1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 87,328miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and other or unknown (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 87,328 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 60 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes6 67%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Other or unknown1 11%
- Seat belts1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Brakes failed to respond and almost went over a restraining wall two times. On other occasions when braking, the brakes would release and I would have to slowly reapply brakes to slow down or push the brake pedal all the way to the floor. This could be extremely dangerous if I was towing my horse trailer. Have not been able to find any recalls about this problem and I am the original owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10426884, filed 2011-09, 42,000 milesElectrical system: “The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 HD. The contact stated that both the gear selector and odometer indicators would not illuminate on the instrument panel. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The technician advised the contact to adjust the brightness on the instrument panel to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was notified and provided no further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 3,400.”
NHTSA complaint #10436904, filed 2011-11, 3,400 milesOther or unknown: “I own a 1999 chevy silverado 2500 4x4 and the ABS is out I only have a little over 50,000 miles on the truck I hardley drive it safety issue I drive with my children I wish something would be done a bout this very cheap made part.”
NHTSA complaint #10234316, filed 2008-07, 50,846 milesSeat belts: “Got my registration form to update my tags and I saw the comments at the bottom say this vehicle has a recall.. so I decided to call the dealer to set up a appointment to get it fixed when I called the dealer, they said that they didn’t have the part so they will contact me as soon as possible so I waited almost a week no response at all so I decided to call them back to find out what was going on with the update. …”
NHTSA complaint #11618977, filed 2024-10Mileage when problems were reported
25% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,846 and 108,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 60 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023Brakes. This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester…
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code…
- 10139210Dec 8, 2017Suspension. This 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.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9 | 87,328 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 16 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Falling |
All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 87,328 miles and the middle half falls between 50,846 and 108,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.