1999 GMC Sierra seat belts problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1999 GMC Sierra — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver's and passenger's seat belts squeak when seat belts go in and out of the retractor. Also, seat belts are too sensitive. Consumer has to move very slowly to avoid seat belts locking in place. *ak”
filed Sep 15, 2003
“I am not sure if this is the correct forum for voicing these concerns but I hope and can be enlightened about these problems. I am not sure of the exact mileage or dates of any of these incidents without further study. The seatbelts on this truck will lock up intermittently while driving down the…”
filed Sep 16, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Sierra | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 Sierra | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 Sierra | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 Sierra | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 Sierra | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 Sierra | 10 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 GMC Sierra
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.