Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,659 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E075000 FMVSS 108/PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E057000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E042000 FMVSS 108/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING VISIBILITY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V066000 TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V379000 UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V161000 PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04E022000 DURAKON/BEDLINER DETACHES FROM THE TRUCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V345000 GM/BRAKE LINE CHAFFING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00X001000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V242000 GM/STEERING GEAR/FRAME BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 811 complaints
- Service Brakes, Air 109 complaints
- Suspension 106 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 95 complaints
- Power Train 93 complaints
- Tires 90 complaints
Of the 1,659 complaints on file, 100 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 1,659 complaints, owners report 65 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado has numerous complaints, mainly regarding brake and suspension issues, and 17 recall campaigns, primarily related to lighting components. The substantial number of brake complaints suggests a trend of recurring issues, but limited detailed data constrains certainty. The vehicle may face reliability challenges over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $250–$700 | very common |
| Suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Steering gear box | 100,000–150,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake system inspections
- Suspension checks and alignment
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant system flush
- Replace air filters
- Tire rotations
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS light activation
- Unresponsive steering
- Unusual brake noises
- Corroded tailgate cables
- Vibrations at high speeds
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.