Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Chevrolet Silverado

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,104 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V066000

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
805,368
Reported to NHTSA
2006-03-08
Owners notified
2006-04-10

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS HAVE GALVANIZED-BRAIDED-STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES USED TO SUPPORT THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION. OVER TIME THESE CABLES CAN CORRODE AND FRACTURE WHEN LOADS ARE APPLIED TO THEM.

Safety risk

IF ONE CABLE FRACTURES, THE REMAINING CABLE MAY RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURE, THE TAILGATE WOULD DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER. IF ANYONE IS SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THEY COULD FALL AND BE INJURED. ON VEHICLES WITHOUT A BUMPER, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP TO A LOWER POSITION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GALVANIZED SUPPORT CABLES WITH STAINLESS STEEL SUPPORT CABLES. IN ADDITION, DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT THE TAILGATE HINGE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V379000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,353,718
Reported to NHTSA
2005-08-29
Owners notified
2005-09-22

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V161000

Parking brake

Component
Parking brake
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
90,242
Reported to NHTSA
2005-04-22
Owners notified
2005-07-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.

Safety risk

IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V345000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,383,922
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-30
Owners notified
2001-02-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CLEARANCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE AND THE BODY CROSS SILL THAT COULD DECREASE TO THE POINT OF ALLOWING CONTACT DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. IF CONTACT OCCURS AND THE BRAKE PIPE BECOMES DAMAGED, IN HALF OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM THERE CAN BE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND PRESSURE. THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP WILL BE ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL REACHES THE INDICATOR LIMIT.

Safety risk

DURING BRAKING, THE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL AND STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE FOR WEAR. IF THERE ARE SIGNS OF WEAR, THIS SECTION OF THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW DESIGNED BRAKE PIPE SECTION. IF THERE ARE NOT SIGNS OF WEAR ON THE BRAKE PIPE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A SPACER CLIP TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND THE BODY CROSS SILL.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V242000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
8,367
Reported to NHTSA
1998-10-06
Owners notified
1998-10-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON ALL THREE OF THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS. THE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME ALLOWING THE STEERING GEAR TO MOVE. THIS LOOSENING CAN RESULT IN SOME UNRESPONSIVE STEERING FEEL AND SOME NOISE TO THE DRIVER.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION IS IGNORED, THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME CAN WEAR AND/OR FATIGUE THE ATTACHING BOLTS TO THE POINT OF BREAKAGE OR THE BOLTS BACKING OUT. IF ALL THE BOLTS BREAK OR BACK OUT, THE STEERING GEAR WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip53458,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module14154,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic6692,000 mi
Tires55149,910 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module5455,000 mi
Service brakes52130,000 mi
Vehicle speed control4860,942 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4659,226 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4320,000 mi
Suspension4196,000 mi
Suspension: front39114,000 mi
Seats3658,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock3442,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments3380,000 mi
Parking brake3169,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3033,990 mi
Air bags: frontal28—
Tires: tread/belt2851,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline27—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2590,000 mi
Unknown or other21106,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc17—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1749,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1770,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1578,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1547,016 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1448,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage14—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar14—
Electrical system1360,942 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1344,900 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear132,914 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1250,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft12—
Seat belts12160,000 mi
Structure: body12115,000 mi
Structure: body: door12—
Structure: frame and members12105,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1167,275 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1160,000 mi
Suspension: rear11—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1049,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1029,817 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1032,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system103,000 mi
Visibility: windshield10—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system985,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional9—
Steering970,000 mi
Tires: sidewall937,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly866,934 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump780,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission7—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light751,976 mi
Structure: body: tailgate733,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices7—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash6—
Engine and engine cooling65,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system6—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe670,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline656,850 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift6—
Steering: rack and pinion670,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub659,921 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing638,155 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module560,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights565,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch584,000 mi
Power train524,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)570,500 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly5—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light555,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector5—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables449,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition4—
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices4—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4—
Seat belts: front470,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust450,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields4155,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber4112,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages4—
Air bags3160,000 mi
Electrical system: horn395,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly349,929 mi
Electrical system: wiring3—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers349,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3—
Equipment365,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)374,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)3145,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft3—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor37,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper349,189 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings390,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump322,952 mi
Structure340,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments3101,000 mi
Wheels3—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood249,000 mi
Engine2158,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2—
Exterior lighting2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting2—
Fuel system, other2—
Parking brake: driveline2—
Power train: axle hubs266,934 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly250 mi
Service brakes, electric233,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp239,480 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device2—
Steering: linkages2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2—
Structure: body: bumpers2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar2—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire2—
Vehicle speed control: cables2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Wheels: hub2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer160,012 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights191,700 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1182,774 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings186,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1140,000 mi
Interior lighting183,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages146,255 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock144,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock195,731 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint169,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, air1—
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper146,000 mi
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters1—
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings186,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring145,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings185,950 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1300 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar161,322 mi
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Tires: bead1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control149,000 mi
Visibility1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor191,500 mi
Wheels: rim1161,650 mi

The 1998 model has 6 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.