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Chevrolet VanModel year report

1999 Chevrolet Van Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
73,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 4.3L 6-cyl RWD · 13 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Chevrolet Van (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Van. The part named most often is steering, with 3 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and seat belts (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 73,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 4 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.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “Six attempts within 24k miles to correct serious alignment problem. Vehicle has pulled severely to right since delivered new. Chevrolet sees no reason to replace or repurchase vehicle. Dealer will no longer return phone calls, says the vehicle is within specifications. Dealer has stated that this is cuased by road crowns. Also states it is a safety feature so that if you fall asleep you will not go into oncoming traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #722842, filed 2000-05

Electrical system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10193775, filed 2007-06, 73,000 miles

Seat belts: “Driver made a hard sudden stop and side shoulder belt did not lock or hold driver in place, causing consumer to hit steering wheel with face , consumer sustained a broken nose and neck injuries. There was no accident or impact.”

NHTSA complaint #859679, filed 2000-04

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 73,000 and 73,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–50100%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 73,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20008200120022003200420052007
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1999 Chevrolet Van version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Van 1500/2500 2WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic131815$4,450
Van 1500/2500 2WD5.0L 8-cyl4-speed automatic131715$4,450
Van 1500/2500 2WD5.7L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121614$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Chevrolet 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.

Other model years of the Chevrolet Van

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20021173,0000—15—Not enough data
20011455,3400—15—Not enough data
20002251,4840—15—Stable
19991573,0000—15—Stable
199816120,2500—15—Stable
199727127,2500—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199628133,1400—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199520—0———Stable
199411—0———Not enough data
199319156,0000———Stable
19928—0———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Van model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Chevrolet Van have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Van as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Chevrolet Van is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 3 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 1999 Chevrolet 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.

What gas mileage does the 1999 Chevrolet Van get?

The EPA rates the 1999 Chevrolet Van (Van 1500/2500 2WD, 4.3L 6-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Van reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 73,000 miles and the middle half falls between 73,000 and 73,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.