1999 Chevrolet Sierra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The dealer replaced the front seat belts at a very low mileage. Cost $100 deductible to the consumer. The alr caused the retractor to constantly lock up. The dealer replaced the retractors when the vehicle was brand new without the consumer bringing the vehicle in for this issue. Consumer states that it was handled like a recall but was not aware the retractors were recalled. Also stated he thinks the buckles were replaced at that time. The positive battery post broke and the battery leaked acid all over the engine compartment. The post broke around 8/01/03. It was an AC delco battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #10031872, filed 2003-09Related service bulletins
- 10014953May 12, 2005Rear axle retainer button breakage.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 11% |
| 1999 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
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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