1999 Chevrolet Silverado power train problems
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1999 chevy silveraido the frame has broke . The truck is mint everything but the frame and the brake lines .I have ordered a new frame and will replace .chevy will do nothing. *tr”
filed Dec 9, 2013
“1999 chevrolet silverado, [xxx] transmission serviced at 72,000 miles. At 82,000 miles internal failure of transmissions reverse failed completely. Complete replacement of transmission made. *nm updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c…”
filed Jul 5, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Power Train problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 33 | 26% |
| 2015 Silverado | 11 | 14% |
| 2014 Silverado | 37 | 30% |
| 2013 Silverado | 11 | 17% |
| 2012 Silverado | 11 | 16% |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 Silverado | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Silverado | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 Silverado | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 Silverado | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 Silverado | 29 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
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.