1999 Chevrolet Pickup service brakes, hydraulic problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 3500 chevrolet pick up. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph he applied the brakes and they failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle home using the emergency brake. The contact notice…”
filed Sep 1, 2010
“Consumer had brake rotors and brake shoes replaced on 1999 chevrolet silverado due to rusted rotors. *ts (11/17/05) the front sensor was replaced which lasted for a few weeks. The hub assembly was replaced due to the bearings. The routers were rusty and were replaced along with the brake shoes due…”
filed Nov 17, 2005
“While applying the brake from 50 mph, the brake pedal would feel soft. Consumer refilled the master brake cylinder. Within a day or two the problem recurred. The consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking from a loose line.*jb brake line rusted out. Vehicle is less than 5 years old. *tc”
filed Oct 14, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Pickup years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Pickup | 11 | 34% |
| 1998 Pickup | 15 | 30% |
| 1997 Pickup | 25 | 33% |
| 1996 Pickup | 8 | 13% |
| 1995 Pickup | 9 | 11% |
| 1994 Pickup | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.