1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes on three engines and three cab configurations, which makes it a wider job than the badge suggests. Two overhead-valve V8s, of 5.3 and 4.8 liters, sit alongside a 4.3-liter V6, all naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled. The bodies run from a two-door standard cab through two- and three-door extended cabs, and the Base, LS and LT trims mean the wiring diagrams and body sections branch where the engine sections do not.
Engines covered
- 5.3L V8 (325 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.8L V8 (294 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door extended cab pickup
- 3-door extended cab pickup
- 2-door standard cab pickup
Trims covered
- Base
- LS
- LT
Known issues on the 1999 Silverado 1500. Two recalls reach this model year, and both involve replacement filters rather than parts fitted at the factory. One covers oil filters that may not seal properly, letting engine oil escape where it can find an ignition source. The other covers fuel filters with the same weakness at the connection, where a leak in the fuel line carries the same risk. Owner complaints total 599 and lean hard on the service brakes at 349, followed by 39 on the structure and 29 on the suspension — systems this manual specifies and diagnoses in full.
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 VEHI
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING N
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
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FU
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGA
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form o
Showing the 8 most recent of 28 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
BRAKES FAILED AT LOW SPEED. *TR
BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT CAUSING ME TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT IN MOTION
MY VEHICLE WAS WRECKED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE THAT HIT MY VEHICLE WAS GOING EXCESSIVE SPEEDS (50-60MPH) AND RAN A STOP SIGN. DURING THE INCIDENT A P
1999 C1500 P/U HIT A VAN NEAR HEAD ON AT 50 MPH. DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY (PASS. WAS SHUT OFF). TRUCK WAS DEMOLISHED.*AK
Showing the 4 most serious of 711 complaints filed with NHTSA.
