Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I have had right rear brake line rust out. I had front brake lines rust out. I had the brake line to the ABS from booster rust out. Had the fuel lines rust out(leaking raw gas) had oil lines for automatic transmission rust out. Each time I was lucky that it happened in the city at low speeds and not while pulling a trailer.I also had trouble with the ABS kicking in falsely at slow speeds(also rust build up at wheel sensor mounting place.
We have had several rust problems with this vehicle from brakes lines rusting through, gas tank straps rusting through. Now we have fuel line leak and our torsion bar has cracked due to rusting through and they will not repair unless the frame is replaced which is not cost effective due to the amount of rust throughout the vehicle. Unless frame is replaced it is unsafe to drive.
Takata recall? I would like to know what recalls were made on this vehicle that I might have missed? And what to do about them. My dealer went out of business and I was never notified about any of the recalls I am just now finding out about. Thank you.
Throttle body sticking at low speeds throttle sticks until pedal is pushed beyond desired point causing vehicle to surge forward. I hit garage wall. Exact problem occurred at 30,000 miles, dealer replaced throttle body(bad bushings) under warranty.
Brake line blew out due to corrosion when pulling to a stop light, was able to stop the truck w/o incident. This was 8aug09. Repaired on 12aug09. On 5aug11 went to replace shocks thinking they were shot, problem discovered, entire shock mount rail assembly had rusted away from the frame and is hanging in the air. Mileage: 148876. On 30sep11 gas tank dropped to the ground due to corrosion of frame, and also exhaust system components have rotted away from the frame and now hanging, there are also some cracks in the frame, mileage 149476. There is no rust or damage to the body on this truck at all. It still looks like a new truck. The frame is rotting away from under the truck. I should have bought a Ford. Will never buy another Chevy. From what I see, this is a known problem that GM knows all about and refuses to do anything about all these trucks. …
After filling up my truck and got speed up to about 65mph my gas gauge went to empty and then would come back up after hitting a bump in the road or rocking the truck back and forth , also the light on the gear shift lever kept going out and couldn't tell what gear I was in, could peck on console and light might come back on but stays off most of the time now. Now the fuel gauge still acts up and it does not give and accurate reading.have to set my trip timer each time I fillup so I will know how much gas I have unless someone steals a lot of it then I usually run out of gas along side the road. [redacted]
Tl contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when attempting to brake, the vehicle would continue moving another five feet before the brakes would grab. Also, the contact was driving at 60 MPH on the highway when the vehicle suddenly completely shut down. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that a new starter and new fuel sending unit needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired at that time. The rear seal on the engine was leaking oil; the dealer repaired the seal. The contact also noticed that the rotors were peeling; the contact repaired the problem at his expense. The braking issue was the most recent problem and had not been corrected at the time of the complaint. The manufacturer had not been notified of the brake problem. The current mileage was approximately 140,000. …
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup customer states that he received a recall letter for the ABS and after getting brakes fixed the pickup started having problems with starting idling* the consumer took the vehicle back to dealer, who then stated the ABS motor was running constantly and the fuse needed to be pulled or the battery would die. Once the fuse was pulled, the noise stopped. The dealer said to fix the problem would be costly and to just drive the vehicle. Once the consumer left the dealer the brake light illuminated, the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer and it was determined that the ABS module was bad. The consumer stated everything was fine before the recall was performed. The consumer was told the starting problems were due to the fuel pressure regulator needing to be replaced. The dealer decided to split the cost of the ABS module with the consumer.
Several years ago my fuel gauge began acting up. It would flip quickly to the "no gas" position periodically and then flip back several minutes later. The low fuel light would go off and on. When I fill the truck up it always flips to the empty position and then begins it's back and forth flipping. I have trained everyone in my family to always reset the mileage indicator and watch it carefully to insure they don't run out of gas. I've had numerous cars over the years (Honda for 20 years) and have never experienced a problem like this. At the present time, two people I know with the same truck built the same year or within a year of mine have the same problem. I'm wondering why a recall has not been issued for this problem.
I have a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and my ABS light and parking brake light has came on recently. The braking on my truck is not very good in wet conditions. I found that it is a common problem on Chevy trucks, and I was told that I should just remove the fuse. I was told it has something to do with the wheel hub assembly, and it is a costly fix. I think for once Chevrolet should step up and put out a recall on this problem. There is also another common complaint about my dash cluster, which I had also found is a common problem, the odometer will go off and on when it feels like, and the gas gauge frequently goes up and down, and the fuel light comes on periodically. Thank you for your time.
Fuel System complaints in other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 5% of the model year's 587 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 138,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.