1999 Chevrolet Silverado Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 97about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,660 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,934miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 97 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of the 1,660 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,934 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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“My truck has 68000 miles on it and I am now on my third transmission. I have the 1999 lt model with the 4 speed auto. One failure was while on vacation trans failed while stuck in traffic. It would not hold pressure. Next failure was only 4 months later lost reverse and 1st gear completly car had to be towed again. Now 3rd trans is not shifting correctly something is not right in these transmissions.”
NHTSA complaint #10078359, filed 2004-06, 55,000 miles“Good morning, I own a 1999 Silverado, long bed, with an automatic transmission and I am having a few problems, any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated... First the ABS motor continues to run after the engine has been shut off, I had to disconnect the ABS fuse so the battery will not get drained. Second the automatic transmission is shifting hard from 1st to 2nd and from 2nd to 3rd, I am forced to shut the engine off for a couple of minutes and when I restart the engine the problem disappear, I have read your safety bulletins and GM is aware of these problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10014411, filed 2003-04, 59,226 miles“The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the ABS pump and the PCM module were going bad. This problem was displayed in 1999 Silverado's. The problem was, the ABS pump continued to run after the vehicle was turned off. (the ABS was inoperative) GM representative stated there was no recall, but an upgraded part and the consumer paid for the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10020124, filed 2003-07, 74,000 miles“The transmission was serviced more than four times while under warranty for the vehicle revving and sticking in gear. The vehicle has been maintained as it should have been. The manufacture offered no help. The engine had come on, the fuel gauge did not read correctly, transmission slipped, the c control would not engage and a green and white wire at the pin circuit was loose, and the sensor in the washer jug was bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10097271, filed 2004-11, 60,942 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112697Dec 27, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10112681Dec 17, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician…
- 10112523Oct 30, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing…
- 10021676Jun 15, 2007New design front axle side bearing adjusters.
- 10017299Nov 2, 2005Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift.
- 10016707Sep 28, 2005Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4wd service light will illuminate. Diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set…
- 10016558Sep 22, 2005Intermittent service 4wd light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0306 or c0308 stored in tccm.
- 10014953May 12, 2005Rear axle retainer button breakage.
- 10014809May 10, 20054wd inoperative and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u1026 atc fuse open.
- 10013572Apr 21, 20054wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 26% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 11 | 14% |
| 2014 | 37 | 30% |
| 2013 | 11 | 17% |
| 2012 | 11 | 16% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 29 | 9% |
| 2004 | 49 | 8% |
| 2003 | 81 | 12% |
| 2002 | 70 | 10% |
| 2001 | 64 | 7% |
| 2000 | 103 | 8% |
| 1999 | 97 | 6% |
| 1998 | 14 | 5% |
| 1997 | 35 | 13% |
| 1996 | 22 | 12% |
| 1995 | 20 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
1,003 complaintsSuspension
107 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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