While driving, smoke started to emit from the steering wheel area.
The worst 1999 Chevrolet Explorer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Chevrolet Explorer 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. ak FB2
What 1999 Chevrolet Explorer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The caliper bolts were missing, which caused a vibration.
Consumer states; while driving the vehicle, air bag light intermittently flash on and off. Dealer was notified, and fixed couple time an the problem still reocccuring. Feel free to provide any further information.
At 5mph put on turn signal and steering column started smoking. This could have cause a fire. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
In general, headlights are aimed too high. I aim mine lower to illuminate the roadway but not the trees. The standard for headlight aim needs to be revised to lower substantially. In addition, the advent of fog lamps is a dissappointment. First, they are not functional. They broadcast light, rather than aim it in a narrow beam along the roadway just off pavement height. They direct light up into the line of sight just in front of the grill, placing additional glare in the drivers view. Some of these "fog lamps" are also far too bright, producing more glare for on-coming drivers than the low beam headlamps. The worst offenders are daimler-chrysler minivans and mid-sized sedans, plus pontiac minivans. The aim and power of these lamps-for-style must be controlled to minimize their effect on driver vision. So, lower headlight aim, and dim the glare from "fog lights". Thank you.
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Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Explorer
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Explorer reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Explorer, fewer than a typical Explorer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Chevrolet Explorer?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Explorer have?
No recalls on record.
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