On a 1999 gmc sierra pickup the abs module failed at 26,000 miles. In researching this problem it appears they fail on most sierra as well as chevrolet pickups. The repair cost quoted me ranges between $975 and $1000. One service manager candidly told me it is a serious problem that gm should have recalled. *Jb
Vehicle safety record
1999 GMC C Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 GMC C Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2000 has 1.
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Rated once enough C Pickup years are on file
#286 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 GMC C Pickup problems
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No recalls for the 1999 GMC C Pickup
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3 complaints about the 1999 GMC C Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
For the last two years I have had to unplug my abs brakes system ,because it would continuously run. If I did not unplug my battery would die. This past christmas 2004, I lost my back end coming down hill and luckily recovered. I have contacted gmc and are still waiting for an answer. My question is "if your dr put your pace maker on the outside of your body and it failed due to corrosive exposure would you have a case. The abs module sits exposed to corrosive elements in the salt belt under the drivers seatoutside...
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of the vehicle. I have just had this problem diagnosed , and the dealer states the module and connector is so corroded furthur diagnostics cannot be performed. This manufactured defect should not be a problem passed on to consumers; unless gmc states"if you live in the salt belt do not purchase this vehicle". From 99 till now this should not and would not happen if they just put the module under the driver seat inside the vehicle. This problem will cost 1088.64 To fix. I want to see if gmc is willing to make good!!!
I would like to add my name to the list of complaintants in regards to the anti-lock break problems with gmc trucks. The anti-lock breaks on my 1999 gmc sierra would intermittently engage for no apparent reason. The dealer said it was due to a build up of corrosion & charged $245.00 For the repair. While I fortunately did have any accidents, I did have several near misses. Whether this was a design flaw or an intentional attempt by gm to generate income for their dealers, I don't feel I should have to incur the expense.
GMC C Pickup: every year compared
All C Pickup years1999 GMC C Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 GMC C Pickup | 3 | 0 | - | |
| 1999 GMC Blazer | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1999 GMC B7 Chassis | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1999 GMC Bus | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1999 GMC C Series (light) | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 1999 GMC C Pickup
Does the 1999 GMC C Pickup have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 GMC C Pickup right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC C Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3).
How many complaints has the 1999 GMC C Pickup had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 3, 2005 and the latest on August 2, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Which GMC C Pickup years have the most complaints?
1999 (3), 2000 (1). See every GMC C Pickup year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 GMC C Pickup has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data