1999 GMC C/K Pickup
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
7 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Structure
1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.
Show complaint excerpts
Simultaneously broken tailgate cables, resulting in severe pinching of hand, causiong swelling and pain.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-04
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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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 GMC C/K Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 GMC C/K Pickup 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 GMC C/K Pickup?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 88% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 GMC C/K Pickup have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.