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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,811 miles

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1999 Chevrolet Silverado engine problems

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1999 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #48

Jan 312000

Silverado

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Accelerator pedal has been sticking since the first year vehicle was purchased new. It has gotten so bad that in order to move from a stopped position one must keep one foot on the brake to avoid lurching forward or backward uncontrollably.

- Ellensburg, WA, USA

problem #47

Aug 142005

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles
Throttle body sticking on 1999 Chevy Silverado... I previously reported a sticking throttle body on my truck when it was new. It stuck at the idle position and took considerable effort to get it to "unstick". the dealer replaced the throttle body claiming the original had a bur, that caused it to stick. Now, several thousand miles later, the new throttle body is exhibiting the same behavior. It seems obvious that I didn't have one defective throttle body, but all throttle bodys at the time had a defect. I know that there are many similar complaints. I do not want to pay to replace what GM knows is defective. Please look into this matter further....

- Rocklin, CA, USA

problem #46

Sep 292004

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,942 miles
The transmission was serviced more than four times while under warranty for the vehicle revving and sticking in gear. The vehicle has been maintained as it should have been. The manufacture offered no help. The engine had come on, the fuel gauge did not read correctly, transmission slipped, the C control would not engage and a green and white wire at the pin circuit was loose, and the sensor in the washer jug was bad.

- Bristol, TN, USA

problem #45

Jun 152004

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The rotors rusted. The manufacturer stated that repairs were not covered since the consumer lived in new england. Salt from the snow caused the problem. The pedal had gone to the floor, C/C light would stay on until the vehicle was shut off, the gas pedal would stick/throttle body, and there was a clinging noise, the master cylinder was inoperative, and the rear rotors were pitted and rusting.

- Easthampton, MA, USA

problem #44

Sep 012003

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,000 miles
My 1999 Silverado has developed a sticking throttle off idle creating a potential hazard in heavy stop and go traffic.

- Ocean Isle Beach, NC, USA

problem #43

Jul 302003

Silverado

  • 48,000 miles
While driving at any speed the throttle sticks.

- Grantsville, UT, USA

problem #42

Oct 052003

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The gas pedal sticks. I have to clean my throttle body out with cleaner about every 1000 miles. Even after a cleaning it still sticks a little. This is a safety concern, because I have to use more pressure on the gas pedel, then it unsticks and the truck lurches foword with no control.

- Baytown , TX, USA

problem #41

Apr 232003

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
The accelerator pedal became stuck.

- Montgomery, IL, USA

problem #40

Jun 262002

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
Throttle sticks at idle position. I almost launched my boat and truck both into the lake due to the excessive force required to operate the throttle. I took to dealer to complain, and they said I would have to pay to get it cleaned. I did. Now under a year later the problem is coming back. I think this is a safety defect that should be fixed via a recall before people get killed.

- Mounds View, MN, USA

problem #39

Mar 142003

Silverado

  • miles
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, when the gear was shifted from park to drive.

- Gettysburg, PA, USA

problem #38

Sep 262002

Silverado

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the throttle will stick and the vehicle will accelerate and it will be hard for the consumer to get control of the vehicle to decelerate. Dealer notified.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #37

Aug 022002

Silverado

  • miles
Consumer states when appling brakes, after vehicle has stop, brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and vehicle suddenly accelerates with feet still on the brake, have to slam on brakes to stop vehicle. Maufacturer was of no help with this problem. Nlm

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #36

Nov 172001

Silverado

  • miles
While in motion, consumer slowed vehicle to turn in to the drive way. Slightly accelerating to complete the turn, the vehicle suddenly surged violently to high RPM. The vehicle once again surged up to high rpms and crashed into a wooden fence post. There is a serious malfunction with this vehicle. Consumer looks forward to a response.

- Manhattan, KS, USA

problem #35

Jul 012002

Silverado

  • miles
When taking key out of ignition motor continues to run.

- Russellville, AL, USA

problem #34

Dec 262001

Silverado

  • miles
Consumer noticed the accelerator pedal sticking periodically and thought maybe the floor mat was in the way, however he noticed that did not help and it became worse and would stick when in traffic, consumer discoverd a service bulletin addressing the problem, however was still charged, consumer feels he should not have been charged since the manufacturer was aware of the problem.

- Ocean Park, WA, USA

problem #33

Sep 042002

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #32

Aug 222002

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While pulling out and making a left turn, the vehicle acclerated at a high speed, hitting another vehicle, none of the air bags deployed on impact.

- Portage, IN, USA

problem #31

Aug 222002

Silverado

  • miles
While making a left turn, vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed, causing an accident.

- Portage, IN, USA

problem #30

May 152002

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving accelerator sticks. On one occasion, consumer backed out of his driveway, put the truck in forward, pressed the accelerator and had to coast back into the driveway because the pedal would not push, after pushing the pedal very hard it realeased and started working.

- Trenton, TN, USA

problem #29

Jan 242001

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ongoing/intermittent problems with throttle sticking. Vehicle been to dealer on two occasions and problem reoccurring. The vehicle was taken in for repairs on a sticking throttle. The problem was repaired but consumer was informed by the technician that it was ongoing with these vehicles and it would happen again.

- Franksville, WI, USA

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