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1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 14, 2023
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

373
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. FIRST THE REAR BRAKE LINE BURST. A FEW MONTHS LATER A FRONT LINE BURST. BOTH TIMES VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

NHTSA ID 11202650 · filed Apr 20, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 800 (1500). WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SEIZED ABRUPTLY AND THE VEHICLE ALMOST STRUCK A TREE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT REMEMBER BEING NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THE SYMPTOMS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND A CASE NUMBER WAS PROVIDED. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. JEFF BARNES CHEVROLET (6110 SYKESVILLE RD, ELDERSBURG, MD 21784, (410) 970-6363) MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR PROMPTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

NHTSA ID 11185743 · filed Mar 11, 2019
All 373 reports naming brakes

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

53
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was a gap between the cab and the bed of the vehicle, and that the subframe of the vehicle was corroded. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The contact did not believe that the diagnostic result was not relative to the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that there were rust spots underneath the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

NHTSA ID 11518858 · filed Apr 25, 2023

The frame and suspension has overly corroded. The frame is falling apart so bad that when I shut the driver's door chunks of metal fall to the ground. I've had it assessed and they say it should not be this bad. Even in Michigan

NHTSA ID 11434444 · filed Sep 27, 2021
All 53 reports naming body & structure

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

35
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE PLASTIC ROLLERS WERE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE SEATS TO MOVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.

NHTSA ID 11132698 · filed Oct 1, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT SLID ON THE TRACK AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BUMP INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASHBOARD AREA WITH FORCE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT RAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE PLASTIC SEAT HOLDERS FRACTURING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID 11132141 · filed Sep 28, 2018
All 35 reports naming interior & seats

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

29
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The frame and suspension has overly corroded. The frame is falling apart so bad that when I shut the driver's door chunks of metal fall to the ground. I've had it assessed and they say it should not be this bad. Even in Michigan

NHTSA ID 11434444 · filed Sep 27, 2021

FRAME FAILED. CRACKED AT TORSION BAR CROSS SUPPORT BOTH SIDES. IN THAT SECTION CAN PUSH SCREWDRIVER THRU FRAME. ENTIRE FRAME FLAKING LARGE CHUNKS, SPARE TIRE FALLING OFF. HAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED GAS TANK STRAPS, NEW SS BRAKE LINES. FUEL LINES NOW RUSTING THROUGH. SANDWICH PLATED WITH STEEL/BOLTS. FRAME REPAIR MORE THAN VALUE OF TRUCK. HAS 108,000 MILES, ABOUT 1/2 OF MILES I EXPECTED TO GET OUT OF IT.

NHTSA ID 10854014 · filed Apr 7, 2016
All 29 reports naming suspension

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

28
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

FUEL LEAKING FROM ATTACH POINT OF FUEL CROSSOVER TUBE AND PASSENGER SIDE FUEL RAIL.

NHTSA ID 11156397 · filed Dec 5, 2018

TAKATA RECALL? I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT RECALLS WERE MADE ON THIS VEHICLE THAT I MIGHT HAVE MISSED? AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM. MY DEALER WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT ANY OF THE RECALLS I AM JUST NOW FINDING OUT ABOUT. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ID 10855543 · filed Apr 14, 2016
All 28 reports naming fuel system

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

23
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

PASSLOCK SYSTEM ENGAGES WITHOUT CAUSE. WHEN STARTING MY TRUCK, IT ACTS LIKE IT WILL AND THEN SHUTS DOWN AFTER A SECOND, AND THEN THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON. THIS IS COMMON WITH PAST LOCK SYSTEM ERRORS. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT 1 OUT OF 4 STARTS. TO GET THE CAR STARTED, I HAVE TO GO THROUGH A RESET PROCESS THAT TAKES OVER 30 MIN, WHICH CAUSES BATTERY DRAIN. THIS HAS LEFT MYSELF AND FAMILY MEMBERS STRANDED IN UNSAFE SITUATIONS SEVERAL TIMES. MOST RECENTLY I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, AFTER STOPPING TO CHANGE A FLAT AT 11PM. AFTER NOT STARTING WITH THESE SAME SYMTOMS, WHILE TRYING TO DO THE 30MIN. RELEARN PROCESS, THE BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TO START THE TRUCK. SO I WAS THEN STUCK THERE FOR 3 MORE HOURS WAITING ON A TOW TRUCK FOR A JUMP. I WAS STRANDED FOR OVER 3 1/2 HOURS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS, AND HAVE SPENT ABOUT 4K DOLLARS TO TRY AND FIX IT.

