1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,800 miles.
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.
“After filling up my truck and got speed up to about 65mph my gas gauge went to empty and then would come back up after hitting a bump in the road or rocking the truck back and forth , also the light on the gear shift lever kept going out and couldn't tell what gear I was in, could peck on console and light might come back on but stays off most of the time now. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558399, filed 2014-01, 180,000 miles“The contact stated while stopped at an intersection, the steering locked up, and the steering wheel could not be turned to the left. This was accompanied by the the sound of hydraulic resistance. The vehicle was not taken in for service. Second, a piece of plastic fell off the interior of the vehicle. Causing the driver seat to slide freely on the adjuster track when the contact sat in the seat. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who was unable to determine the problem. Third, the contact replaced the daytime running lights twice. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166856, filed 2006-08, 108,800 miles“Headlights are too bright in lowest setting. Headlights are blinding to other consumers. Reason he knew this was that he was continually flashed by other vehicles to turn bright lights off when they were in lowest setting, followed by other drivers yelling about his headlights, and other unpleasantries. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #886139, filed 2001-04“Consumer called complaining about having problem with vehicle rear brake lights, due to rusted part. Brake light and turn signal lights are not working. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001094, filed 2002-12Related service bulletins
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 16 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 | 28 | 3% |
| 2014 | 40 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 19 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
373 complaintsBody and structure
53 complaintsSeats
30 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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