1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
1 recalls — 73 complaints — 39 TSBs
06E043000 May 19, 2006
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).
Complaint Statistics
73 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 15 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 5, 2018
Incident date: Apr 4, 2018
I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS VEHICLE IS A GMC OR CHEVY BECAUSE I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE MECHANIC MANY OCCASIONS AND I ALWAYS HAVE PROBLEMS WITH PARTS THAT DON'T FIT. NO I HAVE ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING IT'S VERY HARD TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING I PICKING UP TWO MECHANICS DIFFERENT TIMES RELATING TH... Read more
STEERING
Apr 5, 2018
Incident date: Apr 4, 2018
I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS VEHICLE IS A GMC OR CHEVY BECAUSE I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE MECHANIC MANY OCCASIONS AND I ALWAYS HAVE PROBLEMS WITH PARTS THAT DON'T FIT. NO I HAVE ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING IT'S VERY HARD TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING I PICKING UP TWO MECHANICS DIFFERENT TIMES RELATING TH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 6, 2018
Incident date: Jul 12, 2016
GET IN THE TRUCK WHEN ITS COLD STARTS ON FIRST TRY. YOU DRIVE THE TRUCK WHEN IT GETS HOT AND STOP TO PURCHASE SOMETHING THEN YOU GET BACK INTO THE TRUCK PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TRY TO START . IT WILL NOT START JUST CRANKS . I HAVE TO LET THE TRUCK SIT FOR ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES THEN IT MAY STAR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 6, 2018
Incident date: Jul 12, 2016
GET IN THE TRUCK WHEN ITS COLD STARTS ON FIRST TRY. YOU DRIVE THE TRUCK WHEN IT GETS HOT AND STOP TO PURCHASE SOMETHING THEN YOU GET BACK INTO THE TRUCK PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TRY TO START . IT WILL NOT START JUST CRANKS . I HAVE TO LET THE TRUCK SIT FOR ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES THEN IT MAY STAR... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 17, 2016
Incident date: Jul 27, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN EXTREME HESITATION WITH THE ENGINE POWER. THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED FOR YEARS AND THE PART FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ENGINE TWICE BY A CERTIFIED MECHAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 14, 2013
Incident date: Sep 12, 2013
PUT BRAKES ON,BRAKE LINE BROKE. LOOKED AT LINES ALL RUSTED VARY BAD. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Sep 3, 2010
Incident date: May 1, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET C3500 DIESEL TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAITED APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE STARTED. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. CHEVROLET REPLACED THE E... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jun 21, 2010
Incident date: Jun 13, 2010
CHASSIS ENGINE FAILED ON SINGLE LANE HIGHWAY HILL CLIMB. SEEMED LIKE ENGINE CUT OFF ALLOWING DRIVER TO QUICKLY TURN INTO" HOLE IN THE WALL "QUICK STOP STORE PARKING AREA. ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT WOULD NOT RUN. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED TWO PARKING BRAKE FAILURES WITHIN 3,000 MILES OF T... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Jun 21, 2010
Incident date: Jun 13, 2010
CHASSIS ENGINE FAILED ON SINGLE LANE HIGHWAY HILL CLIMB. SEEMED LIKE ENGINE CUT OFF ALLOWING DRIVER TO QUICKLY TURN INTO" HOLE IN THE WALL "QUICK STOP STORE PARKING AREA. ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT WOULD NOT RUN. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED TWO PARKING BRAKE FAILURES WITHIN 3,000 MILES OF T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 21, 2010
Incident date: Jun 13, 2010
CHASSIS ENGINE FAILED ON SINGLE LANE HIGHWAY HILL CLIMB. SEEMED LIKE ENGINE CUT OFF ALLOWING DRIVER TO QUICKLY TURN INTO" HOLE IN THE WALL "QUICK STOP STORE PARKING AREA. ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT WOULD NOT RUN. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED TWO PARKING BRAKE FAILURES WITHIN 3,000 MILES OF T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 21, 2010
Incident date: Jun 13, 2010
CHASSIS ENGINE FAILED ON SINGLE LANE HIGHWAY HILL CLIMB. SEEMED LIKE ENGINE CUT OFF ALLOWING DRIVER TO QUICKLY TURN INTO" HOLE IN THE WALL "QUICK STOP STORE PARKING AREA. ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT WOULD NOT RUN. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED TWO PARKING BRAKE FAILURES WITHIN 3,000 MILES OF T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 21, 2010
Incident date: Jun 13, 2010
CHASSIS ENGINE FAILED ON SINGLE LANE HIGHWAY HILL CLIMB. SEEMED LIKE ENGINE CUT OFF ALLOWING DRIVER TO QUICKLY TURN INTO" HOLE IN THE WALL "QUICK STOP STORE PARKING AREA. ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT WOULD NOT RUN. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED TWO PARKING BRAKE FAILURES WITHIN 3,000 MILES OF T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 31, 2010
Incident date: Jul 16, 2008
UNWANTED ABS BRAKE ACTIVATION
STRUCTURE
Mar 12, 2008
Incident date: Feb 15, 2008
