1999 Chevrolet Express Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,612miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Chevrolet Express, 9% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,612 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver said van was running rough and white smoke came out of the tail pipe. Took vehicle to mechanic. Mechanic stated antifreeze was leaking into the manifold. Three head bolts on driver's side was loose. This allowed anti freeze to leak into the no. 1 cylinder. It was caught early enough so that the head was not damaged. It has to be removed, checked for cracks and re-installed with new gaskets for $1100.00 dollars.”
NHTSA complaint #10042099, filed 2003-11, 68,612 miles“After the vehicle had been driven consumer would return to restart it from minutes to hours, and vehicle would not start. This happened intermittently, about six times. At this time neither the manufacturer or the dealership have been informed.”
NHTSA complaint #10042875, filed 2003-10, 34,000 miles“While driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will shut off causing the consumer to pull over off the road. Consumer states is the fuel injection pump which is causing the problem. Please provide further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023358, filed 2002-11“After engine is hot and sitting over an hour,when started back up it knocks like the main bearing dont have oil then the oil presure hits and the lifters rattle for the next minute or so”
NHTSA complaint #709238, filed 1999-07Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10139019May 3, 2013This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
- 10037933Jan 1, 2011Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
- 10019426Mar 15, 2006Generation iii v8 engine piston repairs.
- 10014870May 11, 20051999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174.
- 10011692Jan 28, 2005Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174.
- 10011121Jan 1, 2004Revised diagnostic trouble code p1217.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 6 | 13% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 9% |
| 1998 | 2 | 9% |
| 1997 | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Express
12 complaintsTires
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Express
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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