1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 39 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 9.8 times the median Chevrolet Truck year — the 1999 model ranks #7 of 41 Chevrolet Truck years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 12 reports (31% of the total).

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Chevrolet Truck years?

Chevrolet Truck NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	12	31%	▲ up
Tires & Wheels	11	28%	▲ up
Engine	4	10%	▲ up
Steering	3	8%	— flat
Seats	2	5%	— flat
Trailer Hitch	1	3%	new
Airbags	1	3%	▼ down
Visibility & Wipers	1	3%	▼ down
Fuel System	1	3%	▼ down
Other	1	3%	— flat
Speed Control	1	3%	▼ down
Suspension	1	3%	▼ down

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E040000LightingMay 15, 2006 · 1,648 units

Defect

CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE, SIMILAR TO THE PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN NOTED IN THE RECENT RECALL NUMBER 05V3790000. I HAD A SLOW SPEED IMPACT CRASH IN 1998 THAT RESULTED IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE THAT I REAR ENDED, AND MINOR DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. I…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 15, 1998 · crash

“WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH IN A 1999, CHEVROLET Z71 TRUCK LEFT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE, SIZE: P265/75R16, DOT: W273WMB189 EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THERE WERE 12,000 MILES ON TIRE, AND IT WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. BLOWOUT WAS APPROXIMATLEY 1 1/2 INCHES IN LENGTH, AND WAS IN CENTER OF THE TREAD.…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 30, 2001

“INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING ON 5.7 VORTEC. I KNOW OF 2 OTHER TRUCKS THAT THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON AS WELL AS THE DEALER IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. IT IS ALSO WELL DOCUMENTED ON THE WEB. IF YOU HAVE A 5.7 LITER MOTOR IT IS NOT IF IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN BUT WHEN. WHY DO I HAVE 100,000 COOLANT WHEN…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 3, 2003

“FAN BELT BROKE, RESULTING IN LOSE OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING. POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE, CAUSED POWER BRAKES TO FAIL”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 4, 1999

“WHEN ENTERING THE X-CAB USING EASY ENTRY - A PLASTIC PIECE BROKE THAT CAUSED THE SEAT NOT TO LOCK IN PLACE - BUT TO SLIDE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. *AK”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · October 1, 1999

1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — common questions

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 39 complaints put the 1999 model at #7 of 41 Chevrolet Truck years. It is one of the Chevrolet Truck years to avoid.

What are the most common 1999 Chevrolet Truck problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (12 complaints), tires & wheels (11 complaints), engine (4 complaints).

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Chevrolet Truck years to avoid are 1996, 1995, 1994, 1997, 2003, 2002, 1999, 1998, 2001. The cleanest record among Chevrolet Truck years belongs to 1975.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1999 compare to other Chevrolet Truck years?

What are the most common 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems?

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — common questions

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reliable?

What are the most common 1999 Chevrolet Truck problems?

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have recalls?

Which Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck years should you avoid?

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