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1999 Chevrolet Van recalls & complaints

15 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
15complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet Van under individual trim or body names rather than "Van", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

15complaints
1crashes
0fires
4injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Steering (3), Electrical system (2), Wheels / tires (2), Seat belts (2), Equipment (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

06/19/2007 · Electrical system
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

02/03/2005 · Body / structure
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 S…

05/07/2004 · Steering
1999 CHEVROLET VENTURE STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE OFF. *MR *LA

05/20/2003 · Suspension
RUST CAUSED THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL. *NLM

07/24/2002 · Electrical system
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

01/14/2002 · Engine
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

08/03/2001 · Wheels / tires
TREAD CAME OFF FIRST TIRE. STARTED SEPARATING ON SECOND TIRE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 75R16E)

11/13/2000 · Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT, ENGINE REVVED AND VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A WALL. *SLC

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