Owners have filed 43 complaints
about the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups with NHTSA between 2001 and 2015.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 10 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 52
Against the median year of the Chevrolet C/K Pickups. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
25.6% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 24
14% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1999 compares with every other Chevrolet C/K Pickups
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
25.6%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
25.6%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
719.4%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
925.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
822.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
38.3%
150,000+ miles
513.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2001peak 6Oct 2015
NHTSA investigations into the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE03057Opened 8 Dec 2003Closed 9 Apr 2004PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI OPENED PE03-057 TO ASSESS PARKING BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES THAT INCORPORATE A SINGLE-SHOE DRUM-IN-HAT PARKING BRAKE INDEPENDENT OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA INDICATE THAT THE PARKING BRAKE LININGS TEND TO WEAR OUT EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE (AT AN AVERAGE OF 24 MONTHS IN SERVICE), REDUCING THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM'S TORQUE BELOW THAT NEEDED TO IMMOBILIZE THE VEHICLE.GM HAS ATTRIBUTED THIS ACCELERATED WEAR TO FOREIGN MATERIAL INTRUSION AND A FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SHOE TO PROPERLY SELF-CENT...
PE01001Opened 8 Jan 2001Closed 22 May 2001SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER
ALLEGED THAT THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER CAN FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Recalls on the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
00V097000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Risk: THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 270,000 milesLeicester, MACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND CAME TO A LIGHT. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO GO THROUGH THE LIGHT INTO A WALL. IT WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND WAS TOLD ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE ROTTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10538343 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,400 milesCheyney, PACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE LINE FAILED ON 1999 CHEVY SILVERADO 4WD PICK UP. CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF A UPS FREIGHT TRUCK AT STOP LIGHT. I APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL APP. 50 YARDS TO TRY TO STOP MY TRUCK THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR I WAS HELPLESS CARS ON ONE SIDE TELEPHONE POLES ON THE OTHER LUCKILY PUT TRUCK IN 2ND GEAR TO SLOW THE TRUCK DOWN SOME THEN CRASH ED HARD INTO THE BACK OF FREIGHT TRUCK. LUCKILY NOT KILLED. BRAKE FLUID WAS FLOWING OUT OF RUSTED BRAKE LINES UNDER DRIVERS SIDE SEAT UNDER FRAME. TRUCK IS POSSIBLY A TOTAL LOSS. GM HAD ME TOW AT MY OWN EXPENSE TO VERIFY THE BROKEN TUBING BREAK LINE,HAD MY MECHANIC LOOK AT THE BRAKE LINES AND SAID IT DEFINITELY RUPTURED AND WE TOOK PICTURES OF RUSTED BRAKE LINES AS EVIDENCE. GM INVESTIGATOR ASKED ME IF I WAS INJURED AND WHAT I WANTED FROM THEM. I RESPONDED TO BE MADE WHOLE FOR ALL THE BILLS AND DAMAGES FROM THE ACCIDENT FROM THEIR RUSTED AND FAULTY BRAKE EQUIPMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10332337 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesWest Lefferson NC, NCCrash3 injured1 killed
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
TRUCK WILL NOT STOP.
NHTSA complaint #10217865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesFranklinville, NJCrash3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR TOWARD INTERSECTION. APPLIED BRAKES BUT ODDLY PEDAL SEEMED TO GO TO FLOOR WITH ZERO BRAKING ACTION. SUBSEQUENTLY, MY VEHICLE ENTERED INTERSECTION DURING RED LIGHT. WAS STRUCK ON DRIVERS SIDE BY 18-WHEELER CROSSING INTERSECTION AND THEN MY VEHICLE'S FORWARD MOMENTUM CAUSED A FRONTAL IMPACT TO 18-WHEELER CROSSING INTERSECTION FROM THE PASSENGERS SIDE. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. MY WIFE SUSTAINED A FRACTURED RIB, BRUISED STERUM AND CERVICAL SPINE DISLOCATION. MY TWO CHILDREN AGES 6 AND 9 SUSTAINED CUTS TO THE HEAD FROM FLYING GLASS REQUIRING STITCHES AND GLUE. I ATTEMPTED TO HAVE GENERAL MOTORS INSPECT THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UN- WILLING TO PAY A $500.00 FEE FOR WRECKING YARD TO MOVE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. BRAKES AND AIR BAG FAILURE !!!! BOTH PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED BY OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS.
