1999 Chevrolet C/K Series

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1999 Chevrolet C/K Series
RENDERED 2026-10-31T16:09:48.753Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 1999 9 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2003: 7 complaints 2003
1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 9 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 7 complaints 2003
1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 9 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 7 complaints 2003

1999: 9 complaints

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YearComplaints
19932
19943
19953
19962
19974
19988
19999
20002
20014
20024
20037

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.

CRASHINJURY

Exterior lighting

2 of 9 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing brake lights.

CRASHINJURY
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.

CRASH
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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  1. I
    2001-05-22Engineering analysisClosed 2002-12-15 Vacuum brake booster failure
  2. I
    2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
  3. I
    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.