1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 587 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 587 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I have a 1999 Chevrolet silverado lots of fuel problems the gauge fluctuates and the pump is shot again. And also have put 3 window regulaters in drivers side and 1 in passengers side. Have friends with the same truck and same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10209750, filed 2007-11, 162,000 miles“Many complaints with this vehicle may get long but I am not sure as where to send them all.#1 window regulator failed three times, the first time I had to pay the full amount to get it fixed as the company recommended by the dealer went bankrupt before the warranty was up, I was never contacted about this. #2 broke two more, times dealer picked up cost on the second time but not on the third time the window is taped up as the dealer said they won't fix it as the 1 year warranty was up. Anti lock sensor was only cleaned and is still acting up truck lurches after stops. …”
NHTSA complaint #10213841, filed 2008-01“After leaving home fri. Morning, I turned on my rear defroster switch. Shortly after, there was a burning smell from in the vehicle. A minute later I heard a pop and looked in my rear view mirrow to see my rear glass totally shattered. Both my children were in the rear seat, a 7month old facing the window and a 3 year old facing forward. I stopped immediately to make sure no glass was on them. When I closed the door my glass fell out. Because of the smell and that I had just turned on the defroster, I felt like the rear defroster had to be the cause. …”
NHTSA complaint #752797, filed 2001-10“The ABS pump started running when I started the truck the only way to get it to stop is to pull the fuse. The power window on driverside will go down a little then stop, you have to keep pushing on the button to get it all the way down which takes a lot of time, same way when you go to put it back up. The throttle sticks when you go to accelerate, did it a little new now does it a lot. I have contacted GM they said that the truck is to old know for them to do anything about it. I have heard that other owners have had the same problems but theres occured while under warranty”
NHTSA complaint #755412, filed 2001-12“Antilock brake illumination on panel goes on and off for no apparent reason. Brakes, rotors and drums were checked, various other problems include,water pump replaced, starter replaced, radiator replaced, heater core problems,alternator replaced, certain illumination lights on radio come on.”
NHTSA complaint #10135863, filed 2005-09Related service bulletins
- 10112468Oct 12, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 1% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 19 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 38 | 3% |
| 2014 | 51 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 60 | 17% |
| 1997 | 78 | 14% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 20% |
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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