1999 CHEVROLET G VAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 CHEVROLET G VAN
The 1999 CHEVROLET G VAN has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Electrical Systemignitionmodule (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 CHEVROLET G VAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET G VAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 CHEVROLET G VAN
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET G VAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MAJOR DESIGN FLAWS IN THE ECM MODULE ENCLOSURE AND LOCATION OF ECM IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSE PREMATURE AND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. PERMANENT DAMAGE TO WIRING HARNESS ALSO OCCURS DUE TO WATER INTRUSION COMPLICATED BY ROAD SALT CONTAMINATION OF HARNESS CONNECTORS AND WIRING. ELECTRONIC PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THE ECM BECOME EXPOSED TO ROAD SPRAY AND WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO POOL WITHIN THE ECM MODULE'S CASING. AFTER EVAPORATING, THIS WATER WILL LEAVE BEHIND THE ROAD SALTS THAT WERE IN SOLUTION CAUSING A BUILDUP OF SAME UNTILL UNIT FAILS. THESE CONDITIONS WILL BE FOUND ON NUMEROUS VEHICLES IN FREEZING/THAWING CYCLIC REGIONS. RECENTLY GM ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN THAT ACKNOWLEGES THIS PROBLEM. UNFORTUNATELY, IT DOES NOT EFFECTIVLY REACH OUT TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLE WHO MAY HAVE TOTAL ENGINE CONTROL FAILURE OCCUR UNDER THE WORST OF WEATHER CONDITIONS THEREBY CREATING A REAL COLLISION SAFETY HAZARD. *AK
TIMES THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK, THE VAN HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM AND NOW ON 10/24/2002 THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT. DT
Safety Rating for the 1999 CHEVROLET G VAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 CHEVROLET G VAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 CHEVROLET G VAN
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 CHEVROLET G VAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
010232003 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON THE RELEASE OF THE NEW POWER STEERING COOLER ASSEMBLY. *TT
000138004 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON INTERMITTENT AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM OPERATION. *TT
990235001 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 CHEVROLET G VAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET G VAN
- 1994 CHEVROLET G VAN — 1 complaint
- 1995 CHEVROLET G VAN — 1 complaint
- 1996 CHEVROLET G VAN — 0 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET G VAN — 12 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET G VAN — 2 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET G VAN (current)
- 2000 CHEVROLET G VAN — 4 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET G VAN — 1 complaint
- 2002 CHEVROLET G VAN — 5 complaints
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