1999 GMC Sierra: recalls and complaints

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• 06V0660008 Mar 2006Structure / Body / Tailgate / Hinge and Attachments
• 05V37900029 Aug 2005Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
• 05V16100022 Apr 2005Parking Brake
• 00V34500030 Oct 2000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 98V2420006 Oct 1998Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

1. 06V066000Received 8 Mar 2006. 805,368 units.

   Structure / Body / Tailgate / Hinge and Attachments

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain pickup trucks have galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position. Over time these cables can corrode and fracture when loads are applied to them.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If one cable fractures, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. If both cables fracture, the tailgate would drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. If anyone is sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured, they could fall and be injured. On vehicles without a bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables. In addition, dealers are to inspect the tailgate hinge and replace it, if necessary. The recall is expected to begin during april 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 06019. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Apr 2006.

2. 05V379000Received 29 Aug 2005. 1,353,718 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05068. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Sep 2005.

3. 05V161000Received 22 Apr 2005. 90,242 units.

   Parking Brake

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05042. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jul 2005.

4. 00V345000Received 30 Oct 2000. 1,383,922 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. If contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. The brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. If there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. If there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 00093. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Feb 2001.

5. 98V242000Received 6 Oct 1998. 8,367 units.

   Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: extended cab 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. Some of these vehicles have a lower than specified torque on all three of the steering gear to frame attachment bolts. The bolts can loosen over time allowing the steering gear to move. This loosening can result in some unresponsive steering feel and some noise to the driver.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this condition is ignored, the steering gear to frame can wear and/or fatigue the attaching bolts to the point of breakage or the bolts backing out. If all the bolts break or back out, the steering gear would separate from the frame resulting in a loss of steering control.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will retorque the steering gear to frame bolts to proper specifications.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Oct 1998.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 1999 GMC Sierra
• All 1999 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 23.

Complaints that report a crash

49

Complaints that report a fire

2

Injuries in the complaints

31

Deaths in the complaints

1

Date of the newest complaint

25 Oct 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19760
2. 19770
3. 19820
4. 19830
5. 19881
6. 19891
7. 19901
8. 19911
9. 19923
10. 19932
11. 19943
12. 19956
13. 19962
14. 19970
15. 19980
16. 19995
17. 20008
18. 20014
19. 20024
20. 20036
21. 20047
22. 20059
23. 20064
24. 20072
25. 20082
26. 20091
27. 20112
28. 20122
29. 20133
30. 201411
31. 20156
32. 20162

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1999 GMC Sierra?

3,641,617 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the GMC Sierra have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 56 recall campaigns for the GMC Sierra, model years 1976 to 2016. 5 of them name the 1999 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1999 GMC Sierra name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 282 of 671 component mentions, or 420.3 per 1,000. For all 1999 vehicles the figure is 142.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1999 GMC Sierra open?

No. Each of the 10 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.