported narrative. 119,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10100588 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10119631 · 2005-08-01 (August 1, 2005)
WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES IN WET WEATHER THEY WOULD GRAB. WHEN A BUMP WAS HIT THE BRAKES WOULD GO OUT COMPLETELY. *JB *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10119631 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10146303 · 2005-12-28 (December 28, 2005)
2002 -COOLANT LEAKING FROM ENGINE AT APPROX 33,000 MILES. DIAGNOSED AS INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND CORRECTED BY CHEVROLET DEALER UNDER WARRANTY. 2005 64000 MILES -COOLANT LEAKING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DISCOVERED CRACKED RADIATOR, REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. 2005 66,000 MILES -COOLANT LEAKING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, REPLACED WATER PUMP. MY EXPENSE. 2005 70,000 MILES-COOLANT LEAKING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DIAGNOSED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AGAIN, REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. SINCE PURCHASE I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING I CAN TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN VEHICLE. …
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10146303 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161211 · 2006-07-01 (July 1, 2006)
11/09/04 I HAD TO REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY: OVERHAUL/REBUILD FRONT, REPLACE BRAKE PAD (BENDIX)3/10/05 REPLACED IDLER ARM. 3/23/05 REPLACED PITMAN ARM. 10/25/05 6.5 LITER DIESEL ELECTRONIC PUMP (PMD) FAILURE. TRUCK WAS MOVING ON IT'S ON, JERKING, BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM TAIL PIPE AND TIRES WOULD SPIN THEN IT CUT OFF AND WOULDN'T START. CALLED WRECKER AND HAD IT TAKEN TO AUTO SHOP. HE REPLACED PMD MODULE KIT WITH A NOTE TO LEAVE PLASTIC COVER OFF ENGINE BECAUSE OF HEAT BUILD UP. 6/25/06 SAME THING HAPPENED. CALLED WRECKER AND HAD IT TAKEN TO…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10161211 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10175393 · 2006-12-01 (December 1, 2006)
1999 SILVERADO 3500 TIRE AND RIM ROLLED OFF VEHICLE. *TS THE TIRE AND RIM CAME OFF THE VEHICLE DUE TO CRACKED/BROKEN STUDS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10175393 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.