1999 Chevrolet U-VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 12, 2004 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other U-VAN years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet U-VAN. That is the most of any U-VAN model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 46,250 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 1999 Chevrolet U-VAN problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~46,250 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%46,250——

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

1999 Chevrolet U-VAN recalls (0)

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

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Rear axle trailing arm failure (EA03005) — opened Apr 23, 2003, closed Jan 12, 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.

My van has been in the shop for the month of jan. It's been to 2 dealers and they are still not sure what is causing the low coolant light to be displayed. So far they replace, head gascket, manifold and manifold gasket, pistons, cylinders, thermostat and water pump. At this time the low coolant…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 29, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10004883

Other Chevrolet U-VAN years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
199910
1998 U-VAN00
1997 U-VAN00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet U-VAN?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet U-VAN?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Chevrolet U-VAN a good year?

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