Complaints
2,104
Crashes
126
Fires
11
Injuries
94
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1534 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:65,085 mi
Crash-related:41
Fires:1
#2141 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Avg mileage:56,375 mi
Crash-related:3
#366 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:97,301 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 534 | 41 | 1 | 65,085 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 141 | 3 | — | 56,375 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 66 | 5 | — | 97,301 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 55 | 3 | — | 149,910 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 54 | — | — | 57,576 mi | |
| Brakes | 52 | 4 | 1 | 130,518 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 48 | 4 | — | 60,420 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 46 | — | — | 58,812 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 43 | 3 | — | 19,650 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 41 | 1 | — | 101,500 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 39 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 36 | 1 | 1 | 55,740 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 34 | 2 | — | 60,583 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 33 | — | — | 85,001 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 31 | 1 | 1 | 60,662 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 30 | 1 | — | 48,326 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 28 | 27 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 28 | — | — | 65,760 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 27 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 25 | — | — | 111,406 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 17 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 17 | — | — | 88,150 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 15 | — | — | 77,412 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 15 | — | — | 47,016 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 14 | — | — | 61,193 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 14 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | 1 | 70,460 mi |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
534
complaints
Crashes
41
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,085
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
141
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,375
Hydraulic Brakes
66
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,301
Tire Defects
55
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
149,910
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
54
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,576
Brakes
52
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
130,518
Unintended Acceleration
48
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,420
Automatic Transmission
46
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,812
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
43
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,650
Suspension Failures
41
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,500
Suspension:Front
39
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,000
Seat-Related Issues
36
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,740
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
34
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,583
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,001
Parking-Brake Issues
31
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,662
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,326
Air Bags:Frontal
28
complaints
Crashes
27
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,760
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,406
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,150
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,412
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,016
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,193
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,460
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1999 Chevrolet Silverado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado has 2,104 NHTSA complaints, 126 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 534 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (534 complaints, avg 65,085 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module (141 complaints, avg 56,375 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (66 complaints, avg 97,301 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,266 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado include 126 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 94 injuries, and 0 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 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?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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