1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

82

Owner Complaints

1 Crash 2 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

The 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS has received a total of 82 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments (6 complaints), Tires (5 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS, potentially affecting up to 26,738 vehicles.

Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

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Recall 00V085000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

| 10,468 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 ASSEMBLY.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

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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Owner Complaints for the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

82 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 6
Tires
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10355692 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 79,000 miles
WITHOUT WARNING ALL HEADLAMPS WENT OUT DRL,LOW BEAMS AND HIGH BEAMS. ALL OTHER LIGHTS WORKED OK. NOT FUN AT NIGHT TO HAVE OCCUR. *TR
#10320433 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | | 100,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. SHE NOTICED THAT THE DOOR LOCK PINS WOULD FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED OF THE PROCEDURE THAT WOULD HAVE TO BE PERFORMED IN ORDER TO MAKE REPAIRS. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
#10145904 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
VEHICLE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN I CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE DOING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH. IMPACT WAS MAINLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT END. I WAS DRIVING AN CHEVY 1999 EXPRESS 1500 VAN. *NM
#10139939 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS SPARE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE SPARE TIRE WAS ATTACHED WITH A STEEL CABLE TO THE REAR UNDERSIDE OF THE VAN. WHEN THE STEEL CABLE BROKE THE TIRE BOUNCED UNDER THE TOW TRAILER BENDING IT'S AXLE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE CABLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN STRONG ENOUGH. *NM
#10137980 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | | 93,595 miles
DT : THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE INSIDE THE PUMP ON JULY 14, 2000, THE DEALER REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 IT BROKE AGAIN, TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AGAIN, AND THEY DID REPLACE IT. HOWEVER, THEY CHARGED THE CONSUMER $636.00. THE STEERING LOCKED AND THAT WAS HOW CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. THIS HAPPENED ON A DRY PAVED ROAD AND IN WARM WEATHER. *AK *NM

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Safety Rating for the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

General Motors, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIP5339 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system. General Motors does not condone the removal of the original equipped Compressed Natural Gas systems.

PIP5169 — ENGINE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are setting Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 after engine repairs. Technician will need to ensure that injector connectors for cylinder 5-7 and 6-8 are not crossed.

01404 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WILL NOT FIT IN NEW TRAY PER BULLETIN 02-06-04-020A. *TT

3339 — STRUCTURE

WATER INTRUSION AT RIGHT OR LEFT A-PILLAR. *SC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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