1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 5%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,411miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 5% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,411 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving into a parking lot and when I turned and went into lot (there was a slight decline) and then flat parking lot. I heard a loud noise and the bed of the truck pushed into the cab as the frame snapped. There are 12 other known instances that have notified GM and they have refused any action to correct. My 3 yr son was in the truck when this occurred as well as my wife and fortunately we were not injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10638823, filed 2014-09, 132,411 miles“I took my 1999 chevy SILVERADO 1500 in for service at a local repair facility who, upon attempting to lift the vehicle on a hoist, informed me that the vehicle shifted due to the frame being rusted through on both the left and right side of the vehicle. They lowered the vehicle and drove it onto another service area with a pit allowing the vehicle to be inspected from underneath without the use of a hoist. …”
NHTSA complaint #10511723, filed 2013-05, 158,000 miles“I have a 1999 SILVERADO 1500, in the past few day I've been hearing a noise coming from the drivers rear wheel area. Today I put the rear of the truck on jack stands in order to locate the noise, after removing the wheel and tire I noticed the frame behind the tire has holes rusted through and is paper thin. Then I noticed a plate welded to the outside of the frame apparently by the previous owner behind the plate the frame has been broke . I then checked the other side and it too has a plate but doesn't look as bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10667510, filed 2014-12, 157,000 miles“I have a 1999 Chevrolet silverado and my ABS light and parking brake light has came on recently. The braking on my truck is not very good in wet conditions. I found that it is a common problem on chevy trucks, and I was told that I should just remove the fuse. I was told it has something to do with the wheel hub assembly, and it is a costly fix. I think for once Chevrolet should step up and put out a recall on this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10207095, filed 2007-10, 103,012 miles“Frame failed. Cracked at torsion bar cross support both sides. In that section can push screwdriver thru frame. Entire frame flaking large chunks, spare tire falling off. Has previously replaced gas tank straps, new ss brake lines. Fuel lines now rusting through. Sandwich plated with steel/bolts. Frame repair more than value of truck. Has 108,000 miles, about 1/2 of miles I expected to get out of it.”
NHTSA complaint #10854014, filed 2016-04, 108,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10168206Oct 31, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
- 10156947Mar 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 6 | 1% |
| 2021 | 18 | 2% |
| 2020 | 20 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 | 32 | 6% |
| 2017 | 15 | 2% |
| 2016 | 30 | 4% |
| 2015 | 22 | 2% |
| 2014 | 47 | 3% |
| 2013 | 21 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 9 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 18 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 | 29 | 8% |
| 2005 | 21 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 | 23 | 4% |
| 1999 | 29 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 | 34 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
373 complaintsBody and structure
53 complaintsSeats
30 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
15 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.
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