NHTSA complaint #10159782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesFranklinville, NJCrash3 injured
AIR BAGS
WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR TOWARD INTERSECTION. APPLIED BRAKES BUT ODDLY PEDAL SEEMED TO GO TO FLOOR WITH ZERO BRAKING ACTION. SUBSEQUENTLY, MY VEHICLE ENTERED INTERSECTION DURING RED LIGHT. WAS STRUCK ON DRIVERS SIDE BY 18-WHEELER CROSSING INTERSECTION AND THEN MY VEHICLE'S FORWARD MOMENTUM CAUSED A FRONTAL IMPACT TO 18-WHEELER CROSSING INTERSECTION FROM THE PASSENGERS SIDE. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. MY WIFE SUSTAINED A FRACTURED RIB, BRUISED STERUM AND CERVICAL SPINE DISLOCATION. MY TWO CHILDREN AGES 6 AND 9 SUSTAINED CUTS TO THE HEAD FROM FLYING GLASS REQUIRING STITCHES AND GLUE. I ATTEMPTED TO HAVE GENERAL MOTORS INSPECT THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UN- WILLING TO PAY A $500.00 FEE FOR WRECKING YARD TO MOVE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. BRAKES AND AIR BAG FAILURE !!!! BOTH PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED BY OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS.
NHTSA complaint #10159782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,380 milesHibbing, MNCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
LOSS OF BREAKING BELOW 5 MPH. ANTI LOCK BRAKES QUIT WORKING. COMING TO A STOP, AT ABOUT 5 MPH, BRAKE PEDAL PUSHES BACK AGAINST FOOT, ALL BREAKING CEASES AND HOWLING OR BURRRRR NOISE IS HEARD. IF YOU FORCE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN AS IN PANIC STOP, PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO FLOOR AND BRAKING RESUMES. IF YOU LET UP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND REAPPLY PRESSURE, BREAKING RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATION. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, BUT REPEATABLE. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH. THE GM DEALER SAYS MY VEHICLE IS NOT INVOLVED IN THE ABS RECALL AS IT IS IN MINNESOTA. DEALER SAYS I HAVE TO WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO REPLACE THE HUBS AND SENSORS TO FIX PROBLEM. THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, BUT AT THIS TIME, THEY SAY IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY AS THE RECALL DOES NOT AFFECT MY VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10136593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 199,999 milesIdaho Falls, ID
SUSPENSION
THE VEHICLE IS 16 YEARS OLD. IT CURRENTLY HAS 201,352 MILES. THE BODY IS STARTING TO RUST OVER THE REAR TIRE AND THE FRAME IS REALLY RUSTED. DRIVER POWER WINDOW SWITCH WENT OUT AND ROLLED ITSELF DOWN AND CANT GET IT TO GO UP AT ALL. REALLY LOVE THE TRUCK BUT GM COULD HAVE BUILT IT TO LAST LONGER..MY 1974 GMC IS IN BETTER SHAPE THAN THIS TRUCK IS AND ITS NEARING 40 YEARS OLD.
NHTSA complaint #10786767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 199,999 milesIdaho Falls, ID
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE VEHICLE IS 16 YEARS OLD. IT CURRENTLY HAS 201,352 MILES. THE BODY IS STARTING TO RUST OVER THE REAR TIRE AND THE FRAME IS REALLY RUSTED. DRIVER POWER WINDOW SWITCH WENT OUT AND ROLLED ITSELF DOWN AND CANT GET IT TO GO UP AT ALL. REALLY LOVE THE TRUCK BUT GM COULD HAVE BUILT IT TO LAST LONGER..MY 1974 GMC IS IN BETTER SHAPE THAN THIS TRUCK IS AND ITS NEARING 40 YEARS OLD.
NHTSA complaint #10786767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 199,999 milesIdaho Falls, ID
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE IS 16 YEARS OLD. IT CURRENTLY HAS 201,352 MILES. THE BODY IS STARTING TO RUST OVER THE REAR TIRE AND THE FRAME IS REALLY RUSTED. DRIVER POWER WINDOW SWITCH WENT OUT AND ROLLED ITSELF DOWN AND CANT GET IT TO GO UP AT ALL. REALLY LOVE THE TRUCK BUT GM COULD HAVE BUILT IT TO LAST LONGER..MY 1974 GMC IS IN BETTER SHAPE THAN THIS TRUCK IS AND ITS NEARING 40 YEARS OLD.
