I am the owner of a 1999 chevrolet venture with 64,346 miles on the odometer. The temperature gauge would show an increase in heat then drop down to normal. I checked the antifreeze level, which showed it needed to be filled. I added the proper coolant, dexcool antifreeze mixture of 50-50. The problem was fixed for a few days, but then it recurred. There was no leak of any coolant that I could see anywhere under the hood or on the ground. This happened several times over a period of two to three weeks. I explained the problem to my mechanic. He checked it out and told me that the upper and lower intake manifold gaskets were damaged and antifreeze was getting into the engine. The oil dip stick when checked showed a fluid level about 6 inches above the oil-full level mark. He found that the new gaskets had been redesigned by gm, and that many thousands of people had this problem with the 3.4 v6 engine. The cost of repair was over $600.00. My research online showed hundreds of complaints that have been filed with this same problem. Many of the consumers have contacted gm and the dealerships to reimburse them for the cost of repair, but to no awail. Could not understand how general motors could not be held responsible for the cost of repair. Because no one was killed or hurt as a result of this inadequate design of the manifold gaskets was no excuse for gm not to be responsible to the consumer for something that was their fault. Myself and my family have always bought american, and I didn't want to change my way of doing business. However , if I was going to be treated in this manner I and many others may have second thoughts the next time around.
The worst 1999 Chevrolet G Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Engine1
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- Brakes1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Chevrolet G Series 42
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 apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Special coverage (revised part information)
- 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
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker
- A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition
What 1999 Chevrolet G Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When driving rear brakes don't work at all. There is no prior warning at this point. Dealership is aware of problem.
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Is the 1999 Chevrolet G Series reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet G Series, fewer than a typical G Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Chevrolet G Series?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet G Series have?
No recalls on record.
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