Most common 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van problems
Share of the 12 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
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What 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
I am a father of 7 kids bought 2 Chevy venture vans . One is 2003 on 06/12 and 1999 on 10/13 the 2003 vehicle I was driving me and my 7 kids in the middle of the free way and out of no where the Van start slowing the speed from 60 MPH to 30 MPH suddenly out of no where the engine start smoking and the hole transmission fall in the middle of the fwy my kids start screaming afraid they we all going to die. I am still in the middle of the freeway and we have no idea what the hill is going own I called the police and the towing truck and tow my car to a mechanic and me and my kids took a taxi in the middle of the free way at 10:00 pm at knight .in the morning the mechanic called me and told me that he cant start the car & something wrong with the fuel system & the steering and the starter & the transmission completely burns there no way to be fix so my insurance did not cover any of damages …
I purchased a Chevrolet 1500 express cargo Van in 1999. Since I have owned the Van I have had problems with rear axle and I haven't had any ABS with my brakes since I have owned the Van. The Chevrolet dealership I purchased my Van from wouldn't fix the warranty work leaving my Van dangerous to drive. In my resarch I am finding that there are hundreds of people having the same exact problem as I am with their axle and their brakes. I have also learned that the reason the axle is having problems is due to general motors are putting light duty axles on heavy duty vans. I feel there is a need for an investigation for this problem. Will you help?.
Engine & cooling
I am a father of 7 kids bought 2 Chevy venture vans . One is 2003 on 06/12 and 1999 on 10/13 the 2003 vehicle I was driving me and my 7 kids in the middle of the free way and out of no where the Van start slowing the speed from 60 MPH to 30 MPH suddenly out of no where the engine start smoking and the hole transmission fall in the middle of the fwy my kids start screaming afraid they we all going to die. I am still in the middle of the freeway and we have no idea what the hill is going own I called the police and the towing truck and tow my car to a mechanic and me and my kids took a taxi in the middle of the free way at 10:00 pm at knight .in the morning the mechanic called me and told me that he cant start the car & something wrong with the fuel system & the steering and the starter & the transmission completely burns there no way to be fix so my insurance did not cover any of damages …
Vehicle skips time or misfires first told was due to spark plugs wires , then distributor gears broke and embedded in cam shaft 4000 miles later same problem now saying cam shaft bent 2800.00 to replace already spent close to 2000.00 also transmission shifts hard between 1 & 2nd was told to have rebuilt.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van a good car?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Chevy Van rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Chevy Van at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van?
The transmission & drivetrain — 3 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about axle assembly. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Chevy Van?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000. See the full Chevrolet Chevy Van years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Chevy Van problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 95,000 miles; 43% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.