1999 GMC Sierra Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 600 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,679miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the wheels of the 1999 GMC Sierra, 1% of the 600 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,679 miles.
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.
“Experienced many occurrences of brake problems to which dealer could not diagnose. At 49,000 miles, dealer informed that right wheel hub/ABS unit faulty. Replaced at $387 cost. Vehicle currently has 62,000 miles. Abs pump ran continously until disconnected. Dealer informed ecbm failure. Estimated cost to fix $800. Declined repairs due to cost. Gm definitely has a quality problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10088564, filed 2004-08, 61,358 miles“Vehicle vibrates severely at speeds above 55. Vehicle shakes when brakes are applied. Dealer has advised potential problems with front hubs, rear shocks, wheels and tires. Vehicle has been to dealer three (3) times since 08-25-99 for diagnosis and repair of problem, but as of 09-10-99, the problem of overall major vibration hasn't been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #711146, filed 2000-04“Gm issued tech. Bulletin (TSB 03-03-10-001a dated 04/08/03) to address a wheel-cracking concern in model year 99 through 03 , Sierra pick-up. I have one wheel that slowly goes flat and need to be monitored closely. Dealer states cannot replace rim because vehicle is no longer under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10043083, filed 2003-10“Lugs: bolts: nuts that hold the hubs on the crome wheels are too short, and cannot be tightened. The problem was reported to the dealership. The nuts have been tightened several times which does not if not solve this problem. Checked every other day the hub would just fall off.”
NHTSA complaint #847151, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10017339Apr 1, 2005Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 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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