1999 Chevrolet Silverado review from North America
"Not too bad, Drives a little boaty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ABS 20,000 miles under warranty
power window regulator driver side 25,000 miles under warranty
power window regulator passenger side 30,000 miles under warranty
power window regulator driver side 60,000 miles
power window regulator passenger side 75,000 miles
power window regulator driver side 100,000 miles
fuel gauge works sometimes since 30,000 miles
power steering gearbox replaced 130,000 miles
power steering pump corroded 130,000 miles
AC compressor 135,000 miles
U-joints every 30,000 miles
tail gate cables under recall 100,000 miles.
General comments?
This has been a fairly good truck, but seems to be cheaply made compared to my 1992 Silverado I had for about the same amount of time and had barely any problems with.
I replaced the calipers, rotors at 120,000 miles.
It seems to be corroding everywhere now. I’ve had to replace brake lines and brake shields that was corroded.
There’s also a little screw that holds the parking brake shoes centered, when you go to change them, you can’t help from breaking it off no matter how much penetrating oil you put on it. You have to pull the axle shaft to drill it out. The other side I heated it with a torch, red hot and let it cool and that worked.
I can’t seem to find a vibration I get at 60 mph. I suspect the transfer case, but it operates fine. I’ve balanced the tires, changed u-joints, replaced bearings front and rear and rebalanced the drive shaft.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.8 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 9 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2006 |

