1999 Chevrolet Express

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1999 Chevrolet Express
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:37.318Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Express Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints 1997: 29 complaints 1998: 23 complaints 1999: 68 complaints 1999 2000: 84 complaints 2001: 45 complaints 2002: 55 complaints 2003: 58 complaints 2003 2004: 21 complaints 2005: 23 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 15 complaints 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 14 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 20 complaints 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 4 complaints 2023: 2 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
1999: 68 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19951
199615
199729
199823
199968
200084
200145
200255
200358
200421
200523
200612
200717
200814
200910
201015
201111
201212
201322
201414
20158
201615
201720
201811
20197
202016
202113
20224
20232
20241
20250
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 7%

7% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 4%

4% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000411 — steering

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 SWITCH

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.

Campaign 00V085000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V085000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

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 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments, accounting for 9% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Express have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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