Gmc C/k Pickup 1999

Model C/k Pickup made in 1999 by Gmc got 12 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, structure and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, seat belts and steering. The car had one investigation (parking brake).

Model 1999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
01073000702/01/2001619187This bulletin is to inform dealers of the release of a new torque converter bolt for certain transmissions. *tt05/17/2001
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
01072900102/01/2001619185Some owners may comment on the manual transmission coming out of gear. typically 1st gear is most affected. *tt05/17/2001
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
0004510/20/2000617631The purpose of this message is to address inquires regarding the time allowance on campaign 00045 - front seat belt compliance for chevrolet and gmc c/k pickup trucks. *tt03/21/2001
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
SB-06-02-32-013B08/01/200910032462Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio03/26/2010

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
PARKING BRAKE
PE03057GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/08/200304/09/2004PARKING 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 early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake system's torque below that needed to immobilize the vehicle.gm has attributed this accelerated wear to foreign material intrusion and a failure of the brake shoe to properly self-center within its brake drum.effective with the start of my 2003 production, a newer reduced force hold-down clip was introduced to facilitate brake shoe disengagement from the drum surface.this part is also available at the service level for the my 1999-2002 vehicles.gm has indicated that the paking brake is intended to operate in conjunction with the transmission to immobilze parked vehicles, and that in many cases, accelerated parking brake lining wear is caused by rough use, vehicle modifications, and driving with the parking engaged. odi has upgraded the preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis to gather further information concerning parking brake usage factors and the circumstances surrounding the seventeen reported vehicle crashes.
EA04011GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/09/200405/10/2005PARKING BRAKE FAILURE05V161000
 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 transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
EA04011GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/09/200405/10/2005PARKING BRAKE FAILURE05V161000
 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 transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL
EA04011GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/09/200405/10/2005PARKING BRAKE FAILURE05V161000
 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 transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE
EA04011GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/09/200405/10/2005PARKING BRAKE FAILURE05V161000
 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 transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12/16/2009113500
 Upon starting to leave work parking lot lost pedal. had fellow coworker observe and brake fluid was steady stream leaking on to ground. second occurance december 2011. failed inspection for corroded front brake lines.
03/04/2009550001
 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 wrong with the brakes . this was the first time i took it to them before the recall . my brother in law had the problem with brakes in his 1999 chevy truck. *tr
01/01/2009936981
 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 advised me that they fixed it once and are not required to fix it again. i took it to an independent shop and they made the same repair that was made with the recall. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
12/15/200480000103/01/2001
 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 recall.
03/03/200386860304/12/1999
 We own three 1999 gmc 1500 c pickups. each of these vehicles has experienced the failure of the under dash abs electronic modules when the vehicles reached approximately 85,000 miles or so. we contacted gmc to place a compliant. the repair charges for this problem have ranged from $800 to $1050 each. gmc refuses to acknowledge the problem or to reimburse for any repair costs for their obvious defective parts. failure of the abs module still allows for use of the brakes but failure of the abs system which could result in accidents. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
07/21/200432000209/09/1999
 Abnormal rear disc brake operation and wear factor on both rear wheels.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
07/21/200432000209/09/1999
 Abnormal rear disc brake operation and wear factor on both rear wheels.*ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
11/01/200358000205/12/1999
 Simultaneously broken tailgate cables, resulting in severe pinching of hand, causiong swelling and pain.*ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
12/14/2004102/10/1999
 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 gm dealer who will repair this for me. but i think that hohl should not have refused to correct this problem under the tsb. do i have any recours to hohl for misleading me?*ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CALOS GATOS95032MOORE GMC408-356-8111
MIFLUSHINGDELEHANTY
NVCARSON CITYMICHAEL HOHL775 883 5777