1999 Chevrolet Silverado fuel system, gasoline problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Had to replace brake lines all the way to master cylinder and fuel lines from extensive corrosion. Also, throughout the frame and mounting brackets for shocks and leaf springs. Abnormal rust for any vehicle that was washed and taken care of accordingly. *jb”
filed Sep 4, 2013
“Traveling along heard a noise stopped and got out to see that a gas tank strap had busted. Several months ago I had to replace brake lines that had rusted through causing me to loose braking. I am thinking that even though it is older and has miles things on a vehicle should not be rusting through…”
filed May 28, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Silverado | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Silverado | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 Silverado | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 Silverado | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 Silverado | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 Silverado | 13 | 2% |
| 2001 Silverado | 33 | 4% |
| 2000 Silverado | 49 | 4% |
| 1998 Silverado | 11 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.