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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2GCEC19T1X1188378 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 20

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2GCEC19T1X1•••••• 1999 Chevrolet SILVERADO

This build draws 5.1× more complaints than the average 1999 Chevrolet SILVERADO build (20 vs 4).

20on this build
1325on the model
337builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Service Brakes 11 Hydraulic 8 Suspension 4 Air 3

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes Mar 2011
The contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 10 mph and coming to a stop the ABS activated inadvertently. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was it repaired. The approximate failure…
Seats Jun 2006
The seat locking device broke while braking allowing the seat to rush forward. My knees hit the bottom of the dash. If I were in a high traffic area, a wreck may have occured
Power Train Mar 2003
The automatic transmission failed
Suspension Oct 2002
Consumer states ABS module made a loud noise, while pulling away from a curve. Took to dealer and they disconnected the module. Consumer feels unsafe driving with no ABS. Please provide any further information. Mr
Vehicle Speed Control May 2002
When applying accelerator pedal it will stick. Consumer then has to press harder. This will cause vehicle to lunge forward. Vehicle at dealership at this time
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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 2GCEC19T1X1188378 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.