MYRModel Year Report

1999 GMC Silverado

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1999 GMC Silverado
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:04.385Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 15 complaints 1999 15 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 3 complaints 2007
1999: 15 complaints 1999 15 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 3 complaints 2007
1999: 15 complaints 1999 15 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 3 complaints 2007

1999: 15 complaints

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YearComplaints
199915
200014
20019
20029
20031
20042
20052
20073

Known problem areas

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

11 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Vehicle speed control

4 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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Whenever at a complete stop consumer had to tap on gas pedal so th at vehicle won't accelerate to fast. But when doing this, pedal got stuck, and rearended other vehicle in front of him.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-15

Seat belts

1 of 15 total reports mentions: seat belts.

Air bags

1 of 15 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer fell asleep at wheel, and vehicle went off road. Airbags did not deploy, and consumer was severely injured. Vehicle was totalled. Please add additional information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-01

Safety timeline

1 recall · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
  2. I
    2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
  3. I
    2004-09-28Recall queryClosed 2005-04-14 Tailgate support cable breakage
  4. I
    2005-04-14Engineering analysisClosed 2006-04-11 Tailgate support cables
  5. I
    2005-04-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-09-13 Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
  6. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
  7. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 GMC Silverado — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 GMC Silverado 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 Silverado?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Silverado have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.