2000 Chevrolet Express
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 84
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 84 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 2000 | 84 |
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 58 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
24% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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1 of many issues with this van. 62000 miles. Rear brake line blew, luckily in my driveway. Upon inspection all the lines in the rear need replaced. Funny thing is the bottomside of the van is as clean as can be.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-12
Tires
17% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.
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Driving around 45 mph on an open road, driver's rear tire thread separated from tire, damaged rear bumper and frame, the detached thread COULD have damaged other cars behind me (thankfully it did not), there were no warning lamps and tires were in...
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-12
Seats
12% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing power adjust and recliner.
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My wife was sitting in the driver seat of the van. The van was parked. Her leg made contact with the power seat control moving the seat forward and trapping her in the vehicle with her knee stuck under the dashboard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-01-10
Consumer states that driver seat came off the tracks causing the seat to move backward and forward. Ts
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-28
Seat belts
10% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.
Structure
8% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2000-04-11Steering00V085000 Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from the power brake booster fluid flow…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.
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2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V085000 · Steering
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Chevrolet Express reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Express?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Express have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.