I own a 1999 chevrolet express 1500 van with less than 50,000 miles on it. I purchased the van new in 1999. I now have a problem with the oil pressure gauge falling past 80 psi all the time. Even when the van is not running. I have tried two different cluster with the same results. I have not confidence that anyone at gm knows how to fix this issue. No resolution can be found.
The worst 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical3
- Lights2
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- Electrical3
- Lights2
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Vehicle Recalls
- 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
- Tire slowly goes flat and/or excessive wheel vibration caused by bead splits (replace wheels with new...
1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 |
What 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Speedometer does not register the correct speed and jumps up to very high reading (100 MPH+) when on the highway. Causes transmission to shift improperly do to inaccurate reading. Occurs all the time now. Unable to repair at this point.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet express 1500. The vehicle was taken to the state inspection station. The technician observed that when the headlights are activated, the brake lights do not work. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and they stated that the failure was related to the electrical lamp switch or 3-way socket. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000. Updated 11/17/08 *cn updated 11/21/08,.
1999 chevy express van. Right and left brake lights fail to operate correctly. Application of brakes causes brake light to dim instead of getting brighter. Problem observed in many chevy express vans with identical tail lights. Problem traced to corroded ground connection in both tail light/brake light bulb sockets. Advance auto parts and napa sell replacement wiring harnesses that includes all three bulb sockets. Advance auto parts unit must have the connector reconfigured to match the factory body connector.
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Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500, fewer than a typical Express 1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is lights (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 range from 14 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 13 city and 18 highway.
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