1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Structure Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
4 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
THERE HAVE BEEN CONSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT ON JUNE 18, 1999. THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION LOOKED AS IF IT WAS DRIVEN IN A SALT BATH - TOTALLY RUSTED. SAW THIS RIGHT AFTER BUYING IT BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING. WE HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICES. THE WORSE THING THAT HAPPENED WAS WHEN THE BRAKES WENT OUT ON MY WIFE WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY ABOUT AN HOUR AWAY FROM HOME. THE FRONT SHOCKS WERE BAD WITH 553 MILES. THE EGR VALVE WENT OUT THE FIRST WEEK WE HAD THE TRUCK. THE BRAKE LINES, BRAKE SENSORS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES. AS OF TODAY THIS TRUCK HAS 52,000 MILES AND IT IS 15 YEARS OLD. WE WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GM VEHICLE. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO GET KILLED OR INJURED BEFORE ANYTHING IS DONE? *TR
PURCHASED WIND DEFLECTORS FOR FRONT AND PASSENGER WINDOWS FOR CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1999 LS FROM MCNEIL AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, 1 MCNEIL COURT, BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 (PHONE 1-630-769-1500, FAX 1-630-769-0300). FRONT RIGHT WINDOW DEFLECTOR SEPARATED FROM CAR AFTER A MONTH OF DRIVING AND CRASHING TO THE GROUND MISSING THE MOTORCYCLIST BEHIND ME. SHIPPED 1/27/13 INSTALLED WEEK OF 2/4/13 DROVE AT SPEEDS UP TO 80 MPH ON IH 130 WITH WINDOWS CLOSED AND UP TO 55 MPH WITH WINDOWS OPEN OR CRACKED. WEATHER WAS GOOD DURING THAT PERIOD IN CENTRAL TEXAS FOR DRIVING WITH OPEN WINDOWS. RIGHT FRONT WIND DEFLECTOR DEPARTED CAR 3/8/13 ON MOPAC SOUTH ACCESS ROAD JUST NORTH OF DUVAL. I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE AND LUCKILY THE DEFLECTOR FELL ON THE CURB AND GUTTER AND DID NOT HIT THE MOTORCYCLE BEHIND ME. REMOVED THE LEFT FRONT WIND DEFLECTOR FOR SAFETY. COMPLAINED TO MCNEIL AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS ON 4/5/2013 VIA PHONE. CONNECTION...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED BENEATH THE DRIVER SIDE BETWEEN THE BOX AND THE CAB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,354 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 169,439. UPDATED 2/17/11 *CN UPDATED 03/09/11
BRAKES FAILED TOWED TO GARAGE MECHANIC SAID BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT THAT WERE BOLTED TO DRIVERS SIDE FRAME AND THAT FRAME ON DRIVERS SIDE WAS RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS ANOTHER SAFETY INSPECTION IN SEPTEMBER CALLED GM IN DETROIT TO FIND OUT IF THERE WERE RECALLS AND IF THERE WAS SOMETHING THEY COULD DO TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THEY SAID NO SO I TOOK PICTURESAND AM TAKING VEHICLE TO BE FIXED NEXT WEEK WITH A NEW FRAME
Other 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Problem Areas
Service Brakes
126 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
103 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
75 complaints
Seats
29 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
25 complaints
Structurebody
19 complaints
Suspension
18 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
16 complaints
Structureframe And Members
15 complaints
Electrical System
14 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
10 complaints
Parking Brake
10 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
7 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
6 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
5 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
3 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Parking Brakeindicator Light
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint