1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability

Base Extended Cab Pickup (4.3L V6 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors, 4.3L VIN W only; the Crankshaft Position Sensor, 4.3L VIN W only; the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Vent Hose Assembly; the Fuel Pressure Regulator, 4.8L VIN V and 5.3L VIN T engines only; and the Fuel Pump, 4.8L VIN V and 5.3L VIN T engines only). Another occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Evaporative (EVAP) Vent Solenoid, 5.3L VIN T engines only. Failure of this device can cause the check engine light to illuminate. The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is $39.95 for parts and $97.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor is $89.03 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to replace the EVAP Vent Hose Assembly is $178.00 for parts and $39.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Fuel Pressure Regulator is $91.59 for parts and $39.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Fuel Pump is $401.13 for parts and $312.00 for labor. The cost to replace the EVAP Vent Solenoid is $26.53 for parts and $19.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Transmission Valve Body and the Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch and a periodic problem is failure of the Reaction Sun Shell. Failures of the Transmission Valve Body, TFP Switch and Reaction Sun Shell apply to the 5.3L VIN T engines with automatic transmissions only. The cost to replace the Transmission Valve Body is estimated at $485.00 for parts and $110.50 for labor. The cost to replace the TFP Switch is estimated at $70.54 for parts and $84.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Reaction Sun Shell is estimated at $43.00 for parts and $877.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Control Module. The cost to replace the ABS Control Module is estimated at $830.00 for parts and $136.50 for labor. Prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder. Failure of the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to replace the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder is estimated at $148.49 for parts and $91.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Fuel Level Sensor. The cost to replace the Fuel Level Sensor is estimated at $143.92 for parts and $260.00 for labor. Prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by Identifix

	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.