1999 GMC Pickup
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 GMC Pickup. Newest first.
Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
Owner complaints
23 complaints3 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
1999 GMC sonoma tailgate cables broken ,have contacted gm dealer and they are not on the recall. There are alot of gm recalls on this issue ,but our truck IS not one of the recalls . It stops at 2000.
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Fuel guage does not work when tank IS filled ABS brake system does not operate(pulled fuse). *Jb
- Structure › Frame and members
1999 GMC pickup had a crack in the rear frame. *ts the frame was broken just behind the rear axle. the consumer contacted the manufacturer who told him to take the vehicle back to the dealer for a factory rep to inspect it. the rep inspected that vehicle and indicated that the manufacturer wouldn't provide any assistance because the frame IS not available anymore. *nm
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module
ABS pump keeps running had to remove fuse to keep battery from running down I have a 1999 GMC picjup truck. Repair of this pump IS $1000.00 most people are pulling the fuse and running without ABS brakes. But the brake light IS on all the time so you don't know when your brakes give out. From the…
ABS pump keeps running had to remove fuse to keep battery from running down I have a 1999 GMC picjup truck. Repair of this pump IS $1000.00 most people are pulling the fuse and running without ABS brakes. But the brake light IS on all the time so you don't know when your brakes give out. From the resourch I have done this seems to be a very common problem. I believe there should be a recall to fix the faulty pumps. Thank you
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
Faulty fuel gauge. needle in dash jumps back & forth between empty & full. never know how much gas I really have.*ak
- Air bags
While driving, an accident occurred and the air bags did not deploy. Please provide any further information. Please provide vehicle identification number. *jb
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
The cables that held the tailgate continuously broke. The first time the cables broke was in may 2004, and then again in july 2004. *ak *sc *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes malfunctioned on vehicle when applied.*mr the brakes failed as the driver was pulling into a parking space. as a result the vehicle hit the building causing $2500 in damage to the truck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the control sensors needed to be replaced. the sensors were replaced but the problem recurred. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
While applying the brakes they malfunctioned. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the control sensors needed to be replaced, and replaced them. however, problem recurred. *ak
- Seats
While driving at 65 mph consumer almost collided with another vehicle. during this near collision a plastic seat retainer slide mechanism broke. this caused the seat to slide up until the consumer was on the dashboard. manufacturer and dealer were notified of the problem. the manufacturer refused to give the consumer the number to the seat manufacturer so that he can get the part to repair the seat. *ak *nlm
- Steering
While driving steering failed without warning. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
The accelerator sticks. must put vehicle in park, or neutral, and "pop" the accelerator to release it to working order. the vehicle belonged to my father, and I inherited it after he died in august 2002. I would like to know if there IS any recourse to get this repaired? *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
ABS module failed, ABS servo motor stayed on, had to disconnect fuse to stop motor. ******dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*******770799.*ak *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Consumer stated while driving and without warning the fuel tank cracked and caused fuel to leak. Dealer notified. *nlm there was a leakage, it was discovered that the tank collapsed. at the time the driver heard a loud noise. the consumer had the tank repaired because GMC has not been able to furnish a new vehicle. scc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brake module continues to run when activated in an ABS braking situation. it drains battery, and consumer has to physically pull fuse to get ABS to deactivate. Ts....*ak
- Wheels
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer because of an air leak through the casting of the rear aluminum wheel of the vehicle. both wheels were replaced under warranty. the design IS such that the brake caliper assembly IS so close to the rear wheel that small rocks get caught in between. this causes gouges on the inside of the wheel deep enough to cause wheel failure. *Jg
- Tires
The right rear tire blew up. The tire threads had separated on two sides of the tire.
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
Consumer was forced to replace rear seal every 20,000 miles. dealership told him that this was happening. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
When making a left hand turn at 20 mph and upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop, consumer heard a noise, pedal traveled to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. also, vehicle was pulling to one side. Consumer contacted and dealer replaced master cylinder. However, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system went out. ABS light came on and stayed on. Consumer felt this could cause an accident.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tread face seperation. I have since traded the other three tires and purchased new tires. I was one of the people who had blow outs of the firestone tires in the 70'S. this event concerned me enough to get the tires off the vehicle. I incurred a substantial cost to trade out seemingly new…
Tread face seperation. I have since traded the other three tires and purchased new tires. I was one of the people who had blow outs of the firestone tires in the 70'S. this event concerned me enough to get the tires off the vehicle. I incurred a substantial cost to trade out seemingly new tires. I would like to know how a situation like mine can be included in a cliam on the recall to firestone?( dot number: tire size: lt265-17 )
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer parked vehicle on a steep hill and the vehicle took off down the hill. *ak
- Electrical system
There IS no mechanical method to open doors or windows.-if power fails you can not get out of the truck. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10112034This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
- 10016707Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4WD service light will illuminate. Diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set. The encoder motor may also be shorted or the tccm may be damaged.
- 634226Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm
- 626651Subject regarding lockout prevention feature, operator override procedure. *Slc
- 623754Vehicles may experience unwanted air entry through the ventilation system. *Slc
- 617714Thie purpose of this message IS to provide clarification on bulletin number 000604007a. The subject of the bulletin IS increased accelerator pedal effort, replaced throttle body on certain pickup models equipped with the gem 3 V-8 engine.
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