1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 10% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles.
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.
“The fuel gauge malfunctions after filling tank - it reads empty immediately and intermittently thereafter at any fuel level. It makes it difficult for traveling any long distance as you are not quite sure how much fuel is available or if it will shut down on me during a difficult situation. We have contacted GM and they want to charge me to check it and this has been reported as a problem for multiple models to GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10618019, filed 2014-07, 98,000 miles“Vehicle had been running poorly for about 2 weeks maybe more. Fuel pump also was sounding funny. Instead of the normal quick whirring for a few seconds the pump sounded like it was laboring and had a slower, deeper pitch. I thought maybe it was time for tune up but my records showed otherwise. ( I keep pretty extensive vehicle notes on all work/maintenance performed.) on the morning the actual problem finally was discovered I had started my truck after a little more cranking effort than usual. Engine ran for about 20 seconds or so and than shut down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557238, filed 2013-12, 298,905 miles“We have a 1999 chevy 2500 with approximately 52,000 miles on it. We've noticed all along that the gas gauge has not functioned correctly. Yesterday, I approached the vehicle and smelled gas. I looked under the pickup and saw gas dripping from the fuel tank area. I took the pickup to my local dealer (young motor) here in lyons. The service manager told me that the emission control unit that vents the gas tank was plugged thus causing the fuel pump to suck in the fuel tank. As the tank collapsed, it pushed the sending unit/fuel pump upwards. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158323, filed 2006-05, 52,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked inside the garage all winter. The contact attempted to move it out and noticed fuel on the ground. The contact observed that the fuel line was severely rusted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10971693, filed 2017-04, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering and brakes malfunctioned. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the hydroboost malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,348.”
NHTSA complaint #10748744, filed 2015-08, 193,348 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10165331Jul 3, 2019This SKU is a Preformed Fuel Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for damage to the braided hose and crimps. Damaged braided hoses and…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 9 | 10% |
| 2020 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 | 9 | 17% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 | 19 | 11% |
| 2014 | 8 | 20% |
| 2013 | 10 | 20% |
| 2012 | 10 | 19% |
| 2011 | 12 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 9% |
| 2004 | 26 | 7% |
| 2003 | 29 | 6% |
| 2002 | 30 | 9% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 | 8 | 11% |
| 1997 | 6 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
47 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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