Model year record
1999 Chevrolet Van recalls & problems
The 1999 Chevrolet Van has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 15 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1999 Chevrolet Van.
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.
Fuel economy
Van 1500/2500 2WD
| City / highway | 13 / 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Van 1500/2500 2WD
| City / highway | 13 / 17 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Van 1500/2500 2WD
| City / highway | 12 / 16 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemWiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Ignition › Module | 5 | — |
| SteeringGear box › Shaft pitman; Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections | 3 | — |
| Seat beltsFront › Webbing | 2 | — |
| TiresTread/belt | 2 | — |
| Seats | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor | 1 | — |
| SuspensionFront | 1 | — |
| StructureBody › Door | 1 | — |
| EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
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
- Structure › Body › Door
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 TO HEAR A REPORT ON THE TV IN NY ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH THE SLIDING DOORS IN CHEVROLET VANS, THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. I NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK. WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THIS DOOR. *JB
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE OFF. *MR *LA
- Suspension › Front
RUST CAUSED THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL. *NLM
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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 ELECTRICAL SHORT.*AK
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER FOR ENGINE STALLING, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HEAT SHIELD FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS THE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
- Tires › Tread/belt
TREAD CAME OFF FIRST TIRE. STARTED SEPARATING ON SECOND TIRE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 75R16E)
- Vehicle speed control
WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT, ENGINE REVVED AND VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A WALL. *SLC
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.