1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

2 recalls, 82 complaints - 121 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FLUID FLOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THREE SCREW CLAMPS TO THE POWER STEERING HOSE JOINTS. IF THE CLAMPS ARE NOT THE SCREW TYPE, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLAMPS.

10,468 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

82 total complaints 1 crashes 2 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	6
TIRES	5
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	3
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR	3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	2
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT	2

Incident date: Sep 1, 2010

WITHOUT WARNING ALL HEADLAMPS WENT OUT DRL,LOW BEAMS AND HIGH BEAMS. ALL OTHER LIGHTS WORKED OK. NOT FUN AT NIGHT TO HAVE OCCUR. *TR

Incident date: Mar 18, 2006

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. SHE NOTICED THAT THE DOOR LOCK PINS WOULD FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED OF THE PROCEDURE THAT WOULD HAVE TO BE PERFORMED IN ORDER TO MAKE REPAIRS. THERE W... Read more

Incident date: Nov 21, 2005

VEHICLE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN I CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE DOING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH. IMPACT WAS MAINLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT END. I WAS DRIVING AN CHEVY 1999 EXPRESS 1500 VAN. *NM

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 24, 2005

1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS SPARE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE SPARE TIRE WAS ATTACHED WITH A STEEL CABLE TO THE REAR UNDERSIDE OF THE VAN. WHEN THE STEEL CABLE BROKE THE TIRE BOUNCED UNDER THE TOW TRAILER BENDING IT'S AXLE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE CABLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN STRONG ENOUGH. *... Read more

Incident date: Sep 23, 2005

DT : THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE INSIDE THE PUMP ON JULY 14, 2000, THE DEALER REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 IT BROKE AGAIN, TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AGAIN, AND THEY DID REPLACE IT. HOWEVER, THEY CHARGED THE CONSUMER $636.00. THE STEERING LOCKED AND THAT WAS HOW C... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 VAN. THE HINGE ON THE DOUBLE DOORS ON THE SIDE FROZE, THEY WILL NOT OPEN ANYMORE. PREVIOUSLY, THEY WHERE HARD TO OPEN, AND NOW THEY ARE CRACKING. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THIS WAS BAD DESIGN. ALSO, DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THAT THERE WAS BACK ORDER ON THE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2003

DT: 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. THE SHAFT ON THE POWER STEERING UNIT BROKE. THE CONSUMER STATES THE POWER STEERING INSTANTLY QUIT WORKING ON THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THEY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP AND HAD IT REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC DID NOT TELL HIM WHY THE SHAFT BROKE. *JB

Incident date: Jun 12, 2005

AFTER TRAVELING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME ON A HIGHWAY AND THEN SLOWING TO A STOP ON THE EXIT, THE VEHICLE HARD SHIFTS IN GEARS 1-2. IF YOU SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, IT APPEARS OK UNTIL THE NEXT TIME. TRANSMISSION FLUID IS OK. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 47500 MILES. HAD MECHANIC CHECK AND GETS COMPUTER CODE 187... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2005

DT: VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WHEN PLACED KEY IN IGNITION DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED ONTO DRIVER. VEHICLE HAD BEEN ESTIMATED AT AN INSURANCE CLAIM AGENCY FOR INSPECTION OF PRIOR HAIL DAMAGE. NO LIGHTS WERE DISPLAYED TO WARN AND NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AFTERWARDS AS WELL. HAVE NOT YET TAKEN TO ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 27, 2005

PASSENGER DOORS HINGES ARE STICKING

Incident date: Nov 10, 2004

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE HAD TO BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. CONSUMER RECEIVED A CALL FROM MANUFACTURER, INFORMING HIM THAT CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE TO PAY THE REPAIR COSTS. *AK

Incident date: Nov 5, 2004

SEVERE ALLOY WHEEL CORROSION ON ALL WHEELS. *JB

Incident date: Nov 5, 2004

SEVERE ALLOY WHEEL CORROSION ON ALL WHEELS. *JB

Incident date: Nov 1, 2004

NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON ALLOY WHEELS SHOULD NOT RESULT IN THE SEVERE CORROSION I HAVE ON MY WHEELS. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS A FAILURE RISK, BECAUSE I AM NOT A METALLURGICAL ENGINEER, BUT THE CORROSION IS SUBSTANTIAL. IT LOOKS TO ME LIKE THE CLEAR COATING ON THE WHEEL HAS TRAPPED MOISTURE AND ROAD... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2004

Incident date: Sep 13, 2004

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES BRAKE LIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PARTS FAILED TO COME ON. CONSUMER REPLACED THE FUSE AND BULBS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Incident date: Sep 13, 2004

Incident date: Oct 15, 2001

PAINT FLAKING ON MIRRORS AND BUMBERS AND TRIM

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE DRIVER SMELLED BURNING WIRES COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Incident date: Mar 8, 1999

