1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 4%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 4% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had right rear brake line rust out. I had front brake lines rust out. I had the brake line to the ABS from booster rust out. Had the fuel lines rust out(leaking raw gas) had oil lines for automatic transmission rust out. Each time I was lucky that it happened in the city at low speeds and not while pulling a trailer.I also had trouble with the ABS kicking in falsely at slow speeds(also rust build up at wheel sensor mounting place.”
NHTSA complaint #10672282, filed 2015-01, 107,000 miles“Was in traffic went to back up and heard a pop. It was the transmission sun shell gear failing. (aamco transmission said so). I was on a hill so when failed it rolled forward. Stopped it just in time to just bump car in front of me. Wasn't any visible damage so didn't file. However I've done research and this is a common defect on these trucks. It should be recalled as I believe it to be a safety issue. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10470805, filed 2012-08, 117,000 miles“From the first day that I/we purchased this truck there have been trouble, we were sold an extended warranty for the amount of $2,200.00 which was null and void from the start, this is the 10th time it has been taken into the repair shop for the same issues alone, we have been charged repeatedly for these repairs which we were told would be covered through the warranty and yet there has been to coverage to date to our knowledge.”
NHTSA complaint #10144350, filed 2005-12, 62,000 miles“I have been a life-long GM owner. In 1991 I owned a buick regal and in 1992 I owned a gmc jimmy. By the late 1990's I had owned a '93 blazer and a ?94 c-1500. Never have I had as much trouble collectively with these four vehicles as I have had with my 1999 silverado k-1500. It began in october of 2003 when after only 46,584 miles I had to have the right and left head gaskets replaced due to deterioration of the gaskets, which totaled $989.47. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104815, filed 2004-12, 46,584 miles“I am writing to convey my extreme disappointment in the quality of Chevrolet vehicles. We own a 1999 Chevrolet, tahoe which we bought new. On december 24, 2002, our transmission went out at 103000 miles. As a result, we had to have a new transmission installed at a cost of $2,646.72 plus the cost of renting a vehicle. We drive about 25,000 miles per year. We do not do any towing, we do not use four-wheel drive except in the winter, and we take good care of our vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10106185, filed 2005-01, 103,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10143757Jul 9, 2018This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician thatLight Duty Trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and 4 wheel drive may exhibit a condition of…
- 10096073Feb 17, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a…
- 10112600Nov 26, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 20% |
| 2025 | 21 | 19% |
| 2024 | 96 | 30% |
| 2023 | 108 | 28% |
| 2022 | 190 | 29% |
| 2021 | 243 | 28% |
| 2020 | 235 | 31% |
| 2019 | 330 | 30% |
| 2018 | 171 | 33% |
| 2017 | 191 | 27% |
| 2016 | 194 | 24% |
| 2015 | 138 | 12% |
| 2014 | 154 | 11% |
| 2013 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 24 | 7% |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% |
| 2008 | 25 | 3% |
| 2007 | 35 | 4% |
| 2006 | 28 | 8% |
| 2005 | 36 | 7% |
| 2004 | 27 | 3% |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% |
| 2002 | 26 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 4% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 26 | 4% |
| 1998 | 26 | 7% |
| 1997 | 57 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
373 complaintsBody and structure
53 complaintsSeats
30 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsFuel system
28 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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