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1999 GMC Sierra 1500 Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors (4.3L VIN W only), the Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor, (4.3L VUB W only), the Evaporative (EVAP) Vent Hose Assembly, the Fuel Pressure Regulator (4.8L VIN V and 5.3L VIN T engines only), and the Fuel Pump (4.8L VIN V and 5.3L VIN T engines only). The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is $39.95 for parts and $97.50 for labor. The cost to replace the CKP Sensor is $89.03 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to replace the EVAP Vent Hose Assembly is $178.00 for parts and $39 for labor. The cost to replace the Fuel Pressure Regulator is $91.59 for parts and $39 for labor. The cost to replace the Fuel Pump is $401 for parts and $312 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Transmission Valve Body, the Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch and the Reaction Sun Shell. All three failures apply to 5.3L VIN T engines with Automatic Transmission only. The cost to replace the Transmission Valve Body is $485 for parts and $110.50 for labor. The cost to replace the TFP Switch is $70.54 for parts and 84.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Reaction Sun Shell is $43 for parts and $877.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Control Module. The cost to replace the ABS Control Module is estimated at $830.00 for parts and $136.50 for labor. Prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder. This failure may prevent the engine from starting. The cost to replace the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder is estimated at $148.49 for parts and $91.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Fuel Level Sensor. The cost to replace the Fuel Level Sensor is estimated at $143.92 for parts and $260.00 for labor. Prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
3 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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