PAINT PEELING ON HOOD AND BED, SUBMITTED TO GM FOR MANUFACTURE DEFFECT AND TO REPAINT TRUCK , IT WAS DENIED DUE TO AGE OF TRUCK , MILEAGE OF TRUCK IS 71,000. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Aug 23, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET C3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A TIRE DEALER DISCOVERED OIL ON THE REAR BRAKES WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVE AXLE OIL SEALS FAILED AND CAUSED THE OIL L... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Aug 3, 2007
Incident date: Aug 25, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 35000. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. SHE HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO RESTART. APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR LATER THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. AS OF AUGUST 3, 2007, THE DEALE... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Dec 5, 2006
Incident date: Oct 17, 2006
1999 SILVERADO 3500 TIRE AND RIM ROLLED OFF VEHICLE. *TS THE TIRE AND RIM CAME OFF THE VEHICLE DUE TO CRACKED/BROKEN STUDS. *JB
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Jul 1, 2006
Incident date: Oct 25, 2005
11/09/04 I HAD TO REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY: OVERHAUL/REBUILD FRONT, REPLACE BRAKE PAD (BENDIX)3/10/05 REPLACED IDLER ARM. 3/23/05 REPLACED PITMAN ARM. 10/25/05 6.5 LITER DIESEL ELECTRONIC PUMP (PMD) FAILURE. TRUCK WAS MOVING ON IT'S ON, JERKING, BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM TAIL PIPE AND TIRES WOULD ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 1, 2006
Incident date: Oct 25, 2005
11/09/04 I HAD TO REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY: OVERHAUL/REBUILD FRONT, REPLACE BRAKE PAD (BENDIX)3/10/05 REPLACED IDLER ARM. 3/23/05 REPLACED PITMAN ARM. 10/25/05 6.5 LITER DIESEL ELECTRONIC PUMP (PMD) FAILURE. TRUCK WAS MOVING ON IT'S ON, JERKING, BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM TAIL PIPE AND TIRES WOULD ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jul 1, 2006
Incident date: Oct 25, 2005
11/09/04 I HAD TO REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY: OVERHAUL/REBUILD FRONT, REPLACE BRAKE PAD (BENDIX)3/10/05 REPLACED IDLER ARM. 3/23/05 REPLACED PITMAN ARM. 10/25/05 6.5 LITER DIESEL ELECTRONIC PUMP (PMD) FAILURE. TRUCK WAS MOVING ON IT'S ON, JERKING, BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM TAIL PIPE AND TIRES WOULD ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Jul 1, 2006
Incident date: Oct 25, 2005
11/09/04 I HAD TO REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY: OVERHAUL/REBUILD FRONT, REPLACE BRAKE PAD (BENDIX)3/10/05 REPLACED IDLER ARM. 3/23/05 REPLACED PITMAN ARM. 10/25/05 6.5 LITER DIESEL ELECTRONIC PUMP (PMD) FAILURE. TRUCK WAS MOVING ON IT'S ON, JERKING, BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM TAIL PIPE AND TIRES WOULD ... Read more
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Jul 1, 2006
Incident date: Oct 25, 2005
11/09/04 I HAD TO REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY: OVERHAUL/REBUILD FRONT, REPLACE BRAKE PAD (BENDIX)3/10/05 REPLACED IDLER ARM. 3/23/05 REPLACED PITMAN ARM. 10/25/05 6.5 LITER DIESEL ELECTRONIC PUMP (PMD) FAILURE. TRUCK WAS MOVING ON IT'S ON, JERKING, BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM TAIL PIPE AND TIRES WOULD ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 28, 2005
Incident date: Dec 7, 2005
2002 -COOLANT LEAKING FROM ENGINE AT APPROX 33,000 MILES. DIAGNOSED AS INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND CORRECTED BY CHEVROLET DEALER UNDER WARRANTY. 2005 64000 MILES -COOLANT LEAKING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DISCOVERED CRACKED RADIATOR, REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. 2005 66,000 MILES -COOLANT LEAKING FROM ENG... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 3, 2005
Incident date: May 3, 2005
WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES IN WET WEATHER THEY WOULD GRAB. WHEN A BUMP WAS HIT THE BRAKES WOULD GO OUT COMPLETELY. *JB *NM
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Nov 27, 2004
Incident date: Aug 2, 2004
WE WERE LOADING SOME BOXES IN THE TRUCK I JUMPED UP ON THE TAILGATE TO MOVE THEM FORWARD AND THE CABLE JUST SNAPPED INTO. CAUSING ME TO LOSE MY BALLANCE AND FALL TO THE GROUND. THE TRUCK IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER BECAUSE OF A FAILURE IN THE FRONT SPINDLE. I HAVE MAY THEM AWARE OF THESE DEFECT, BUT ... Read more
1 injured
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Feb 12, 2004
Incident date: Nov 8, 2003
CONSUMER'S RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE TIRE CROSSED THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK A VEHICLE HEAD ON (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *PH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 20, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
I HAVE A 1999 CHEVROLET CARGO VAN AND THE DOORS ON THE SIDE THAT SUPPOSED TO OPEN ONLY THE FIRST ONE OPENS THE SECOND ONE WILL NOT IF YOU FORCE IT TO OPEN IT DOES BUT YOU'LL DENT THE DOOR BECAUSE OF THE HINGES LOCKED ON IT. *LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Sep 12, 2003
Incident date: Mar 22, 2001
THE BRAKES ON MY TRUCK ARE BEING REPLACED ALMOST YEARLY SINCE 1999. THE TRUCK PULLS HARD TO ONE WAY WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAVE TO GRAB MY STEERING WHEEL AND PULL MY TRUCK BACK INTO MY LINE. *PH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Sep 12, 2003
Incident date: Mar 22, 2001
THE BRAKES ON MY TRUCK ARE BEING REPLACED ALMOST YEARLY SINCE 1999. THE TRUCK PULLS HARD TO ONE WAY WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAVE TO GRAB MY STEERING WHEEL AND PULL MY TRUCK BACK INTO MY LINE. *PH
