1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems
- 17
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal was applied and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle hesitated to stop. The contact independently noticed that the brake line rusted and the frame on the vehicle was corroded. The brake line was replaced. The frame was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10782164
Suspension
Frame failed. Cracked at torsion bar cross support both sides. In that section can push screwdriver thru frame. Entire frame flaking large chunks, spare tire falling off. Has previously replaced gas tank straps, new ss brake lines. Fuel lines now rusting through. Sandwich plated with steel/bolts. Frame repair more than value of truck. Has 108,000 miles, about 1/2 of miles i expected to get out of it.
ODI 10854014
Suspension
I have a 1999 silverado 1500, in the past few day i've been hearing a noise coming from the drivers rear wheel area. Today i put the rear of the truck on jack stands in order to locate the noise, after removing the wheel and tire i noticed the frame behind the tire has holes rusted through and is paper thin. Then i noticed a plate welded to the outside of the frame apparently by the previous owner behind the plate…
ODI 10667510
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump and a loud noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle without warning. The contact observed that the rear shock detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the frame was fractured and the vehicle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10694446
Suspension · Underbody Shields
The frame cracked on both rear frame rails between the leaf springs. *tr
ODI 10632204
Body · Suspension
Driving into a parking lot and when i turned and went into lot (there was a slight decline) and then flat parking lot. I heard a loud noise and the bed of the truck pushed into the cab as the frame snapped. There are 12 other known instances that have notified gm and they have refused any action to correct. My 3 yr son was in the truck when this occurred as well as my wife and fortunately we were not injured. *tr
ODI 10638823
Suspension
I took my 1999 chevy silverado 1500 in for service at a local repair facility who, upon attempting to lift the vehicle on a hoist, informed me that the vehicle shifted due to the frame being rusted through on both the left and right side of the vehicle. They lowered the vehicle and drove it onto another service area with a pit allowing the vehicle to be inspected from underneath without the use of a hoist. The…
ODI 10511723
Suspension · Underbody Shields
1999 silverado excessive rot on frame just aside of fuel tank, lower channel of frame gone starting to crack going vertical. Also rear spring perches rotted to point of no repair.. Truck is street driven never off road am second owner of truck. Have had older chevys with out any problems as this. Google frame rot 99 silverado its not just mine chevy customer service..."we haven had any issues with that on that…
ODI 10452425
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Brake line blew out due to corrosion when pulling to a stop light, was able to stop the truck w/o incident. This was 8aug09. Repaired on 12aug09. On 5aug11 went to replace shocks thinking they were shot, problem discovered, entire shock mount rail assembly had rusted away from the frame and is hanging in the air. Mileage: 148876. On 30sep11 gas tank dropped to the ground due to corrosion of frame, and also exhaust…
ODI 10428124
Suspension
Wheels cannot be aligned due to the washer which is welded on. Replaced tires less than one year from purchase, vehicle pulls to the right. *ak *ml
ODI 860604
Suspension
While driving at 65mph or above the steering wheel has a very hard vibration which may cause a loss of vehicle control and crash. Manufacturer has a tsb bulletin 99-43-09-002 stated that it wasa manufacturer's design . Please provide further information. *ak
ODI 852678
Suspension
While driving at 40 mph there is some noise within the steering. Also, when going over a bump, there is a loud noise, and the tires are out of balance. Also, wheel is bend. Dealer has been notified. *ak
ODI 841822
Suspension
While driving vehicle on any speed, vehicle vibrates, and consumer loses control, almost getting off the road. *ak
ODI 836865
Suspension
Alignment problem ruined left front tire. The sidewalls were cracking on all the tires. Dealer said the tires were not suitable for the weight of the van. There should be a standard for replacement part.
ODI 9002778
Power Train · Suspension · Tires
Truck vibrates at hwy speed 65-70 since purchase. Replace general tires with michelin tires to no avail.
ODI 9000091
Suspension
While driving 45-65 mph extreme vibration occurs, dealer has replaced the shocks and tires which has not corrected the problem. Please give any further details. *ak
ODI 855889
Anchorage · Suspension · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
THE SEAT BELTS ARE PREMATURELY LOCKING. *MJS
ODI 556504