1999 Chevrolet Express
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 68
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
16% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 68 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 2000 | 84 |
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 58 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
16% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
13% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
Electrical system
10% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
Wiring harness under fuse block at drivers feet not properly secured by s-clip and wires rub against access hole in sheet metal causing short in turn signal or 4-way flasher circuit causing fire. Vehicle is mark iii conversion.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-19
Power train
10% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing differential unit and manual transmission.
Structure
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hinge and attachments.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-04-11Steering00V085000 Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from the power brake booster fluid flow…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V085000 · Steering
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Chevrolet Express 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 Express?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Express have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.