1999 GMC Z-71 Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 GMC Z-71 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1999 GMC Z-71. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by visibility (2) and body and structure (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,000 miles. 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.
- Brakes7 64%
- Body and structure1 9.1%
- Tires1 9.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While braking the antilock brakes failed and caused extended stopping distances. The consumer pulled the vehicle over and removed the anti lock brake fuse in order for the anti lock brakes to work properly. The dealership was notified but the problem was not resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10048727, filed 2003-11, 63,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Consumer states that the drivers window drop down and notice that a bolt was loose on the guide track, and a month later the passenger side window drop down. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023897, filed 2002-12Body and structure: “The main frame of the truck cracked over the rear axle on both sides. Owner noticed the frame was cracked while changing the oil. The problem was reported to the dealership. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further details*ak.”
NHTSA complaint #854529, filed 1999-12Tires: “While driving, consumer heard noise and temporarily lost control, right rear firestone wilderness at tire p265/75r16 experienced tread separation, DOT vn73.”
NHTSA complaint #869397, filed 2000-09Mileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 63,000 and 70,050 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 GMC Z-71 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 Z-71.
Other model years of the GMC Z-71
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 11 | 64,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 8 | 93,570 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 GMC Z-71 have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1999 GMC Z-71 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 GMC Z-71 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by visibility with 2.
Has the 1999 GMC Z-71 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 Z-71 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,000 miles and the middle half falls between 63,000 and 70,050 miles; 20% 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.