1999 GMC SIERRA 1500
182 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 37 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 30 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 14 |
| SEATS | 10 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 |
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTRY ROAD THAT WAS ROCKY AND BUMPY, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT DROVE INTO A DITCH AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG PARTIALLY DEPLOYED, BUT FAILED TO PREVENT THE CONTACT'S HEAD FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDEN
Mileage: 166,000
BRAKE LINE FAILER DO TO POOR ROUTING FROM FACTORY AND SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL USED ON OEM LINES (BARE STEEL) . ALWAYS REPLACE OEM LINES WITH POWDER COATED AFTERMARKET OR STAINLESS "ONLY" INSPECT "ALL LINES & HARDWARE & CLIPS TO FRAME ECT FOR CORROSION". BRAKE FAILER OCCURED WHILE TOWING ANOTHER AUTO WITH TRAILER ATTACHED NO WARNING.
Mileage: 112,000
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 GMC SIERRA THAT JUST HAD BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON 7/14/16 ON THE INTERSTATE THAT CAUSED AN ACCCIDENT. I HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES, PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. I USED LOW GEAR AND PARK BRAKE TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE BUT STILL MADE CONTACT. IT IS CURRENTLY AT PATRIOT BUICK GMC IN WILLIAMSBURG VA FOR REPAIR WHERE I BOUGHT IT NEW. I FEEL ME HAVING TO PAY $1000+ FOR THE BRAKE LINE REPAIR AND NOW A COURT DATE AND INSURANCE ISSUES THAT ARE NOT MY FAULT. WE NEED TO DISCUSS GMC MAKING
Mileage: 218,000
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 GMC SIERRA THAT JUST HAD BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON 7/14/16 ON THE INTERSTATE THAT CAUSED AN ACCCIDENT. I HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES, PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. I USED LOW GEAR AND PARK BRAKE TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE BUT STILL MADE CONTACT. IT IS CURRENTLY AT PATRIOT BUICK GMC IN WILLIAMSBURG VA FOR REPAIR WHERE I BOUGHT IT NEW. I FEEL ME HAVING TO PAY $1000+ FOR THE BRAKE LINE REPAIR AND NOW A COURT DATE AND INSURANCE ISSUES THAT ARE NOT MY FAULT. WE NEED TO DISCUSS GMC MAKING
Mileage: 218,000
1999 GMC SIERRA, TWO CARS INFRONT TURNING LEFT, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, NO BRAKES. ENDED UP CRASHING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, WHICH IN TURN HIT THE CAR TURNING. AS I WAS MAKING SURE NO ONE WAS HURT, I NOTICED THAT MY TRUCK WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE ROAD. *KB
Mileage: 70,000
1999 GMC SIERRA TRUCK HAD COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE CAUSING ME TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AT A STOP LIGHT. NO INDICATIONS OF BRAKE PROBLEMS AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW FOR THE LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. *TR
Mileage: 130,000
BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO EXTREME RUST. AFTER ACCIDENT I CHECKED SEVERAL OTHER TRUCKS OF THE SAME VINTAGE WHERE I WORKED AND ALL HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 66,000
1999 GMC SIERRA PICKUP REGULAR CAB 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES. TRUCK WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, SPEED LESS THAN 5 MPH. PEDAL VIBRATED THEN WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. TRUCK BUMPED INTO CAR IN FRONT OF IT CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO CAR, VERY SLIGHT DAMAGE TO TRUCK. ROADS WERE CLEAR AND DRY, DAY WAS COLD BUT SUNNY. *TR
Mileage: 68,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE ABS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STOPPED UNTIL THE BRAKES WERE DISENGAGED, ENGAGED, AND PUMPED. ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2003, AT 46,663 MILES, THE FAILURE OCCURRED, BUT ONLY ONE SENSOR WAS REPLACED AT THAT TIME. ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2004, AT 54,318 MILES, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND A SECOND SENSOR WAS REPLACED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDINGLY ON FEBRUARY 21, 200
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING GARAGE AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE BODY SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS FAILED AND DISABLED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE VERIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS INSURANCE COMPANY WOULD NEED TO FILE A CLAIM AND A GM INSPECTOR SHOULD BE AVAILABLE
Mileage: 118,085