1999 GMC SILVERADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 GMC SILVERADO
The 1999 GMC SILVERADO has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 4 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 (7 complaints), Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal (4 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 GMC SILVERADO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 GMC SILVERADO, potentially affecting up to 61,944 vehicles.
Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 GMC SILVERADO
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 GMC SILVERADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAKE LINES THAT ENTER ABS CONTROL UNIT RUSTED OUT AND RUPTURED. *TR
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.*AK
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.*AK
FAILURE OF ABS CONTROL MODULE .*MR THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE CONSUMER FIRST STARTED THE VEHICLE. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABS PUMP/BRAKE MODULATION SYSTEM STARTED RUNNING. THE PUMP CONTINUED TO RUN WHEN I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THE CONSUMER THEN DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TO STOP THE PUMP FROM RUNNING. WHEN THE CONSUMER RECONNECTED THE BATTERY, THE PUMP STARTED RUNNING AGAIN. THE REPAIR SHOP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BEING CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE EBC CONTROL MODULE (PN 88982286). CONSUMER FEELS THIS COULD RESULT IN A POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS THE DEFECTIVE PART. *PH *JB
WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR STICKS.*AK
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1999 GMC SILVERADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 GMC SILVERADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 GMC SILVERADO
General Motors, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 GMC SILVERADO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
050301 — SEAT BELTS
THE SEATBELT REPLACEMENT PARTS DO NOT MATCH OR ARE UNABLE TO LATCH TO THE EXISTING BELT. *TT
220101 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ON SOME VEHICLES, AFTER TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ABS MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN. *TT
990309003 — SUSPENSION
VEHICLES WITH 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION FROM 0 - 40 KM/H (0-25 MPH). *TT
990848001 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONCERNS WITH WIND NOISE FROM REAR QUARTER WINDOW. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 GMC SILVERADO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SILVERADO
- 1999 GMC SILVERADO (current)
- 2000 GMC SILVERADO — 21 complaints
- 2001 GMC SILVERADO — 11 complaints
- 2002 GMC SILVERADO — 10 complaints
- 2003 GMC SILVERADO — 3 complaints
- 2004 GMC SILVERADO — 3 complaints
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