Air conditioning drain tube bent, causing condensed water to leak under carpet, causing electrical problems like airbag/ABS/turn signal/ electric door lock . Water corroded the wires in wire harness located under carpet just in front of driver and passenger seats.
The worst 1999 Chevrolet Van problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering3
- Electrical2
- Seat belts2
- Tires2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Steering3
- Electrical2
- Seat belts2
- Tires2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Engine1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Chevrolet Van 11
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
- Certain u-vans may exhibit the power sliding door not operating in power mode and / or almost fully...
- Customer satisifcation campaign regarding power sliding door operation. tt
1999 Chevrolet Van 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 | 17 | 15 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12 | 16 | 14 |
What 1999 Chevrolet Van owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
We recently moved from ny to texas, and we transported our van through a auto carrier. When the van arrived, we went to open the passenger sliding door and this one almost fell to the ground. We were going to send it to fix, after getting a small check from the auto carrier, but my husband happened to hear a report on the tv in ny about a problem with the sliding doors in chevrolet vans, that there was a recall. I need more information about this. I have small children who are at risk. We are unable to use this door.
1999 chevrolet venture steering pump shaft broke off. *mr
Rust caused the front suspension to fail.
Fuse panel, wire harness, and vehicle control module (interior) were corroded. This caused an electrical surge which shorted out the ignition module and blew a hole in the side of the coil. How does corrosion enter the vcm module? When vehicle stopped running there was a heavey odor of an electrical short.
Consumer contacted dealer for engine stalling, dealer informed consumer that heat shield for exhaust system was the source of problem. Please provide further details.
Tread came off first tire. Started separating on second tire.*ak (tiresize: 75r16e)
When making a right hand turn into a parking spot, engine revved and vehicle went out of control until it crashed into a wall.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Seat retaining bolts "fell out" while braking for major roadway. Seat pivoted abruptly tossing driver into steering wheel and onto floor. Driver stopped vehicle with hand on brake within a few feet of a passing semi-trailer truck traveling an estimated 60 MPH. A fraction of a second later and fatalities would have been certain! The seats are part of a mark iii conversion. The retaining bolts appear to be fastened with aluminum washers that obviously do not hold up well. The seat has been replaced; however, I do not know if the defect has been appropriately rectified.
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Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Van
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Van reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Van, close to a typical Van model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Chevrolet Van?
Steering, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Van have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1999 Chevrolet Van get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Chevrolet Van 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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