1999 GMC Silverado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 67%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 GMC Silverado, 67% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,100 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.
“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 2004-03“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 2001-02“While driving 65 MPH applied brakes to avoid another vehicle. The pedal went down to the floor. There was no accident nor injuries to report. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic replaced the rotors and parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10046358, filed 2003-11“Abs system does not work at all. Consumer is having trouble when he comes to a sudden stop. Contacted dealer, and dealer said there was nothing they could do about it. Consumer states that ripples, bumps, and slick conditions cause ABS to release brakes and avoids stopping.”
NHTSA complaint #876423, filed 2000-12“Vehicle started squeaking noise. He took the tire off to check brakes, and rotor case hardened finish, and harden finish was flaking off, due to rusted brakes rotors. Also, when applying brakes vehicle vibrated. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #895769, filed 2001-09Brakes: other model years
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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.
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