1999 Gmc Sierra 1500 Electrical Problems
7 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (7)
While driving, your ignition switch can be turned to the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position without the key being fully removed, which disables power steering, brakes, and other critical systems. This happened while the vehicle was in motion, creating a dangerous situation where you could lose control at highway speeds. The ignition switch needs to be replaced or repaired to prevent it from moving to these positions while driving.
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Your instrument panel gauges suddenly failed and flickered while your truck was in neutral, with no warning beforehand. The gauges stopped working without being diagnosed or repaired. This electrical issue may require inspection and replacement of the instrument cluster or its wiring connections.
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EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD UP ON BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS. ROTORS & PADS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED IN MAR., 2007 AFTER DRIVING 40,000 MILES. NEEDED REPLACEMENT AGAIN IN OCT., 2009 AFTER ONLY DRIVING 14,000 ADDITIONAL MILES. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED IN JUNE, 2011 AT 58,000 MILES. DEALER ADVISED NO RECALL ON THIS MODEL, ALTHOUGH IDENTICAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FOR NEWER VEHICLES HAD BEEN RECALLED AND WERE BEING REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. *TR
OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS LIGHTED ODOMETER AND DRIVE DISPLAY FLICKER ON AND OFF. NOTICED THAT DISPLAY WOULD NOT WORK IN COLD TEMPS. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AGO LOST ALL DISPLAY. VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 96000 MILES ON IT. *TR
I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS BELOW WITH MY INSTRUMENT PANEL LED LIGHTS GOING OUT. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 56,000 MILES ON IT. MAKE : GMC MODEL : SIERRA 1500 YEAR : 1999 CRASH : NO FIRE : NO NUMBER OF INJURIES: 0 ODI ID NUMBER : 10262724 DATE OF FAILURE: JANUARY 1, 2005 COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR
MALFUNCTION IN DIGITAL TRIP ODOMETER IN INSTRUMENT PANEL; ODOMETER DISPLAY WILL NOT APPEAR. BEGAN AS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, NOW WILL NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED LOW FUEL EVEN THOUGH THE TANK WAS FILLED WITH GASOLINE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE CAUSED THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, NO REPAIR WAS MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.