1999 GMC Silverado Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 10,100miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 GMC Silverado (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1999 GMC Silverado. The part named most often is brakes, with 10 complaints (67% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (4) and air bags (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,100 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 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.
- Brakes10 67%
- Air bags1 6.7%
- Seat belts1 6.7%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While backing out of a parking space consumer depressed the brakes and a popping sound was heard. Brake pedal descended to the floorboard, and the vehicle coasted to a stop. Vehicle was serviced by a technician who determined that a brake line was the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10061132, filed 2004-03Vehicle speed control: “While driving throttle stuck wide open, causing loss of vehicle control. Applied brakes and vehicle continued to accelerate. Put vehicle in neutral to gain control. The dealer replaced the throttle valve body for second time, but it appears the dealer has failed to determine the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #881325, filed 2001-02Air bags: “Consumer fell asleep at wheel, and vehicle went off road. Airbags did not deploy, and consumer was severely injured. Vehicle was totalled. Please add additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #889569, filed 2001-06Seat belts: “Front seat belts do not lock up when brakes are applied, do not hold passenger in seat, causing loss of protection. Seatbelt system has been replaced twice. Seat belts sometimes lock up for no reason when driving at high way speed.”
NHTSA complaint #877721, filed 2001-01Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,100 and 10,100 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 GMC Silverado 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 GMC Silverado.
Other model years of the GMC Silverado
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9 | 102,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 9 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 14 | 51,234 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 15 | 10,100 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 GMC Silverado have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1999 GMC Silverado as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 GMC Silverado is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 10 complaints (67% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 4.
Has the 1999 GMC Silverado 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 Silverado reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,100 miles and the middle half falls between 10,100 and 10,100 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.