1999 Chevrolet C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series years
- Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet C Series. That ranks 5th out of 10 C Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 71,600 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet C Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 67% | 71,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 50,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet C Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet C Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel pump fails without warning resulting in replacement costs of $1,000. Failure occurred on san bernardino fwy and was nearly struck several times before chp arrived to divert traffic. *jb
Misfire on all cyls did not pass emissions inspection test. Factory bulletin says that water from defective checkvalve on vapor canistor will contaminate fuel rail causing emissions system failure. Factory warranty is supossed to cover emission system to 70,000 mi.
Brakes and/or combination valve have been replaced 5 times since purchase. *ak
Other Chevrolet C Series years
← 1998 C Series · 2000 C Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 C Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 C Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 C Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 C Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 C Series | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 C Series | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 C Series | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet C Series?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet C Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet C Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.