1999 GMC C/K SERIES
1 recalls, 4 complaints - 18 TSBs
00V097000 Mar 28, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence
THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WITH NEW SEAT BELTS.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 8, 2014
Incident date: Mar 7, 2014
I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NEW IN 1999 AND HAVE WATCHED IT RUST AWAY. WHY THEY DIDN'T USE BETTER METAL OR EVEN STAINLESS STEEL. MY BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED SO BAD THAT ONE OR MORE IS LEAKING ALONG FRAME RAIL UNDERNEATH DRIVERS SEAT. MANY OTHER OWNERS IN THIS REGION SEEM TO HAVE SAME PROBLEMS. I'M GLAD IT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 13, 2011
Incident date: Aug 18, 2010
BLEW A BRAKE LINE WHILE BACKING A BOAT INTO THE WATER..... THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS IN THE WATER AND THAT THE TRUCK STOPPED BEFORE COMPLETELY SUBMERGING. THE BRAKE LINES ALL LOOK TERRIBLE.... I'M NOT A MECHANIC BUT I DO MOST OF MY OWN MECHANICAL WORK ON MY TRUCKS ALL MY LIFE.... ONCE I PAID ATTE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 27, 2010
Incident date: Sep 15, 2006
LOSS OF BRAKES DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES. HAPPENED TWICE. SECTIONS OF BRAKE LINE REPLACED. (ALTHOUGH I INDICATED 15 MPH AT TIME OF "INCIDENT", THE BRAKES WERE ALREADY NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WHEN, ON THE WAY TO THE SERVICE STATION, I BUMPED A CAR WHICH CUT IN FRONT OF ME.) REPORTED ISSUE TO Y... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 10, 2005
Incident date: Sep 25, 2005
MY 1999 GMC SUBURBAN WAS TAKEN IN FOR BRAKING PROBLEMS TO A GMC DEALERSHIP. UPON BACKING AT SLOW SPEEDS A SPRING TENSION RELEASE IS HEARD AND LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITIES OCCUR FOR THREE TO FIVE SECONDS. WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT FORWARD SPEEDS A FORWARD IMPULSE OCCURS AFTER HAVING FULLY STOPPED WHILE F... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 GMC C/K SERIES
18 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
SB-06-02-32-013B
Aug 1, 2009
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
SAAB/HUMMER/GM: DIAGNOSTIC TIPS/RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT IS NECESSARY. ANALYSIS OF RETURNED POWER STEERING (PS) PUMPS THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED FOR NOISE, NO POWER ASSIST, NO OR LOW PRESSURE AND LEAKING CONDITIO
010730002D
Sep 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TRANSMISSION STUCK IN THIRD GEAR, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE. *TT UPDATED *EH 2006 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *SC
000730022B
Dec 1, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH
00149D
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475. *TT
01349A
Nov 18, 2003
093000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
6.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 DIESEL ENGINE REQUIRING FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPLACEMENT. MODELS P32/P42 1994-1999 INCLUDED. *TT
000604003B
Feb 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, AND/OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T MODELS. *TT
00064C
Sep 1, 2002
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEAKING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD / NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TT
00064B
Feb 1, 2002
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP. *JG
010605006
Nov 1, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING EXHAUST SYSTEM RUMBLE / RATTLE NOISE. *JG
010730023
Jun 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *ET
010730012
Apr 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE NEW CONTROL VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR THE 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT
010730013
Apr 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE DURING COLD WEATHER OPERATION. *TT
010730007
Feb 1, 2001
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM DEALERS OF THE RELEASE OF A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER BOLT FOR CERTAIN TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
99066C
Nov 14, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME OWNERS OF 1996 - 1998 MODEL YEAR S/T, M/L, C/K, G, P AND W4 TRUCKS, THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA, EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L, 5.0L OR 5.7L ENGINE, AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE O
99066C
Nov 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME OWNERS OF 1996 - 1999 S/T, M/L, C/K, G, P AND W4 TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S).
99066C
Nov 1, 2000
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
00045
Oct 20, 2000
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO ADDRESS INQUIRES REGARDING THE TIME ALLOWANCE ON CAMPAIGN 00045 - FRONT SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE FOR CHEVROLET AND GMC C/K PICKUP TRUCKS. *TT
000604007
Feb 1, 2000
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT FROM THE IDLE POSITION, C/K SERIES PICK UPS (SILVERADO AND SIERRA). *MJS
NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC C/K SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE99003
Opened: Jan 12, 1999 , Closed: Jul 22, 1999
BRAKE HOSE ABRASION
FRONT BRAKE HOSE ABRASION BY TIRE/WHEEL RIM MAY LEAD TO RUPTURE UNDER PRESSURE AND DIMINISHED BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.
GMC C/K SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC C/K SERIES across all model years (1994, 1999).
5
Total Recalls
24
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths