1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Consumer Reviews

Headache after Headache

Written by: Rick on 09/16/2007

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2 Dr LS Extended Cab SB

Review

Liked the truck initially, but problems plagued me all the time. The power window switch went bad, so they had to replace the entire "modularized" motor and all ($150). Then the 2WD HI/LOW/4WD "modularized" button panel on the dash went out ($200). Then the anti-lock brake actuator/controller (another $1200). Seven separate times now the drive shaft splines have had to be deburred, and the rear seals of the transfer case have had to be replaced. Took it in for tune-up last week to find out that the fuel pump is leaking fuel back into the pump (hard starting)--module needs to be replaced ($400). Also the gear shift lever is really loose--that "module" also needs replacing ($700).

Favorite Features

Good gas mileage. Carries a fully loaded bed very well. Climate control inside the cab works very well and keeps the temperature well regulated. The leather seats are easy to maintain and wear well.

Suggested Improvements

Find the engineer who though up the idea of "modularizing" (read: cash cow) and promote him to CEO of Chevrolet--it's time for this "genius" to bring his kind of thinking to the boardroom and the stockholders !

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Poor Qualtiy

Written by: Charles on 08/05/2007

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2 Dr LS Standard Cab SB

Review

Liked the truck very much, but entirely too expensive to keep. New transmission ($1500), new antilock brake controller($1000). It appears to me that several failures were coming up. Most expensive vehicle, by far, I have ever owned, bar none. No reason GM can not build reliable vehicles, Toyota can! I drive only Toyota now, and have no plans to ever return to USA brand names!

Favorite Features

Good ride, good gas mileage. Comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

Use GM's engineering talent to address reliability. No reason for parts to fail as soon as they do on this vehicle!

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'99 Chevy

Written by: cb on 06/25/2007

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2 Dr LS Extended Cab SB

Review

Only regular minor problems - replaced water pump, power steering pump, master cylinder, first brake job at 130,000 miles. Only negative was broke a small plastic piece in both power window drives (regular wear and tar) and the way they are built had to replace the entire motor which was costly.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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GM Problem child

Written by: dave douglass on 04/11/2007

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2 Dr LS 4WD Extended Cab LB

Review

Back to the dealership approx. 23 times for different repairs each time. Combined with other GM problem child in my driveway I decided to rid myself of this unreliable headache. From intermediate steering shafts to leaf springs, leaking output shaft seals, frame tears, leaking weatherstripping, engine knock, power window failures, u- joints, interior falling off etc. etc. this is a big reason that the imports consistently score higher when it comes to build quality and dependability. Chevy- if this is "our truck", we in big trouble!

Favorite Features

None

Suggested Improvements

Buy something else.

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Love my truck

Written by: Randi on 04/11/2007

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2 Dr LT Extended Cab SB

Review

This 7 year old truck has electrical problems in dash. Unable to view gear shifter, odometer, already replaced once. Also, gas guage went belly up at 6 years. Still love the truck. Good ride, good mileage, good towing, never broke down, good looking. Light in the backend, have to use sandbags.

Favorite Features

The way it feels and rides like a car, but is strong and fast.

Suggested Improvements

I would like a fourth door, and not the suicide style

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Best Truck Ever

Written by: jlampin on 03/29/2007

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2 Dr LT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I have owned many vehicles in my lifetime, but this Chevy Z71 takes the cake. Not only does it look great, but the 5.3L V-8 easily get 19mpg hwy and 15-16mpg city. Now that is with the bed filled with very heavy tools that I carry everywhere I go. Also, it rides and drives like a car, but acts like a very tough and dependable 4x4 truck. When I go offroad, it is unstoppable. It has a very rugged and strong motor and transmission. I love everything about this truck. I definitely recommend this truck to anybody!!

Favorite Features

5.3L V8, Z71 package. Body style, dependability, fuel mileage, comfortable, easy and fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

None. Chevy makes great trucks.

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Great truck

Written by: ckench on 03/26/2007

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2 Dr LS 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

Bought 3 years ago used with 40,000 miles on it. Drove it for almost 5 years and only cost me brakes and rotors until today. New electronic gear shift box, wheel bearings and front differential. Almost $2,000 and 2 years after the extended warranty expired. That's cheap considering I hauled an 8,000 pound camper through the mountains on a regular basis. Traded it for another Chevy but went up to a 2500 DH. Love those Silverados!

Favorite Features

Z71 package

Suggested Improvements

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This thing has 95k on it?

Written by: Wingnutt on 03/18/2007

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2 Dr LS 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I have had my "new" truck for almost a month now, and can find very little to complain about. Seeing as how I'm a quality manager and my job it to pick nits, this says volumes about the vehicle. The 5.3 has great power for its size (but could use a tad more low end torque), espicially in a vehicle this heavy. The tranny does what it's supposed to do when it's supposed to, and the tow/haul mode makes life much easier on the transmission when hauling my boat. The gearing is right on for this application and provides good torque multiplication in the lower gears while maintaining a reasonable RPM for highway crusing.

Favorite Features

Clean, traditional truck styling, a very comfortable interior and a strong drive train.

Suggested Improvements

Can't manually turn off the headlights with automatic head light feature. Over use of cheap, hard plastic in the interior, and the vehicle could use a touch more ground clearance.

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Chevy got mine right!

Written by: denny270 on 08/21/2006

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2 Dr LS Extended Cab SB

Review

Purchasing Sivlerado new was a very smart move for me. At the time I'm writing this I have 185,000 miles on the thing. I'm on my third set of rear break pads, I replaced the fronts at 173,000 miles. The only currrent issue is a very small amount of surface rust on the rocker panels (rust is expected in Michigan). I've got the 4.8 liter, it just keeps running and getting around 18MPG(average). I had to replace the drivers window motor at 39,000 miles, the instrument cluster and drive shaft replacement were both warrenty work.

Favorite Features

Driveability. This thing just drives nice.

Suggested Improvements

GM should not offer the 4.8 liter V8 with a 3.42 gear in the rear end. The 3.73 should be as low as you can go.

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Drives Like New

Written by: Anthony on 08/05/2006

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2 Dr LT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

Bought new. Drives great and is very comfortable. Strong engine and with hard tonneau routinely get 20 mpg on 4wd 5.3l V8. Occasionaly use to tow 23 ft Glastron boat with 14 mpg under tow conditions. Totally pleased and will only trade up for diesel pickup with higher towing capability if I purchase a very large 5th wheel camping trailer. Extended cab has very roomy bench seating for 3 passengers. I've carried 3 adults in back seat and all were impressed with comfort in an extended cab truck. My kids routinely ride in extended cab bench seat area with total confort even when traveling 6-8 hrs. The only disadvantage I say this truck has is not having the 4th door to easily access behind driver.

Favorite Features

Very clean lines and strong smooth engine. Great MPG for full size V8 4wd. I get 20 mpg and better with hard tonneau!

Suggested Improvements

4th door on extended cab (already done on all newer models.) Auto headlight feature can't be disabled (already done on newer models)

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