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 18, 2002
Incident date: Oct 8, 1998
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND BRAKES ARE PULSATING, ABS ALSO FAILED.*AK *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 18, 2002
Incident date: Oct 8, 1998
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND BRAKES ARE PULSATING, ABS ALSO FAILED.*AK *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 18, 2002
Incident date: Oct 8, 1998
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND BRAKES ARE PULSATING, ABS ALSO FAILED.*AK *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 20, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Nov 13, 2001
WHILE MAKING A VERY SLOW AND SHARP U TURN LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT POWER STEERING SHAFT HAD BROKEN. ALSO, DEALER HAS REPAIRED 6 OTHER VEHICLES FOR SAME PROBLEM.*AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Nov 13, 2001
WHILE MAKING A VERY SLOW AND SHARP U TURN LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT POWER STEERING SHAFT HAD BROKEN. ALSO, DEALER HAS REPAIRED 6 OTHER VEHICLES FOR SAME PROBLEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Aug 6, 2001
SINCE CONSUMER HAS OWNED VEHICLE, THREE BRAKE PADS HAVE WORN OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FRONT RIGHT BRAKE PAD TENDED TO WEAR OUT MORE THAN THE LEFT - BUT BOTH WERE REPLACED.FRONT LEFT BRAKE OVERHEATED AND GLOWED RED DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. *NOTE: WHILE TRAVELING OVER BUMPY SURFA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 6, 2001
SINCE CONSUMER HAS OWNED VEHICLE, THREE BRAKE PADS HAVE WORN OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FRONT RIGHT BRAKE PAD TENDED TO WEAR OUT MORE THAN THE LEFT - BUT BOTH WERE REPLACED.FRONT LEFT BRAKE OVERHEATED AND GLOWED RED DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. *NOTE: WHILE TRAVELING OVER BUMPY SURFA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 8, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE SHAKES AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. STEERING COLUMN WILL VIBRATE, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED BUT, PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
May 8, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE SHAKES AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. STEERING COLUMN WILL VIBRATE, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED BUT, PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 30, 2001
Incident date: Jul 14, 2000
PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND DRUMS. DEALER HAS PUT 4 SETS OF PADS AND DRUMS ON VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR DRUMS DO NOT ADJUST PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS TO WEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 10000 MILES, SOMETIMES BRAKES SMOKE AND RATTLE. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Mar 30, 2001
Incident date: Jul 14, 2000
PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND DRUMS. DEALER HAS PUT 4 SETS OF PADS AND DRUMS ON VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR DRUMS DO NOT ADJUST PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS TO WEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 10000 MILES, SOMETIMES BRAKES SMOKE AND RATTLE. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Mar 30, 2001
Incident date: Jul 14, 2000
PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND DRUMS. DEALER HAS PUT 4 SETS OF PADS AND DRUMS ON VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR DRUMS DO NOT ADJUST PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS TO WEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 10000 MILES, SOMETIMES BRAKES SMOKE AND RATTLE. *SLC
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Feb 2, 2001
Incident date: Jan 29, 2001
BUBBLES DEVELOPED ON SIDEWALL OF ONE FRONT AND ONE BACK TIRE.- CONSUMER TOOK THEM TO DEALER, AND THEY REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE OFF THE RIM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 7, 2000
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED BRAKES 15 TIMES. *AK
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 4, 2000
Incident date: Nov 15, 2000
PE 00 040/TREAD SEPARATION: VEHICLE EXPEREINCED TWO SEPARATE BLOWOUT/TREAD SEPARATIONS. FIRST OCCURRED WITH LEFT REAR TIRE, AND SECOND OCCURRED WITH RIGHT REAR TIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH WITH DRIVER AND ONE PASSENGER IN A 1999, CHEVROLET, 3500 PICK UP; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE LT 245/75R1... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Nov 12, 2000
I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO SERVICE THE TRUCK BUT I DON'T KNOW I F THE PROBLEMS WILL WE SOLVED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Nov 12, 2000
I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO SERVICE THE TRUCK BUT I DON'T KNOW I F THE PROBLEMS WILL WE SOLVED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Nov 12, 2000
I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO SERVICE THE TRUCK BUT I DON'T KNOW I F THE PROBLEMS WILL WE SOLVED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Nov 12, 2000
I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO SERVICE THE TRUCK BUT I DON'T KNOW I F THE PROBLEMS WILL WE SOLVED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Nov 12, 2000
