1999 GMC Sierra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 600 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,700miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 600 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I currently own a 1999 Gmc Sierra. In 2001 with 25000 miles on the vehicle the rear quarter glass on the passenger side would not fully close. The latch had worn out and would not seal the window completely letting air and water enter the vehicle. This caused fogging on all windows of the vehicle in cold weather regardless if the HVAC system was on or not. It caused the windshield to fog up a great deal and forced me to run the defroster at full power. …”
NHTSA complaint #10106519, filed 2005-01, 21,000 miles“Power driver window failed in down position. Tailgate cable frayed, ready to break. Abs deploy when brakes applied and bump hit on dry road resulting in loss of breaking power. This vehicle is the worst vehicle I have ever owned and I've had a lot of them.”
NHTSA complaint #10045095, filed 2003-10, 75,000 miles“Just after pulling onto the expressway, the driver side window dropped. Seeing how the temperature was in the 20's and the window would not operate, I proceeded directly to a repair shop (curt's). I was told that when the cables snap the window drops and the glass usually shatters. Mine did not shatter. The window cable was frayed and broken. If one could see my truck, you would believe that it is new. As with all of my vehicles, I keep it in excellent condition. This truck has never been in an accident or damaged in any way. The repair cost over $400.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104030, filed 2004-12, 84,400 miles“Repeated ABS brake failure. This has not been corrected despite numerous attempts to repair problem(s). Heater motor malfunction, repeated wiper arm replacement, tailgate handle malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10129881, filed 2005-07, 46,000 miles“I am not sure if this is the correct forum for voicing these concerns but I hope and can be enlightened about these problems. I am not sure of the exact mileage or dates of any of these incidents without further study. The seatbelts on this truck will lock up intermittently while driving down the street with no braking. The right windshield wiper has broken free from the mechanism twice. The daytime lighting does not work though the lamps and fuses are in working condtion. The power steering pump sheared a shaft in two and was replaced under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #766994, filed 2002-09Related 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 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 18 | 3% |
| 1998 | 32 | 17% |
| 1997 | 24 | 10% |
| 1996 | 84 | 34% |
| 1995 | 140 | 54% |
| 1994 | 115 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 32% |
| 1992 | 8 | 27% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Sierra
338 complaintsSuspension
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsTires
31 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSeats
23 complaintsSteering
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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