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2000 Chevrolet Express Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Express, most often about the brakes (21% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Express model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Express problems
Brakes
18 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, pedals and linkages.
While driving , the driver and passenger side seat snapped off the base, on different occasions. The seat belts unlatched by themselves, the rear bench seat failed to stay tight, the side doors were difficult to open and the outside mirrors vibrated and the brakes were faulty
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. I bought this van 2 years old with 24000 miles, I'm extremely picky about my vehicles and am a maintenance…
Wheels and tires
16 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: tread/belt, temporary/emergency spare tire, sidewall.
The rear passenger side tire tread separated. Consumer changed the tire, and the spare tire started to violently vibrate while driving. The tire had a football size bubble in it. The consumer stated 4 of the original tires failed.
I was driving along in my 2000 Chevrolet Express van at the legal speed of 65 MPH when suddenly without warning the van began vibrating and shaking violently to the point that I almost lost control of it. I immediately reduced my speed-to about 10 MPH until I could find a safe place to examine the tires. The right…
Seats
10 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
While driving , the driver and passenger side seat snapped off the base, on different occasions. The seat belts unlatched by themselves, the rear bench seat failed to stay tight, the side doors were difficult to open and the outside mirrors vibrated and the brakes were faulty
The rear brackets on the driver's power seat adjuster assembly completely broke. The whole seat now pivots forward on the front brackets. We brought it to the attention of our local gm service center and were told it would cost nearly $900 to repair. We feel this is a safety issue and would like your help in…
Seat belts
8 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: front, rear/other.
While driving , the driver and passenger side seat snapped off the base, on different occasions. The seat belts unlatched by themselves, the rear bench seat failed to stay tight, the side doors were difficult to open and the outside mirrors vibrated and the brakes were faulty
Body and structure
7 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body.
While driving , the driver and passenger side seat snapped off the base, on different occasions. The seat belts unlatched by themselves, the rear bench seat failed to stay tight, the side doors were difficult to open and the outside mirrors vibrated and the brakes were faulty
While driving and or parking, it was difficult for the consumer to roll the windows up or down on the driver's side. The part was replaced three times. The window would only move about 1/4 an inch every minute or so intermittently. It was difficult to open roll down the window when going trough the toll booth. When…
Suspension
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: front.
Steering
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, hydraulic power assist system, column.
On a recent trip to the nc mountains, I was negotiating a curve and had a complete loss of power steering causing my vehicle to go off the road in a near wreck. The vehicle was taken to a local dealership and the power steering pump was replaced due to having a broken shaft. The service manager stated that there was a…
2000 chevorlet van w/28128 miles had power stearing column break causing vehicle to be towed because of being unable to steer it. Cost to US $733.78. Gm was notified with no satisfaction. Could have been fatal . Want to know if this has happened to others. Gm said there were no recalls.
Transmission
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly.
2000 Chevrolet Express van, problems with intermittent downshifting from gear 4 to gear 3 for no apparent reason. Transmission has been serviced properly. No abuse ever and mileage too low for transmission troubles. 74000 miles.
Transmission started to slip when changing gears. The transmission only had 39000 miles on it. I took the van into taylor chev. And was told that they needed me to authorize $1000 in labor costs for diagnostics. I contacted gmc to explain that I felt that they should pickup a all or a portion of the cost. Gmc told me…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chevrolet Express recalls
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 switch assembly.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hydraulic pump failres
Summary
Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Express
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Express?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (18 complaints); wheels and tires (16 complaints); seats (10 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Express have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 16, 2000 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Express?
- It is the most complained-about Express model year since 2000, with 84 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.