NHTSA complaint #10786767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 270,000 milesLeicester, MACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND CAME TO A LIGHT. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO GO THROUGH THE LIGHT INTO A WALL. IT WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND WAS TOLD ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE ROTTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10538343 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,400 milesCheyney, PACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE LINE FAILED ON 1999 CHEVY SILVERADO 4WD PICK UP. CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF A UPS FREIGHT TRUCK AT STOP LIGHT. I APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL APP. 50 YARDS TO TRY TO STOP MY TRUCK THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR I WAS HELPLESS CARS ON ONE SIDE TELEPHONE POLES ON THE OTHER LUCKILY PUT TRUCK IN 2ND GEAR TO SLOW THE TRUCK DOWN SOME THEN CRASH ED HARD INTO THE BACK OF FREIGHT TRUCK. LUCKILY NOT KILLED. BRAKE FLUID WAS FLOWING OUT OF RUSTED BRAKE LINES UNDER DRIVERS SIDE SEAT UNDER FRAME. TRUCK IS POSSIBLY A TOTAL LOSS. GM HAD ME TOW AT MY OWN EXPENSE TO VERIFY THE BROKEN TUBING BREAK LINE,HAD MY MECHANIC LOOK AT THE BRAKE LINES AND SAID IT DEFINITELY RUPTURED AND WE TOOK PICTURES OF RUSTED BRAKE LINES AS EVIDENCE. GM INVESTIGATOR ASKED ME IF I WAS INJURED AND WHAT I WANTED FROM THEM. I RESPONDED TO BE MADE WHOLE FOR ALL THE BILLS AND DAMAGES FROM THE ACCIDENT FROM THEIR RUSTED AND FAULTY BRAKE EQUIPMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10332337 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesColoma, MI
EQUIPMENT
THIS WILL BE THE 4TH FUEL INJECTOR PUMP INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE. TWICE IT QUIT WHILE TRAVELING MORE THAN 50 MPH ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS. THIS CAUSES ALL LOST OF POWER TO THE STEERING AND BRAKING. THE COMPANY HAS REPLACED IT FREE UNTIL NOW. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED ALL 3 TIMES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THESE PUMPS THAT THE COMPANY WILL NOT TALK ABOUT.
NHTSA complaint #10305664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesColoma, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
THIS WILL BE THE 4TH FUEL INJECTOR PUMP INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE. TWICE IT QUIT WHILE TRAVELING MORE THAN 50 MPH ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS. THIS CAUSES ALL LOST OF POWER TO THE STEERING AND BRAKING. THE COMPANY HAS REPLACED IT FREE UNTIL NOW. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED ALL 3 TIMES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THESE PUMPS THAT THE COMPANY WILL NOT TALK ABOUT.
NHTSA complaint #10305664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81 milesSouth Lima, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
MY ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ATLOW SPEEDS MTHE ANTILOCK MOTOR COMES ON AND PUSHES BACK AGAINST THE BRAKE PEDAL. I HAVE HAD THIS REPAIRED 4 TIMES WITH NEW SPEED SENSORS ON THE FRONT BRAKES AND STILL I AM HAVING THIS TROUBLE.
NHTSA complaint #10275275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81 milesSouth Lima, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MY ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ATLOW SPEEDS MTHE ANTILOCK MOTOR COMES ON AND PUSHES BACK AGAINST THE BRAKE PEDAL. I HAVE HAD THIS REPAIRED 4 TIMES WITH NEW SPEED SENSORS ON THE FRONT BRAKES AND STILL I AM HAVING THIS TROUBLE.
NHTSA complaint #10275275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,000 milesWest Lefferson NC, NCCrash3 injured1 killed
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
TRUCK WILL NOT STOP.
NHTSA complaint #10217865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesGrand Forks, ND
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP IN FUEL TANK.
