1999 Chevrolet Express Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,298miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Chevrolet Express, 7% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,298 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dt : the power steering pump shaft broke inside the pump on july 14, 2000, the dealer replaced it under warranty. On september 23, 2005 it broke again, took vehicle to the dealer again, and they did replace it. However, they charged the consumer $636.00. The steering locked and that was how consumer discovered the failure. There was no prior warning. This happened on a dry paved road and in warm weather.”
NHTSA complaint #10137980, filed 2005-10, 93,595 miles“Dt: 1999 Chevrolet Express. The shaft on the power steering unit broke. The consumer states the power steering instantly quit working on the vehicle. There was no warning. They took the vehicle to a dealership and had it repaired. The mechanic did not tell him why the shaft broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10128567, filed 2005-07, 77,000 miles“I took my van in under warranty because my ABS doesn't work. My rear axle clanks and winds. Two weeks after I bought it these problems started to occured. I took my van into the dealer ship right away and they replaced my rear axle. The problem with the axle still exists but was worse after the replacement of the axle. The problem is progressing and I will be in need of a new axle soon and have never had ABS since I have owned the van and the dealership wouldn't repair the problems. They tell us there is nothing wrong with the ABS or the rear axle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10055127, filed 2004-01“Nut on steering column fell of, causing loss of steering. An arm on the ppwer steering cylinder is bolted that connected to the front wheels, the nut on the bolt dropped off causing an instantaneous loss of all steering control, there were no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #888704, filed 2001-05“Power steering line came loose, causing a loss of fluid. Reported this problem to NHTSA, hoping that it can be corrected if it happened to another consumer. Power to brakes hydraulick system as well as power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #844166, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 00V085000Mar 16, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from…Covers: Chevrolet Express 1999–2000, GMC Savana 1999–2000
Related service bulletins
- 10113188Aug 12, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 9% |
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2012 | 2 | 15% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 9% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Express
12 complaintsTires
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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