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1999 Chevrolet C10Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet C10, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Chevrolet C10 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Tires10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1999 Chevrolet C10 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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Front: webbing

Recall 00V-122 · Apr 27, 2000 · 279,132 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other C10 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C10 median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Chevrolet C10, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PARKING BRAKE FAILUREEA04011 · closed May 10, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-161
  2. PARKING BRAKE FAILUREPE03057 · closed Apr 9, 2004
    No recall
In owners' words

What C10 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ABS BRAKES WENT OUT 2 YEARS AGO. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON TO ALERT HIM THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES PRIOR TO TAKING OUT THE FUSE. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WOULD COST $900.00 TO FIX IT OR TO TAKE OUT THE FUSE. HE SAW IN THE NEWSPAPER SIX MONTHS AGO ABOUT THE PROBLEMS…
Complaint 10132591 · Aug 12, 2005 · 50,000 miles

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