1999 Chevrolet C Series
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.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 3 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-14
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, 2004-04-22
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
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2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Chevrolet C Series — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
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 fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 67% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.