MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups

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1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:45:57.000Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
37
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

65% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1998: 78 complaints 1999: 37 complaints 1999 37 2000: 34 complaints 2001: 24 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1997 1998: 78 complaints 1998 1999: 37 complaints 1999 37 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1997 1998: 78 complaints 1998 1999: 37 complaints 1999 37 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002

1999: 37 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19901
19916
19927
199312
199452
199523
199622
199772
199878
199937
200034
200124
200214

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

65% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

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Show complaint excerpts

I was driving on a highway and came to a light. I applied the brakes and they went to the floor. I had to go through the light into a wall. It was towed to a garage and was told all the brake lines were rotted and had to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-02

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.

Structure

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and tailgate.

Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle is 16 years old. It currently has 201,352 miles. The body is starting to rust over the rear tire and the frame is really rusted. Driver power window switch went out and rolled itself down and cant get it to go up at all.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-28

Also filed under Electrical system

Fuel system, gasoline

5% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump.

Equipment

5% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2000-09-19Seat belts00V097000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The seat belts fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 209, "Seat belt assemblies."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both the front driver and passenger seat belts with new seat belts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2001-01-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-05-22 Vacuum brake booster
  3. I
    2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V097000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.