1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
22
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA
The 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA has received a total of 22 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (4 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA
22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: THE BRAKES FAILED ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2005, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A CONCRETE POLE. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT INJURED. THERE WAS RECALL 05V379000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY TOLD HIM THAT THEY HAD NO RECALL INFORMATION AS OF YET. *AK
DT: CONTACT STATED ABS BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. WHILE TRAVELING UNDER 10 MPH THEY WERE ACTIVATING, MAKING THE BRAKING VERY HARD, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CONTACT NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ALMOST ONE YEAR AND A HALF AGO. HE PULLED THE FUSE. HAS BEEN WAITING ON A RECALL. HE COULD NOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER BECAUSE THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON.*AK
PROBLEMS WITH STEERING SHAFT, DRIVER DOOR SPEAKER, ACCELERATOR PEDAL, NOISE FROM REAR END OF VEHICLE,ETC.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS DISSATISFIED WITH THE COUNTLESS AMOUNTS OF PROBLEMS THAT OCCURRED WITH THE VEHICLE AND NO LONGER WANTED TO LEASE THE VEHICLE. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN HELPING RESOLVE MATTERS. *CB
PROBLEMS WITH STEERING SHAFT, DRIVER DOOR SPEAKER, ACCELERATOR PEDAL, NOISE FROM REAR END OF VEHICLE,ETC.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS DISSATISFIED WITH THE COUNTLESS AMOUNTS OF PROBLEMS THAT OCCURRED WITH THE VEHICLE AND NO LONGER WANTED TO LEASE THE VEHICLE. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN HELPING RESOLVE MATTERS. *CB
PROBLEMS WITH STEERING SHAFT, DRIVER DOOR SPEAKER, ACCELERATOR PEDAL, NOISE FROM REAR END OF VEHICLE,ETC.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS DISSATISFIED WITH THE COUNTLESS AMOUNTS OF PROBLEMS THAT OCCURRED WITH THE VEHICLE AND NO LONGER WANTED TO LEASE THE VEHICLE. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN HELPING RESOLVE MATTERS. *CB
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Safety Rating for the 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA
General Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
010864014 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL (REPAIR LOCK LEVER) *JG
060801 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SQEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT DOORS WHILE OPENING AND CLOSING. *SLC
010866005 — STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENT KITS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS WHO MAY WANT TO INSTALL A CROSS TOOLBOX, SIDE BOX, OR A LADDER RACK SYSTEM AS AN ACCESSORY. *TT
000604007B — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
EXPERIENCING INCREASED ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT. *TT
021000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF WHISTLE AND WIND RUSH OR FLUTTER TYPE NOISE. *TT
990864029 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
EXPERIENCING A RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE DOOR. *TT
990309002 — SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING A VIBRATION AND LATERAL SHAKE ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES. *TT
990730010A — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A DRIVELINE VIBRATION / GROWL NOISE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA.
Investigation RQ04010 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH Closed
Opened:
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE BREAKAGE
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SIERRA
- 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA (current)
- 2000 CHEVROLET SIERRA — 11 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA — 9 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET SIERRA — 2 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET SIERRA — 2 complaints
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