We have classified the 3 complaints from 1999 Chevrolet Express about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
While applying the brakes brake lights/turn signals and other electrical system parts failed to come on. consumer replaced the fuse and bulbs on numerous occasions, but problem recurred. consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak
The dome light went out suddenly, all back wires were melted. dealer notified.*ak
Wiring harness under fuse block at drivers feet not properly secured by s-clip and wires rub against access hole in sheet metal causing short in turn signal or 4-way flasher circuit causing fire. vehicle is mark iii conversion. *nlm
Positive battery bolt came out of battery causing leak and rendering battery useless. sounds like a major factory defect. (not cable from bolt - but bolt out of battery)
While driving at a speed of 65mph on the highway, my van has completely lost all operation. my car quits running, steering freezes up and i lose my brakes. the car completely freeze up. i have had it towed twice in 2 weeks for this condition. the mechanic said a fuse blows in the computer. they cannot find a short or any reason for the problem. i am afraid to drive the car on the highway now. i never know when it will completely die while driving. what can it be? the mechanic ran diagnostic testing and thinks it could be something called ecm. but he is not sure. what do i need to do?*ak
Battery has been changed 3 times within the last year in a half. new batteries, that were replacements, were dying out as quickly as 2 days ago. electrical juice drained after vehicle has been sitting a while. problem hasn't been rectified .*ak *mj