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1999 Chevrolet Silverado Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 1,660 total for the year
Median mileage
161,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 0% of the 1,660 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 161,000 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.

“Started my truck one day and heard a noise I haven't heard before. Looked under hood to see where it was coming from and noticed noise was coming from the exhaust manifold. The bolts have broken off leaving the manifold leaking exhaust fumes. Came to find out that this is a common but very dangerous problem on chevy trucks. Many chevy vehicles have this issue and if not corrected could lead to more engine troubles or worse yet a fire.so now my vehicle is a safety hazard! Chevy should recall this safety hazard, which could become dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #10490642, filed 2013-01, 158,000 miles

“Brakes: since approximately 136,000 miles to present miles, the vehicle has exhibited an ABS and brake warning light intermittently on the dash. This is a known GM issue that was recalled in certain states, but not all. It stems from faulty soldering points in the ABS control module and can affect the vehicles ability to stop correctly which could result in an accident. Engine/ emissions: the passenger side exhaust manifold bolt has broken off. This is a known issue with this 5.3l engine as well as the 4.8l and 6.0l engines. Gm has failed to recall in spite of having thousands of complaints. …”

NHTSA complaint #10703787, filed 2015-04, 164,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20171613%
20151520%
20141613%
2013711%
201269%
201179%
20101016%
200968%
2008117%
2007127%
200632%
200541%
200471%
200371%
200241%
200140%
200030%
199920%
199710%
199421%

Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Brakes
1,003 complaints
Suspension
107 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
97 complaints
Vehicle speed control
95 complaints
Tires
90 complaints
Body and structure
84 complaints
Steering
69 complaints
Engine cooling
61 complaints
Electrical system
51 complaints
Seat belts
48 complaints
Seats
48 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology