Complaints
711
Crashes
51
Fires
7
Injuries
32
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1126 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:139,677 mi
Crash-related:10
#2103 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:113,441 mi
Crash-related:9
#375 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:63,600 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 126 | 10 | — | 139,677 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 103 | 9 | — | 113,441 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 75 | 4 | — | 63,600 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 29 | 1 | — | 113,555 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 25 | — | — | 60,768 mi | |
| Body Structure | 19 | 1 | — | 147,640 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 18 | — | — | 141,453 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 16 | 1 | — | 89,021 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 15 | — | — | 125,769 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | 1 | — | 103,312 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 3 | — | 97,380 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | 1 | — | 131,703 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 10 | — | — | 42,364 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 9 | — | 122,333 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 4 | — | 109,072 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | — | — | 85,931 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 8 | — | — | 152,891 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 144,390 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 132,333 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 48,160 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | 1 | 137,600 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 6 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 5 | — | — | 89,983 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 5 | — | — | 129,726 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 149,284 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 5 | — | — | 91,750 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — |
Brakes
126
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
139,677
Hydraulic Brakes
103
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,441
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
75
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,600
Seat-Related Issues
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,555
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,768
Body Structure
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,640
Suspension Failures
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
141,453
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,021
Structure:Frame And Members
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,769
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,312
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,380
Gasoline Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,703
Parking-Brake Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,364
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,333
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,072
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,931
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
152,891
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
144,390
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,333
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,160
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
137,600
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,000
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,983
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,726
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
149,284
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,750
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 711 NHTSA complaints, 51 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 126 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Top reported problems: Brakes (126 complaints, avg 139,677 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (103 complaints, avg 113,441 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (75 complaints, avg 63,600 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 109,863 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 include 51 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 32 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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