MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet Pickup

▲ Better than typical
1999 Chevrolet Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:52:52.992Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1999: 39 complaints
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YearComplaints
199011
199116
19928
199458
199579
199660
199775
199850
199939
200032
200117
200217
200310

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 54%

54% of complaints: service brakes — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 15%

15% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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THOTTLE HAS STUCK 15-20 TIMES - VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT 500 TIMES. TWICE IT STUCK AS WE APPROACHED HIGHWAY CROSSSTREET AND ONCE IN ANCHORAGE AT AN INTERSECTION. OTHER TIMES THERE WAS NO TRAFFICE AROUND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010323

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE EBCM MODULE FOR THE ANTI LOCKING BRAKES HAS A CIRCUIT THAT IS STUCK OPEN, THUS RENDERING MY ABS INOPERABLE ON MY TRUCK. THE SERVICE DIRECTOR AT SIR WALTER CHEV.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020826

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. ON ONE INCIDENT THE VEHICLE ROLLED ABOUT 3 FEET KNOCKING THE OWNER DOWN, CAUSING NO INJURIES. *YC

NHTSA ODI report, 19990730

TIRES 13%

13% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASH
SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chevrolet Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.