1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

● Typical for this model

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:24.902Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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

1999: 47 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	1
1996	1
1997	61
1998	67
1999	47
2000	80
2001	72
2002	50
2003	42
2004	41
2005	46
2006	51
2007	39
2008	30
2009	10
2010	2
2011	29
2012	23
2013	26
2014	10
2015	50
2016	50
2017	13
2018	18
2019	21
2020	40
2021	38
2022	27
2023	14
2024	47
2025	12
2026	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 32%

32% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED BRAKES 15 TIMES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20001207

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR BOARD, BRAKES LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN VEHICLE SKIDDING. PLEASE PROVE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990712

CONSUMER OWNS TWO CHEVROLET TRUCKS G3500, 99 VEHICLES, AND HAS EXPERIENCED VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990408

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 4%

4% of complaints: wheels — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (15 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.