Major Problems with 1999 Chevrolet Express Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Chevrolet Express

1999 Chevrolet Express FRONTAL Victims: 1

1999 Chevrolet Express AIR BAGS Victims: 1

1999 Chevrolet Express PARKING BRAKE

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Problems with HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, TIRES and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Express owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY while loading vehicle through the side dual doors lower hinge broke in two. door will shut. however does not	6 ~ 20867 miles
TIRES the double plug happened within in a week of purchase the tread missing was on the spare right away which	5 ~ 102800 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dealer faulting normal wear and tear to offset real problem but after fixing the problem to have it reoccur in...	4
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tread separation after loud noise. (thought a jet was going overhead). felt no vibration or anything else prior to tire	4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the catalytic converter failed. *jb this was the converter placed in this vehicle. the consumer was test driving when he...	3 ~ 42719 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving at about 30 mph the drivers air bags deployed without any warning causing injury. contacted dealer and dealer	3 ~ 62000 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY both driver side and passenger side external mirrors vibrate excessively at speeds in excess of 50mph. the service department at...	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery has been changed 3 times within the last year in a half. new batteries that were replacements were dying...	3 ~ 22667 miles
EQUIPMENT normal wear and tear on alloy wheels should not result in the severe corrosion i have on my wheels. i...	2
WHEELS normal wear and tear on alloy wheels should not result in the severe corrosion i have on my wheels. i...	2
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the dome light went out suddenly all back wires were melted. dealer notified.*ak...	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER paint flaking on mirrors and bumbers and trim...	2 ~ 15000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i don't know if either problem is dangerous. i do know im worried to let my wife drive this vehicle...	2
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM the catalytic converter was replaced at 27831 on 5/4/01 at 40373 on 10/26/01 and it is again bad as of	2 ~ 36500 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the speedometer needle sticks after several hours of driving (long trips). the needle has stayed stuck at 70 mph when...	2
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING after engine is hot and sitting over an hour when started back up it knocks like the main bearing dont	2
INTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle experienced an electrical short in the courtesy light while driving when all switches were in an off position. owner	2
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN rear differential unit has been repair or replaced several times however continues to experience problems with noise. mjs...	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING without warning all headlamps went out drl low beams and high beams. all other lights worked ok. not fun at	1 ~ 79000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet express. the contact stated that the door locks would not function properly. she...	1 ~ 100000 miles
AIR BAGS vehicle air bag didn't deploy when i crashed into another vehicle doing between 30-40 mph. impact was mainly on the	1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING dt : the power steering pump shaft broke inside the pump on july 14 2000 the dealer replaced it under...	1 ~ 93595 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN after traveling for long periods of time on a highway and then slowing to a stop on the exit the...	1 ~ 47469 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while applying the brakes brake lights/turn signals and other electrical system parts failed to come on. consumer replaced the fuse...	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while applying the brakes brake lights/turn signals and other electrical system parts failed to come on. consumer replaced the fuse...	1
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING after the vehicle had been driven consumer would return to restart it from minutes to hours and vehicle would not	1 ~ 34000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING driver said van was running rough and white smoke came out of the tail pipe. took vehicle to mechanic. mechanic...	1 ~ 68612 miles
STEERING dt: 1999 chevrolet express. the shaft on the power steering unit broke. the consumer states the power steering instantly quit...	1 ~ 77000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM positive battery bolt came out of battery causing leak and rendering battery useless. sounds like a major factory defect. (not	1 ~ 48200 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY side door hinge has frozen. door will not open or close. *ak consumer states that this hinge failure caused the	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving at a speed of 65mph on the highway my van has completely lost all operation. my car quits...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving the transmission failed consumer was informed by dealer that the sun gear in the transmission had gone out.*jb...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING nut on steering column fell of causing loss of steering.*ak an arm on the ppwer steering cylinder is bolted that...	1
POWER TRAIN the speedometer needle sticks after several hours of driving (long trips). the needle has stayed stuck at 70 mph when...	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS in order to comply with epa standards the brake pads material has more wear and tear than usual which causes...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when the gas pedal is released it takes 10-15 seconds for the fuel injection to shut off and the pedal...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i am not a satisfied customer and no ones wants to help me. i want a replacement. i don't fell	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT a/c unit works however due to short cycle excessive wear occurs to a/c and engine....	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes repaired on two occasions however still do not work properly. *mjs ...	1
PARKING BRAKE i took my van in under warranty because my abs doesn't work. my rear axle clanks and winds. two weeks...	1
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING i took my van in under warranty because my abs doesn't work. my rear axle clanks and winds. two weeks...	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT rear differential unit has been repair or replaced several times however continues to experience problems with noise. mjs...	1
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering line came loose causing a loss of fluid. reported this problem to nhtsa hoping that it can be	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE vehicle was in park mode and when depressing emergency brake vehicle would still travel. please provide further information. *ak...	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS while installing css rear seat belt will not lock in place. please provide further information.*ak...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY when driving in the 12 passenger van above the elevation of 6000 feet or with 6 passengers the defroster will	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer complained about a problem with the driver's seat. the bracket that mounts the seat keeps cracking. owner took vehicle	1 ~ 6000 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY wheel seal leaks coating rear brakes with oil . *ak...	1

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