1999 GMC Z-71 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (7), Hydraulic (4), Visibility (wipers / glass) (2), Air (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
09/02/2005 · Brakes
SPORADIC BRAKE FAILURE "LOCK UP" UPON SUDDEN BRAKING
04/28/2005 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
THE ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT WORK. WHEN INSPECTED IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO THE CABLE. *AK *SC *JB
11/26/2003 · Brakes
WHILE BRAKING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND REMOVED THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE FUSE IN ORDER FOR THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES TO WORK PROPERLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *NLM
11/11/2003 · Brakes
THE ABS CONTROL UNIT WILL NOT STOP RUNNING.*AK
11/06/2003 · Brakes
ABS LIGHT CAME ON. NOISE FROM UNDER THE TRUCK CONTINUES AFTER SHUTTING ENGINE OFF! HAD TO PULL THE FUSE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. $1000+ REPAIR BILL.*AK
12/06/2002 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVERS WINDOW DROP DOWN AND NOTICE THAT A BOLT WAS LOOSE ON THE GUIDE TRACK, AND A MONTH LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DROP DOWN. TS
02/20/2002 · Brakes
WHEN APPLYING EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE, PEDAL WAS INOPERATIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK. THERE WAS NO PEDAL RESISTANCE ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. *JG *AK
10/04/2001 · Brakes
BRAKES PULSATE AND MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLIED. MANY TIMES TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE, BUT RUST WAS NEVER DETECTED. WHEEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN PULLED OFF EACH TIME. CONSUMER WAS TAKING ACITON WITH MANUFACTURER. PLEAS ADD VIN. *AK