1999 GMC Passenger Vehicle
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1999: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
4 of 13 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
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Transmission slips and makes noise in the first gear at initial start from a dead stop. Vehicle has less than 50,000 miles. Contacted dealer and they said that all of them do it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-04
Suspension
3 of 13 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.
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Upper & lower ball joints have to be replaced. The metal that held the recliner lever on both seats broke.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-27
Also filed under Seats
Service brakes
2 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Wheels
1 of 13 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing rim.
Visibility
1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1999 GMC Passenger Vehicle — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 GMC Passenger Vehicle 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 Passenger Vehicle?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Passenger Vehicle 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.