1999 Chevrolet Silverado Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,660 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,350miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 1% of the 1,660 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,350 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.
“The fuel gauge sending unit failed (I go by mileage to know if I need fuel or not). Driver's side seat belt locks up when you go to look to change lanes (dealer couldn't reproduce the problem--so it's never been fixed). Passenger seat belt locks up if you just lean forward to roll down the window (was told this was a mechanism for a baby seat--didn't think car seats were supposed to be in the front seat). Right side daytime running lamp burned out a long time ago. Abs module failed (had to pull the fuse so the pump wouldn't burn up) therefore the truck no longer has ABS. …”
NHTSA complaint #10086771, filed 2004-08, 50,000 miles“1999 Chevrolet Silverado which I purchased on 01-06-2001, with 25,587 miles on the odometer reading. Brake lights have quit working on 3 different occasions. Third light (cab stop light) works. Blinkers work,and back up lights work. All fuses are good. Replaced break light bulbs. First occasion, I was pulled over by the police advising me my brake lights were not working. The dealer(huffines Chevrolet stated that a switch in the steering column had to be replaced. Vehicle was under warranty but I had to pay a $250 deductible. Second occasion I had to pay $280 and vehicle was out of warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10046868, filed 2003-11, 65,000 miles“Rear brake light stopped working. Replaced the fuse, and hit the stop pedal. Fuse once again burned out again. Removed rear lamps. Replaced fuse again hit brake pedal again fuse burned out again. All most hit in the rear. Third brake light does work, other light in this socket does work.”
NHTSA complaint #10156658, filed 2006-05, 116,262 miles“The 4 wheel drive switch is going bad in my truck and I really never use the switch. Has there been a recall , will chevy take care of this problem? Also the pulley or compressor for the heating and air makes a noise when I use the air system in my truck. I own a 1999 chevy Silverado z71, and I feel chevy should help me out and fix these problems. Also the fog lights have never worked on the truck and daniels would not fix them for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10018459, filed 2003-05“I work on a military base and am required to dim headlights when passing through a guard gate. The automatic headlamps cannot be disabled. Gm claims this meets all 1999 safety standard and will not fix the headlight system. I have also discovered that the year 2000 model truck can have the automatic headlights disabled on a temporary basis. While I feel this is not directly related to driver safety I think this is an important issue for all the mps, guards, police that expect not to be blinded by drivers approaching a guard gate or checkpoint. Thank you for considering this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #713569, filed 1999-10Related service bulletins
- 10018627Jan 9, 2006Fog lamps inoperative.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 13 | 1% |
| 1999 | 19 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
1,003 complaintsSuspension
107 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
97 complaintsVehicle speed control
95 complaintsTires
90 complaintsBody and structure
84 complaintsSteering
69 complaintsEngine cooling
61 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsSeat belts
48 complaintsSeats
48 complaintsVisibility (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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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