NHTSA complaint #10189589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 93,000 milesNEW Kensington, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE PEDAL FELT SPONGY. THE ABS KICKED IN AT 10 MPH. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 04/05/07
NHTSA complaint #10167457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesFranklinville, NJCrash3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR TOWARD INTERSECTION. APPLIED BRAKES BUT ODDLY PEDAL SEEMED TO GO TO FLOOR WITH ZERO BRAKING ACTION. SUBSEQUENTLY, MY VEHICLE ENTERED INTERSECTION DURING RED LIGHT. WAS STRUCK ON DRIVERS SIDE BY 18-WHEELER CROSSING INTERSECTION AND THEN MY VEHICLE'S FORWARD MOMENTUM CAUSED A FRONTAL IMPACT TO 18-WHEELER CROSSING INTERSECTION FROM THE PASSENGERS SIDE. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. MY WIFE SUSTAINED A FRACTURED RIB, BRUISED STERUM AND CERVICAL SPINE DISLOCATION. MY TWO CHILDREN AGES 6 AND 9 SUSTAINED CUTS TO THE HEAD FROM FLYING GLASS REQUIRING STITCHES AND GLUE. I ATTEMPTED TO HAVE GENERAL MOTORS INSPECT THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UN- WILLING TO PAY A $500.00 FEE FOR WRECKING YARD TO MOVE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. BRAKES AND AIR BAG FAILURE !!!! BOTH PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED BY OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS.
NHTSA complaint #10159782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesFranklinville, NJCrash3 injured
AIR BAGS
WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR TOWARD INTERSECTION. APPLIED BRAKES BUT ODDLY PEDAL SEEMED TO GO TO FLOOR WITH ZERO BRAKING ACTION. SUBSEQUENTLY, MY VEHICLE ENTERED INTERSECTION DURING RED LIGHT. WAS STRUCK ON DRIVERS SIDE BY 18-WHEELER CROSSING INTERSECTION AND THEN MY VEHICLE'S FORWARD MOMENTUM CAUSED A FRONTAL IMPACT TO 18-WHEELER CROSSING INTERSECTION FROM THE PASSENGERS SIDE. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. MY WIFE SUSTAINED A FRACTURED RIB, BRUISED STERUM AND CERVICAL SPINE DISLOCATION. MY TWO CHILDREN AGES 6 AND 9 SUSTAINED CUTS TO THE HEAD FROM FLYING GLASS REQUIRING STITCHES AND GLUE. I ATTEMPTED TO HAVE GENERAL MOTORS INSPECT THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UN- WILLING TO PAY A $500.00 FEE FOR WRECKING YARD TO MOVE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION. BRAKES AND AIR BAG FAILURE !!!! BOTH PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED BY OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS.
NHTSA complaint #10159782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,000 milesGilbert, MN
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE TAILGATE CABLE HAS BEEN REPLACED AND FRACTURED A SECOND TIME. THE PASSENGER CABLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF FRACTURING. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V066000, REGARDING THE TAILGATE CABLES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
NHTSA complaint #10155843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,000 milesHoneoye Falls, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ENGAGED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT SPEEDS OF 10MPH OR LESS. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER AND THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED. ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, NO FURTHER REPAIRS WERE MADE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
NHTSA complaint #10152575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesBrooklyn Park, MN
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
LOAD OF PLYWOOD FELL FROM THE PICKUP WHEN THE TAILGATE CABLE BROKE. THE CAR BEHIND ME DID NOT GET HIT BY THE LOAD OF PLYWOOD BUT HAD TO AVOID THE LOAD BY SWERVING. THE PLYWOOD WAS DAMAGED AND THE TAILGATE WAS DESTROYED.
