Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 T-Series MD Truck.
The 1999 Chevrolet T-Series MD Truck represents General Motors' medium-duty commercial truck offering for that model year. With only two total owner complaints recorded across the entire model year production and a single recall issued, this model year demonstrates notably low complaint frequency compared to typical vehicle populations. The most frequently cited concern among those minimal complaints centered on service brakes and hydraulic components. This level of owner-reported reliability positions the 1999 T-Series as a relatively trouble-free example within its model family, with brake system attention standing as the primary area warranting monitoring.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.88 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 150 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.2 L |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
| Engine Compression | 215 Nominal psi |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet T-Series MD Truck dominate in one area — the service brakes, hydraulic, 2 of 2 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the service brakes, hydraulic, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes, hydraulic pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CLUTCH MASTER-CYLINDER PUSHROD END THAT ATTACHES TO THE CLUTCH PEDAL PIN CAN WEAR PREMATURELY. THE FIRST NOTICEABLE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CLUTCH MASTER-CYLINDER ASSEMBLY AND CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED…
Showing 5 of 57 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 020604041 | 2005-09-01 | Fuel System, Gasoline | DIAGNOSTIC HINTS / TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR DENSO COMMON RAIL FUEL SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN… |
| 050527001 | 2005-02-01 | Service Brakes, Air | INFORMATION ON AIR BRAKE PARK BRAKE CHAMBER VENT HOLES TO AVOID WATER INTRUSION. *TT |
| 030232044 | 2004-09-01 | Steering | EFFECT OF STEERING BOX LIMITER ADJUSTMENT ON TURNING RADIUS AND POSSIBILITY OF POWER… |
| 030526001 | 2003-08-01 | Parking Brake | RELEASE OF NEW PARK BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE INFORMATION FOR… |
| 030604014 | 2003-02-01 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OIL PRESENT AROUND TURBO AREA, OIL LEVEL LOW, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE MAY DROP. *TT |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.