1999 Chevrolet Pickup problems & reliability
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 20 | 51% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 15% |
| Tires | 5 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 3% |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 3500 chevrolet pick up. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph he applied the brakes and they failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle home using the emergency brake. The contact notice by looking…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Sep 1, 2010
“Consumer had brake rotors and brake shoes replaced on 1999 chevrolet silverado due to rusted rotors. *ts (11/17/05) the front sensor was replaced which lasted for a few weeks. The hub assembly was replaced due to the bearings. The routers were rusty and were replaced along with the brake shoes due to the anti-lock…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Nov 17, 2005
“While applying the brake from 50 mph, the brake pedal would feel soft. Consumer refilled the master brake cylinder. Within a day or two the problem recurred. The consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking from a loose line.*jb brake line rusted out. Vehicle is less than 5 years old. *tc”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Oct 14, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please…
PIT3227J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 28, 2014
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or…
PIP3720D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2012
Repeat diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0410 with water in the air pump. *mj
01655 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm
020090002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2002
Information on instrument panel cover soft touched paint peel, blister, or cracking conditions, on some gmc, chvrolet, and cadilliac full size pickups and sport utility trucks. *jb
020701 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2001
Subject regarding lockout prevention feature, operator override procedure. *slc
010101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2001
Thie purpose of this message is to provide clarification on bulletin number 000604007a. The subject of the bulletin is increased accelerator pedal effort, replaced throttle body on certain pickup models equipped with…
061000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 6, 2000
Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
3170E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ·
Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4wd service light will illuminate. Diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set. The encoder motor may also be shorted or…
3389 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ·
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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