1999 Chevrolet Venture Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Chevrolet Venture, 4% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“I have had 3 main problems transmission, headlight moisture and airbag light illumination my 99 Venture has 79k miles on it and that transmission is shifting hard (dealer suggest a drain and flush) at 60k I had a valve in the transmission replaced for 800 dollars. I am afraid we will be replacing a transmission at 85000 miles. I can not believe it. The air bag light has been coming on since we bought the vehicle. We have had it in 7-9 times fixes ranged from clearing the code to tightening up a plug. The head light units have been taking on water and burning out lights for the last 20k miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10151632, filed 2006-03, 79,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated there was water in the headlights. The headlights worked but not as brightly as intended. The vehicle has been to the dealership, and they stated it was a defect in the drip system. The vehicle has not been repaired due to the excessive expense. Updated 12/20/05.”
NHTSA complaint #10143797, filed 2005-11, 49,000 miles“Brake lights failure. First, intermittent failure of right rear brake light. Dealer inspected, found no mechanical problem. Fuses good. Bulb good. Did not know both sides failed until pulled over by police.”
NHTSA complaint #10100297, filed 2004-11, 50,000 miles“I have had so many problems 1. The inner brake pads wore down to the steel ruining the inside of both rotors about 3,000 miles. Under warranty. But the brake pads. 2. Battery acid is corroding about 4,000 miles the dealership pay all still under warranty 3. Battery again but it turn out to be the alternator about 6,500 the dealership pay under warranty. 4. The tread completely separated from the sidewall. P215/70r15, fire stone on all four tires. Dealership did not cover tire have no warranty on new vehicle 7,000 miles 5. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157702, filed 2006-05, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 7% |
| 2003 | 30 | 16% |
| 2002 | 18 | 8% |
| 2001 | 13 | 6% |
| 2000 | 19 | 5% |
| 1999 | 15 | 4% |
| 1998 | 59 | 14% |
| 1997 | 62 | 14% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsFuel system
16 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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