Structure Related Problems of the 1999 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows eight common structure related problems of the 1999 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate hinge (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tailgate (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of GMC Sierra

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Tailgate Hinge problems	21
Tailgate problems	2
Door problems	2
Body problems	2
Frame And Members problems	1
Structure problems	1
Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problems	1
Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems	1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 1999 GMC Sierra

The Tailgate Hinge problem

Hauling fire wood and the cable on the tailgate broke. There was no damage, but if I had been hauling something large on the back with the tailgate down, I could have dropped part of a load in front of someone behind me. Read details...

The Tailgate problem

While driving at 30 mph the consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer replaced the rotors and pads twice, however the problem recurred. The vehicle also had tailgate and engine problems. Read details...

The Door problem

I have experienced excessive wearing of the front brakes, which has resulted in the rotors being replaced first, then the pads replaced 2 weeks later, and upon replacing the pads the new rotors required resurfacing. Read details...

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