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1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 90 owner complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Most complaints involve service brakes, hydraulic (43) and service brakes (9). The EPA rates it 12–15 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
12–15mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
2campaigns
Latest Oct 2007
Owner complaints
90
Top: service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel cost / yr
$4,150est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Equipment

Free remedy

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

EquipmentReported Oct 24, 2007NHTSA 07E088000

Fuel system, gasoline

Free remedy

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Fuel system, gasolineReported May 19, 2006NHTSA 06E043000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 8, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

90 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2000 – Oct 2024
  1. Service brakes, hydraulic43
  2. Service brakes9
  3. Tires8
  4. Fuel system, gasoline6
  5. Electrical system5
  6. Seat belts3
  7. Structure3
  8. Engine and engine cooling3
  9. Fuel/propulsion system2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Silverado 2500 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
199990
201974
2020109
202189
202297
202347
2024145
202531
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
5
Deaths reported
1
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 8, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Service brakes, hydraulic

43 reports1 crash
“I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A STEEP HILL ON DRY PAVEMENT AND MY VEHICLE WAS PICKING UP SPEED SO I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I STARTED FRANTICALLY PUMPING THE BRAKES AS I NOTICED THE CROSSING GUARD GOING DOWN ON THE TRAIN TRACKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL AND STILL NO BRAKES AT ALL...AFTER REALIZING I WAS COMPLETELY WITHOUT ANY BRAKE PEDAL I IMMEDIATELY DOWNSHIFTED TO 1ST GEAR WHICH SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN AND I REMEMBERED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND I THEN JAMMED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR WHICH STOPPED ME 20 FT FROM HITTING THE SIDE OF A CARGO TRAIN...AS A GUY WHO REPAIRS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR A LIVING I WAS TOTALLY FLOORED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM COULD FAIL TOTALLY,.... I THEN TOOK MY TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC WHO SAID THE BRAKE LINES WERE TOTALLY RUSTED OUT AND THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE LINES HAD BLOWN LARGE HOLES BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE ABS MODULE AND HE TOLD ME I WAS LUCKY THAT MY TRUCK WAS NOT RUNNING VERY LONG BEFORE BLOWING THE LINE AS IT COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE AS THE BRAKE FLUID WAS SPRAYING DIRECTLY ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD...HE RECOMMENDED CHANGING EVERY BRAKE LINE ON MY TRUCK AS ALL WERE SEVERELY RUSTED OUT AND…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 13, 2012Service brakes, hydraulicODI 10447850

Service brakes

9 reports
“THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY SINCE NEW. YOUR PARTIAL RECALL FIX FOR STANDARD TRANSMISSIONS ONLY IS INADEQUATE. MAKE ME WONDER ABOUT UNDUE GM INFLUENCE. JUST BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TRUCKS HAVE PARK. THAT IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR GM NOT TO FIX THE PARKING BRAKE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 4, 2019Service brakesODI 11184032

Tires

8 reports1 fire
“SUBMISSION REGARDING AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT CAUSED BY BF GOODRICH TIRES (LAND TERRAIN LT 245/75R 16 LOAD RANGE E DOT N911) SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *TS WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED A SEVERE VIBRATION. AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEWOUT. THE BLOWOUT DAMAGED THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL, MUFFLER, MUFFLER SUPPORT AND TAIL PIPE. IT APPEAR TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT. *NM”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 26, 2006TiresODI 10170139
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 8, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl · 6.0L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 8, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Silverado 2500 2WD
Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
141815$4,150592
Silverado 2500 2WD
Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
111512$5,200741
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 8, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 as of Nov 8, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 8, 2026
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

1999 Silverado 2500 questions

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?

2 safety recalls as of Nov 8, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems?

Owners filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes, hydraulic (43), service brakes (9), tires (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 get?

The EPA rates the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 at 12–15 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 8, 2026