MYRModel Year Report

1999 GMC Silverado

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1999 GMC Silverado
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:35:14.739Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Silverado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 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, 20010615

SEAT BELTS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: seat belts.

AIR BAGS

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

CRASH INJURY
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010601

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20031208 — PE (closed 20040409)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20040409 — EA (closed 20050510)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20040928 — RQ (closed 20050414)

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE BREAKAGE

I 20050414 — EA (closed 20060411)

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050913)

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

I 20051220 — DP (closed 20060531)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 GMC Silverado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.