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1999 GMC Pickup problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 25 complaints on file for the 1999 GMC Pickup — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

25

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Pickup years?

Pickup NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted28 complaints1988: 1 complaints1990: 5 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 5 complaints1993: 2 complaints1994: 9 complaints1995: 14 complaints1996: 12 complaints1997: 28 complaints1998: 22 complaints1999: 25 complaints2000: 15 complaints2001: 6 complaints2002: 5 complaints
Pickup NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 GMC Pickup problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes936%
Fuel System312%
Body & Structure312%
Tires & Wheels312%
Speed Control28%
Transmission14%
Electrical System14%
Seats14%
Steering14%
Airbags14%

Does the 1999 GMC Pickup 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.

“BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED ON VEHICLE WHEN APPLIED.*MR THE BRAKES FAILED AS THE DRIVER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE HIT THE BUILDING CAUSING $2500 IN DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CONTROL SENSORS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · April 30, 2004 · crash

“CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE OF AN AIR LEAK THROUGH THE CASTING OF THE REAR ALUMINUM WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH WHEELS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE DESIGN IS SUCH THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY IS SO CLOSE TO THE REAR WHEEL THAT SMALL ROCKS GET CAUGHT IN BETWEEN. THIS CAUSES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 1, 2002

“CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FUEL TANK CRACKED AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM THERE WAS A LEAKAGE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TANK COLLAPSED. AT THE TIME THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TANK REPAIRED BECAUSE GMC HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 17, 2003

“1999 GMC PICKUP HAD A CRACK IN THE REAR FRAME. *TS THE FRAME WAS BROKEN JUST BEHIND THE REAR AXLE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOLD HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A FACTORY REP TO INSPECT IT. THE REP INSPECTED THAT VEHICLE AND INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULDN'T…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · June 1, 2006

“THE ACCELERATOR STICKS. MUST PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, OR NEUTRAL, AND "POP" THE ACCELERATOR TO RELEASE IT TO WORKING ORDER. THE VEHICLE BELONGED TO MY FATHER, AND I INHERITED IT AFTER HE DIED IN AUGUST 2002. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY RECOURSE TO GET THIS REPAIRED? *NLM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · September 1, 2002

1999 GMC Pickup — common questions

Is the 1999 GMC Pickup reliable?

The record is thin — 25 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1999 Pickup problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (9 complaints), tires & wheels (3 complaints), fuel system (3 complaints).

Does the 1999 GMC Pickup have recalls?

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

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.