1999 GMC C/k Pickup Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 GMC C/k Pickup. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
1crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Upon starting to leave work parking lot lost pedal. Had fellow coworker observe and brake fluid was steady stream leaking on to ground. Second occurrence december 2011. Failed inspection for corroded front brake lines. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2009-12-16

“Turned to look at car I though was going to pull out. Brakes did not stop the truck for the cars about 20 feet in front of me when I put them on it kept on going. This is the third time it happen. Was recalled on 12/29/05 for abs sensors. Cleaned/lubed. Took to dealer , they said there was nothing…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2009-03-04

“Vehicle was recalled for anti-lock brake defect and repaired at local dealer on 1/19/06. Staring about 1/1/09 the same problem started happening again. Anti-lock would activate during normal stop on dry pavement. This happens on every stop and activates around 5 mph. I called the dealer and they…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2009-01-01

“1999 gmc 1500 p/u abs brakes engage at slow stops, causing longer stopping lengths. Abs front wheel sensors were replaced at delehanty pontiac- flushing, 80,000 miles on truck. Expensive repair $540.00. *ak I understand this abs problem has been an ongoing with gm vehicles since 1991. Requesting…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · reported 2004-12-15

“I called michael gmc, 3700 s carson, carson city nv to have a sticky accelerator pedal on my 1999 gmc sierra pu repaired. I stated I knew of a tsb issued for this defect. I was told there was no tsb. I checked via the internet and found tsb #00-06-04-007a had been issued in jun 00. I have found a…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · reported 2004-12-14

“Abnormal rear disc brake operation and wear factor on both rear wheels.*ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS · reported 2004-07-21

“Abnormal rear disc brake operation and wear factor on both rear wheels.*ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER · reported 2004-07-21

“Simultaneously broken tailgate cables, resulting in severe pinching of hand, causiong swelling and pain.*ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · reported 2003-11-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA04011 Opened 2004-04-09 · closed 2005-05-10

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 20, 2005, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD DECIDED THAT DEFECTS THAT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 C/K 1500 SERIES (PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) AND MY 2001-2005 C/K 2500 AND 3500 SERIES (TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) PICKUPS WITH MANUAL…

Investigation EA04011 Opened 2004-04-09 · closed 2005-05-10

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 20, 2005, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD DECIDED THAT DEFECTS THAT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 C/K 1500 SERIES (PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) AND MY 2001-2005 C/K 2500 AND 3500 SERIES (TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) PICKUPS WITH MANUAL…

Investigation EA04011 Opened 2004-04-09 · closed 2005-05-10

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 20, 2005, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD DECIDED THAT DEFECTS THAT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 C/K 1500 SERIES (PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) AND MY 2001-2005 C/K 2500 AND 3500 SERIES (TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) PICKUPS WITH MANUAL…

Investigation EA04011 Opened 2004-04-09 · closed 2005-05-10

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 20, 2005, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD DECIDED THAT DEFECTS THAT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 C/K 1500 SERIES (PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) AND MY 2001-2005 C/K 2500 AND 3500 SERIES (TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) PICKUPS WITH MANUAL…

Investigation PE03057 Opened 2003-12-08 · closed 2004-04-09

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

ODI OPENED PE03-057 TO ASSESS PARKING BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES THAT INCORPORATE A SINGLE-SHOE DRUM-IN-HAT PARKING BRAKE INDEPENDENT OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA INDICATE THAT THE PARKING BRAKE LININGS TEND TO WEAR OUT…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 GMC C/k Pickup as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.