1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 58%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 58% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving down the road, I stepped on the brake to stop to turn into my destination when my foot went all the way to the floor. I turned into the parking lot, put the truck into neutral and pulled the emergency brake to stop completely. The truck towed to a local garage when the mechanic stated that the brake line had blown due to rust.”
NHTSA complaint #10327057, filed 2010-04, 79,173 miles“I started to backup out of my driveway, when I pressed on the brake pedal they went all the way to the floor. Pulled back into driveway and saw where brake fluid would shoot out when the brake pedal was pushed under the driver's side door. Further investigation showed the brake line had corrosion in for about 4 inches. Replaced the brake line. Yesterday, september 13, 2015 again went to back up and pedal to floor. Upon examination the brake fluid shoots out in a steady stream when pedal is depressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10764031, filed 2015-09, 123,500 miles“My vehicle has the recall issue described in the recall described in NHTSA campaign #: 05v379000 but because I live in colorado, they will not honor the recall. My vehicle antilock brakes malfunction at low speeds intermittently and the vehicle takes a longer distance to completely stop as described in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10210225, filed 2007-11, 123,850 miles“Brakes on my 1999 suburban under low speed the anti lock brake system engages and I can not stop in normal braking conditions this is on dry pavement with good tires and the mechanic said that the sensors are rusty and there is a recall I called GM and they are saying mine is not included I had this brake system inspected by a GM mechanic and thy don't understand why mine is on not on list its the same parts as in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10281342, filed 2009-08, 104,000 miles“Complete rear brake failure in parking lot just as I was leaving work. Had to quickly pump brakes to keep truck from moving. Brake pedal went to floor in an instant. I put truck in park got out and there was fluid all over the place on the ground,and on the drivers side under carriage just behind the cab door. Looked underneath with flashlight and could see that the brake line had severe rusting where each plastic hold down is located and one had rusted to point of failure. Glad I hadn't pulled out and onto the highway at that point. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557236, filed 2013-12, 248,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This 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…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This 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…
- 10246647Sep 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- 10246646Apr 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- 10246645Nov 1, 2013Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 31% |
| 2024 | 39 | 27% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 12 | 12% |
| 2021 | 12 | 13% |
| 2020 | 20 | 18% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 9% |
| 2016 | 14 | 11% |
| 2015 | 37 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 9 | 18% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 23 | 11% |
| 2006 | 71 | 40% |
| 2005 | 72 | 27% |
| 2004 | 168 | 46% |
| 2003 | 247 | 55% |
| 2002 | 212 | 60% |
| 2001 | 181 | 47% |
| 2000 | 78 | 59% |
| 1999 | 47 | 58% |
| 1998 | 32 | 44% |
| 1997 | 24 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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