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2GCEK19T5X1••••••1999 Chevrolet SILVERADO
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 1999 Chevrolet SILVERADO build (17 vs 4).
17on this build
1325on the model
337builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 13Hydraulic 6Tires 3Air 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJun 2012
I was pulling into a parking place and as I stepped on the brake pedal it moved up and down real fast and it got real hard. The brakes failed to stop. I hit the car. The same exact thing happened to my wife and she hit a handicap sign. I contacted chevrolet and was told that my…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2003
Throttle linkage sticks, ongoing problem, itermittently, mostly sticks from idle, but recently did not return to idle, had to reaccelerate and then it returned. Mechanic contacted chevrolet dealer and was told it is a problem in around 50% of the throttle bodies in this type of…
TiresSep 2000
The tire separated and blowed out,destroying the rim.( DOT number: w273wma238 tire size: p26575r16 )
Suspension
Vehicle is making a noise in the rear. Dealer says it the springs
Service BrakesJan 2015
One morning out of the blue when I went to drive my truck, pressed the brake pedal to put it in gear my pedal went to the floor with very little give. Looking under the truck I notice a metal brake line has a hole. The worst part, all the medal brake lines are so rusted it looks…
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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 2GCEK19T5X1266101 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.