1999 Chevrolet V Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 17, 2010 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other V Series years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet V Series. That is the most of any V Series model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 160,000 miles. 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 V Series problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~160,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%160,000——

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

1999 Chevrolet V Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet V Series.

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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.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet v71. While driving approximately 25 mph and applying the brakes, they failed to stop the vehicle. The weather was not a factor. The failure mileage was 160,000. The current mileage was 166,000.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Feb 17, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10311245

Other Chevrolet V Series years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 V Series10
199910

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet V Series?

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

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet V Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Chevrolet V Series a good year?

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