NHTSA complaint #10152460 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,948 milesCovington, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET WITH LESS THAN 49000 MILES. THE VEHICLE ID IS [XXX] I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW AND HAVE NEVER ABUSED IT. BERGLUND CHEVROLET IN ROANOKE ESTIMATED THE COST OF FIXING THIS AT $1000 DOLLARS. HOW LONG WOULD THIS FIX LAST? HOW SAFE IS A VEHICLE THAT WILL NOT GO 50000 MILES WITHOUT A MAJOR COMPONENT ON THE BRAKES FAILING???I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND A FORUM WITH SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM. *NM UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #10142370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesLeicester, MA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE SNAPPING OFF ONE BY ONE. THIS IS CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE CAB OF THE TRUCK MAKING THE DRIVER SLEEPY OR SICK FROM THE FUMES. AFTER TALKING TO G.M MECHANICS A LOT OF THE CHEVY 3/4 TON WITH 6.0 MOTORS ARE DOING THIS. THIS IS A BAD SAFETY ISSUE. G.M DENIES THERE IS A PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10140134 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,000 milesPrather, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM ON 1999 CHEVORET C1500 PICKUPS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MANY MECHANICS THAT THE 1999-2003 KELSEY HAYES (TM) ABS MODULE IS FAILING IN A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF VEHICLES. MINE HAS FAILED AND THE ABS SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS. GM HAS NOT RECOGNIZED THIS A MAJOR DEFECT AND DOES NOT WARRANT ANY REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #10138541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,380 milesHibbing, MNCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
LOSS OF BREAKING BELOW 5 MPH. ANTI LOCK BRAKES QUIT WORKING. COMING TO A STOP, AT ABOUT 5 MPH, BRAKE PEDAL PUSHES BACK AGAINST FOOT, ALL BREAKING CEASES AND HOWLING OR BURRRRR NOISE IS HEARD. IF YOU FORCE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN AS IN PANIC STOP, PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO FLOOR AND BRAKING RESUMES. IF YOU LET UP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND REAPPLY PRESSURE, BREAKING RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATION. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, BUT REPEATABLE. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH. THE GM DEALER SAYS MY VEHICLE IS NOT INVOLVED IN THE ABS RECALL AS IT IS IN MINNESOTA. DEALER SAYS I HAVE TO WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO REPLACE THE HUBS AND SENSORS TO FIX PROBLEM. THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, BUT AT THIS TIME, THEY SAY IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY AS THE RECALL DOES NOT AFFECT MY VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10136593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,904 milesHamersville, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, ABS SEEMS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING.
NHTSA complaint #10135514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesLynchburg, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS MODULE FAILURE ON 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CK 1500 - WHEN THIS SYSTEM FAILED, THE RED BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR ALSO CAME ON. IN ORDER TO STOP THE PUMP FROM RUNNING CONTINUALLY, WE WERE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FUSE. THIS PUMP RAN EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE MODULE COST $800 TO REPLACE. WE HAVE ALSO FOUND THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR MODEL. IT IS A HUGE PROBLEM FOR US NOW BECAUSE THE TRUCK WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION SINCE THE RED BRAKE LIGHT BURNS ALSO. WE ARE TOLD THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE THE ABS LIGHT IS ON. WE WERE TOLD THE TRUCK COULD PASS INSPECTION WITH ONLY THE ABS LIGHT ON BUT NOT WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT ON BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUES. THAT IS, IF THERE WERE ANOTHER BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON, THERE WOULD BE NO FURTHER WARNING. WE FEEL AS THOUGH GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS AS THEY HAVE TO KNOW THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. WE CONTACTED THEM FOR HELP BUT WERE TOLD WE HAD TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE PROBLEM IS CLEAR AND UNMISTAKABLE AS TO WHAT IT IS. WE ARE LIVING PAY CHECK TO PAY CHECK LIKE A LOT OF PEOPLE AND CANNOT AFFORD TO TAKE IT FROM PLACE TO PLACE TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT IF WE HAD BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW, HAD ALL THE SERVICE DONE AT GM AND HAD PURCHASED SEVERAL GM VEHICLES, WE MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR SOME ASSISTANCE ON THIS MODULE FROM GM. IF IT IS TRUE THAT THE RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS CONNECTED TO THE ABS LIGHT, WE ARE PAYING FOR THAT FEATURE OF GM BY BEING FORCED TO FIX THIS MODULE WHEN OTHER VEHICLES NOT SO EQUIPPED CAN CHOOSE TO NOT FIX IT AND STILL PASS INSPECTION. OUR TRUCK IS CURRENTLY IN THE GARAGE WAITING TO GET THE PART. IT SEEMS THAT ANY USED PARTS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND AND IN OUR CASE, OUR MECHANIC CANNOT FIND ONE. WE ARE FACING A REPAIR BILL OF $860 JUST FOR THIS ABS MODULE.
NHTSA complaint #10135569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesPoughkeepsie, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ABS BRAKES ACTIVATE AT SLOW SPEEDS
NHTSA complaint #10126597 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesScott Depot, WV
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS CONTROLL UNIT WILL NOT SHUT OFF AFTER ENGINE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF. FUSE HAS TO BE REMOVED TO PREVENT OVERHEATING UNIT.NEW UNIT IS OVER $1000.00
NHTSA complaint #10120835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.