GMC Sierra 1500 / 1999
1999 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Owners have filed 182 complaints about the 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 40.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes at 16.5%.
Complaints182
Crashes10
Fires0
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 40.1% · 73
Service brakes 16.5% · 30
Seats 5.5% · 10
Structure 4.9% · 9
Electrical system 4.4% · 8
Suspension 4.4% · 8
Engine and engine cooling 3.3% · 6
Unknown or other 3.3% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the GMC Sierra 1500 in this data, 1999 sits 22nd by complaint volume. 2014 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 29 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 108,894 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were depressed. The vehicle came to a stop approximately 200 feet after the brakes were applied. The mechanic stated that the front brake lines were rusted and he replaced the brake lines. There have been no other failures since the repair. The failure mileage was 16,850 and current mileage was 16,900. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 16,850 miles
Abs motor started running loadly continuously. Abs light on. Had to have motor disconnected, so don't have abs now. Our mechanic said he has seen several 1999-2000 GMC/chevrolet trucks with this problem. We contacted general motors; they said there is no recall, truck out of warranty, it's our problem. We are told it will cost approx. $1300 For repair. We believe it is a manufacturer/safety defect. Service brakes, hydraulic
Brake lines failed on my 1999 gms sierra pick up. Had to be replaced at a cost of $2000.00 +'S. Also anti lock braking has failed due to front sensor problem, gm wanted to replace front bearings and wheel hubs to fix this for $1100.00 More,told them this was a recall they did in the past did not want to hear it. Had to remove fuse for anti lock braking, vehicle rides and brakes ok. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 115,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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