NHTSA ID 11115312 · filed Aug 2, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (GMT800). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, AN ABNORMAL ODOR WAS DETECTED INSIDE THE CABIN. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE HOOD, BUT THE LATCH FAILED TO RELEASE THE HOOD. ALSO, FLAMES WERE SEEN UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE FUSE BOX, WHICH BURNED THE ENGINE WIRE HARNESS. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID 11103443 · filed Jun 22, 2018
All 23 reports naming electrical

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

19
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SO LONG THE LIGHT HAS BURNED OUT. NOT HAVING THE TIME TO GET IT CHECKED OUT, TODAY I WENT TO AUTO ZONE TO HAVE A CODE READING ON MY 1999 CHEVY SILVERADO 5.3L. THE CODE INDICATED THE ABS CONTROL MODULE ALL SPEED SENSOR FAILURE. THEY INDICATED TO ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART THAT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT. THE TOLD ME INSTEAD OF ME BUYING THE PART AND PAYING TO GET IT FIXED, TO SEE IF THIS IS ON RECALL AND HAVE THE DEALER FIX IT FOR FREE. AS I SEE ON HERE, THIS IS A RECALL PART. CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME ON HOW I CAN GET THIS FIXED? I HAVE CALLED A COUPLE OF CHEVY DEALERSHIPS AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T HELP ME. *TR

NHTSA ID 10659261 · filed Nov 19, 2014

I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK GOING 45MPH WHEN I SAW A CAR A SHORT DISTANCE AHEAD PULL OUT ONTO THE ROAD. I TRIED TO APPLY MY BRAKES AS THE CAR AHEAD DID NOT REACH THE SPEED LIMIT FAST ENOUGH. MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND ALL BRAKING ABILITY WAS LOST. I LIFTED MY FOOT TO TRY TO APPLY THE PEDAL AGAIN AND AGAIN THE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I NEARLY CRASHED INTO THE CAR AHEAD OF ME AND HAD TO SWERVE OFF OF THE ROAD TO AVOID CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. IT WAS ONLY AFTER A LONG DISTANCE OF RIDING ON THE SHOULDER AND DOWNSHIFTING THAT I WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. ONLY JUST AS I WAS STOPPING DID THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH. I HAD NO WARNING THAT THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN OR THAT I HAD LOST MY BRAKES, OTHER THAN THE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. BEFORE THIS, THE BRAKES WORKED PERFECTLY. HAD I NOT HAD THE ROOM TO SWERVE OUT OF THE WAY, I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A POTENTIALLY LETHAL ACCIDENT AND ONE OR MORE LIVES COULD HAVE BEEN LOST. *TR

NHTSA ID 10622395 · filed Aug 14, 2014
All 19 reports naming driver assistance

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

19
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Driving 65 miles and I rear ended another vehicle from behind. The air bags did not deployed.

NHTSA ID 11549980 · filed Oct 14, 2023

TAKATA RECALL? I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT RECALLS WERE MADE ON THIS VEHICLE THAT I MIGHT HAVE MISSED? AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM. MY DEALER WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT ANY OF THE RECALLS I AM JUST NOW FINDING OUT ABOUT. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ID 10855543 · filed Apr 14, 2016
All 19 reports naming airbags

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

17
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 1999 Cherverolt Silverado equipped with tire band Cooper tire line Discoverer HTP tire size 235/70R16 DOT not available. The contact noticed that the front driver-side tire had a sidewall compound on it. The contact added air to the tire, but the sidewall compound was still on the tire. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ID 11532856 · filed Jul 17, 2023

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1550 EXTENDED CAB ANTILOCK BRAKE PUMP CONTINUED TO COME ON AND STAY ON. HE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE PUMP ABOUT ONE MONTH AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS RECALL O5V379000 FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. HE STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO, THE PUMP ALREADY FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,150, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000.*AK THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE DRIVERS DOOR. UPDATE 05/04/07*TR

NHTSA ID 10184001 · filed Mar 2, 2007
All 17 reports naming tires & wheels

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

16
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated during the failure. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic test but was unable to retrieve a fault code. The contact also stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to stay in the lane with the assistance of the police and other drivers for approximately 10 minutes before restarting the vehicle and resuming normal functionality. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.

