Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 GMC Sierra

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 721 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 slip19755,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module3351,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2966,800 mi
Service brakes25150,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments2179,500 mi
Seats2067,000 mi
Tires2049,900 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2020,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1949,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1650,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1655,000 mi
Suspension: front14—
Suspension13150,145 mi
Tires: tread/belt11—
Air bags: frontal1046,000 mi
Unknown or other974,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline857,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor819,000 mi
Parking brake797,500 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor79,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock772,310 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights6—
Seat belts: front: anchorage6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings6109,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls675,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Engine and engine cooling444,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine465,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump450,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional489,500 mi
Power train483,303 mi
Power train: axle assembly4—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft4—
Steering446,264 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)4—
Visibility: glass, side/rear421,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3—
Fuel system, other349,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system358,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch360,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Suspension: rear3—
Vehicle speed control: linkages3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer391,342 mi
Wheels: hub361,358 mi
Air bags2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash268,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system246,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe249,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings260,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly280,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system271,000 mi
Power train: driveline2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit295,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light252,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light246,944 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2—
Steering: rack and pinion2—
Structure: body2100,000 mi
Structure: body: door2—
Structure: body: tailgate249,900 mi
Suspension: front: hub228,178 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber2—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing299,796 mi
Visibility: windshield2—
Wheels264,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring149,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor168,000 mi
Equipment1—
Equipment adaptive/mobility1150,145 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices1—
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch157,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting195,600 mi
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch172,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust168,351 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor128,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve138,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: column145,000 mi
Structure1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments173,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages146,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1998 model has 3 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.