1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
89,500 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1999 Chevrolet Express:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #2

Jan 202007

Express 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 179,000 miles
1999 Chevy express van. Right and left brake lights fail to operate correctly. Application of brakes causes brake light to dim instead of getting brighter. Problem observed in many Chevy express vans with identical tail lights. Problem traced to corroded ground connection in both tail light/brake light bulb sockets. Advance auto parts and Napa sell replacement wiring harnesses that includes all three bulb sockets. Advance auto parts unit must have the connector reconfigured to match the factory body connector.

- Hurricane, WV, USA

Add Complaint
problem #1

Sep 132004

Express 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While applying the brakes brake lights/turn signals and other electrical system parts failed to come on. Consumer replaced the fuse and bulbs on numerous occasions, but problem recurred. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

Add Complaint