1999 GMC Sierra service brakes problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 1999 GMC Sierra — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While pulling out of my driveway I experienced complete brake failure. Looked under truck and brake fluid was everywhere and the brake lines were severely rusted and had busted. Looked it up and this appears to be a common problem with this model truck but there has never been a recall?! This issue…”
filed Aug 10, 2015
“I was driving and went to apply brakes for the stop sign ahead, and I had no brakes. Once I had the truck home I parked it. I determined that the brake lines had rusted through by having a piece of cardboard under the truck to locate the leaking brake fluid. I'm so lucky that I didn't have a camper…”
filed Jan 29, 2015
“Driving down hill, approx speed of 45 mph, went to apply brakes when did heard pop noise and brake pedal went to the floor with no stopping. Pumped on brakes and geared down truck to slow down. Pulled over to side of road to notice that fluid was coming out of the body. Was able to get mirror and research and find the…”
filed Sep 17, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE…Campaign 05V379000 · Aug 29, 2005
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLESCampaign 00V345000 · Oct 30, 2000
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2017Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared brake pipes are available, except rear axle crossover pipe. Model 1999-2007 silverado, sierra, 2000-2006 escalade…
SB-13-05-22-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2014This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2012
Service Brakes problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 19 | 31% |
| 2015 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 Sierra | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 Sierra | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 Sierra | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 Sierra | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra | 12 | 20% |
| 2006 Sierra | 20 | 38% |
| 2005 Sierra | 27 | 23% |
| 2004 Sierra | 44 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 GMC Sierra
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.