1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Seat belts
What's wrong, in plain English: Seat belts may not hold you in a crash. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
What could happen: THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WITH NEW SEAT BELTS.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1999 C/K PICKUPS.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 00V097000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Summary: 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.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 2000. THE SECOND PHASE BEGAN MARCH 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (24), Hydraulic (16), Air (6), Fuel system (4), Engine (4).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/28/2015 · Suspension
THE VEHICLE IS 16 YEARS OLD. IT CURRENTLY HAS 201,352 MILES. THE BODY IS STARTING TO RUST OVER THE REAR TIRE AND THE FRAME IS REALLY RUSTED. DRIVER POWER WINDOW SWITCH WENT OUT AND ROLLED ITSELF DOWN AND CANT GET IT TO GO UP AT ALL. REALLY LOVE THE TRUCK BUT GM COULD HAVE BUILT IT TO LAST LONGER..MY 1974 GMC IS IN BETTER SHAPE THAN THIS TRUCK IS AND ITS NEA…
09/02/2013 · Brakes · crash
I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND CAME TO A LIGHT. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO GO THROUGH THE LIGHT INTO A WALL. IT WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND WAS TOLD ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE ROTTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JS
05/26/2010 · Brakes · crash
BRAKE LINE FAILED ON 1999 CHEVY SILVERADO 4WD PICK UP. CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF A UPS FREIGHT TRUCK AT STOP LIGHT. I APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL APP. 50 YARDS TO TRY TO STOP MY TRUCK THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR I WAS HELPLESS CARS ON ONE SIDE TELEPHONE POLES ON THE OTHER LUCKILY PUT TRUCK IN 2ND GEAR TO SLOW THE TRUCK DOWN SOME THEN CRASH ED HARD INTO THE…
02/04/2010 · Fuel system
THIS WILL BE THE 4TH FUEL INJECTOR PUMP INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE. TWICE IT QUIT WHILE TRAVELING MORE THAN 50 MPH ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS. THIS CAUSES ALL LOST OF POWER TO THE STEERING AND BRAKING. THE COMPANY HAS REPLACED IT FREE UNTIL NOW. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED ALL 3 TIMES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THESE PUMPS THAT THE COMPANY WILL NOT TALK ABOUT.…
06/29/2009 · Brakes
MY ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ATLOW SPEEDS MTHE ANTILOCK MOTOR COMES ON AND PUSHES BACK AGAINST THE BRAKE PEDAL. I HAVE HAD THIS REPAIRED 4 TIMES WITH NEW SPEED SENSORS ON THE FRONT BRAKES AND STILL I AM HAVING THIS TROUBLE. *TR
02/12/2008 · Brakes · crash
TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. *TR
05/02/2007 · Fuel system
FUEL PUMP IN FUEL TANK. *TR
09/06/2006 · Brakes
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE PEDAL FELT SPONGY. THE ABS KICKED IN AT 10 MPH. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 04/05/07*JB