1999 Chevrolet Explorer Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Chevrolet Explorer. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“While driving, smoke started to emit from the steering wheel area. *jb”
“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.”
“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,…”
“At 5mph put on turn signal and steering column started smoking. This could have cause a fire. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak”
“The caliper bolts were missing, which caused a vibration. *jb”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Chevrolet Explorer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.