Model year record
1999 GMC Z-71 recalls & problems
The 1999 GMC Z-71 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 11 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1999 GMC Z-71.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module | 5 | 63,000 mi |
| Parking brakeConventional › Mechanical | 2 | — |
| VisibilityPower window devices and controls | 2 | — |
| StructureFrame and members | 1 | — |
| TiresTread/belt | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, airAntilock › Abs warning light | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
SPORADIC BRAKE FAILURE "LOCK UP" UPON SUDDEN BRAKING
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
THE ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT WORK. WHEN INSPECTED IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO THE CABLE. *AK *SC *JB
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHILE BRAKING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND REMOVED THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE FUSE IN ORDER FOR THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES TO WORK PROPERLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *NLM
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
THE ABS CONTROL UNIT WILL NOT STOP RUNNING.*AK
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Abs warning light
ABS LIGHT CAME ON. NOISE FROM UNDER THE TRUCK CONTINUES AFTER SHUTTING ENGINE OFF! HAD TO PULL THE FUSE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. $1000+ REPAIR BILL.*AK
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVERS WINDOW DROP DOWN AND NOTICE THAT A BOLT WAS LOOSE ON THE GUIDE TRACK, AND A MONTH LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DROP DOWN. TS
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
WHEN APPLYING EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE, PEDAL WAS INOPERATIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACK. THERE WAS NO PEDAL RESISTANCE ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. *JG *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
BRAKES PULSATE AND MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLIED. MANY TIMES TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE, BUT RUST WAS NEVER DETECTED. WHEEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN PULLED OFF EACH TIME. CONSUMER WAS TAKING ACITON WITH MANUFACTURER. PLEAS ADD VIN. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.