1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Most common 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 587 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	234
Service Brakes	126
Structure	53
Seats	31
Suspension	30
Power Train	29
Electrical System	25
Air Bags	19
Vehicle Speed Control	18
Fuel System, Gasoline	18

What owners report

2023-10-14, Air Bags
Driving 65 miles and I rear ended another vehicle from behind. The air bags did not deployed.

2023-07-17, Tires
The contact owns a 1999 Cherverolt Silverado equipped with tire band Cooper tire line Discoverer HTP tire size 235/70R16 DOT not available. The contact noticed that the front driver-side tire had a sidewall compound on it. The contact added air to the tire, but the sidewall compound was still on the tire. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.

2023-04-25, Structure
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was a gap between the cab and the bed of the vehicle, and that the subframe of the vehicle was corroded. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The contact did not believe that the diagnostic result was not relative to the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that there were rust spots underneath the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

2021-09-29, Engine
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated during the failure. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic test but was unable to retrieve a fault code. The contact also stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to stay in the lane with the assistance of the police and other drivers for approximately 10 minutes before restarting the vehicle and resuming normal functionality. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Th

2021-09-27, Structure
The frame and suspension has overly corroded. The frame is falling apart so bad that when I shut the driver's door chunks of metal fall to the ground. I've had it assessed and they say it should not be this bad. Even in Michigan

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 questions

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Based on 587 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (234), Service Brakes (126), Structure (53).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has been fixed?

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