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1999 Chevrolet Van Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1999 Chevrolet Van right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 15 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Chevrolet Van.

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1999 Chevrolet Van owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Van, describing incidents dated April 3, 2000 to June 7, 2005.

Most-cited components

Steering 3 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Seat Belts 2 complaints
Tires 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Equipment 1 complaint

Of the 15 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 15 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10193775 · Filed June 19, 2007
AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN TUBE BENT, CAUSING CONDENSED WATER TO LEAK UNDER CARPET, CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS LIKE AIRBAG/ABS/TURN SIGNAL/ ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK . WATER CORRODED THE WIRES IN WIRE HARNESS LOCATED UNDER CARPET JUST IN FRONT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS. *AK
ODI #10108474 · Filed February 3, 2005
WE RECENTLY MOVED FROM NY TO TEXAS, AND WE TRANSPORTED OUR VAN THROUGH A AUTO CARRIER. WHEN THE VAN ARRIVED, WE WENT TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR AND THIS ONE ALMOST FELL TO THE GROUND. WE WERE GOING TO SEND IT TO FIX, AFTER GETTING A SMALL CHECK FROM THE AUTO CARRIER, BUT MY HUSBAND HAPPENED…
ODI #10073328 · Filed May 7, 2004
1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE OFF. *MR *LA

Read all 15 complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1999 Chevrolet Van right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Van. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

15 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Chevrolet Van.

Electrical System; Equipment

ODI #10193775

Incident: June 7, 2005 · Filed: June 19, 2007

AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN TUBE BENT, CAUSING CONDENSED WATER TO LEAK UNDER CARPET, CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS LIKE AIRBAG/ABS/TURN SIGNAL/ ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK . WATER CORRODED THE WIRES IN WIRE HARNESS LOCATED UNDER CARPET JUST IN FRONT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS. *AK

Structure

ODI #10108474

Incident: September 15, 2004 · Filed: February 3, 2005

WE RECENTLY MOVED FROM NY TO TEXAS, AND WE TRANSPORTED OUR VAN THROUGH A AUTO CARRIER. WHEN THE VAN ARRIVED, WE WENT TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR AND THIS ONE ALMOST FELL TO THE GROUND. WE WERE GOING TO SEND IT TO FIX, AFTER GETTING A SMALL CHECK FROM THE AUTO CARRIER, BUT MY HUSBAND HAPPENED TO HEAR A REPORT ON THE TV IN NY ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH THE SLIDING DOORS IN CHEVROLET VANS, THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. I NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK. WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THIS DOOR. *JB

Steering

ODI #10073328

Filed: May 7, 2004

1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE OFF. *MR *LA

Suspension

ODI #10020150

Incident: May 17, 2003 · Filed: May 20, 2003

RUST CAUSED THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL. *NLM

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #8002136

Incident: January 1, 2002 · Filed: January 14, 2002

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER FOR ENGINE STALLING, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HEAT SHIELD FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS THE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Seat Belts

ODI #859679

1 injury

Filed: April 4, 2000

DRIVER MADE A HARD SUDDEN STOP AND SIDE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT LOCK OR HOLD DRIVER IN PLACE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL WITH FACE , CONSUMER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE AND NECK INJURIES. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR IMPACT. *AK

Electrical System

ODI #764680

Incident: June 1, 2002 · Filed: July 24, 2002

FUSE PANEL, WIRE HARNESS, AND VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE (INTERIOR) WERE CORRODED. THIS CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL SURGE WHICH SHORTED OUT THE IGNITION MODULE AND BLEW A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE COIL. HOW DOES CORROSION ENTER THE VCM MODULE? WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING THERE WAS A HEAVEY ODOR OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.*AK

Tires

ODI #749760

Incident: July 26, 2001 · Filed: August 3, 2001

TREAD CAME OFF FIRST TIRE. STARTED SEPARATING ON SECOND TIRE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 75R16E)

Unknown or Other

ODI #733305

Crash 1 injury

Incident: September 4, 2000 · Filed: October 3, 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Seat Belts

ODI #733048

1 injury

Incident: May 12, 2000 · Filed: October 1, 2000

SEAT RETAINING BOLTS "FELL OUT" WHILE BRAKING FOR MAJOR ROADWAY. SEAT PIVOTED ABRUPTLY TOSSING DRIVER INTO STEERING WHEEL AND ONTO FLOOR. DRIVER STOPPED VEHICLE WITH HAND ON BRAKE WITHIN A FEW FEET OF A PASSING SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK TRAVELING AN ESTIMATED 60 MPH. A FRACTION OF A SECOND LATER AND FATALITIES WOULD HAVE BEEN CERTAIN! THE SEATS ARE PART OF A MARK III CONVERSION. THE RETAINING BOLTS APPEAR TO BE FASTENED WITH ALUMINUM WASHERS THAT OBVIOUSLY DO NOT HOLD UP WELL. THE SEAT HAS BEEN REPLACED; HOWEVER, I DO NOT KNOW IF THE DEFECT HAS BEEN APPROPRIATELY RECTIFIED.

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