1999 Chevrolet C/K Series Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 78%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series, 78% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Tried to stop for car stopped to turn left. Brake pedal went toward floor more than usual. Impacted said car before getting truck stopped. Found ruptured, corroded brake line to be leaking brake flluid. Had brake line replaced. Later had another brake line do same thing.. Had all lines replaced at my expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10453564, filed 2012-03, 130,000 miles“Unwanted ABS activation, causing rearend collision. Unwanted ABS activation at low speed increases stopping distance unexpectedly. No repairs made yet. Abs deactivated.”
NHTSA complaint #10283131, filed 2009-09, 90,000 miles“When attempting to stop at slow speeds, the ABS activates increasing the stopping distance and almost causing myself and my wife to rear-end the vehicle in front of us at stop signs or stop lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10120519, filed 2005-05, 95,000 miles“While traveling in winter conditions last year, another vehicle lost control and went into consumer vehicle's lane. When consumer attempted to apply brakes, brakes failed to operate properly and stop, resulting in extended stopping distance, and brake pedal had no resistance behind it. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that rear brake shoes wer not worn, but were coming apart . Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #891601, filed 2001-06Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology