1999 GMC Sierra service brakes, air problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, air on the 1999 GMC Sierra — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1999 gmc sierra 1500 4wd vin#[xxx] activation of antilock brake system when coming to a stop this causes my vehicle not to stop when it should allowing longer stopping distance. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”
filed Jul 1, 2005
“1999 gmc sierra experiencing problems with the brake equipment malfunctioning.*mr while pulling into parking lot, applied brakes and the brakes pushed back. Vehicle would not stop and hit a concrete wall, damaging the front end of the truck. *bf”
filed May 20, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Air problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Sierra | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 Sierra | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 Sierra | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 Sierra | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 Sierra | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 Sierra | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 Sierra | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
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.