general problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Five problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

Passlock system engages without cause. When starting my truck, it acts like it will and then shuts down after a second, and then the security light comes on. This is common with past lock system errors. This happens about 1 out of 4 starts. To get the car started, I have to go through a reset process that takes over 30 min, which causes battery drain. This has left myself and family members stranded in unsafe situations several times. Most recently I was stuck on the side of the highway, after stopping to change a flat at 11pm. After not starting with these same symtoms, while trying to do the 30min. Relearn process, the battery did not have enough to start the truck. So I was then stuck there for 3 more hours waiting on a tow truck for a jump. I was stranded for over 3 1/2 hours. This issue has been happening for the last 2 years, and have spent about 4k dollars to try and fix it.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2017

The clicker stopped working so we bought a new battery for it. The truck started ran just fine. Shut the truck off and tried starting it again and nothing. Now its like the security system isn't reading the driver door. So the more we try we are finding that this truck must of been redone sometime. The key doesn't unlock the door. You must use the clicker.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2008

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The service engine, brake light and abs lights have been illuminated since the vehicle was purchased. The parking brake does not work normally. The dealer stated that the electrical system had to be replaced and all related recalls were previously repaired. The contact stated that the failures are related to the recalls. The contact is responsible for all cost associated with the repairs. The failure mileage was 264,187.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2006

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received a recall notice in the mail to have the brakes serviced. The dealer replaced the brakes, but was now charging the contact for other services that were included in the recall. The dealer stated that other parts on the vehicle assisted in causing the brakes to fail. The manufacturer suggested that the contact's driving habits may be the reason for the failure. Also, the dealer stated that the contact should get used to the brakes jumping, and needed to replace the entire brake system. The current and failure mileage were 75,000.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2001

Hi I have an 1999 chevy pick up short bed 5. 3 I have had three fuel pumps put in and my gas gauge does not work nor does my odometer have everyone have this problem is it just mine I work at brahler oil and lube and 3 out of 10 chevy trucks have the same problem is there anything that can be done ? 500 is alot for a fix that does not work for that long and have another question my tail gate strap's broke the tail gate fell down and dented the gate what can I do about this ?.


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