1999 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension Problems
- 4
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound from the rear end after hitting a pothole. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear differential was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The rear differential was replaced four times. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10959740
Service Brakes · Suspension
Coming to a stop sign i applied the brakes and they completely failed without warning; no lights or indication failure was imminent. The pedal went to the floor with no resistance. Managed to turn onto a dirt shoulder and downshift to stop. Inspection revealed rusted through rear brake line. Although the dash brake warning light comes on while starting the truck, it goes off and gives no indication the brake fluid…
ODI 10650532
Body · Power Train · Suspension
Frame rotted,suspension rotted,front suspension lock totally rotted. *tr
ODI 10519370
Body · Suspension
I have severe frame rust to the point where the frame has a crack halfway around it near the rear suspension. The factory mounted tow hitch literally broke completely off of the frame due to the amount of rust that was built up around the welds while i was towing my camper, luckily i had just made it home from a trip from camping when this occurred. I can literally peel off 1/8" thick pieces of rust at a time, the…
ODI 10456746