1999 GMC C/K 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 GMC C/K 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1999 GMC C/K 1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and fuel system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 81,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 50%
- Body and structure2 33%
- Fuel system1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Like many others the module that controls my ABS on 1999 Gmc 1500 went bad at 81000 miles. The dealer reair costs $1020. From reading these message boards it appears there is a problem with these units that GM will not recognize.this is my 4th GM truck and the only one to ever have this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10046824, filed 2003-11, 81,000 milesBody and structure: “I bought this 1999 Gmc sierra 1500 3 door truck about 4 months ago the body has no sign of rust.but underneath is life threatening I was driving normal speed maybe 55mph and I heard a pop and my frame broke in two different places because of rust. Now I welded it up just to get me back n forth to work. Witch is still life threatening but I have no other choice. I can not afford a new truck especially when I still got 3000 to pay on this one. The frame literally broke in half, under the cab on driver side, and by the back wheel on passenger side. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578763, filed 2014-04, 114,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 64,000 and 103,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 GMC C/K 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10032462Aug 1, 2009Steering. Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist…
- 10016212Sep 1, 2004Equipment. A/c low pressure switch diagnosis.
Other model years of the GMC C/K 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 81,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 GMC C/K 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1999 GMC C/K 1500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 GMC C/K 1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1999 GMC C/K 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 GMC C/K 1500 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 81,000 miles and the middle half falls between 64,000 and 103,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.