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1GCEK19T8XE••••••1999 Chevrolet SILVERADO
This build draws 4.1× more complaints than the average 1999 Chevrolet SILVERADO build (16 vs 4).
16on this build
1325on the model
337builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 13Hydraulic 13Power Train 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesSep 2011
Fuel line failed while sitting in driveway due to extensive corrosion after repairing the fuel line and running the truck to check for leak I applied the brakes and the forward brake line failed. The entire under carriage is rusty and all fuel lines and brake lines are…
StructureMar 2010
The contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. He noticed the rear frame under near the rear tires was rusted and corroded up to the middle of the frame. There had been no repairs performed on the vehicle at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated…
SeatsMar 2000
Lock for drivers seat has failed twice
SteeringNov 1999
Consumer exprienced a loud rattlling from steering column. Intermediate shaft had to be replaced. It was the second time to be replaced & no reason why it had occurred. Dealer said they have replaced 12 in the last year & they have started to keep some in stock
Service BrakesSep 2005
Dt: 1999 chevrolet silverado half ton pick up truck. The consumer complained about the anti lock brake system. Spoken to the manufacturer on september 28, 2005, and they said it was not under any recall due to the VIN. Recall 05V379000 was issued on the year, make and model of…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GCEK19T8XE134268 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.