1999 Chevrolet Silverado suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 116 complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 116 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes.
What owners wrote
Due to the rubber bushing coming apart while driving over 45 MPH and driving over a bump, the steering mechanism malfunctioned,causing a crash. Also problems with the braking system, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine cause of the problems. Please provide further information.
Dt*: the contact stated the brake pedal became hard to depress at 5-10 MPH. A new wheel speed sensor was installed in 2002, but the problem returned. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Both frnt hub sensors were defective, they were both replaced on each side. Also,replaced rear tail lamp.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
- Brakes 1,073 complaints
- Cruise control 98 complaints
- Tires 95 complaints
- Body & structure 91 complaints
- Steering 72 complaints
- Transmission 68 complaints
- Engine 65 complaints
- Electrical system 59 complaints