1999 Chevrolet Silverado Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,660 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 1,660 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,750 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My driver's side seatbelt consistently gets stuck and won't come out. Also both my front windows are broken. The mechanism that moves them up and down has broken and they now fall down into the door as a result. There was no accident or incident of any kind to initiate these problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10199291, filed 2007-08, 70,000 miles“Anti lock brakes; when going slower the anti lock brakes engage themselves. Was never repaired. Main brakes, both front and rear were replaced ( pads and rotors) after an unusually short amount of time. Left door glass was inoperative. Tech replaced broken door glass regulator.”
NHTSA complaint #10119746, filed 2005-06, 2,914 miles“Windshield wipers worked intermittently during inclement conditions. Dealer was contacted. Dealer informed consumer that the vehicle was not covered under that recall. The consumer stated that both the 1997 Chevrolet and the 1999 tahoe had problems with wipers.”
NHTSA complaint #10097617, filed 2004-12, 91,500 miles“1. Power window passenger door: operates slowly and if it gets too warm will quit. After 30 seconds will continue slowly 2. Other - cd player: plays tract 1 then skips & ejects cd (laser out of line) 3. Abs system has failed - automatic brake control module has to be replaced. This is a common problem for the '99 siverado. (the local auto wrecker won't even sell a used one unless there are less than 40000 km. This should say something!) I feel this should be a recall”
NHTSA complaint #10071295, filed 2004-01, 106,300 miles“Rear swing-out windows on extended cap do not seal causing excessive and annoying wind noise at moderate speeds. Dealer replaced window latches. Problem still exists. I'm on a first name basis with the mechanics who work on this truck every other week. This is absolutely the worst vehicle I have ever owned and I will never purchase another GM product!”
NHTSA complaint #719541, filed 2000-03Related service bulletins
- 10112382Oct 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
- 10015034Mar 1, 2005Outside rearview mirror housings come loose from base.
- 10012532Jun 1, 2004Windrush around windshield.
- 10011144Feb 1, 2004Power window motor now available separately from the power window regulatory assembly. *tt updated
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 44 | 3% |
| 1998 | 45 | 16% |
| 1997 | 38 | 14% |
| 1996 | 74 | 40% |
| 1995 | 148 | 56% |
| 1994 | 128 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 33% |
| 1992 | 13 | 33% |
| 1991 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
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 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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