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1999 Chevrolet C6500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Chevrolet C6500, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage124kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 22, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Chevrolet C6500 has problems

1 complaint 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
Steering10

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

4 recalls

1999 Chevrolet C6500 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.

–no report yet

Engine: gasoline

Recall 02V-287 · Nov 4, 2002 · 2,011 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DAMAGED AIR CLEANER PARTS ARE DISLODGED FROM THEIR NORMAL POSITION, THESE PARTS COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND/OR HOT EXHAUST…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 00V-232 · Sep 7, 2000 · 30,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 99V-320 · Nov 15, 1999 · 391 vehicles

Risk. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN A DIRECTION NOT ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 C6500 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 C6500 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What C6500 owners report

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

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING, AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN INTO A FIELD WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THE STEERING BOX AND POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE…
Complaint 10150896 · Feb 22, 2006 · 124,395 miles

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