Most common 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet C/K Series complaints by model year
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series:
Parking brake failure
Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake…
Parking brake failure
In a letter dated April 20, 2005, GM notified NHTSA that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to GM, some of these vehicles May have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an…
Vacuum brake booster failure
Odi upgraded the preliminary evaluation to conduct a full technical analysis, including testing.the testing and analysis shows that a torn diaphragm is a slow progressive type of failure.the tear propagates in a slow methodical manner and braking performance is similar to an untorn unit until the tear exceeds 1/2 inch.odi's testing indicates that tears greater than 1/2 inch required increased pedal effort.however,…
What 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series owners say
Brakes
Tried to stop for car stopped to turn left. Brake pedal went toward floor more than usual. Impacted said car before getting truck stopped. Found ruptured, corroded brake line to be leaking brake flluid. Had brake line replaced. Later had another brake line do same thing.. Had all lines replaced at my expense.
While traveling in winter conditions last year, another vehicle lost control and went into consumer vehicle's lane. When consumer attempted to apply brakes, brakes failed to operate properly and stop, resulting in extended stopping distance, and brake pedal had no resistance behind it. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that rear brake shoes wer not worn, but were "coming apart". Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 C/K Series rates average: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the C/K Series at the same age. It is one of the best C/K Series years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series?
The brakes — 7 complaints, 78% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the lights (2) and air bags (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet C/K Series?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1999. See the full Chevrolet C/K Series years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 130,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.