MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet C Series

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1999 Chevrolet C Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:14:37.587Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 17 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2008
1999: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19821
19840
19850
19860
19870
19880
19891
19901
19911
19921
19937
19942
199510
199611
199722
199817
19993
20000
20012
20023
20072
20081

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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BRAKES AND/OR COMBINATION VALVE HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000427

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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FUEL PUMP FAILS WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT COSTS OF $1,000. FAILURE OCCURRED ON SAN BERNARDINO FWY AND WAS NEARLY STRUCK SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CHP ARRIVED TO DIVERT TRAFFIC. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20061214

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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MISFIRE ON ALL CYLS DID NOT PASS EMISSIONS INSPECTION TEST. FACTORY BULLETIN SAYS THAT WATER FROM DEFECTIVE CHECKVALVE ON VAPOR CANISTOR WILL CONTAMINATE FUEL RAIL CAUSING EMISSIONS SYSTEM FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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MISFIRE ON ALL CYLS DID NOT PASS EMISSIONS INSPECTION TEST. FACTORY BULLETIN SAYS THAT WATER FROM DEFECTIVE CHECKVALVE ON VAPOR CANISTOR WILL CONTAMINATE FUEL RAIL CAUSING EMISSIONS SYSTEM FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031208 — PE (closed 20040409)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20040409 — EA (closed 20050510)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chevrolet C Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet C Series reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet C Series?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet C Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.