1999 Chevrolet Sierra Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 46,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt: the brakes failed on september 8, 2005, causing the vehicle to hit a concrete pole. The consumer was not injured. There was recall 05v379000 concerning ABS brakes. When the consumer contacted the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2005 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Dt: contact stated ABS brakes were not working correctly. While traveling under 10 MPH they were activating, making the braking very hard, almost causing an accident. Contact noticed a problem with th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 28, 2005 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Chevrolet Sierra model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Sierra model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Chevrolet Sierra | 0 | 11 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Sierra | 0 | 9 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Sierra | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Sierra | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Sierra | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1999 Chevrolet Sierra
How do I know if my 1999 Chevrolet Sierra has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.