NHTSA ID 11434919 · filed Sep 29, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE PLASTIC ROLLERS WERE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE SEATS TO MOVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.

NHTSA ID 11132698 · filed Oct 1, 2018
All 16 reports naming engine

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

15
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE GEAR BOX TO THE FRAME HAD BEEN SHEARED OFF. THE DEALER (COOPER CHEVROLET BUICK, 1300 S QUINTARD AVE, ANNISTON, AL 36201, (256) 405-4155) STATED THAT THE BOLTS LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE TORQUED TOO TIGHTLY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000. *TT UPDATED 12/07/18*JB

NHTSA ID 11132115 · filed Sep 28, 2018

TAKATA RECALL? I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT RECALLS WERE MADE ON THIS VEHICLE THAT I MIGHT HAVE MISSED? AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM. MY DEALER WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT ANY OF THE RECALLS I AM JUST NOW FINDING OUT ABOUT. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ID 10855543 · filed Apr 14, 2016
All 15 reports naming steering

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE GEAR BOX TO THE FRAME HAD BEEN SHEARED OFF. THE DEALER (COOPER CHEVROLET BUICK, 1300 S QUINTARD AVE, ANNISTON, AL 36201, (256) 405-4155) STATED THAT THE BOLTS LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE TORQUED TOO TIGHTLY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000. *TT UPDATED 12/07/18*JB

NHTSA ID 11132115 · filed Sep 28, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PROPERLY ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS IN FIRST GEAR WERE SHATTERED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ALSO, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA ID 11122077 · filed Aug 24, 2018
All 13 reports naming powertrain (other)

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

11
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NO LONGER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID 10378110 · filed Jan 21, 2011

MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BROKE FOR MY 1999 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 PU. SEAT BELTS SHOULD NOT BRAKE. TRYING TO GET DEALER TO FIX AT NO COST. *TR

NHTSA ID 10281292 · filed Aug 21, 2009
All 11 reports naming seat belts

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

10
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

PURCHASED WIND DEFLECTORS FOR FRONT AND PASSENGER WINDOWS FOR CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1999 LS FROM MCNEIL AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, 1 MCNEIL COURT, BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 (PHONE 1-630-769-1500, FAX 1-630-769-0300). FRONT RIGHT WINDOW DEFLECTOR SEPARATED FROM CAR AFTER A MONTH OF DRIVING AND CRASHING TO THE GROUND MISSING THE MOTORCYCLIST BEHIND ME. SHIPPED 1/27/13 INSTALLED WEEK OF 2/4/13 DROVE AT SPEEDS UP TO 80 MPH ON IH 130 WITH WINDOWS CLOSED AND UP TO 55 MPH WITH WINDOWS OPEN OR CRACKED. WEATHER WAS GOOD DURING THAT PERIOD IN CENTRAL TEXAS FOR DRIVING WITH OPEN WINDOWS. RIGHT FRONT WIND DEFLECTOR DEPARTED CAR 3/8/13 ON MOPAC SOUTH ACCESS ROAD JUST NORTH OF DUVAL. I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE AND LUCKILY THE DEFLECTOR FELL ON THE CURB AND GUTTER AND DID NOT HIT THE MOTORCYCLE BEHIND ME. REMOVED THE LEFT FRONT WIND DEFLECTOR FOR SAFETY. COMPLAINED TO MCNEIL AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS ON 4/5/2013 VIA PHONE. CONNECTION WAS NOT CLEAR, BELIEVE THE PERSONS FIRST NAME WAS [XXX]. SHE CLAIMED THAT I HAD NOT INSTALLED THE PART CORRECTLY. I COUNTERED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED A MONTH ON THE WINDOW AT THE SPEEDS IT WAS SUBJECTED TO IF NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. SHE INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND ME NEW FRONT WINDOW DEFLECTORS, THEY NEVER ARRIVED. THAT WAS PROBABLY BECAUSE I MADE IT CRYSTAL CLEAR THAT I WAS GOING TO COMPLAIN TO YOU IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID 10512929 · filed May 21, 2013

