Chevrolet Sierra 1999 - Power train - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
990730010A	06/01/1999	990730010	607320	A driveline vibration / growl noise. *tt	09/20/1999
990730009	06/01/1999		606085	Subject pertaining to harsh 1 - 2 and 3 - 2 shifts. *tt	08/06/1999
990730010	06/01/1999		606084	Driveline vibration / growl noise. *tt	08/06/1999
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
3364			10014953	Rear axle retainer button breakage. *eh	05/12/2005
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
990421003	06/01/1999		606091	Some owners may comment about a slipping type condition at the front wheels while the vehicle is in four wheel drive (4wd). *tt	08/06/1999

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
08/01/2003		11
	The dealer replaced the front seat belts at a very low mileage. cost $100 deductible to the consumer. the alr caused the retractor to constantly lock up. the dealer replaced the retractors when the vehicle was brand new without the consumer bringing the vehicle in for this issue. consumer states that it was handled like a recall but was not aware the retractors were recalled. also stated he thinks the buckles were replaced at that time. ak the positive battery post broke and the battery leaked acid all over the engine compartment. the post broke around 8/01/03. it was an ac delco battery. abs motor constantly ran and killed the battery. the abs light had come on , the pump kept running, the abs cable had broke. the torque bolts were rusted out, the steering and suspension when turning left or right, there was a thumping noise that had come from the front end, when turning right there was a bouncing and binding sound, the vehicle would not crank, the brakes made an abnormal noise, and the front were worn. the steering column was removed and replaced. scc *jb