The problem
Vehicle description: s -trucks equipped with 2 wheel drive. These vehicles May have had the right-hand antilock brake system (ABS) module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe tube nuts tightened without seating the pipe-flared-ends enough to withstand normal assembly and vehicle inputs without partially unseating. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic service brake normal, emergency, and park braking performance."
The risk
If this occurred, the seating seal could be broken during vehicle assembly, or from early road inputs or brake fluid cycling, and a leak could occur increasing the brake stopping distance.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-220 (99V220000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99049 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip |
| Report date | August 11, 1999 |
| Owners notified | August 20, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,947 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-220 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,947 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.