1999 Oldsmobile U-VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 25, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other U-VAN years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Oldsmobile U-VAN. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 61,000 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 Oldsmobile U-VAN problems

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

Power Train1 · ~61,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~61,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%61,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%61,000——

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

1999 Oldsmobile U-VAN recalls (0)

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

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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.

We bought our vehicle (1999 oldsmobile silhouette) used and we have had problems with the abs and tcs, and now the rear brakes. It first happened when it was very cold outside and my wife nearly lost control of the vehicle with my 2-year old and 4-month old daughter's in the vehicle with me. It…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jan 25, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10107889

Other Oldsmobile U-VAN years

YearComplaintsRecalls
199910

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Oldsmobile 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.