1999 GMC Vandura Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 29, 2003 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vandura years
Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Vandura. That ranks 4th out of 5 Vandura model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

GMC Vandura
1991-1996 GMC Vandura photographed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 1999 GMC Vandura problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~25,000 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%25,000——
Tires150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 120011

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 GMC Vandura recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC Vandura.

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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.

While driving and without warning the front right firestone tire blew causing loss of control (no accident) and causing damage to front/rear rear brakes and alignment, consumer request refund for the new tires purchased and request brake/alignment repair (firestone tuwsps 23575r15). Nlm

Tires · received Feb 2, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 559394

Premature wear on front brakes. Brakes are noisy, and when checked, required replacement. **** dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****733108. *ak *jb

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 5, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 10006352

Other GMC Vandura years

← 1998 Vandura · 2000 Vandura →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2000 Vandura10
199920
1998 Vandura30
1996 Vandura40
1995 Vandura341

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Vandura?

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

Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Vandura?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 GMC Vandura a good year?

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