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1999 Chevrolet Express problems

The most common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Express is brakes. It has 4.5 times the complaints of a typical Express model year.

Typical year4.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
68
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
96
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1999 Chevrolet Express problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    12
  • Tires
    9
  • Electrical
    7
  • Transmission
    7
  • Body
    6

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    12
  • Tires
    9
  • Electrical
    7
  • Transmission
    7
  • Body
    6
  • Engine
    6
  • Steering
    5
  • Airbags
    4
  • Lights
    4
  • Visibility
    4
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Wheels
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 1

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsReported March 16, 2000 · 10,468 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from the power brake booster fluid flow switch assembly.
Risk
If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.

Recall number 00V085000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Chevrolet Express 96

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 96 bulletins for the 1999 Chevrolet Express

What 1999 Chevrolet Express owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Lights · 79,000 miles · OH

Without warning all headlamps went out drl,low beams and high beams. All other lights worked ok. Not fun at night to have occur.

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Locks · 100,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet express. The contact stated that the door locks would not function properly. She noticed that the door lock pins would freeze in cold weather. The dealer was contacted and advised of the procedure that would have to be performed in order to make repairs. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Airbags · IL · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle air bag didn't deploy when I crashed into another vehicle doing between 30-40 MPH. Impact was mainly on the driver side front end. I was driving an chevy 1999 express 1500 van.

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Steering · 93,595 miles · KY

Dt : the power steering pump shaft broke inside the pump on july 14, 2000, the dealer replaced it under warranty. On september 23, 2005 it broke again, took vehicle to the dealer again, and they did replace it. However, they charged the consumer $636.00. The steering locked and that was how consumer discovered the failure. There was no prior warning. This happened on a dry paved road and in warm weather. *ak

Filed Oct 7, 2005 · MN

1999 chevrolet express spare tire fell off while driving. *ts the spare tire was attached with a steel cable to the rear underside of the van. When the steel cable broke the tire bounced under the tow trailer bending it's axle. The consumer believes the cable may not have been strong enough.

Filed Aug 10, 2005 · Body · MN

Dt: the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet express 3500 van. The hinge on the double doors on the side froze, they will not open anymore. Previously, they where hard to open, and now they are cracking. The dealership said this was bad design. Also, dealership told her that there was back order on the hinges. Obviously a lot of people were having similar problems. The consumer ran a day care center. It was difficult for children to go from the front of the van to the back. In an emergency it would be impossible to get the children out of the van fast enough.

Filed Jul 13, 2005 · Steering · 77,000 miles · IN

Dt: 1999 chevrolet express. The shaft on the power steering unit broke. The consumer states the power steering instantly quit working on the vehicle. There was no warning. They took the vehicle to a dealership and had it repaired. The mechanic did not tell him why the shaft broke.

Filed Jun 14, 2005 · Transmission · 47,469 miles · CT

After traveling for long periods of time on a highway and then slowing to a stop on the exit, the vehicle hard shifts in gears 1-2. If you shut off the engine, it appears ok until the next time. Transmission fluid is ok. Vehicle only has 47500 miles. Had mechanic check and gets computer code 1870, with engine check light on. Numerous posts on the web have similar complaints on chevy/gm vehicles with 4l60e transmission, but no recall to date. May now have to replace transmission.

Filed Jun 10, 2005 · Airbags · 99,000 miles · OK

Dt: vehicle was parked and when placed key in ignition driver's side air bag deployed onto driver. Vehicle had been estimated at an insurance claim agency for inspection of prior hail damage. No lights were displayed to warn and no lights illuminated afterwards as well. Have not yet taken to dealer, plans to contact general motors.

Filed May 2, 2005 · Body · 77,000 miles · WI

Passenger doors hinges are sticking

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Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Express

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Express reliable?

Owners have filed 68 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Express, 4.5 times a typical Express model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Chevrolet Express?

Brakes, with 12 complaints. Next is tires (9).

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Express have?

1 recall, covering steering.

What year does the Chevrolet Express have bad brakes?

The Chevrolet Express model years with the most brakes complaints are 2000 (18 complaints), 2017 (13 complaints) and 1999 (12 complaints).

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