1999 GMC Sierra 2500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 GMC Sierra 2500, and owners have filed 36 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 GMC Sierra 2500. 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.
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 GMC Sierra 2500 have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 108,183 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2 years ago i had all of the brake lines replaced because of failure due to rust at a cost of $1000.00 i believe the cause was poor metal in the brake lines and the way the lines are attached to the b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 4, 2017 · Service brakes
“Truck was in shop for unrelated maintenance. Brake line failure occurred while moving truck out of service bay. Truck is currently undriveable. Mechanic indicated that this is common failure as lower”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 21, 2014 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 GMC Sierra (Sierra 1500 2WD, Sierra 1500 4WD, Sierra 2500 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 11–15 / 15–21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.3/4.8/5/5.3/5.7/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare GMC Sierra 2500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra 2500 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1999 GMC Sierra 2500
How do I know if my 1999 GMC Sierra 2500 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 GMC 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 GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 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.