1999 Chevrolet Express 3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 Chevrolet Express 3500. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Owner complaints
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- Wheels
An ase/aaa certified mechanic installed a passenger car rated tire on the vehicle, inflated to 36 psi. the plate on the vehicle IS for an e rated tire (lt245/75r16e 80 psi). the tires installed were dot R88Y 25br0418 (ohtsu p245/75r16). when originally challenged, the shop attempted to have me…
An ase/aaa certified mechanic installed a passenger car rated tire on the vehicle, inflated to 36 psi. the plate on the vehicle IS for an e rated tire (lt245/75r16e 80 psi). the tires installed were dot R88Y 25br0418 (ohtsu p245/75r16). when originally challenged, the shop attempted to have me keep the tire on the vehicle. after complaining through aaa the tire shop accepted return on the tires. as I was required to wait for some time to get the original shop to accept return I went to another shop to have the p tires replaced with LT e-rate tires. at another shop (a nation chain retail center) I was offered for sale c-rate tires. now that the ford explorer / firestone recall IS now a fading memory, I am concerned that multiple tire shops offered for sale under rated tires for my vehicle.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet express 3500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to five different dealers. The technician diagnosed that the crank shaft sensor, oxygen sensor, fuel filter…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet express 3500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to five different dealers. The technician diagnosed that the crank shaft sensor, oxygen sensor, fuel filter, distributor, coil spark plug wires, timing gearing chain, and fuses were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired over five times, however, the failure recurred each time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet express g3500. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the brake pedal suddenly failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the brakes line were corroded up to the master cylinder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
- Structure › Frame and members
Badly rusted frame. *Tr
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
- 10242252This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 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.
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