Gmc K1500 1999
Model K1500 made in 1999 by Gmc got 22 consumer complains, 5 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, structure and unknown or other. The car had one investigation (parking brake). There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010730021 | 05/01/2001 | 619742 | This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt | 06/26/2001 | |
| 010730020 | 04/01/2001 | 619715 | Subject ordering reference table for ordering the new valve body, spacer plate and gasket kit. *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 010861001 | 01/01/2001 | 619193 | Experiencing clunk noise from front of vehicle. vehicles exposed to extreme off-road conditions or snow plowing are more prone to develop this condition. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 010730002B | 05/01/2001 | 010730002A | 619741 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt | 06/26/2001 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
| EA04011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2004 | 05/10/2005 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 05V161000 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| PE03057 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/2003 | 04/09/2004 | 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 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. | ||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | ||||||
| EA04011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2004 | 05/10/2005 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 05V161000 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| EA04011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2004 | 05/10/2005 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 05V161000 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| EA04011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2004 | 05/10/2005 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 05V161000 | |
| 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 0 | 4 | 07/02/2003 |
| I have called repeatedly and filed reports of electrical and the brakes in the 99 gmc suburban. i have called several times about the smell of electrical burning . no one cared. wires have melted and shorted out the headlights, tail lights, air conditioner etc. no one has done anything and gmc refuses to do recall. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/13/1998 | |||
| 1. when going over minor bumps consumer can hear rear leaf springs hit against each other, metal to metal sound; 2. when accelerating, consumer can hear a valve noise. *ak *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 235000 | 1 | |
| Put vehicle in gear , no brake pedal .... brake lines were rusted and failed......... had all 5 lines replaced......... *tr | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 235000 | ||
| Put vehicle in gear , no brake pedal .... brake lines were rusted and failed......... had all 5 lines replaced......... | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/06/2001 | 4 | ||
| 1999 gmc k1500 truck. consumer states problems with the brakes *tgw the consumer stated he has spent over $2,157.81 in brake repairs. the brake lines, right rear caliper and rear disc brake rotor had to be replaced. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 0 | 4 | 07/02/2003 |
| I have called repeatedly and filed reports of electrical and the brakes in the 99 gmc suburban. i have called several times about the smell of electrical burning . no one cared. wires have melted and shorted out the headlights, tail lights, air conditioner etc. no one has done anything and gmc refuses to do recall. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 42000 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Ref. investigation # pe05-020. antilock brake system. incurring unwanted abs activation with increased stopping distance at slow speeds. no abs warning light illumination. | |||
| 42245 | 1 | ||
| The anti-lock brake system light illuminated. the vehicle was taken tot he dealer who diagnosed that the abs pump motor had seized and caused the abs to fail. *nlm | |||
| 09/18/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states when she shut the engine off, the abs system was still running.*jb | |||
| 08/23/1999 | |||
| While driving consumer stated hit brakes, and at the same time hit a bump in road, and abs activated. vehicle was hard to stop. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 03/27/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving abs system switched to manual, at 55mph module that controls abs system had failed.*ak *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 12/10/2002 | 32632 | 5 | 05/01/2000 |
| The computer that controlled the abs failed and as a result the system did not function properly. *ak *ts *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/02/2006 | 117298 | 1 | 02/07/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop sign at 15 mph, the vehicle's brakes failed. the dealership would not accept the vehicle because the service department could not offer an immediate appointment. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined the plastic protection of the brake fluid line was not completely covering the line resulting in a rusted line due to condensation. brake fluid leaked from the line causing the brake failure. *ak the brake line had severe rust. updated 10/02/06. *jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 07/04/2012 | 147000 | 1 | |
| Power steering suddenly goes into max assist when making gradual turns causing the steering wheel to jerk out of your hands and almost causing an accident. vehicle swerved all over the freeway until it could be stopped. apparently gm is aware of the problem since they make a bypass kit (p/n 19168825) to eliminate the faulty actuator mounted on the power steering pump but they will not issue a recall even though this is an extreme safety hazard. gm expects you to buy a $70 kit to remedy the problem. this has been an ongoing random intermittent problem with my suburban for the last 8-9 yrs. ## vin passed ## 1999 gmc k1500 suburban ## *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/13/1998 | |||
| 1. when going over minor bumps consumer can hear rear leaf springs hit against each other, metal to metal sound; 2. when accelerating, consumer can hear a valve noise. *ak *ml | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/25/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Running highway speed and had a blow out on right rear tire. the tire split from where the tread starts all the way down the sidewall. the other incident in which the right front tire had a blow out, i was slowing down upon coming off of the highway. the tire damage was almost identical to the previous description. the tire split from the tread all the way down to the sidewall. i do not have the first tire that had a blow out; however, the incident that took place on the highway at 70 mph, i do still have the entire set of tires and several pictures of the damaged tire on the rim. i have replaced these tires, but would like to be informed of any reimbursement from the manufacturer that i may be intitled to, due to these incidents and the current status of recall on these tires.( dot number: tire size: p265/75/16 ) | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | KLAMATH FALLS | 97601 | WEST ONE | |
| PA | GLENSHAW | 15116 | RICHARD'S LEO'S GARAGE | 412-486-7722 |
| PA | LANCASTER | JONES GMC MOTORS | 717 394 0711 | |
| WV | BECKLEY | BECKLEY AUTO MALL |