1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (17) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (12) · Service Brakes (8)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
50 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (30)
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.
Service Brakes 2023-08-18 · 23-NA-144 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of brake pedal moves or self applies at full turns.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-02-21 · 17-NA-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Service Brakes 2022-10-18 · PIT3665L · 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.
Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 2019-10-31 · 060309004N · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
Equipment 2019-07-26 · DOR-K2S2K-10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a pitman arm. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the spline size. if the spline size is incorrect it will not have a tight fit with the mating component, and would lead to detectable play and/or noise when steering.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2019-07-03 · DORM9T7N09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a preformed fuel line. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for damage to the braided hose and crimps. damaged braided hoses and poor crimps can lead to immediate leaking. this issue manifests immediately if present, so would drive replacement and
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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.