1999 Chevrolet T Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Chevrolet T Series, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 Chevrolet T Series
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Clutch assembly (power train)
Certain medium duty tilt cab trucks equipped with manual transmissions have a condition in which the clutch master-cylinder pushrod end that attaches to the clutch pedal pin can wear prematurely. The first noticeable effect of this wear could be the clutch pedal not returning completely to the full-up position.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new clutch master-cylinder assembly and clutch pedal assembly. Owner notification began april 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Chevrolet T Series have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“First of all, i didn't know what to put in the "# of failures" field since the problem occurs many times each day and we just bought the vehicle less than a month ago, so obviously it's going to occur”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 27, 2005 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Failure to brake hard enough or brakes not fully responding during panic situation. Proceeding in vehicle at 50-60 MPH following behind a car towing a small fishing boat. Traffic ahead in howard count”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 7, 2005 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Chevrolet T Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet T Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Chevrolet T Series | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 Chevrolet T Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Chevrolet T Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Chevrolet T Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Chevrolet T Series | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 Chevrolet T Series | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1999 Chevrolet T Series
How do I know if my 1999 Chevrolet T Series 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 Chevrolet T Series; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 02V052000).
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
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- 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.