1999 Chevrolet C/K Series
Only 9 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
7 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Exterior lighting
2 of 9 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing brake lights.
Show complaint excerpts
I came home from work pulled into drive went to put truck in park and lights just went out. Both low beams at the same time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-14
Parking brake
1 of 9 total reports mentions: parking brake.
Air bags
1 of 9 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle hit a deer and ran into an embankment and then a tree stump. The air bags did not deploy. Chevrolet C/K 1500.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-27
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2001-05-22Engineering analysisClosed 2002-12-15 Vacuum brake booster failure
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2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
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2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Chevrolet C/K Series — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Parking brake: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series 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 Series?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.