1999 Chevrolet Van
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Owner complaints
15 complaints1 involved a crash4 injuries
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- Electrical system › Wiring · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
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
- Structure › Body › Door
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…
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 sliding doors in chevrolet vans, that there was a recall. I need more information about this. I have small children who are at risk. We are unable to use this door. *Jb
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
1999 chevrolet venture steering pump shaft broke off. *mr *la
- Suspension › Front
Rust caused the front suspension to fail. *nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
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
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tread came off first tire. started separating on second tire.*ak (tiresize: 75r16e)
- 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
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Seat belts
Seat retaining bolts "fell out" while braking for major roadway. seat pivoted abruptly tossing driver into steering wheel and onto floor. driver stopped vehicle with hand on brake within a few feet of a passing semi-trailer truck traveling an estimated 60 mph. a fraction of a second later and…
Seat retaining bolts "fell out" while braking for major roadway. seat pivoted abruptly tossing driver into steering wheel and onto floor. driver stopped vehicle with hand on brake within a few feet of a passing semi-trailer truck traveling an estimated 60 mph. a fraction of a second later and fatalities would have been certain! the seats are part of a mark III conversion. the retaining bolts appear to be fastened with aluminum washers that obviously do not hold up well. the seat has been replaced; however, I do not know if the defect has been appropriately rectified.
- Seats
While accelerating the seat back collapsed due to bottom frame bolt failure causing driver to loose control of the vehicle the seat then lunged forward throwing consumer into the steering wheel and dash causing injuries to his chest, neck, back and left leg, chevrolet stated that glarville conversion was the installer of the seat brackets. nlm
- Tires
Tire tread separated( dot number: hyhl3ha169 tire size: p235/75r15 )
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Vehicle was not able to be serviced for recall repair from dealership, owner had to drive one hour away to receive repair work (00v-085). *mjs
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Six attempts within 24K miles to correct serious alignment problem. Vehicle has pulled severely to right since delivered new. Chevrolet sees no reason to replace or repurchase vehicle. Dealer will no longer return phone calls, says the vehicle IS "within specifications." dealer has stated that this…
Six attempts within 24K miles to correct serious alignment problem. Vehicle has pulled severely to right since delivered new. Chevrolet sees no reason to replace or repurchase vehicle. Dealer will no longer return phone calls, says the vehicle IS "within specifications." dealer has stated that this IS cuased by road crowns. Also states it IS a "safety feature" so that if you fall asleep you will not go into oncoming traffic. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Driver made a hard sudden stop and side shoulder belt did not lock or hold driver in place, causing consumer to hit steering wheel with face , consumer sustained a broken nose and neck injuries. There was no accident or impact. *ak
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
- 606541Customer satisifcation campaign regarding power sliding door operation.
- 605953Certain u-vans may exhibit the power sliding door not operating in power mode and / or almost fully closing then consistently reverses to the full open position.
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