1999 Chevrolet Silverado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (473) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module (136) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (58)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
619 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (238)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 2017-07-17 · 06-03-09-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
Structure:body:tailgate 2017-02-08 · PIT3227M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. technician should not replace any parts for this concern. please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of thei
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2017-01-31 · PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2014-09-01 · SB-13-05-22-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared brake pipes are available, except rear axle crossover pipe. model 1999-2007 silverado, sierra, 2000-2006 escalade models, avalanche, suburban, tahoe, yukon models. *pe updated 7/18/1
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments 2014-01-28 · PIT3227J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. technician should not replace any parts for this concern. please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of thei
Visibility:windshield 2013-10-01 · PIT3237G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of uv protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. technician should be advised windshield reduces uv rays down to 4% or less. front side door glass reduces uv rays down to 35% or le
Showing the 6 most recent of 238 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.