1999 GMC C/K Pickup Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 75%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,430miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 GMC C/K Pickup, 75% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,430 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Turned to look at car I though was going to pull out. Brakes did not stop the truck for the cars about 20 feet in front of me when I put them on it kept on going. This is the third time it happen. Was recalled on 12/29/05 for ABS sensors. Cleaned/lubed. Took to dealer , they said there was nothing wrong with the brakes . This was the first time I took it to them before the recall . My brother in law had the problem with brakes in his 1999 chevy truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10265441, filed 2009-04, 55,000 miles“Vehicle was recalled for anti-lock brake defect and repaired at local dealer on 1/19/06. Staring about 1/1/09 the same problem started happening again. Anti-lock would activate during normal stop on dry pavement. This happens on every stop and activates around 5 MPH. I called the dealer and they advised me that they fixed it once and are not required to fix it again. I took it to an independent shop and they made the same repair that was made with the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10257463, filed 2009-02, 93,698 miles“Upon starting to leave work parking lot lost pedal. Had fellow coworker observe and brake fluid was steady stream leaking on to ground. Second occurrence december 2011. Failed inspection for corroded front brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10443797, filed 2012-01, 113,500 miles“1999 Gmc 1500 p/u ABS brakes engage at slow stops, causing longer stopping lengths. Abs front wheel sensors were replaced at delehanty pontiac- flushing, 80,000 miles on truck. Expensive repair $540.00. I understand this ABS problem has been an ongoing with GM vehicles since 1991. Requesting recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10106169, filed 2005-01, 80,000 milesBrakes: other model years
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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.
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