10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
42 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
20 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,070 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

« Read the previous 20 complaints

problem #170

Sep 212001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When shutting off engine right away consumer heard a loud grinding noise. Called dealer, who stated that problem was ABS module that failed, dealer stated it was a known problem on 1999 models.

- Mason, MI, USA

problem #169

Sep 132001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
The ABS brake system is a safety issue and I feel the price of $1000 to replace this system should be covered by Chevrolet.

- Rice Lake, WI, USA

problem #168

Sep 012001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Anti-lock brakes went out. Brakes wii stop vehicle, but anti-lock system is inoperable. Contact dealer, and dealer stated no recall.

- Picayune, MS, USA

problem #167

Jun 152001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Reporting ABS sensor failed, causing loss of ABS braking. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty, and ther ewas no manufacturer's recall on that part. Feel free to provide any further information.

- West Melford, NJ, USA

problem #166

Jun 152001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
The brakes in other trucks in this area was the same problem. The anti-lock brake quit working around 60,000 miles.

- Avery, TX, USA

problem #165

Jul 312001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
When engine is shuit off the ABS motor continues to run.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #164

Aug 312001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
While applying brakes ABS light came on, and a loud hmming sound started, even after the vehicle switch was turned off. Sound continued until battery cable was disconnected. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this mattter.

- Oakwood, VA, USA

problem #163

Jun 302001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
I am aware of several of these modules "going out" and don't understand why there isn't a recall to fix this problem. No safety defect mentioned.

- Clarksdale, MS, USA

problem #162

Aug 232001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
ABS motor continuously even when ignition is turned off.

- Waterford, MI, USA

problem #161

Aug 032001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Stafford, TX, USA

problem #160

Aug 272001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Eau Claire, WI, USA

problem #159

Aug 202001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
The ABS pump continually runs, rendering the system inoperable. Brakes still work, just no anti lock.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #158

Aug 022001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS module failed and caused ABS valve to fail. Dealer would not contact GM to see if they would cover this failure as a defect. ABS has been disabled on the truck. I tried to contact a michelle lee who is GM's northeast rep. Whom I spoke to on another matter several times throuigh GM's 800 number to no avail.

- Wallingford, CT, USA

problem #157

Aug 202001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Wathena, KS, USA

problem #156

Aug 012001

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at 25mph ABS system went out and the brakes locked up. It became difficult for consumer to slow down. Contacted dealer. Consumer states as he was turning that ABS went out and the vehicle began to skid, vehicle was taken into dealership and consumer was informed that the ABS computer module failed.

- Joshua Tree, CA, USA

problem #155

Aug 112001

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Would have no ABS brakes after pressing on brake pedal. Had fuse removed due to ABS pump continuing to run. ABS module had shorted out. Have taken to mechanic, but warranty expired. Drivers side window will not roll up, there was a popping noise when backing up and turning, dealer replaced lower ball joint, passenger side window leaks, leather seats are torn, cruise control module was replaced, dash panel parts inoperative, also cup holder rattles and the right back window leaks.

- Herrin, IL, USA

problem #154

Aug 132001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Vehicle experienced a brake loss when applying brakes before reaching a stop intersection. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that ABS motor needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Medina, TN, USA

problem #153

Aug 082001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
ABS motor spring clip was defective. Also, ABS light stays on, and ABS brakes do work.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

problem #152

Aug 162000

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes at any speed brake pedal goes down more than it should, it feels spongy, and braking distance is extended. Dealer has replaced front and rear rotors 3 times. Once due to rust, other times dealer did not know what else to do. Front and rear pads were replaced twice. Consumer states there is a noise in the steering, also seat belt was hanging up, the underhood lamp was inoperative, an horn acting erractically.

- Freedom, PA, USA

problem #151

Apr 091999

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sometimes in heavy traffic, pushed on brake pedal and pedal went down to the floor, also had to pull off road to keep from rearending another vehicle, contacted dealer, and dealer stated had to read manual. Consumer was later informed by dealer that they are aware of a problem with the ABS but do not have a remedy as of yet.

- Gurnee, IL, USA

Read the next 20 complaints »