Major Problems with 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 GMC Sierra 1500

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 3 Mileage: 218000 miles

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 166000 miles

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SUSPENSION Mileage: 120000 miles

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Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES, HOSES, LINES/PIPING and AND FITTINGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Sierra 1500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake line running along frame to rear wheels ruptured when shifting from park to drive. shift interlock requires brake depressed...	37 ~ 103515 miles
SERVICE BRAKES stopped in my driveway to get newspaper and mail. i got back into the truck and applied the brake to...	29 ~ 294442 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1)total brake failure due to corrosion in brake line. brake went to floor no brakes fluid running out on to	14 ~ 75302 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on jan. 14 2000. my abs and brake warning lights came on. both the electronic brake control module and master...	14 ~ 28161 miles
SEATS the consumer began to notice that the driver's seat was not stable when sitting in it. upon closer inspection the...	10 ~ 58337 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated the vehicle was parked when he noticed the...	6 ~ 124672 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have called repeatedly and filed reports of electrical and the brakes in the 99 gmc suburban. i have called...	6 ~ 72667 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the computer that controlled the abs failed and as a result the system did not function properly. ak ts *nlm...	6 ~ 53854 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER frame and cross members corrosion found when having cab rocker panels replaced and prep-repaint cab. body shop called ask me...	5 ~ 150000 miles
SUSPENSION i have severe frame rust to the point where the frame has a crack halfway around it near the rear...	4 ~ 159000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel gauge and low fuel warning system on my 1999 gmc sierra pickup has not worked for many months....	3 ~ 123263 miles
STEERING tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. while driving at an unknown speed the contact was unable to make...	3 ~ 124000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR abs motor continues to run after the engine has been turned off. driver has to pull the fuse to stop	3 ~ 32374 miles
SEAT BELTS my driver side seat belt the locking mechanism has failed to lock on to the retractable latch leaving me an...	2 ~ 79000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM brakes completely failed footpedal went down floor. while driving in residential area.. brake fluid found leaking.had towed truck brake lines...	2 ~ 214000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that the wheels locked up and the vehicle wobbles...	2 ~ 29809 miles
PARKING BRAKE parking brake did not hold allowing vehicle to roll away and strike parking barrier. repairs were made totaling $434.37 parts	2 ~ 155997 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated low fuel even though...	2 ~ 45000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING found the exhaust manifold bolts on both sides of the engine snapping off for no reason at about 65k miles....	2 ~ 32500 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES on jan.15 2003 i purchased five ( 5 ) dunlop rover a/t bsl tires for my 1999 chev suburban from...	2 ~ 85500 miles
TIRES running highway speed and had a blow out on right rear tire. the tire split from where the tread starts...	2 ~ 85500 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. while driving on a country road that was rocky and bumpy...	1 ~ 166000 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph he heard an...	1 ~ 101000 miles
POWER TRAIN frame rotted suspension rotted front suspension lock totally rotted. *tr...	1 ~ 120000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. while driving approximately 10 mph the brake pedal was depressed into...	1 ~ 68000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING broken exhaust manifold bolts. factory installed exhaust manifold bolts routinely break on both sides of the engine. nature of the...	1 ~ 80000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the frame is rusted thru and is cracking. this is a major safety issue. why isn't there a recall on	1 ~ 200000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY brake lines failed on my 1999 gms sierra pick up. had to be replaced at a cost of $2000.00 +'s....	1 ~ 115000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my friend that i work with was driving to work this morning and his airbags accidentally deployed without warning and	1 ~ 63755 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. the contact received a recall notice for the service brakes hydraulic:antilock:wheel speed...	1 ~ 55000 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. the contact noticed smoke rising from the front passenger side of the...	1 ~ 158000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. on june 19 2007 the power steering pump failed. the power pump...	1 ~ 70000 miles
STRUCTURE '99 gmc sierra rust issues. on both sides the cab corners and kicker panels are have rotted away. wheel wells...	1 ~ 90000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that the wheels locked up and the vehicle wobbles...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra extended cab. he received a recall notice from the manufacturer to repair and...	1 ~ 15000 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR if slowing down to stop i apply my brakes if i am going over any bumbs in the road my...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the first time i bought the vehicle it overflowed fuel when i filled the fuel tank to it's capacity. i...	1 ~ 8500 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN after the warranty ran out and at about 60 000 miles the transmission started shifting hard from first to second...	1 ~ 60000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT after the warranty ran out and at about 60 000 miles the transmission started shifting hard from first to second...	1 ~ 60000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE vehicle has cracks on either side. consumer thinks it is between extended cab and short pick up bed.*ak...	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on jan. 14 2000. my abs and brake warning lights came on. both the electronic brake control module and master...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states his truck makes a ticking sound while driving. he states he has taken it to the dealer and...	1
ENGINE brake check engine oil change indicator will not go off...	1 ~ 677 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while traveling vehicle idles high. to reduce idle consumer had to put vehicle in neutral.*ak low idle goes to only	1
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1. when going over minor bumps consumer can hear rear leaf springs hit against each other metal to metal sound	1
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR 1. when going over minor bumps consumer can hear rear leaf springs hit against each other metal to metal sound	1

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