Chevrolet Explorer 1999

Model Explorer made in 1999 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting and interior lighting.

Model 1999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006
INTERIOR LIGHTING
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
09/22/20021
 Consumer states; while driving the vehicle, air bag light intermittently flash on and off. dealer was notified, and fixed couple time an the problem still reocccuring. feel free to provide any further information.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
 At 5mph put on turn signal and steering column started smoking. this could have cause a fire. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
01/01/1999
 In general, headlights are aimed too high. i aim mine lower to illuminate the roadway but not the trees. the standard for headlight aim needs to be revised to lower substantially. in addition, the advent of fog lamps is a dissappointment. first, they are not functional. they broadcast light, rather than aim it in a narrow beam along the roadway just off pavement height. they direct light up into the line of sight just in front of the grill, placing additional glare in the drivers view. some of these fog lamps are also far too bright, producing more glare for on-coming drivers than the low beam headlamps. the worst offenders are daimler-chrysler minivans and mid-sized sedans, plus pontiac minivans. the aim and power of these lamps-for-style must be controlled to minimize their effect on driver vision. so, lower headlight aim, and dim the glare from fog lights. thank you.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
1
 The caliper bolts were missing, which caused a vibration. *jb
STEERING
07/29/20031
 While driving, smoke started to emit from the steering wheel area. *jb