1999 Chevrolet Venture Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 6%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,167miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Chevrolet Venture, 6% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,167 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The passenger power sliding door of my 1999 chevy Venture stopped working in the closed position. When this happened the horn quit, and the low coolant light blinks on frequently. A local mechanic said that there was a bulatin out to reprogram the computer on this vehicle, and that it was a programming error. I am disabled and I depend on this door for my wheelchair ramp, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10192014, filed 2007-05, 136,000 miles“I have experienced numerous electrical problems, including the ABS, tcs, and air bag lights coming on intermittently, and the dealer has said there's nothing wrong and reset it. My electric passenger side door would open for no reason when I'm trying to shut it. Now, my brake light was out, so I replaced the bulb. That did not solve the problem. My husband then looked at it and determined that the wire pins/plugs are burnt and exposed on both sides. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172581, filed 2006-11, 97,900 miles“Numerous intermittent electrical problems. The air-bag light indicator on the instrument panel would stay on after starting, but only intermittently. Instrument panel air-bag light would intermittently stay on. I took the vehicle to a Chevrolet service center on 3 different occasions. Onboard computer was replaced at my expense, left rear tail light was replaced at my expense.battery corroded and was replaced at my expense. …”
NHTSA complaint #10086135, filed 2004-08, 21,000 miles“This will be a list of most of the problems. I have complained of smelling anti-freeze since I purchased the van new. It currently has 94k on it and I have done all scheduled maintenance on it. I think the clock work oil changes is the only reason it still runs. Manifold gaskets, intake, head...have been replaced twice and need it again, really bad. But I just do not have 5-800 bucks laying around to do a gasket job again since I just did it a year ago. The anti-freeze diluting the oil has messed up a couple pistons. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163941, filed 2006-07, 20,000 miles“Day of purchase, major engine failures replacement of nearly everything then some. Continues to arc electrical sparks under the hood. Electrical shorting of all components within the van internal engine issues not correctable just bandaiding fuel issues with oil coolant and arcing constitutes a fire and possibly death. I have all serviced repair documents if one should need to view them.”
NHTSA complaint #10095579, filed 2004-10, 32,334 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113258Sep 19, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on…
- 10027804Nov 1, 2008General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
- 10017152Oct 26, 2005Power door lock inoperative.
- 10016464Jul 1, 2003Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. Gm tech link.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 12% |
| 2004 | 37 | 30% |
| 2003 | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 | 20 | 9% |
| 2001 | 20 | 9% |
| 2000 | 44 | 13% |
| 1999 | 21 | 6% |
| 1998 | 31 | 8% |
| 1997 | 53 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Venture
114 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Venture
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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