1999 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 29
- 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.
Among these 29 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake line · 15 records
- brake pedal · 11 records
- brake lines · 11 records
- went floor · 9 records
- pedal went · 7 records
- brake fluid · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed as the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who stated that the brake lines failed and were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 09/15/14*lj the consumer stated that 2 damaged lineswith union were repaired.…
ODI 10597026
Service Brakes
As i was approaching a stoplight, my brake pedal went to the floor. I limped it around the corner and found a hole in a hard brake line. I had it repaired by a certified mechanic. Now a second rupture has occurred. This seems to be a result of corrosion. *tr
ODI 10471240
Service Brakes
While starting to drive away, applied brakes and could not stop. No warning able to stop vehicle and have towed to repair to a local gm dealer repair facility repaired section of rusted out brake line. Second incident occurred on august 2010 traveling approximately 35 mph. Applying brakes for a turn no brakes no warning, was able to avoid rear end collision by going straight and using emergency brake. Vehicle was…
ODI 10588994
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Excessive rust build up on brake rotors and calipers. Rotors & pads previously replaced in mar., 2007 after driving 40,000 miles. Needed replacement again in oct., 2009 after only driving 14,000 additional miles. Instrument cluster failed and was replaced in june, 2011 at 58,000 miles. Dealer advised no recall on this model, although identical instrument clusters for newer vehicles had been recalled and were being…
ODI 10481287
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 1999 GMC Sierra 1500.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.