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GMC Sierra 1999 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

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

599Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
21Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
60Complaints 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.

Brakes349 complaints

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

Suspension41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure31 complaints

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

Tires31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering18 complaints

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

Seat Belts16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 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.

PE02021Opened February 11, 2002 - Closed August 1, 2002

THROTTLE STICKING. 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.

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.

19981
199949
200082
200170
2002102
200369
200456
200588
200630
20075
20081
20091
20105
20118
201214
20138
20148
20152
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.