Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 B-Series MD Bus Chassis.
The 1999 Chevrolet B‑Series MD Bus Chassis is a purpose‑built bus chassis that entered the model year with a remarkably clean reliability record. Owner feedback logged just two complaints, both tied to the hydraulic service‑brake system, and the vehicle carried no recalls for the year. This low complaint count places the 1999 model at the favorable end of the B‑Series MD Bus chassis reliability timeline, suggesting solid early‑year durability. For researchers, the chassis represents a baseline example of the line before any notable issue clusters emerged.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs.
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 110 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 100 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 B-Series MD Bus Chassis dominate in one area — the service brakes, hydraulic, 1 of 2 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes, hydraulic 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 2 complaints on record, top 2 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 22 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-NA-073 | 2023-02-21 | Equipment | This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action… |
| PIP4723D | 2020-01-31 | Electrical System | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or… |
| PIC4696E | 2019-11-22 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how… |
| PIC4696D | 2019-09-05 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how… |
| PIC4696C | 2018-05-31 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how… |
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.