Total Complaints
2 filings
CHEVROLET T-SERIES · model year
1999 CHEVROLET T-SERIES
2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999CHEVROLETT-SERIES carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 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 T-SERIES is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 2 filings. 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 T-SERIES, 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.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 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 |
Recent Complaints
20050927SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
FIRST OF ALL, I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO PUT IN THE "# OF FAILURES" FIELD SINCE THE PROBLEM OCCURS MANY TIMES EACH DAY AND WE JUST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE LESS THAN A MONTH AGO, SO OBVIOUSLY IT'S GOING TO OCCUR THOUSANDS OF TIMES UNLESS FIXED. WE BOUGHT OUR 1999 CHEVY TAHOE THE END OF AUGUST THIS YEAR FROM A PRIVATE SELLER. WHEN WE PICKED THE VEHICLE UP, WE WERE COMING TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN ON A CITY STREET AND FELT THE ANTI LOCK BREAKS KICK IN. THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE DAY WE GOT THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUES TO OCCUR EACH TIME WE DRIVE IT. I LOOKED UP RECALLS ON OUR VEHICLE AND SAW THAT ONE HAD JUST BEEN ISSUED FOR UNWANTED ANTI LOCK BREAK SYSTEM ACTIVATION, WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING TO US. I LOOKED INTO THE RECALL FURTHER ONLY TO FIND THAT 14 "RUST BELT" STATES ARE INCLUDING IN THE RECALL AND WE- HERE IN MINNESOTA WHERE OUR CARS RUST FROM ALL THE SALT WE USE TO HELP WITH ALL THE SNOW WE GET EVERY YEAR- ARE NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A "RUST BELT" STATE. I CALLED GM/CHEVROLET TO D
20050907CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
FAILURE TO BRAKE HARD ENOUGH OR BRAKES NOT FULLY RESPONDING DURING PANIC SITUATION. PROCEEDING IN VEHICLE AT 50-60 MPH FOLLOWING BEHIND A CAR TOWING A SMALL FISHING BOAT. TRAFFIC AHEAD IN HOWARD COUNTY STOPPED SUDDENLY & CAN AHEAD BRAKED HARD. I ALSO THEN BRAKED HARD. THE WHEELS NEVER LOCKED UP, NOR WENT INTO ANTI LOCK SOUNDS. THE BACK OF THE BOAT WAS HIT BY MY VEHICLE. THIS WAS ABOUT TWO YRS AGO IN SUMMER TIME. PUSHING HARD DID NOT RESULT IN PROPER BRAKING OF VEHICLE. NOW, SAME VEHICLE AT ABOUT 58K MILES HAS DEVELOPED A LACK OF BRAKING AT UNDER 10 MPH THAT COULD VERY WELL BE RELATED. WHEN BRAKING ABOVE 10 MPH, THE SPEED DROPS TO 10 MPH, THEN THE BRAKES GIVE WAY FOR A FEW SECONDS & THEN RECOVER IN PULSES WITH SOUNDS. ITS NOT PROPER BRAKING/STOPPING MODE FOR ABS! THIS IS ABOUT A CHEVY TAHOE. THE INCIDENT BOXES BELOW ARE BASED ON THE PAST ACCIDENT, NOT THE PRESENT BRAKE ISSUE. THE DATE SHOWN IS ONLY AN APPROXIMATE. I HAVE BOTH MY REPAIR BILL TO MY FRONT END DAMAGE & PHOTOS
Mileage: 50,000
Compare 1999CHEVROLETT-SERIES 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 T-SERIES have?▼
The 1999 CHEVROLET T-SERIES has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 CHEVROLET T-SERIES?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 CHEVROLET T-SERIES is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 1999 CHEVROLET T-SERIES 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.