Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 C-Series MD Conventional.
The 1999 Chevrolet C-Series MD Conventional is a conventional‑body truck built on a conventional platform with a standard gasoline engine. Its most notable characteristic in owner feedback is a concentrated set of three complaints centered on the fuel system, and the model year carries zero recalls. Within the broader C‑Series reliability record, this low complaint count signals a modest but unremarkable reliability standing for that particular model year.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 110 ft-lbs |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
| Engine Compression | 215 Nominal psi |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet C-Series MD Conventional dominate in one area — the fuel system, gasoline, 1 of 3 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the fuel system, gasoline pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 69 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB-12-J-003-B | 2014-02-01 | Engine | ISUZU: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION OF THE FUEL INJECTOR PIPES INTO A LONG… |
| 050527001 | 2005-02-01 | Service Brakes, Air | INFORMATION ON AIR BRAKE PARK BRAKE CHAMBER VENT HOLES TO AVOID WATER INTRUSION. *TT |
| 030232044 | 2004-09-01 | Steering | EFFECT OF STEERING BOX LIMITER ADJUSTMENT ON TURNING RADIUS AND POSSIBILITY OF POWER… |
| 121202 | 2002-12-12 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE BACKFIRES WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO DAMAGE THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND THE AIR… |
| 020604052 | 2002-10-01 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE STALL, NO START, HARD START CONDITION. *TT |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.