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1999 Chevrolet Pickup brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 22 complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup, 43% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
22 43% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

The bolts to the a frame broke, this is the bolt that holds the steering in place. When the bolts broke and the brakes were applied, consumer temporarily lost control before coming to a stop. Dealer has been contacted.

August 1999

Consumer had brake rotors and brake shoes replaced on 1999 chevrolet silverado due to rusted rotors. (11/17/05) the front sensor was replaced which lasted for a few weeks. The hub assembly was replaced due to the bearings. The routers were rusty and were replaced along with the brake shoes due to the anti-lock brakes disengaging the brakes which were not allowing the brakes to clean up the routers. The anti-lock brakes still did not work as the new routers started to rust.

Reported at 30,000 miles, September 2003

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