Have a 99 GMC Sierra pickup. Bought it new. As of Sept.99 I have relaced the radio 3 times, valve body on transmission, rear slider window three times (all leaked- finally put in an after market window),steering wheel is disintigrating (not covered it is considered trim!) it had driveline clunk- (dealer and GM states this is normal),spring slap from day one (again a normal condition according to gm), various creeks and groans, GM DOES NOT CARE ABOUT QUALITY CONTROL ANYMORE- THIS IS THE LAST GM PRODUCT I WILL EVER BUY!
I bought a 2000 Silverado Regular Cab and I really regret it. I have had to replace leaky shocks only one year after buying it. Have taken it to the dealer due to a rough engine start (luckily this was covered by warranty) that fixed it, but told me that the problem might come back in the future. Recently I just had to pay $740 for fixing a faulty gas pump. When I complained to GM, the only response that I got pretty much was that "no car was perfect".
I own a 1999 GMC Sierra Z-71. It now has approximately 58,000 miles on it. Overall it is a good truck. However within the last 6,000 miles the passenger side window regulator has broken and the part cost around 190.00 not including labor. But the most aggravating problem is a front end/steering column rattle that cannot be explained. I have put it on a lift and had the front end inspected and found no worn parts (i.e. bushings, pitman arm, etc.) I read a long term road test report from Edmunds.com on the INTERNET and found that during the test performed on a 1999 GMC Sierra they too experienced a similar rattle and shake in the steering column. It was found to be the steering column. After replacing it at Parkway GMC in Santa Clarita, California the article went on to say operated the way God and GMC intended (No more rattles and shakes). I'm just wondering if I could be experiencing the same problem with my 1999 GMC Sierra. If anyone else has experienced similar rattles or clunking noises in the steering column of their 1999 GMC Sierra please respond with a comment on this very informative site. Thanks in advance. (P.S. General Motors Corporation can do much better. I just hope they will start real soon.)
I have a 1999 GMC Sierra and over all it has been an
excellent truck. I did have the seat belts replaced
and 1 motor in the driver side window. I also had the
transmission reprogrammed in the computer chip. That's
really all. No excessive tire wear. No wind noise, no leaky windows, (don't have a sliding rear window)
Rides like a car, great stereo. So far warranty has
gladly taken care of everything. Engine has not had a
single problem. I would buy another for sure!!
I think you will find problems in most new vehicles,
they have a lot of parts in them. If you really want to
see problems look at Kia's on the web.
Our 99 GM Z-71 just had the ABS go in it at 55,000 of course its not under warranty I went threw all the channels to get it fixed and was told today that GM will pay 1/2 of the total cost to fix it, but we have to go threw a GM dealership. They won't help us with 1/2 if we use any one else. I was also told the reason they are going 1/2's is because they know this problem is out there, but they have not recalled it YET!!!
I am so mad!!
I own a 1999 GMC Sierra. I have two problems and would like to know if any other Sierra Owners have the same problems. I will accept any response and request you send to my personal email address: kbohmuller@ec.rr.com.
Running Lights: I have continuous problems with passenger side running light. Bulb replaced, high beam works, but no daytime running light working. Problem has just started. Please respond to my personal email address.
Brakes: My brakes on sudden stops or on bumpy roads will give and to the point of having to let off and re-brake. Is anyone else having this problem?
GMC homepage and local dealer have been of no assistance. They just advise me that there are no recalls for such problems.
Kbohmuller@ec.rr.com.
I have a 2000 GMC sierra Z71-I have taken my truck back to our local GM dealership5 times for clunk between 2nd and 3rd gear. They keep telling me it is normal and there is absolutely nothing out there to fix it. It seems to be worst when it is cold. I really feel that there is a fix out there and am looking for some feed back from someone with some similar problem. Please email at jbird69jason@aol.com.
1999 GMC Yukon
Only buy one of these if you love a headache. Overpriced chunk of metal and plastic. First problem started at 18,500 miles with the brakes, warped rotors, broken caliper and bad master cylinder $1,200.GM payed half. Second problem 41,000 miles major transmission failure. Truck never towed a boat or trailer, mostly driven on road trips and the transmission just stops working. GM did not cover this as the vehicle was out of warranty $1,900. Clunking in the rear end that scares me to death, plastic trim parts falling off, lights flickering in the dash and rattling of every part is really getting to me.
