1999 Chevrolet L Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other L Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet L Series. That is the most of any L Series model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet L 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 5 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet L Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet L 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Although our truck make and model has been recalled for brake sensor problems in the "salt belt" our state of minnesota was not included. I do not know why because i know we use plenty of salt here for aprox 5 months of the year. We have experienced the problem identified with the recall. Our…
Transmission slipping in reverse until it went out all together. Had it replaced at the cost of $1200.00, failure was due to the "o" ring drying out in the transmission. This is on a 1999 chrysler cirrus with less than 60,000 miles.*ak
While turning left consumer had difficulty maintaining control. Vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. *ak
Other Chevrolet L Series years
← 1995 L Series · 2000 L Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 L Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 L Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 L Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 L Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet L Series?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet L Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet L Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other L Series model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.