1999 Chevrolet VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet VAN. That ranks 6th out of 8 VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner 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 VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet VAN.
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.
Air conditioning drain tube bent, causing condensed water to leak under carpet, causing electrical problems like airbag/abs/turn signal/ electric door lock . Water corroded the wires in wire harness located under carpet just in front of driver and passenger seats. *ak
We recently moved from ny to texas, and we transported our van through a auto carrier. When the van arrived, we went to open the passenger sliding door and this one almost fell to the ground. We were going to send it to fix, after getting a small check from the auto carrier, but my husband happened…
1999 chevrolet venture steering pump shaft broke off. *mr *la
Rust caused the front suspension to fail. *nlm
Fuse panel, wire harness, and vehicle control module (interior) were corroded. This caused an electrical surge which shorted out the ignition module and blew a hole in the side of the coil. How does corrosion enter the vcm module? When vehicle stopped running there was a heavey odor of an…
Other Chevrolet VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VAN | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 VAN | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 VAN | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 VAN | 27 | 0 |
| 1996 VAN | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 VAN | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet VAN?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, seat belts problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN model years, the 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.