1999 Chevrolet Explorer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Steering
While driving, smoke started to emit from the steering wheel area. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
The caliper bolts were missing, which caused a vibration. *jb
- Air bags › On-off switch assembly
Consumer states; while driving the vehicle, air bag light intermittently flash on and off. Dealer was notified, and fixed couple time an the problem still reocccuring. Feel free to provide any further information.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
At 5MPH put on turn signal and steering column started smoking. This could have cause a fire. Cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
In general, headlights are aimed too high. I aim mine lower to illuminate the roadway but not the trees. the standard for headlight aim needs to be revised to lower substantially. in addition, the advent of fog lamps IS a dissappointment. first, they are not functional. they broadcast light…
In general, headlights are aimed too high. I aim mine lower to illuminate the roadway but not the trees. the standard for headlight aim needs to be revised to lower substantially. in addition, the advent of fog lamps IS a dissappointment. first, they are not functional. they broadcast light, rather than aim it in a narrow beam along the roadway just off pavement height. they direct light up into the line of sight just in front of the grill, placing additional glare in the drivers view. some of these "fog lamps" are also far too bright, producing more glare for on-coming drivers than the low beam headlamps. the worst offenders are daimler-chrysler minivans and mid-sized sedans, plus pontiac minivans. the aim and power of these lamps-for-style must be controlled to minimize their effect on driver vision. so, lower headlight aim, and dim the glare from "fog lights". thank you.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10190934Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190933Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190932Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 10190931Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
- 10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. FB2
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