1999 Chevrolet Express Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Express. That ranks 2nd out of 31 Express model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (10 complaints, 15%), typically at around 64,079 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 68owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Express 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 15% | 64,079 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 13% | 514,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 10% | 58,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 10% | 47,469 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 9% | 68,612 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 9% | 62,600 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 7% | 85,298 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 6% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Express recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Without warning all headlamps went out drl,low beams and high beams. All other lights worked ok. Not fun at night to have occur. *tr
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…
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. *nm
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…
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. *nm
Other Chevrolet Express years
← 1998 Express · 2000 Express →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Express | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 Express | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 Express | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Express | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Express | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 Express | 17 | 1 |
| 2019 Express | 8 | 4 |
| 2018 Express | 11 | 6 |
| 2017 Express | 21 | 6 |
| 2016 Express | 15 | 6 |
| 2015 Express | 8 | 3 |
| 2014 Express | 14 | 7 |
| 2013 Express | 22 | 8 |
| 2012 Express | 13 | 6 |
| 2011 Express | 12 | 5 |
| 2010 Express | 15 | 5 |
| 2009 Express | 10 | 7 |
| 2008 Express | 14 | 10 |
| 2007 Express | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 Express | 12 | 16 |
| 2005 Express | 23 | 8 |
| 2004 Express | 21 | 6 |
| 2003 Express | 59 | 10 |
| 2002 Express | 55 | 0 |
| 2001 Express | 45 | 2 |
| 2000 Express | 84 | 1 |
| 1999 | 68 | 1 |
| 1998 Express | 23 | 1 |
| 1997 Express | 29 | 1 |
| 1996 Express | 15 | 2 |
| 1995 Express | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Express?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Express?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Express a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.