Complaints
105
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:105,315 mi
#216 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:72,718 mi
Crash-related:1
#39 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:121,781 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Brakes | 23 | — | — | 105,315 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 16 | 1 | — | 72,718 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | — | — | 121,781 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 6 | — | — | 37,716 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | — | — | — |
Hydraulic Brakes
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,315
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,718
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,781
Tires:Tread/Belt
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,716
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 105 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Hydraulic Brakes with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Top reported problems: Hydraulic Brakes (23 complaints, avg 105,315 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (16 complaints, avg 72,718 mi); Brakes (9 complaints, avg 121,781 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 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,890 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 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 include 3 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 1 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 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 2500?
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 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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