1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 95,349miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and brakes (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 95,349 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 17%
- Brakes2 17%
- Electrical system2 17%
- Engine2 17%
- Steering2 17%
- Engine cooling1 8.3%
- Equipment1 8.3%
- Fuel system1 8.3%
- Other or unknown1 8.3%
Also reported: Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “I am a father of 7 kids bought 2 chevy venture vans . One is 2003 on 06/12 and 1999 on 10/13 the 2003 vehicle I was driving me and my 7 kids in the middle of the free way and out of no where the van start slowing the speed from 60 MPH to 30 MPH suddenly out of no where the engine start smoking and the hole transmission fall in the middle of the fwy my kids start screaming afraid they we all going to die. …”
NHTSA complaint #10502739, filed 2013-03, 95,645 milesAir bags: “On the below date, employee placed key in ignition and when the key was turned on the airbag deployed, striking the employee and thrusting him into the seat back, causing head, neck and back injuries. The failure apparently was due to corrosion of the air bag driver, which is located under the driver's seat, under a rubber mat with a fabric insulation. Driver and air bag were both replaced. Corrosion was most likely caused by rock salt and calcium chloride infusion, as these are very heavily used as de-icing agents in the area.”
NHTSA complaint #10072941, filed 2004-05, 24,864 milesBrakes: “While driving vehicle brakes grind and rub. Rotors have been replaced twice. Brakes have been replaced five times. Also, the rotors have been resurfaced four times. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8001199, filed 2001-12Electrical system: “Complaint with passlockii security system.have experienced 10000+ damage to car because of towing.car will not start at times.security light flashes.dealer has not been able to fix.car damged twice by roadside.dealer replaced security modular,.I have at least 15 repair attempts by dealer.damage to car at only 9000 miles.car now has 24000 miles.you can see the car is barely driven.also have pictures of accident and with such damage airbags never deployed.as of today 3/1/05 my car wouldnt start.dealer has all records of attempts and the numerous tows etc...the body shop has made alot of money…”
NHTSA complaint #10112280, filed 2005-02, 9,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
43% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 24,864 and 95,645 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in…
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
- 10190932Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o…
- 10190931Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o…
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's…
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Exterior lighting, Interior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Other model years of the Chevrolet Chevy Van
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 81,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 13 | 58,661 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 7 | 95,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 12 | 95,349 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 10 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 12 | 89,888 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 5 | 20,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Chevy Van model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 95,349 miles and the middle half falls between 24,864 and 95,645 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.