Pay attention GM your time is coming. You can't keep making junk an expect people to buy it.
God, please get me another HONDA.
My 2000 GMC Sierra has 51,000 miles on it and I am told that the driveline needs to be replaced. I heard a squeaking with the rotation of the wheels while rolling backward with my driver's side window down. It was loud. The GMC mechanic then gave me the above diagnosis. Anyway, I guess $30,000.00 for a truck is not enough. This problem will set me back $600.00 + or minus.
-John
I have a 98 GMC Z-71 with 57,000 mile's. Transmission just went out. GM is ignoring that they have a transmission problem. I owned a 94 Z-71 before this one and put 4 transmission's in it. Your probably wondering why I bought a 98 model after the problem's with the 94? It won't happen again! Ford will get my business from now on, unless GM wants to fix at their cost's. I may even look into buying a Toyota. They, sorry to say, are way ahead of GM. I just hope GM gets their head out of thier ass!
I bought a 98 GMC Sierra pickup about a year ago. My wife
had talked me into buying the extended powertrain warranty.
Good thing because GMC transmissions are a piece of junk.
Talarico Chevrolet, Milford, New Hampshire is about the same. I had to bring the truck to them twice before they
would acknowledge there was a problem with the transmission.
Both times they managed to rack up cost I was responsible for. How convenient. Turns out the valve body needed replacing. Can't wait to try out a Ford.
I did not realize that so many ABS had gone out. I have a 1999 GMC Sierra with only 35,000 miles. Why there is not a recall on them I don't know. It is ridiculous of the price that it takes to fix it. $797 plus $120 to install it. I unplugged it hoping that GM will realize that they have a problem with it and admit to it by a recall.
I have read the comments that were written after mine on Oct. 11, 2001. Most of the brake complaints are exactly what my daughter tried to have fixed before her accident.
PLEASE insist that GMC fix the ABS (anti-lock brake system) before it causes you grief also. GMC knows about this problem and everything else wrong with the 1999 Sierra.
I have something to ask of the readers and it is important to so many owners of this truck. If you have had an accident, causing injury or death, while in a 1999 GMC Sierra please email me. Or even if you know someone that has had an accident with injuries while in this truck I need to know. The one point that is crucial, right now, is that the owner had to be a resident of Texas at the time.
You can reach me at: dflanary411@yahoo.com
Thank you and good luck with your vehicles. Remember, the consumer MUST have rights or we all lose.
I like so many others have a 1999 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton truck, it has 63,000 miles at this time having spents it's life so far on paved Highways. Recently the ABS Brake light came on and a roaring that continued despite turning the ignition off which I traced to a running (motor?) beneath my truck. Luckily my father knew how to disconnect it saving my battery. I have owned a Chevy or GMC truck since I bought my first vehicle, but believe it might be time for a change. That General Motors has to know of the defect in the ABS Module, requiring it's replacement with a cost of up to $800 and yet does not issue a recall is insupportable. Does anyone know a consumer or government department we could write to in order to put pressure on General Motors to issue a recall-please email me or post here if you do. Thanks TK, person2person_2000@yahoo.com.
We own a '99 Sierra Z71. Had at lest 3 recalls in a year for minor things. The drivers side power window motor went out, (and guess what, it is acting up again,) had to have the steering column worked on, had to replace the battery due to something under the hood staying on and replace that part too. A lot of nickle and dime repairs.
It now has only 53,000 miles on it. Recently the security light started coming on while driving, then there were times when it wouldn't start then maybe 10 or 15 minutes later it would start. We took it in and come to find out there is a problem in the security and the ignition. It will cost over $500 to fix it. Of course our warranty has run out and there is no recall on these problems. GMC has no recalls on the big ticket items naturally. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem yet? All I can say is if your security light comes on while driving and it gets to where it starts when it feels like it... get ready to open your wallet.
We'll never buy another GMC again. They don't stand behind their product.