I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO SERVICE THE TRUCK BUT I DON'T KNOW I F THE PROBLEMS WILL WE SOLVED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
39 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 6 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 2 |
| 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 |
23-NA-144
Aug 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIT3665L
Oct 18, 2022
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.
060309004N
Oct 31, 2019
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.
PIT3665H
Jun 24, 2019
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.
PIT3227P
Dec 17, 2018
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
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
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
130522001B
Sep 1, 2014
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089004I
May 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
130522001A
Apr 1, 2014
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
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
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
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
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
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
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
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
130522001
Nov 1, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PI0969
May 3, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
PI0969
May 3, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
PIP3720D
Nov 26, 2012
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
PIT3237F
Oct 12, 2012
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
PIT3237F
Oct 12, 2012
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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
010417001B
Mar 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING LAUNCH SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION (INSTALL NEW ONE-PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT) *JG
010604037B
Oct 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *YH
270801
Aug 27, 2001
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING COLLAPSED FUEL TANK INCLUDING GMT 400 SIERRA AND CHEVROLET PICK-UP. *YH
010417001A
Jun 1, 2001
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION FROM 0 - 40 KM/H (0 - 25 MPH). *TT
010730021
May 1, 2001
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
010730002B
May 1, 2001
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
010730020
Apr 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT ORDERING REFERENCE TABLE FOR ORDERING THE NEW VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKET KIT. *TT
010417001
Feb 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME EXTENDED AND CREW CAB LONG BOX PICKUP MODELS INCLUDING 1999 AND 2001 CHEVROLET K2500 MODELS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION (LAUNCH SHUDDER) DURING ACCELERATION FROM 0-40 KM/H (0-25).
3170E
Feb 16, 2006
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2
3170E
Feb 16, 2006
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2
NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE97001
Opened: Jan 17, 1997 — Closed: May 29, 1997
REAR AXLE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE
THE SINGLE CONSUMER COMPLAINT RECEIVED BY NHTSA REPORTED AN INCIDENT IN WHICH APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE BRAKES OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE PRECIPITATED AN UNFOREWARNED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AS THE LEFT REAR AXLE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE.INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT DISCLOSED THAT... Read more
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 across all model years (1997–2026).
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Total Recalls
1,430
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
77
Reported Crashes
24
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 18 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 66 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 19 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 33 | View |
| 2021 | 5 | 54 | View |
| 2020 | 8 | 49 | View |
| 2019 | 7 | 34 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 27 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 14 | View |
| 2016 | 6 | 72 | View |
| 2015 | 7 | 76 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 10 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 36 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 31 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 42 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2009 | 6 | 10 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 35 | View |
| 2007 | 5 | 42 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 60 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 60 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 46 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 60 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 64 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 97 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 114 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 1 | 73 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 100 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 78 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |