1999 GMC SILVERADO
1 recalls, 17 complaints - 31 TSBs
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
2 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 8, 2011
Incident date: Sep 4, 2011
BRAKE LINES THAT ENTER ABS CONTROL UNIT RUSTED OUT AND RUPTURED. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mar 2, 2004
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND A POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD. BRAKE PEDAL DESCENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY A TECHNICIAN WHO DETERMINED THAT A BRAKE LINE WAS THE CAUSE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Nov 4, 2003
Incident date: Nov 4, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT NOR INJURIES TO REPORT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PARTS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 22, 2003
FAILURE OF ABS CONTROL MODULE .*MR THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE CONSUMER FIRST STARTED THE VEHICLE. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABS PUMP/BRAKE MODULATION SYSTEM STARTED RUNNING. THE PUMP CONTINUED TO RUN WHEN I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THE CONSUMER THEN DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TO STOP THE PU... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 14, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR STICKS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 28, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2001
ABS BRAKE PUMP WILL NOT STOP RUNNING. CONSUMER HAS REMOVED THE FUSE, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT REFUSES TO FIX VEHICLE. *AK *YD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 5, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
VEHICLE STARTED SQUEAKING NOISE. HE TOOK THE TIRE OFF TO CHECK BRAKES, AND ROTOR CASE HARDENED FINISH, AND HARDEN FINISH WAS FLAKING OFF, DUE TO RUSTED BRAKES ROTORS. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE VIBRATED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 5, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
VEHICLE STARTED SQUEAKING NOISE. HE TOOK THE TIRE OFF TO CHECK BRAKES, AND ROTOR CASE HARDENED FINISH, AND HARDEN FINISH WAS FLAKING OFF, DUE TO RUSTED BRAKES ROTORS. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE VIBRATED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 26, 2001
CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THAT ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jun 15, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
WHENEVER AT A COMPLETE STOP CONSUMER HAD TO TAP ON GAS PEDAL SO TH AT VEHICLE WON'T ACCELERATE TO FAST. BUT WHEN DOING THIS, PEDAL GOT STUCK, AND REARENDED OTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 1, 2001
Incident date: May 7, 2001
CONSUMER FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL, AND VEHICLE WENT OFF ROAD. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND CONSUMER WAS SEVERELY INJURED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
May 8, 2001
Incident date: May 8, 2001
WHEN APPLYING PEDAL TO START GASOLINE FOR SPEED, PEDAL IS HARD. WHEN IT LOOSENS UP VEHICLE ACCELERATES. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE HAS COME CLOSE TO HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 23, 2001
Incident date: Jan 18, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO GAIN CONTROL. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE VALVE BODY FOR SECOND TIME, BUT IT APPEARS THE DEALER HAS FAILED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Feb 23, 2001
Incident date: Jan 18, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO GAIN CONTROL. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE VALVE BODY FOR SECOND TIME, BUT IT APPEARS THE DEALER HAS FAILED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 1, 2001
ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES,INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Jan 9, 2001
FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, DO NOT HOLD PASSENGER IN SEAT, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. SEATBELT SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *AK SEAT BELTS SOMETIMES LOCK UP FOR NO REASON WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH WAY SPEED. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Dec 13, 1998
ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. CONSUMER IS HAVING TROUBLE WHEN HE COMES TO A SUDDEN STOP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT RIPPLES, BUMPS, AND SLICK CONDITIONS CAUSE ABS TO RELEASE BRAKES AND AVOIDS STOPPING. *SLC
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 GMC SILVERADO
31 manufacturer communications from 30 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 182000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 2 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 2 |
| 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 |
010526001
Apr 1, 2005
