1999 Chevrolet G VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 28, 2003 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other G VAN years
Not enough data 2nd 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 G VAN. That ranks 2nd out of 10 G VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Chevrolet G VAN problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Electrical System1 · ~93,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%———
Electrical System133%93,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 1 complaints
2001: 1200112002: 1200212003: 120031

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Chevrolet G VAN recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet G VAN.

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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.

Major design flaws in the ecm module enclosure and location of ecm in the engine compartment cause premature and catastrophic failure. Permanent damage to wiring harness also occurs due to water intrusion complicated by road salt contamination of harness connectors and wiring. Electronic printed…

Electrical System · received Dec 28, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10051187

Times the brakes do not work, the van has been back to the dealer for this problem and now on 10/24/2002 there was an accident. Dt

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 30, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 769097

Vehicle was involved in a front end collision, the airbags experienced no deployment, the airbag warning light was on, dealer found the module to be damaged. *slc

Air Bags · received Jan 24, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 559174

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet G VAN?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet G VAN?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Chevrolet G VAN a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G VAN model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.