Model year record
1999 Chevrolet L Series recalls & problems
The 1999 Chevrolet L Series has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is steering (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1999 Chevrolet L Series.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| SteeringRack and pinion | 1 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash
ALTHOUGH OUR TRUCK MAKE AND MODEL HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR BRAKE SENSOR PROBLEMS IN THE "SALT BELT" OUR STATE OF MINNESOTA WAS NOT INCLUDED. I DO NOT KNOW WHY BECAUSE I KNOW WE USE PLENTY OF SALT HERE FOR APROX 5 MONTHS OF THE YEAR. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED WITH THE RECALL. OUR TRUCKS ANTI- LOCK BRAKES WILL ENGAGE AND THE TRUCK WILL SLIDE AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED. THE DATE INFORMATION BELOW IS APPROXIMATE.*JB
- Power train › Automatic transmission
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING IN REVERSE UNTIL IT WENT OUT ALL TOGETHER. HAD IT REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1200.00, FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE "O" RING DRYING OUT IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS ON A 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS WITH LESS THAN 60,000 MILES.*AK
- Steering › Rack and pinion
WHILE TURNING LEFT CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY MAINTAINING CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.