One problem related to brakes failed has been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Express. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Front brakes have failed and have been replaced 5 times. 1st time oct 21,1999 at 5,910 miles, 2nd time Dec 14,1999 at 8,267 miles, 3rd time Jul 22,2000 at 17,821 miles, 4th time Feb 15,2001 at 27,323 miles, 5th time Mar 11,2002 at 32,568 miles.