1999 GMC Sierra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 338about this part
- Share
- 56%of 600 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 338 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 GMC Sierra, 56% of the 600 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,100 miles. 34 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While pulling out of my driveway I experienced complete brake failure. Looked under truck and brake fluid was everywhere and the brake lines were severely rusted and had busted. Looked it up and this appears to be a common problem with this model truck but there has never been a recall?! This issue needs to be addressed with GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10747596, filed 2015-08, 190,000 miles“During many occasions since I purchased the truck(new) ,the ABS system would activate as I am applying the brakes and the truck is almost stopped: loud shudder,the truck would keep rolling even after pressing hard on the brake pedal(at walking speed);it has been a rather scary experience all along as more than once ,I came close to hit other vehicles and my garage door and back wall.”
NHTSA complaint #10626188, filed 2014-08, 30,000 miles“Was pulling into parking space, when I applied brakes to stop I heard a pop and brake pedal went to floor. Upon inspection I found a corroded left rear brake line had busted and I lost all fluid. When I inspected all the other brake lines they were also heavily corroded. I have had many older vehicles with over a hundred thousand miles and never had corroded brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10519809, filed 2013-06, 162,000 miles“I was coming to a stop and I lost my brakes I was able to get it stopped. Took it to my mechanic right away and was told the brake line burst and hit my gas line busting it as well. They had the vehicle for over 3 weeks. They repaired the gas line easy enough but the brake line had to be completely replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10628114, filed 2014-08, 172,656 miles“While driving my vehicle I was stopping and the brakes were shot. I had to push the pedal as hard as possible to the floor to get it to stop. Luckily I narrowly avoided an accident with the person in front of me. I took the truck to get looked at and the brake lines are leaking from the master cylinder to the ABS unit. They are extremely rusted and they need to be replaced. The estimate was over $1000.”
NHTSA complaint #10586578, filed 2014-05, 156,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V379000Aug 29, 2005Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in…Covers: GMC Sierra 1999–2002, Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2002, Suburban 2000–2002 +4 more
- 05V161000Apr 22, 2005On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake…Covers: GMC Sierra 1999–2005, Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2005
- 00V345000Oct 30, 2000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake…Covers: GMC Sierra 1999–2000, Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2000, Suburban 2000 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10054261Sep 1, 2014Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared brake pipes are available, except rear axle crossover pipe. Model…
- 10112546Nov 6, 2012This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10022470Jun 1, 2007Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground).
- 10017232Oct 29, 2005Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion.
- 10016715Sep 1, 2005Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion.
- 10012141Jun 1, 2004Availability of rear wheel mud flaps to reduce debris build-up on rear brake calipers and/or rear wheels.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | 33% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 14 | 24% |
| 2006 | 27 | 51% |
| 2005 | 37 | 32% |
| 2004 | 74 | 39% |
| 2003 | 83 | 40% |
| 2002 | 145 | 58% |
| 2001 | 150 | 57% |
| 2000 | 228 | 51% |
| 1999 | 338 | 56% |
| 1998 | 62 | 33% |
| 1997 | 67 | 28% |
| 1996 | 47 | 19% |
| 1995 | 42 | 16% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 12 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 23% |
| 1991 | 6 | 50% |
| 1990 | 10 | 56% |
| 1989 | 4 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Sierra
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsTires
31 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSeats
23 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 GMC Sierra
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology