1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

2 recalls — 711 complaints — 60 TSBs

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

121,680 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

88,303 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Complaint Statistics

711 total complaints 50 crashes 7 fires 32 injuries 2 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES	126
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	103
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	75
SEATS	29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE	25
STRUCTURE:BODY	19
SUSPENSION	18
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	16
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	14

Incident date: Oct 13, 2023

Driving on the highway at 65mph, engine light started blinking then stayed solid and my speed declined to 40mph and would not go higher. Had to stay in slow lane to get off and get back on to make it home. I was unsure as to what was happening.It was the weekend so had to wait until Monday until i c... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2023

When driving for a distance at higher speeds, power will suddenly drop to the zero point btw acceleration and regeneration. You can feel the car start to drag as the power drops. If you press hard on the accelerator to stop it from slowing, it will suddenly jump forward. This has happened now on s... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2023

When reversing, the backup camera does not display realtime video. It will display footage that is paused or behind. The pedestrian warning sound occasionally does not "load" when backing up. This has lead to near miss collisions when reversing and has put pedestrians at risk of not hearing the vehi... Read more

Incident date: Sep 29, 2021

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated during the failure. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer perfor... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2021

The frame and suspension has overly corroded. The frame is falling apart so bad that when I shut the driver's door chunks of metal fall to the ground. I've had it assessed and they say it should not be this bad. Even in Michigan

Incident date: Sep 8, 2021

Incident date: May 9, 2019

I WENT TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE AND WHEN THE GARAGE WENT TO LIFT THE TRUCK THE FRAME BUCKLED. THERE WAS SO MUCH RUST DAMAGE THAT THE FRAME WAS SOFT IN NUMEROUS PLACES. THE 1999 SILVERADO Z71 1500 TRUCK IS AN LT WITH ONLY 104,000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN GARAGED SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW. IT LOOKS AND RUNS GRE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2019

BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. FIRST THE REAR BRAKE LINE BURST. A FEW MONTHS LATER A FRONT LINE BURST. BOTH TIMES VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

Incident date: Mar 9, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 800 (1500). WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SEIZED ABRUPTLY AND THE VEHICLE ALMOST STRUCK A TREE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2018

FUEL LEAKING FROM ATTACH POINT OF FUEL CROSSOVER TUBE AND PASSENGER SIDE FUEL RAIL.

Incident date: Sep 10, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE PLASTIC ROLLERS WERE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE SEATS TO MOVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NO... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2018

Incident date: Nov 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT SLID ON THE TRACK AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BUMP INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASHBOARD AREA WITH FORCE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT RAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE PLASTIC ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE GEAR BOX TO THE FRAME HAD BEEN SHEARED OFF. THE DEALER (COOPER CHEVROLET BUICK, 1300 S QUINTARD AVE, ANNISTON, AL... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2018

Incident date: Jul 1, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PROPERLY ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS IN FIRST GEAR WERE SHATTERED ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2018

Incident date: Aug 1, 2018

PASSLOCK SYSTEM ENGAGES WITHOUT CAUSE. WHEN STARTING MY TRUCK, IT ACTS LIKE IT WILL AND THEN SHUTS DOWN AFTER A SECOND, AND THEN THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON. THIS IS COMMON WITH PAST LOCK SYSTEM ERRORS. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT 1 OUT OF 4 STARTS. TO GET THE CAR STARTED, I HAVE TO GO THROUGH A RESET PROCES... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2018

Incident date: Jun 18, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (GMT800). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, AN ABNORMAL ODOR WAS DETECTED INSIDE THE CABIN. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE HOOD, BUT THE LATCH FAILED TO RELEASE THE HOOD. ALSO, FLAMES WERE SEEN UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FIRE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 18, 2018

Fire

Incident date: Jun 18, 2018

Fire

Incident date: May 15, 2018

BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND BROKE. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AND A NEAR ACCIDENT. BRAKE LINE MATERIALS USED WERE INFERIOR AND THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY RISK FOR ALL OWNERS. GM SHOULD REPLACE ALL REGISTERED VEHICLES WITH STAINLESS STEEL LINES.

Incident date: Aug 16, 2017

THE FRAME BROKE RIGHT OVER THE REAR END. . I SEEN THE BED OF THE TRUCK WAS NOT LINING UP WITH THE CAB ONE DAY.

Incident date: Mar 6, 2018

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE EMPLOYS WHEN NOT NEEDED AND AT LOW SPEEDS IN MOTION .VERY DANGEROUS !!! !!!

Incident date: Dec 26, 2017

THE FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE THAT IS MOUNTED UNDER THE REAR OF VEHICLE FELL OFF INTO TRAFFIC WHILE MAKING A SLOW TURN, ON A FLAT, SMOOTH CONCRETE CITY STREET AT 4 MPH.THE TINY CABLE THAT HOLDS THE WHEEL RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH. THIS IS A DEADLY HAZARD! SOMEONE WILL GET KILLED BY THIS FLAW EVENTUALLY

Incident date: Aug 27, 2017

COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. STEEL LINES RUSTED AND BURST. ON SIDE STREET, SLOWING DOWN TO STOP BEFORE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY ON DOWN HILL LOCATION. STEPPED ON BRAKES, LINE FAILED, JUST MISSED REAR ENDING VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, WAS ABLE TO SHIFT IN REVERSE AND GET STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING HIGHWAY.

Incident date: Aug 12, 2017

THE FRAME RAIL ON THE LEFT SIDE IS BROKEN IN 2 PLACES UNDER THE CAB AREA. THE FRAME BROKE WHILE DRIVING. NOW THE CAB SAGS 1 IN LOWER WHERE THE CAB MEETS THE BOX. BODY LINES NO LONGER MATCH UP. THERE IS NO REASON A 18 YR OLD TRUCK WITH A MINT CONDITION BODY AND ONLY DRIVEN APPROX 17500 KM PER YEA... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2017

BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT CAUSING ME TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT IN MOTION

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jul 1, 2017

FRAME AND IT'S CROSSMEMBERS RUSTED OUT. FRAME HAS HOLES AND CRACKS. WILL UNDOUBDTEDLY FAIL COMPLETELY (BREAK) IF USE IS CONTINUED. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS AND OTHER SIMILAR MODELS.

Incident date: Sep 10, 2017

METALLIC BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT. COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES.FORTUNATELY I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY GETTING READY TO LEAVE & HEARD A SLIGHT POPPING NOISE & LOST ABILITY TO STOP. GOT OUT & BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER DRIVEWAY..UNABLE TO ADD PHOTOS,TRUCK WAS TOWED TO SERVICE STATION IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS

Incident date: Aug 9, 2017

HAD TO HAVE ALL THE BRAKE LINES REPLACED. THE LINES BURST DUE TO THEM ALL BEING RUSTED OUT AND CORRODED. I HAVE A 1994 TOYOTA PICK UP TRUCK WITH MORE MILES THAN MY 1999 CHEVY SILVERADO AND THE BRAKE LINES ARE NOT RUSTED OR CORRODED GO FIGURE! I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN I APPLIED ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2017

THE CLICKER STOPPED WORKING SO WE BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY FOR IT. THE TRUCK STARTED RAN JUST FINE. SHUT THE TRUCK OFF AND TRIED STARTING IT AGAIN AND NOTHING. NOW ITS LIKE THE SECURITY SYSTEM ISN'T READING THE DRIVER DOOR. SO THE MORE WE TRY WE ARE FINDING THAT THIS TRUCK MUST OF BEEN REDONE SOMETIME. ... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2017

A COUPLE MONTHS AGO, I BOUGHT A 1999 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 Z71 WITH 77,000 ACTUAL MILES THAT WAS FOR SALE ON CRAIGSLIST. THE GENTLEMAN ADVERTISED THE TRUCK IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, WITH NO RUST. WHEN I TEST DROVE THE TRUCK, I NOTICED IT NEEDED NEW A EXHAUST, AND SHOCKS. THE FOG LIGHTS WERE BROKEN, AND... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2016

ABS SYSTEM CONTINUOSLY GOES OUT.

Incident date: Feb 2, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. UPON ENTERING THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND SITTING DOWN, THE SEAT MOVED AND FAILED TO LOCK IN PLACE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2009

VEHICLE KEY IGNITION PROBLEM. REASON TO MY CONCERN IS THAT I'M BE ABLE TO TAKE THE KEY OUT WHILE IT IN DRIVE OR ANY OTHER POSITIONS. TO MY CONCERN THAT SAID KEY CAN POTENTIALLY FALL OUT DURING MOTION OF VEHICLE FROM IGNITIONS AND CAN POSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS IF SAID VEHICLE WAS TO TURN OFF WHILE IN DR... Read more

Incident date: Sep 16, 2016

WHILE TOWING A HEAVY TRAILER AT 30 MPH, I ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. WITH NO BRAKE WARNING LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD NO BRAKING WHATEVER. I STOMPED ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I WAS ABLE TO TAKE A HARD RIGHT TURN TO AVOID A COLLISION AND COASTED TO... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 1999

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.

Incident date: Feb 8, 1999

Incident date: Apr 8, 2016

ABS ACTIVATES WITHOUT ANY REASON ON DRY PAVEMENT DURING LOW SPEED BRAKING. BRAKES WILL NOT WORK, THEN. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT! TRUCK IS TECHNICALLY IN BEST CONDITION, HAS ONLY 40000 MILES!

Incident date: Mar 12, 2016

1. ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN WHEELS ARE NOT SLIPPING. WHEN SLOWING THE TRUCK DOWN THE VEHICLE ABS ACTIVATES PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM STOPPING UNLESS YOU EITHER RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE BRAKE OR COLLIDE WITH THE OBJECT IN FRONT OF YOU. 2. BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. WHILE ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2015

FRAME FAILED. CRACKED AT TORSION BAR CROSS SUPPORT BOTH SIDES. IN THAT SECTION CAN PUSH SCREWDRIVER THRU FRAME. ENTIRE FRAME FLAKING LARGE CHUNKS, SPARE TIRE FALLING OFF. HAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED GAS TANK STRAPS, NEW SS BRAKE LINES. FUEL LINES NOW RUSTING THROUGH. SANDWICH PLATED WITH STEEL/BOLTS. ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2016

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A 2 LANE ROAD ROAD AND A CAR SLOWED IN FRONT OF ME. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID THE CAR BY GOING TO THE SHOULDER AND THEN TURING ON TO A SIDE STREET. ONCE STOPED I EXITED THE TRUCK AND SAW BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM BELOW THE DRIVERS DOOR... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5 AND 15 MPH, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATE AND EXTENDED THE BRAKING DISTANCE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT W... Read more

Incident date: Dec 27, 2015

I WAS BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY THEN MY FOOT TO FLOOR .L LOST BRAKE PSI .I AM LUCKY THAT STEEL LINE BROKE IN THE DRIVEWAY AN ON ROAD OR THE HIGHWAY . I KEPT CLEAN AFTER EVERY SNOW I CLEAN BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK .

Incident date: Jan 14, 2015

NO DAMAGE. THE ABS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. WARNING LIGHT ON DASH. THIS HAPPENED TWICE ON MY TRUCK. SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE PART.

Incident date: Jul 11, 2015

THIS TRUCK WAS DRIVEN IN MINNESOTA SINCE 1999. ALL THE BRAKE LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON THIS TRUCK DUE TO CORROSION. I DROVE THE TRUCK ON A FOUR LINE ROAD. THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED TO YELLOW AND I TRIED TO STOP BUT THE PEDDLE WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR.THIS TRUCK HAD SUCH BAD BRAKE LINES THAT W... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

60 manufacturer communications from 44 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	8
350000 EQUIPMENT	7
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	5
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	4
020000 SUSPENSION	3
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	3
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2

114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

021240 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This SKU is a Pitman Arm. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the spline size. If the spline size is incorrect it will not have a tight fit with the mating component, and would lead to detectabl

350000 EQUIPMENT

This SKU is a Preformed Fuel Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for damage to the braided hose and crimps. Damaged braided hoses and poor crimps can lead to immediate leaking. This issue mani

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This SKU is an Air Door Actuator. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for incorrect UPC. Incorrect UPC could lead to a discrepency of inventory at the store. Incorrect UPC would have no impact to th

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates the need to contact SPAC until GM CCA has sufficient stock.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system. General Motors does not condone the removal of the original equippe

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates the need to contact SPAC until GM CCA has sufficient stock.

020000 SUSPENSION

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender wheel-opening heights, front and rear, to quantify vehicle lean.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician thatLight Duty Trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and 4 wheel drive may exhibit a condition of grinding/ratcheting type noise when shifting the automatic transmiss

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

160000 STRUCTURE

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE HYDRO-BOOST IS NOT SERVICEABLE AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED IF THE BRAKE PEDAL MOVES OR APPLIES ON ITS OWN AT A FULL TURN.

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT AFTER A TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Vehicle Recalls

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service

200000 WHEELS

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

350000 EQUIPMENT

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the p

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet ra

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

CHEVROLET:GMC: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR, DTCS P0446, P0451 OR P0454 SET. GMC ENGINEERING IS ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ABOVE CONCERN. *PE

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT ORDERING REFERENCE TABLE FOR ORDERING THE NEW VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKET KIT. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

EXPERIENCING CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLES EXPOSED TO EXTREME OFF-ROAD CONDITIONS OR SNOW PLOWING ARE MORE PRONE TO DEVELOP THIS CONDITION. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

VEHICLES WITH 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION FROM 0 - 40 KM/H (0-25 MPH). *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

EXPERIENCING A VIBRATION AND LATERAL SHAKE ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES. *TT

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 across all model years (1997–2026).

110 Total Recalls

23,020 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

1,161 Reported Crashes

369 Reported Fires

56 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	59	View
2025	0	122	View
2024	2	370	View
2023	3	471	View
2022	6	781	View
2021	8	1,006	View
2020	12	1,000	View
2019	10	1,502	View
2018	7	731	View
2017	6	950	View
2016	11	1,041	View
2015	11	1,410	View
2014	6	2,190	View
2013	2	390	View
2012	2	276	View
2011	4	697	View
2010	3	449	View
2009	3	553	View
2008	3	1,091	View
2007	2	1,055	View
2006	0	462	View
2005	0	643	View
2004	0	951	View
2003	0	960	View
2002	0	620	View
2001	0	627	View
2000	0	731	View
1999 (current)	2	711
1998	2	452	View
1997	2	693	View
1996	0	10	View
1995	0	6	View
1994	0	10	View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View
EXPRESS	151	838	View

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1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

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