1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Problems
- Complaints
- 37filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles, 31 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. The part named most often is brakes, with 24 complaints (65% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and fuel system (4). 31 of the complaints include a mileage, and 32% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes24 65%
- Engine cooling4 11%
- Fuel system4 11%
- Body and structure3 8.1%
- Electrical system2 5.4%
- Equipment2 5.4%
- Air bags1 2.7%
- Steering1 2.7%
- Suspension1 2.7%
Example complaints
Brakes: “I was driving on a highway and came to a light. I applied the brakes and they went to the floor. I had to go through the light into a wall. It was towed to a garage and was told all the brake lines were rotted and had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10538343, filed 2013-09, 270,000 milesEngine cooling: “Exhaust manifold bolts are snapping off one by one. This is causing exhaust fumes to enter the cab of the truck making the driver sleepy or sick from the fumes. After talking to g.m mechanics a lot of the chevy 3/4 ton with 6.0 motors are doing this. This is a bad safety issue. G.m denies there is a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10140134, filed 2005-10, 140,000 milesFuel system: “I have a 1999 sliverado with a bad fuel gage and that I heard that GM is recall all years but 1999 here a qoute from GM GM announced five other recalls monday: the Chevrolet suburban and yukon xl from 2000 and 2001 for possible overheating of fuel pump wires that could lead to stalling, failure to start, fuel leaks or inaccurate fuel level readings. The recall covers 332,202 vehicles I have the inaccurate fuel gage”
NHTSA complaint #10119644, filed 2005-05, 48,000 milesBody and structure: “The vehicle is 16 years old. It currently has 201,352 miles. The body is starting to rust over the rear tire and the frame is really rusted. Driver power window switch went out and rolled itself down and cant get it to go up at all. Really love the truck but GM could have built it to last longer..my 1974 gmc is in better shape than this truck is and its nearing 40 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #10786767, filed 2015-10, 199,999 milesMileage when problems were reported
32% of the 31 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 79,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 00V097000Mar 28, 2000Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Chevrolet C/K Pickups 1999, GMC C/K Series 1999
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The seat belts fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Recall details for the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE01001Vacuum brake boosterClosed · Jan 8, 2001
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Interior lighting, Exterior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Other model years of the Chevrolet C/K Pickups
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 14 | 57,018 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 24 | 59,050 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 34 | 77,802 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 37 | 58,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 78 | 69,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 72 | 77,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 22 | 96,123 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 23 | 150,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 52 | 105,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 12 | 59,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 7 | 73,798 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C/K Pickups model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have?
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 24 complaints (65% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reported?
Among the 31 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,000 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 79,000 miles; 32% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.