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Chevrolet Silverado 1999 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,660Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
30Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
137Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes1,067 complaints

1,067 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V345000, 05V161000, 05V379000.

Power Train110 complaints

110 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension110 complaints

110 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control98 complaints

98 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires91 complaints

91 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure87 complaints

87 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V066000.

Steering71 complaints

71 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V242000.

Engine69 complaints

69 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System55 complaints

55 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats48 complaints

48 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts48 complaints

48 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V345000Reported October 30, 2000 - 1,383,922 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 1,383,922 vehicles across all affected models.

05V161000Reported April 22, 2005 - 90,242 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 90,242 vehicles across all affected models.

05V379000Reported August 29, 2005 - 1,353,718 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 1,353,718 vehicles across all affected models.

06V066000Reported March 8, 2006 - 805,368 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 805,368 vehicles across all affected models.

98V242000Reported October 6, 1998 - 8,367 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 8,367 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05009Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed May 31, 2006

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05009Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed May 31, 2006

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05009Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed May 31, 2006

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA02015Opened August 1, 2002 - Closed January 12, 2004

THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04005Opened February 19, 2004 - Closed September 28, 2004

TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 04E067000.

EA04005Opened February 19, 2004 - Closed September 28, 2004

TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 04E067000.

EA04005Opened February 19, 2004 - Closed September 28, 2004

TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 04E067000.

EA04011Opened April 9, 2004 - Closed May 10, 2005

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 05V161000.

EA04011Opened April 9, 2004 - Closed May 10, 2005

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 05V161000.

EA04011Opened April 9, 2004 - Closed May 10, 2005

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 05V161000.

EA04011Opened April 9, 2004 - Closed May 10, 2005

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 05V161000.

EA05007Opened April 14, 2005 - Closed April 11, 2006

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES. Resulted in recall campaign 06V066000.

EA05007Opened April 14, 2005 - Closed April 11, 2006

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES. Resulted in recall campaign 06V066000.

EA05007Opened April 14, 2005 - Closed April 11, 2006

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES. Resulted in recall campaign 06V066000.

EA11001Opened January 5, 2011 - Closed April 8, 2015

Brake line corrosion failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA11001Opened January 5, 2011 - Closed April 8, 2015

Brake line corrosion failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02021Opened February 11, 2002 - Closed August 1, 2002

THROTTLE STICKING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03026Opened June 12, 2003 - Closed November 3, 2003

STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03026Opened June 12, 2003 - Closed November 3, 2003

STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03026Opened June 12, 2003 - Closed November 3, 2003

STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03049Opened October 23, 2003 - Closed February 19, 2004

TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03057Opened December 8, 2003 - Closed April 9, 2004

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05020Opened April 28, 2005 - Closed September 13, 2005

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION. Resulted in recall campaign 05V379000.

PE05020Opened April 28, 2005 - Closed September 13, 2005

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION. Resulted in recall campaign 05V379000.

PE10010Opened March 30, 2010 - Closed January 5, 2011

Brake line corrosion failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10010Opened March 30, 2010 - Closed January 5, 2011

Brake line corrosion failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ04010Opened September 28, 2004 - Closed April 14, 2005

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE BREAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ04010Opened September 28, 2004 - Closed April 14, 2005

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE BREAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ04010Opened September 28, 2004 - Closed April 14, 2005

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE BREAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ99005Opened May 11, 1999 - Closed November 27, 2001

STEERING GEAR/GRAME ATTACHING BOLTS. Resulted in recall campaign 98V242000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19983
1999157
2000206
2001254
2002269
2003220
2004163
2005202
200656
200710
20082
20094
20105
201121
201226
201318
201428
201514
20242
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.