1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 3%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall? I would like to know what recalls were made on this vehicle that I might have missed? And what to do about them. My dealer went out of business and I was never notified about any of the recalls I am just now finding out about. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10855543, filed 2016-04, 137,000 miles“I filed a complaint on 12/28/2004 regarding the steering box bolts breaking loose and the vehicle losing all steering capability. General motors was aware of a safety recall for this issue, but it did not include my VIN. They did pay to have it repaired, but all the did was replace the bolts. Maybe they should have done more. On 6/28/12, the same thing has happened again with all three bolts broken and no steering. I contacted GM . …”
NHTSA complaint #10464841, filed 2012-07, 140,000 miles“Steering difficultly in one direction only. My truck does not want to turn to the right. It steers to the left fine. This has been an on-going problem and I am not sure what needs to be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10342779, filed 2010-07, 140,000 miles“Experience unanticipated steering wheel movement at moderate speeds (30 to 55 MPH). Steering wheel jerks unexpectedly while driving, especially while driving on a curved roadway (in a moderate turn at speed). Vehicle has done this for about 5 years, but problem has progressed. What do I do to fix this.”
NHTSA complaint #10627717, filed 2014-08, 180,138 miles“The following is a brief synopsis of my safety defect: this pickup has recently demonstrated the characteristic of not being able to turn the front wheels of the vehicle with the power steering system when at a stop and on occasion at low speeds such as in a parking lot. I consider this abnormality to be a serious safety defect in the steering system of the vehicle. To date, this vehicle has been to parkway Chevrolet in deer park, wa on four separate occasions in attempts to resolve this probem. Thus far the problem has not been corrected. …”
NHTSA complaint #718705, filed 2000-02Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3% |
| 2025 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 15 | 2% |
| 2021 | 43 | 5% |
| 2020 | 74 | 10% |
| 2019 | 76 | 7% |
| 2018 | 42 | 8% |
| 2017 | 58 | 8% |
| 2016 | 110 | 14% |
| 2015 | 161 | 14% |
| 2014 | 408 | 28% |
| 2013 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 20 | 2% |
| 2006 | 19 | 5% |
| 2005 | 45 | 9% |
| 2004 | 75 | 9% |
| 2003 | 56 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 5% |
| 2001 | 16 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 15 | 3% |
| 1998 | 47 | 13% |
| 1997 | 140 | 25% |
| 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 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology