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#BS-1999-CHEC65-5C59

1999 Chevrolet C6500

Based on reports from 3 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
25
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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

1 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 124K miles.

!Inspect the Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)MED
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: Brakes (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes1 (33%)
Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)1 (33%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump1 (33%)

1999 Chevrolet C6500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1999 Chevrolet C6500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 124,395 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 124K-mile mark.

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) Issues

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1999 Chevrolet C6500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1999 Chevrolet C6500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:hydraulic power assist:pump-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.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

00V232008Dec 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS 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.

00V236000Sep 2000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

02V287000Dec 2002

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY C-SERIES AND B7 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A 7.4 LITER GAS ENGINE AND AN IMPCO LPG CONVERSION KIT. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE ENGINE BACKFIRES WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO DAMAGE THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT.

99V320000Nov 1999

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL CAB TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, HAVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE END RODS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CRIMPED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OVER TIME, THE SHIFT CABLE COULD BE PULLED OUT OF THE ROD END CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO MANUALLY CHANGE TRANSMISSION GEARS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1999 Chevrolet C6500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Chevrolet C6500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Chevrolet C6500 is related to the brakes, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Chevrolet C6500 reliable?
The 1999 Chevrolet C6500 has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 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 Chevrolet C6500 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 Chevrolet C6500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Chevrolet C6500 has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet C6500 problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 124,395 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K 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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