2000 Chevrolet Chevy VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 19, 2017 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Chevy VAN years
Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Chevy VAN. That ranks 6th out of 8 Chevy VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 43%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Chevrolet Chevy VAN problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Exterior Lighting2 · ~106,000 mi
Air Bags1 · ~85,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~106,000 mi
Seats1
Structure1 · ~106,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic343%———
Exterior Lighting229%106,000——
Air Bags114%85,000——
Power Train114%106,000——
Seats114%———
Structure114%106,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 2 complaints
2001: 1200112004: 1200412005: 2200522006: 1200612009: 1200912017: 120171

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Chevrolet Chevy VAN recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Chevy VAN.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Brake lights are out

Exterior Lighting · received Nov 19, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11047314

I was not told this vehicle was in an accident. Failure to fix the axel when under warranty the headlights were bad when vehicle was purchased from the dealer and it also had the wrong inspection sticker. The dealership charged me 10,000 dollars for the vehicle but it was only worth 25.00 plus my…

Structure · received Feb 20, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10259496

Dt*: the contact stated the airbags did not deploy in a side impact accident where the vehicle was traveling at 45 mph.

Air Bags · received Aug 4, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10164536

Front brakes, always, are hot on my 2000 chevrolet van express 3500 series. Have replaced the pads two times in one year of ownership. They will get hot enough to melt the hub caps . *jb

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Aug 6, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10131811

Unwanted abs activation and increased stopping distances during low-speed brake apllication in the 2000 chevy astro van

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received May 25, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10122151

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Chevy VAN?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Chevy VAN?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Chevrolet Chevy VAN a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevy VAN model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.