1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,400 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.
“The contact stated both ABS brake warning lights illuminated when the vehicle was started. When the vehicle was turned off, there was a clicking sound, so a wire was disconnected from the ABS system. When restarted, the warning lights remained illuminated. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified. The consumer stated the seat belts tighten up at times and won't release, unless they are unbuckled. Updated 12/01/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10171569, filed 2006-10, 60,000 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“Both front seat and shoulder belts will lock not allowing the person to move forward. This happens without the owner depressing the brakes. The truck was taken to an authorized dealership which stated that they fixed the problem, but no change in condition. Please describe details. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8024138, filed 2002-12“Passenger's seat belt will lock up, and will not extend for proper operation. Consumer had dealership repair this defect when he went in for a recall notice he received on brakes. Consumer stated that belt that replaced the previous belt still did not operate properly, and will stick in one position. Also, concerned that serial numbers on two passenger numbers do not match. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #886138, filed 2001-04“Consumer states that after having both the driver and passenger side seatbelts replaced due to a recall, they now pin passenger to sit. The new seatbelts does not allow either the driver or passenger to move.”
NHTSA complaint #893890, filed 2001-08Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 0% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 22 | 2% |
| 2014 | 50 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 26 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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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