Total Complaints
5 filings
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 · model year
1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999CHEVROLETEXPRESS 1500 carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 EXPRESS 1500 is electrical system with 2 filings, followed by exterior lighting:brake lights (1) and exterior lighting (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1999 EXPRESS 1500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20110619ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I OWN A 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 VAN WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT. I PURCHASED THE VAN NEW IN 1999. I NOW HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE FALLING PAST 80 PSI ALL THE TIME. EVEN WHEN THE VAN IS NOT RUNNING. I HAVE TRIED TWO DIFFERENT CLUSTER WITH THE SAME RESULTS. I HAVE NOT CONFIDENCE THAT ANYONE AT GM KNOWS HOW TO FIX THIS ISSUE. NO RESOLUTION CAN BE FOUND. *TR
Mileage: 49,889
20090404ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT SPEED AND JUMPS UP TO VERY HIGH READING (100 MPH+) WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY. CAUSES TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT IMPROPERLY DO TO INACCURATE READING. OCCURS ALL THE TIME NOW. UNABLE TO REPAIR AT THIS POINT. *TR
Mileage: 97,000
20081003ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE STATE INSPECTION STATION. THE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED THAT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL LAMP SWITCH OR 3-WAY SOCKET. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 80,000. UPDATED 11/17/08 *CN UPDATED 11/21/08,.*JB
Mileage: 80,000
20081003EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE STATE INSPECTION STATION. THE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED THAT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL LAMP SWITCH OR 3-WAY SOCKET. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 80,000. UPDATED 11/17/08 *CN UPDATED 11/21/08,.*JB
Mileage: 80,000
20070303EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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. *JB
Mileage: 179,000
Compare 1999CHEVROLETEXPRESS 1500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 have?▼
The 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS and EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Is the 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.