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1999 GMC Passenger Vehicle

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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13Owner complaints

Model-year median: 12

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

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What owners reported most

Power Train
4Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Suspension
2Fuel System, Gasoline
1Seats
1
All reported categories
Tires
1Vehicle Speed Control
1Visibility
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 11 of 13 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Power Train complaints

4 reports
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64,500 miles · Jan 7, 2004
Power Train

WHILE PASSING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. I WAS FORCED TO EITHER TAKE TO THE DITCH, RUN THE GUY OFF THAT I WAS TRYING TO PASS OR HAVE A HEAD ON COLLISION. I TOOK TO A DITCH TO SAVE MY FAMILY AND OTHERS. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT THE DEALER ON 12/9/2003 AND NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND. THE TRANSMISSION FAIL…

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WHILE PASSING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. I WAS FORCED TO EITHER TAKE TO THE DITCH, RUN THE GUY OFF THAT I WAS TRYING TO PASS OR HAVE A HEAD ON COLLISION. I TOOK TO A DITCH TO SAVE MY FAMILY AND OTHERS. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT THE DEALER ON 12/9/2003 AND NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING ON 1/5/2004. BOTH A ROAD SIDE TRANSMISSION SHOP AND THE DEALER AGREED THAT THERE IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE "SUN SHELL" FAILING. THERE IS CURRENTLY A REVISED PART IN PRODUCTION FOR INCORPORATION BUT NO RECALL TO COVER THE CONSUMER.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10052565

61,000 miles · Sep 6, 2003
Fuel System, GasolinePower Train

THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND WENT OUT ON THIS VEHICLE WITH ONLY 61,000 MILES ON IT. I WROTE TO GM ABOUT IT, AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND TO MY COMPLAINT. THE FUEL PUMP ALSO WENT OUT ON THIS SAME VEHICLE AT 51,000 MILES. GM IS BUILDING VEHICLES OF VERY POOR QUALITY AND GETTING PREMIUM PRICES FOR THEIR VEHICLES. I AM TIRE…

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THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND WENT OUT ON THIS VEHICLE WITH ONLY 61,000 MILES ON IT. I WROTE TO GM ABOUT IT, AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND TO MY COMPLAINT. THE FUEL PUMP ALSO WENT OUT ON THIS SAME VEHICLE AT 51,000 MILES. GM IS BUILDING VEHICLES OF VERY POOR QUALITY AND GETTING PREMIUM PRICES FOR THEIR VEHICLES. I AM TIRED OF BUYING AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES AND GETTING JUNK.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10037346

85,000 miles · Aug 1, 2003
Power Train

SERVICE 4X4 LIGHT ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO FAILURE OF SELECTOR BUTTON FOR THE PUSH BUTTON FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SWITCH VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND THE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. GMC AND CHEVROLET DEALERS ARE AWARE AND KNOW OF SEVERAL FAILURES, AND RELAY GM IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT.…

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SERVICE 4X4 LIGHT ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO FAILURE OF SELECTOR BUTTON FOR THE PUSH BUTTON FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SWITCH VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND THE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. GMC AND CHEVROLET DEALERS ARE AWARE AND KNOW OF SEVERAL FAILURES, AND RELAY GM IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10030611

45,000 miles · May 4, 2003
Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND MAKES NOISE IN THE FIRST GEAR AT INITIAL START FROM A DEAD STOP. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT ALL OF THEM DO IT. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10016985

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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