1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 documents a full-size van in five shapes: three-door cargo and passenger versions in standard and extended lengths, and a two-door cutaway left bare for a box or a bus body. Three overhead-valve V8s power it, the turbocharged 6.5L diesel of 395 cubic inches, the 7.4L of 454 and the 5.7L of 350, and buyers chose between Base and LS. Engine, chassis and body work each get their own section rather than one combined chapter.
Engines covered
- 6.5L V8 (395 cu in) — OHV, turbocharged, diesel
- 7.4L V8 (454 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 3-door extended cargo van
- 3-door standard cargo van
- 3-door extended passenger van
- 3-door standard passenger van
- 2-door cutaway van
Trims covered
- Base
- LS
Known issues on the 1999 Express 3500. One recall reaches this year, and it concerns replacement oil filters sold for the engine that may not seal properly, letting oil escape and creating a fire risk. Four owner complaints are on record, spread singly across the wheels, the electrical system and the service brakes with no cluster to speak of. Lubrication procedures and oil pressure specifications, brake hydraulic overhaul and bleeding, wheel and hub torque values, and the charging and lighting diagrams all sit in the manual's respective sections.
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 VEHI
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING N
This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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 form o
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 form o
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 wheel's
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 wheel's
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
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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
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
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
BADLY RUSTED FRAME. *TR
