1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 1999 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1999 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 587 | 1,044 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 47 | 295 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 86 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 69 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 13–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 111,000 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 222 | 97 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 219 |
| Structure | 53 | 95 |
| Service Brakes | 126 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | 112 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 85 |
| Power Train | 26 | 75 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 79 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 199 | 130 |
| Brake problems | 64 | 19 |
| Stalling | 17 | 30 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.