1999 Chevrolet Sierra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 64%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra, 64% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles. 1 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.
“Dt: contact stated ABS brakes were not working correctly. While traveling under 10 MPH they were activating, making the braking very hard, almost causing an accident. Contact noticed a problem with the brakes almost one year and a half ago. He pulled the fuse. Has been waiting on a recall. He could not get an inspection sticker because the ABS light was on.”
NHTSA complaint #10130493, filed 2005-07, 60,000 miles“Dt: the brakes failed on september 8, 2005, causing the vehicle to hit a concrete pole. The consumer was not injured. There was recall 05v379000 concerning ABS brakes. When the consumer contacted the dealer, they told him that they had no recall information as of yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10137670, filed 2005-09, 33,000 miles“The first set of brakes went out at 35000 miles. Then after approximately 4000 miles consumer took the truck in again and the brakes and drums were replaced for a second time, consumer states vehicle now needs another set of brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #564150, filed 2002-01“Consumer states the ABS is highly sensitive when applied and kicks in at inappropriate times, vehicle is difficult to stop. Consumer was informed by dealer that the condition is normal.”
NHTSA complaint #8002065, filed 2002-01“Consumer states that the ABS module shorted out and when turning off the vehicle the ABS motor will continue to run. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8007910, filed 2002-04Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra
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.
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