1999 Chevrolet Silverado Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 84about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,660 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 84 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 5% of the 1,660 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1999 chevy silveraido the frame has broke . The truck is mint everything but the frame and the brake lines .I have ordered a new frame and will replace .chevy will do nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #10555258, filed 2013-12, 155,000 miles“Hello im reporting a problem I have noticed about rust on the under bodies of the chevy and gmc pick ups. It is a widespread problem and needs to be resolved. There are too many vehicles reporting this problem to make it a coincidence. I myself have this problem where my frame has now cracked for the second time. People are complaining more and more and our safety is at stake. Please whatever can be done to bring GM to recognize this problem can and will save a lot of lives as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10643196, filed 2014-10, 96,000 miles“Truck was taken to dealer for regular maintenance, when raised on the hoist the frame started to collapse and brake. Service people pointed out the problem and told me and to consider getting a new truck and advised I probably should not drive this one anywhere as it could brake apart. They stated they haven't seen this in a truck maintained as this one has been. In looking on-line I now see this is a very common problem in 1999 to 2002 Silverado's, with 100's of complaints. Gm won't talk about it and states any recall has to come from your agency. …”
NHTSA complaint #10577539, filed 2014-04, 163,000 miles“While on my way home from work my 1999 Silverado s ABS brakes went off and would not stop. Hit my house. Called GM said they never herd of their trucks doing this. Well did some reseach and found their was a problem with corrosion on the ABS sensor which would set off the ABS 4 no reason. It was scary and is a huge GM problem.. Found my truck was fixed at one point but it still happend again.. It is fixed again. But I know it will happen some time in the near future.. Which is scary to think I could have ran into a school bus or kid and killed them. Gm did fix my truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10608434, filed 2014-07, 78,352 miles“Tailgate cable broke completly while loading a mower, damaging my tailgate and inner bed hinges as well as the outer hinge on the tailgate itself. I noticed that the 2000 and up models were recalled but, mine was not a part of the recall. My model is exact to the ones currently recalled because it was the first year of the new style change-over. I would appreciate some investigation and/or feedback. Thank you, mike ireland”
NHTSA complaint #10124214, filed 2005-06, 160,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V066000Mar 8, 2006Certain pickup trucks have galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position. Over time…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2000, GMC Sierra 1999–2000
Related service bulletins
- 10113406Feb 8, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10112034Jan 28, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10011755Oct 4, 2006Tailgate cable slack. This includes 1998-2006 chevrolet and gmc full and mid size trucks. *eh updated.
- 10014808May 10, 2005Door hinge replacement kit.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 | 14 | 21% |
| 2011 | 15 | 20% |
| 2010 | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 | 14 | 18% |
| 2008 | 14 | 9% |
| 2007 | 23 | 13% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 3% |
| 2002 | 36 | 5% |
| 2001 | 53 | 6% |
| 2000 | 94 | 7% |
| 1999 | 84 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
1,003 complaintsSuspension
107 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
97 complaintsVehicle speed control
95 complaintsTires
90 complaintsSteering
69 complaintsEngine cooling
61 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsSeat belts
48 complaintsSeats
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaintsFuel system
37 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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