1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems & reliability
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 10 | 29% |
| Tires → | 10 | 29% |
| Steering | 3 | 9% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% |
| Seats | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 13 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Was driving to store the first time and ready to stop at red light and the bake pedal went right to floor,made it home and saw fluid leaking from a ruptured line.(replaced and had the rest looked over). Second time a year later dec. 23 on turnpike , I had to stop quickly and another brake line failed ,taking it in…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Dec 29, 2011
“My 1999 chevrolet tahoe (2dr, 4x4) had an abs sensor failure due to debris buildup which cased the abs to indicate a false wheel lock at low speeds on dry pavement. This failure is identical to the failures that prompted the canadian recall of gm suvs having this abs configuration. The dealership had to replace the…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Nov 6, 2005
“I have had numerous problems with the brakes on my 1999 chevrolet tahoe, similar to the problems that have been noted in the recent recall number 05v3790000. I had a slow speed impact crash in 1998 that resulted in severe damage to the vehicle that I rear ended, and minor damage to my vehicle. I remember thinking at…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Aug 31, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck.
Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
3170E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 16, 2006
New transmission oil cooling system flushing tool. 1998 and 2003 chevrolet and gmc medium duty trucks equipped with 4l80e automatic transmissions. *tt
121202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 12, 2002
Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt
010730023B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2002
Information on customers reporting intermittent stall or no start condition. *tt
041201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 4, 2001
Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh
010730023A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2001
Customers may comment that air blows from the instrument panel vents. *slc
270901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2001
Information on low effort parking brake system on all 15 and 25 series full-size pick-ups and utility vehicles, 1999 through 2001. *tt
010501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2001
Vehicles equipped with composite radiator end tank may exhibit an engine running hot, overheading and / or loss of coolant. *tt
000602001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2000
Some medium duty vehicles with 7.4l gas engines may intermittently experience a false engine overheat condition. *tt
NAS19990046 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1999
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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