I TOOK MY VAN IN UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE MY ABS DOESN'T WORK. MY REAR AXLE CLANKS AND WINDS. TWO WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT IT THESE PROBLEMS STARTED TO OCCURED. I TOOK MY VAN INTO THE DEALER SHIP RIGHT AWAY AND THEY REPLACED MY REAR AXLE. THE PROBLEM WITH THE AXLE STILL EXISTS BUT WAS WORSE AFTER TH... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 1999

Incident date: Nov 30, 2003

WHILE DRIVING LEFT FRONT BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP TRIED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM 15 TIMES BEFORE, BUT HAD NOT YET RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM SWITCHED LOCATION AFTER REPAIRS. *AK

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE BRACKET THAT MOUNTS THE SEAT KEEPS CRACKING. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER INSISTS THAT IT IS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN THAT CAUSES THE BRACKET TO CRACK. *AK

Incident date: Oct 13, 2003

AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN CONSUMER WOULD RETURN TO RESTART IT FROM MINUTES TO HOURS, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY, ABOUT SIX TIMES. AT THIS TIME NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR THE DEALERSHIP HAVE BEEN INFORMED. *AK

Incident date: Oct 1, 2003

DRIVER SAID VAN WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO THE MANIFOLD. *AK THREE HEAD BOLTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE WAS LOOSE. THIS ALLOWED ANTI FREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE NO. 1 CYLINDER. IT WAS CAUGHT E... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 2003

THE DOME LIGHT WENT OUT SUDDENLY, ALL BACK WIRES WERE MELTED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Incident date: Jul 28, 2003

THE DOME LIGHT WENT OUT SUDDENLY, ALL BACK WIRES WERE MELTED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Incident date: Jun 11, 2003

WIRING HARNESS UNDER FUSE BLOCK AT DRIVERS FEET NOT PROPERLY SECURED BY S-CLIP AND WIRES RUB AGAINST ACCESS HOLE IN SHEET METAL CAUSING SHORT IN TURN SIGNAL OR 4-WAY FLASHER CIRCUIT CAUSING FIRE. VEHICLE IS MARK III CONVERSION. *NLM

Fire

Incident date: Jun 10, 2003

WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM A FIELD TRIP IN OUR 15-PASSENGER VAN FULL OF CHILDREN, THE STEELTEX R4S TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT AND TREAD SEPARATION. BY SOME SORT OF MIRACLE OUR DRIVER, GOING 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, MANAGE TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THANKFULLY ALL THE CHILDREN ARE SAFE,BUT I AM EXTREMELY C... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2003

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN BRAKE ARE APPLIED. THIRD SET OF FRONT BRAKES IN 65,000 MILES. ROTORS TURNED EACH TIME. *NLM

THE SIDE DOOR DID NOT UNLOCK FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DUE TO DAMAGED HINGE. *JB

Incident date: Mar 6, 2003

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT.*JB

Incident date: Dec 28, 2002

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *JB THIS WAS THE CONVERTER PLACED IN THIS VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TEST DRIVING WHEN HE FELT A SLUGGISHNESS AND HEARD A RATTLING NOISE WHICH OCCURRED UPON ACCELERATION AND IN THE EXHAUST. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE CONSUMER FELT THE SAME PROBLEM(S) AGAIN... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2002

Incident date: Feb 13, 2003

POSITIVE BATTERY BOLT CAME OUT OF BATTERY CAUSING LEAK AND RENDERING BATTERY USELESS. SOUNDS LIKE A MAJOR FACTORY DEFECT. (NOT CABLE FROM BOLT - BUT BOLT OUT OF BATTERY)

Incident date: Jan 13, 2003

HINGES ON REAR SIDE DOOR STICKS. BAD DESIGN. UNABLE TO GREASE THOROUGHLY. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THAT SOMEWHERE DOWN THE ROAD THIS WILL LOCK AND THE HINGE WILL DETACH FROM THE SIDE OF THE VAN. THIS IS THE SECOND OF THE TWO SIDE DOORS THE ONE CLOSER TO THE REAR OF THE VAN.

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Incident date: Nov 25, 2002

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER STATES IS THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP WHICH IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Incident date: Jul 6, 1999

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED, IT TAKES 10-15 SECONDS FOR THE FUEL INJECTION TO SHUT OFF, AND THE PEDAL STICKS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A DEAD STOP, CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. BOTH VISITS TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS PRODUCED NO RESULTS AND I WAS TOLD "NO PROBLEM FOUND." DT

Incident date: Apr 10, 1999

A/C UNIT WORKS, HOWEVER DUE TO SHORT CYCLE EXCESSIVE WEAR OCCURS TO A/C AND ENGINE.