MANY COMPLAINTS WITH THIS VEHICLE MAY GET LONG BUT I AM NOT SURE AS WHERE TO SEND THEM ALL.#1 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED THREE TIMES, THE FIRST TIME I HAD TO PAY THE FULL AMOUNT TO GET IT FIXED AS THE COMPANY RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALER WENT BANKRUPT BEFORE THE WARRANTY WAS UP, I WAS NEVER CONTACTED ABOUT THIS. #2 BROKE TWO MORE, TIMES DEALER PICKED UP COST ON THE SECOND TIME BUT NOT ON THE THIRD TIME THE WINDOW IS TAPED UP AS THE DEALER SAID THEY WON'T FIX IT AS THE 1 YEAR WARRANTY WAS UP. ANTI LOCK SENSOR WAS ONLY CLEANED AND IS STILL ACTING UP TRUCK LURCHES AFTER STOPS. DEALER SAID THAT THEY PROBABLY WON'T DO ANYTHING AS THEY ALREADY CLEANED THE SENSORS. THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED USED AND I DID NOT NOTICE THE BED ON THE TRUCK HAD BEEN REPAIRED. IT LOOKS LIKE IT SITS A LITTLE LOWER NOW ON ONE SIDE THE SERVICE REP SAID THERE WERE SPOT WELDS WHERE THERE SHOULDN'T BE BUT WOULDN'T COMMENT BEYOND THAT. *TR

NHTSA ID 10213841 · filed Jan 6, 2008
All 10 reports naming visibility

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

10
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY SHIFTING THE FIRST AND SECOND GEARS OF THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. APPROXIMATELY FIFTY THOUSAND MILES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

NHTSA ID 10247398 · filed Oct 31, 2008

THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN 1 HOUR AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THEN WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE 1-2 UP SHIFT SLAMS INTO 2ND. THE RESULTING HARD UPSHIFT CAUSES A FORWARD UNCONTROLLED LURCH FORWARD. THIS IS PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS IN RUSH HOUR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. CORRECTION IS A KNOWN GM ISSUE TSB 01-07-30-023A. BUT NOT AVAILABLE AT MANUFACTURERS FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IF OUT OF BASIC WARRANTY. THE ISSUE IS A DESIGN DEFECT IN MATERIAL SELECTION AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ACROSS THE BOARD. THE LURCHING UPSHIFT IS NOT AN IF IT WILL OCCUR ON A VEHICLE BUT A WHEN WILL IT OCCUR SYMPTOM. RESEARCH ON THE COMMONALITY OF THIS DEFECT CAN BE RESEARCHED THROUGH ANY SEARCH ENGINE USING THE DTC P1870. *NM

NHTSA ID 10162858 · filed Jul 19, 2006
All 10 reports naming transmission

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

AFTER FILLING UP MY TRUCK AND GOT SPEED UP TO ABOUT 65MPH MY GAS GAUGE WENT TO EMPTY AND THEN WOULD COME BACK UP AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR ROCKING THE TRUCK BACK AND FORTH , ALSO THE LIGHT ON THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER KEPT GOING OUT AND COULDN'T TELL WHAT GEAR I WAS IN, COULD PECK ON CONSOLE AND LIGHT MIGHT COME BACK ON BUT STAYS OFF MOST OF THE TIME NOW. NOW THE FUEL GAUGE STILL ACTS UP AND IT DOES NOT GIVE AND ACCURATE READING.HAVE TO SET MY TRIP TIMER EACH TIME I FILLUP SO I WILL KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE UNLESS SOMEONE STEALS A LOT OF IT THEN I USUALLY RUN OUT OF GAS ALONG SIDE THE ROAD. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID 10558399 · filed Jan 3, 2014

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING. *TR

NHTSA ID 10324609 · filed Apr 8, 2010

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

BRAKE LINE BURST AND RENDERED MY TRUCK BRAKELESS. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT BECAUSE OF THE FAULTY RUST PRONE BRAKELINES THEY PUT ON THESE TRUCKS. I WAS LUCKY THAT IT HAPPENED WHEN I WAS STOPPED. *TT

NHTSA ID 10459154 · filed May 21, 2012

EMERGENCY BRAKES FAIL INSPECTION EVERY YEAR SINCE I OWNED THE VEHICLE FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I HAVE THEM WORKED ON EVERY YEAR TO PASS STATE REQUIREMENTS, COSTING LOTS OF MONEY. *TR

NHTSA ID 10349434 · filed Aug 15, 2010

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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