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#BS-1999-BLUTC2-CA16

1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000

Based on reports from 5 owners and 15 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
15
TSBs
3
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 5 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 15 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SeatsHIGH

2 owners reported seats issues — failures commonly reported around 84K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System:wiringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seats (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Seats2 (40%)
Electrical System:wiring1 (20%)
Fuel System, Other:fuel Injection System1 (20%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (20%)

1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 40% of all reports filed for the 1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 83,924 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 84K-mile mark.

Electrical System:wiring Issues

Electrical System:wiring complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Other:fuel Injection System Issues

Fuel System, Other:fuel Injection System complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, other:fuel injection system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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03
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05
2
06

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (15 recalls)

00V051000Mar 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BRAKE TREADLE VALVE AIR LINES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT THE BENDIX R12DC RELAY VALVE.

00V162000Jun 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AIR BRAKES. BENDIX CHANGED THE INTERNAL DESIGN OF THE QR1C RELAY VALVE BY ADDING A HOLE IN THE INTERNAL DIAPHRAGM. WHEN THE HOLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM ALIGNS WITH THE HOLE IN THE VALVE BODY, THE BRAKE APPLICATION TIME INCREASES.

00V219000Dec 2000

STRUCTURE:BODY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO MEET THE 60 PERCENT JOINT STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH."

00V230001Aug 2000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC ENGINES AND FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED MUSIC WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.

00V232005Sep 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 15 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000 is related to the seats, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000 reliable?
The 1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000 has 5 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Blue%20bird Tc2000 has 15 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Blue%20bird Tc2000 problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 83,924 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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