Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V220000 Reported August 11, 1999

Gm/fmvss 105

General Motors, Llc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 3,947 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V220000
Manufacturer Campaign
99049
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
3,947
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 11, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: s -trucks equipped with 2 wheel drive. these vehicles may have had the right-hand antilock brake system (abs) module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe tube nuts tightened without seating the pipe-flared-ends enough to withstand normal assembly and vehicle inputs without partially unseating. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic service brake normal, emergency, and park braking performance."

Safety Consequence

If this occurred, the seating seal could be broken during vehicle assembly, or from early road inputs or brake fluid cycling, and a leak could occur increasing the brake stopping distance.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 99V220000 or campaign 99049.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V220000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99V220000?

NHTSA recall 99V220000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 11, 1999. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 105. The recall affects approximately 3,947 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V220000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99049. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.