Incident date: Aug 29, 2002

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, CAUSING INJURY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *JB

1 injured

Incident date: Jun 30, 2002

SIDE DOOR HINGE HAS FROZEN. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS HINGE FAILURE CAUSED THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT EQUIPMENT TO NOT WORK PROPERLY, THE HINGE HAS BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER AT CONSUMERS COST. *SLC

Incident date: Jun 30, 2002

WHILE LOADING VEHICLE THROUGH THE SIDE DUAL DOORS LOWER HINGE BROKE IN TWO. DOOR WILL SHUT. HOWEVER, DOES NOT FEEL DOOR IS PROPERLY SECURED.*AK

Incident date: Jun 29, 1999

BATTERY HAS BEEN CHANGED 3 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST YEAR IN A HALF. NEW BATTERIES, THAT WERE REPLACEMENTS, WERE DYING OUT AS QUICKLY AS 2 DAYS AGO. ELECTRICAL JUICE DRAINED AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING A WHILE. PROBLEM HASN'T BEEN RECTIFIED .*AK *MJ

Incident date: Jul 19, 2001

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT THE SUN GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT.*JB

Incident date: Mar 14, 2002

FRONT BRAKES HAVE FAILED AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. 1ST TIME OCT 21,1999 AT 5,910 MILES, 2ND TIME DEC 14,1999 AT 8,267 MILES, 3RD TIME JUL 22,2000 AT 17,821 MILES, 4TH TIME FEB 15,2001 AT 27,323 MILES, 5TH TIME MAR 11,2002 AT 32,568 MILES. *AK

Incident date: Mar 14, 2002

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

121 manufacturer communications from 91 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN	10
350000 EQUIPMENT	9
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	7
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	5
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	5
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	4

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.

114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system. General Motors does not condone the removal of the original equippe

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THIS 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 CALIBR

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE HYDRO-BOOST IS NOT SERVICEABLE AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED IF THE BRAKE PEDAL MOVES OR APPLIES ON ITS OWN AT A FULL TURN.

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT AFTER A TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

350000 EQUIPMENT

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a harsh 1-2 upshift and the Check Engine Light or Service Engine

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should f

072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a buzz noise at idle after fuel pressure regulator replacement. Technician will need to gain access to the fuel pump. After gaini

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Vehicle Recalls

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

200000 WHEELS

Refinishing 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 whe

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are setting Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 after engine repairs. Technician will need to ensure that injector connectors for cylinder 5-7 a

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Underbody 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 fo

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

017300 STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

100000 POWER TRAIN

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician should compare the noise to a like vehicle. Technician will nee

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have an Antilock Braking System/ Traction Control System Malfunction Indicator Lamp are on or other various electrical issues. Technici

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

GM: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON, THERE IS ALSO A MISFIRE OR ENGINE NOISE. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE CAUSES. *RM

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

PRNDL LIGHT UP WITH KEY OUT OF IGNITION AND DOOR OPEN. *EH

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

SIDE CARGO DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN. INSTALL NEW HINGE PINS. *KB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT

103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

REVISED FRONT CASTER AND CAMBER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. ORIGINAL NOT YET RECEIVED. *TT

190000 TIRES

USE OF CORRECT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR LOOSE HUBCAP ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 030310002. *EH

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VIBRATION OR RATTLE-TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AT IDLE WITH ENGINE RPMS BETWEEN 613 AND 712. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 01-06-05-003 DATED 07/01/2001. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ

100000 POWER TRAIN

4L60E, 4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL FROM A STOP OR STEADY SPEED. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1217. *TT

093000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

6.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 DIESEL ENGINE REQUIRING FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPLACEMENT. MODELS P32/P42 1994-1999 INCLUDED. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WILL NOT FIT IN NEW TRAY PER BULLETIN 02-06-04-020A. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THE VCM / PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION AND / OR WATER INTRUSION. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THE VCM / PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION AND / OR WATER INTRUSION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SIDE CARGO DOOR BINDS. *TT

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SHAKE OR VIBRATION. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SIDE CARGO DOORS ARE HARD TO OPEN OR STIFF ON 1996 - 2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC G-VAN MODELS. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THE VCM / PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION AND / OR WATER INTRUSION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ADDRESSING CUSTOMERS COMMENTS ABOUT ENGINE OIL COOLER LINES LEAKING. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET EXPRESS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

AQ, Open , Model Year: 2015

Sale of noncompliant school bus

NHTSA's Office of Chief Counsel received a report from a private attorney representing the estate of a child passenger in a 15 passenger van who died in a crash allegedly occurring when the van was being employed by a school district for student transportation. The attorney provided the agency with ... Read more

CHEVROLET EXPRESS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET EXPRESS across all model years (1996, 2026).

144 Total Recalls

851 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

26 Reported Crashes

37 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET EXPRESS - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	0	View
2025	4	0	View
2024	0	3	View
2023	1	5	View
2022	1	6	View
2021	2	18	View
2020	1	20	View
2019	4	8	View
2018	6	17	View
2017	6	30	View
2016	6	20	View
2015	3	12	View
2014	7	19	View
2013	8	31	View
2012	6	18	View
2011	5	17	View
2010	5	23	View
2009	7	11	View
2008	10	19	View
2007	4	18	View
2006	16	17	View
2005	9	33	View
2004	7	26	View
2003	11	75	View
2002	0	77	View
2001	2	60	View
2000	1	103	View
1999 (current)	2	82
1998	2	27	View
1997	2	35	View
1996	3	20	View
1995	0	1	View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View

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1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET EXPRESS

CHEVROLET EXPRESS - All Years Overview

CHEVROLET EXPRESS - Year by Year

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