Total Complaints
5 filings
CHEVROLET G35 · model year
1999 CHEVROLET G35
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999CHEVROLETG35 carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 G35 is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 2 filings, followed by tires (1) and structure (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1999 G35, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20030312ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE REPEAT FAILURES WHICH CAN SOAK LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE WITH OIL. AND HAVE A POSSIBILITY OF FIRE OR ENGINE FAILURE.*JB
Mileage: 12,000
20010813STRUCTURE
8 OF 14 BOLTS THAT HOLD THE BODY ON FRAME BROKE.
20000814SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
FRONT BRAKES WOULD OVERHEAT, AND CAUSE VEHICLE TO PULL EITHER TO RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 10 TIMES, AND MECHANIC INDICATED THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE RESOLVED. DISTRICT MANAGER DROVE VEHICLE, AND INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. HE RECOMMENDED THAT NO MORE SERVICE WORK TO BE DONE ON THE TRUCK UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
19990810SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE LOCKING UP WHEN CONSUMER GENTLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE / VIBRATE, WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF CONTROL. HOWEVER, THE FRONT TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO FAILURE. *YC
19990810TIRES
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE LOCKING UP WHEN CONSUMER GENTLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE / VIBRATE, WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF CONTROL. HOWEVER, THE FRONT TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO FAILURE. *YC
Compare 1999CHEVROLETG35 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 CHEVROLET G35 have?▼
The 1999 CHEVROLET G35 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 CHEVROLET G35?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 CHEVROLET G35 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and STRUCTURE.
Is the 1999 CHEVROLET G35 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.