1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 1500 years
- Not enough data 12th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500. That ranks 12th out of 16 Express 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 80,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 75% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 50% | 129,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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. *tr
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…
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 1500 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.