Complaints
467
Crashes
28
Fires
5
Injuries
48
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Chevrolet Venture Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#144 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:57,186 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#227 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
Avg mileage:30,000 mi
#325 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Avg mileage:97,751 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chevrolet Venture.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 44 | 2 | 1 | 57,186 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 27 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 25 | — | — | 97,751 mi | |
| Airbags | 23 | 3 | — | 70,200 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 20 | — | — | 63,342 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 20 | — | — | 71,132 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 18 | — | — | 66,033 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 13 | — | — | 38,545 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 13 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 | 8 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 2 | 53,462 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | — | 73,919 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 7 | — | — | 20,079 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 7 | — | — | 53,250 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 7 | — | — | 41,429 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 16,998 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 74,685 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 4 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
44
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,186
Structure:Body:Door
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,751
Airbags
23
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,200
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,342
Automatic Transmission
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,132
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,033
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,545
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,000
Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
53,462
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,919
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,079
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,250
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,429
Visibility:Windshield
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,998
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,685
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Chevrolet Venture — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Venture reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1999 Chevrolet Venture has 467 NHTSA complaints, 28 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 44 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Venture?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (44 complaints, avg 57,186 mi); Structure:Body:Door (27 complaints, avg 30,000 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (25 complaints, avg 97,751 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Chevrolet Venture?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 58,403 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Chevrolet Venture?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Venture include 28 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 48 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Venture have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Chevrolet Venture as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Chevrolet Venture?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Venture reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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