Four problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The automatic transmission failed.
Transmission completly failed. Explanation from the dealer was metal seperated in the transmission and that they didn't know why.
3rd transmission related failure.
Abs system motor continues to run when vehicle is shut off. Vehicle has been repaired by dealer, however problem still exists. A TSB has been issued on vehicle's make and model. Consumer states that the brake now locks up when not pressed. Transmission failed at 62251 miles, reverse, 2nd, and overdrive do not work, dealer has recall on this as long as vehicle is under warrany, the reverse drum shell failed, this part was made soft and is replaced by a harder part.