050000 PARKING BRAKE
LOW EFFORT PARKING BRAKE APPLY SYSTEM. *TT
010864014
Oct 1, 2001
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL (REPAIR LOCK LEVER) *JG
010864015
Oct 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT AND REAR SIDE ACCESS DOOR NOISE. *YH
010864014
Oct 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT ON DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL. *YH
270901
Sep 27, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE EXTENDED CAB AND SHORT BED MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMP OR CLUNK ON STOP OR ACCELERATION. *SLC
160801
Aug 16, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW DOOR CHECK LINK. *JG
070801
Aug 7, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING PICK-UP BOX REINFORCMENT KITS, FOR WHEN ADDING TOOLBOXES OR LADDER RACKS. *SLC
060801
Aug 6, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SQEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT DOORS WHILE OPENING AND CLOSING. *SLC
010866005
Jun 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENT KITS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS WHO MAY WANT TO INSTALL A CROSS TOOLBOX, SIDE BOX, OR A LADDER RACK SYSTEM AS AN ACCESSORY. *TT
050301
Mar 5, 2001
150000 SEAT BELTS
THE SEATBELT REPLACEMENT PARTS DO NOT MATCH OR ARE UNABLE TO LATCH TO THE EXISTING BELT. *TT
020201
Feb 2, 2001
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THIS IS A PRODUCT UPDATE VME THAT INVOLVES CERTAIN PICK-UP TRUCKS. AS INDICATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 00-08-42-010, RELATIVE TO THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS BEING INOPERATIVE, THE REPLACEMENT BULB IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT
010604006
Feb 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A LEAN HESITATION, SAG OR STUMBLE PRESENT DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATIONS. *TT
000604007B
Feb 1, 2001
182000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
EXPERIENCING INCREASED ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT. *TT
220101
Jan 22, 2001
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ON SOME VEHICLES, AFTER TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ABS MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN. *TT
080101
Jan 8, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDOWS DO NOT DEFROST ON A TIMELY BASIS. *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE REPEAT FUEL PUMP FAILURES. *SLC
111200
Dec 11, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THEIR FULL-SIZE PICKUP TRUCKS MAY BE HARD TO START OR INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT START. *TT
021000
Oct 2, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF WHISTLE AND WIND RUSH OR FLUTTER TYPE NOISE. *TT
210900
Sep 21, 2000
010000 STEERING
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE THAT REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY ON TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS. *TT
180900
Sep 18, 2000
050000 PARKING BRAKE
BRIEF INFORMATION CONCERNING PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENT. *TT
990864029
Dec 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
EXPERIENCING A RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE DOOR. *TT
990309003
Oct 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLES WITH 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION FROM 0 - 40 KM/H (0-25 MPH). *TT
990604036
Sep 1, 1999
182000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
SUBJECT ON VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS-SES OR OIL LEVEL LAMP ILLUMINATES, SPARK KNOCK, EXHAUST POPPING. *MJS
990309002
Aug 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING A VIBRATION AND LATERAL SHAKE ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES. *TT
990730010A
Jun 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A DRIVELINE VIBRATION / GROWL NOISE. *TT
990421003
Jun 1, 1999
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SLIPPING TYPE CONDITION AT THE FRONT WHEELS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD). *TT
990730009
Jun 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO HARSH 1 - 2 AND 3 - 2 SHIFTS. *TT
990730010
Jun 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DRIVELINE VIBRATION / GROWL NOISE. *TT
990848001
Apr 1, 1999
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONCERNS WITH WIND NOISE FROM REAR QUARTER WINDOW. *TT
990850005
Apr 1, 1999
220000 SEATS
EXPERIENCING RATTLE NOISE AT REAR SEAT UPPER ATTACHMENT WHERE THE SEAT CONNECTS WITH THE REAR CAB WALL. *TT
990850004
Apr 1, 1999
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT NOISE / VIBRATION - CREAK IN FRONT SEAT CUSHION, RATTLE / VIBRATION IN 40% FRONT SEAT, JINGLE IN 20% FOLDING CENTER SEAT. *TT
GMC SILVERADO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC SILVERADO across all model years (1999, 2002).
4
Total Recalls
73
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths