1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES
The 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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. FACTORY WARRANTY IS SUPOSSED TO COVER EMISSION SYSTEM TO 70,000 MI.
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. FACTORY WARRANTY IS SUPOSSED TO COVER EMISSION SYSTEM TO 70,000 MI.
BRAKES AND/OR COMBINATION VALVE HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
121202 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE BACKFIRES WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO DAMAGE THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT. CERTAIN CHEVROLET AND GMC MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS. *TT
020604052 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STALL, NO START, HARD START CONDITION. *TT
020523001A — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON ACCELERATED UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR ON SOME VEHICLE WITH FOUR-PISTON FIXED CALIPER REAR DISC BRAKES. *TT
010866005A — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENT KITS FOR TOOLBOX/REAR WINDOW BARRIER/LADDER RACK APPLICATIONS. *SLC
281100 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTERS THAT CONTAIN A MESSAGE CENTER MAY HAVE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF A CHANGE ENGINE OIL LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT
990864013 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON WET CARPET OR WATER LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT NEAR THE LOWER OPENING OF EITHER FRONT DOOR. *TT
990730009 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO HARSH 1 - 2 AND 3 - 2 SHIFTS. *TT
990730002 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH 1-2 SHIFTS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C SERIES
- 1994 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 12 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 14 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 39 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 19 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES (current)
- 2000 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 2 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
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