2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 18, 2014 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Express 1500 years
Not enough data 7th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500. That ranks 7th out of 16 Express 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 111,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

Compare with another car

Most common 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems

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

Structure3 · ~111,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~58,000 mi
Seats2 · ~100,000 mi
Equipment1 · ~100,000 mi
Interior Lighting1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure350%111,000——
Electrical System233%58,000——
Seats233%100,000——
Equipment117%100,000——
Interior Lighting117%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 2 complaints
2007: 2200722008: 2200822010: 1201012014: 120141

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet express 1500. The contact stated that the ignition failed to start with several attempts, however after waiting fifteen minutes the vehicle began to operate normally. The vehicle would also stall unexpectedly when driving and then restart. The failure recurred…

Electrical System · received Mar 18, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10573032

Driver seat support bracket cracks causing seat too either slip forward or backward. I have replaced it several times, cracks at base of support hinge. *tr

Seats · received Apr 6, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10324125

We own both a 1998 and 2000 express van and we have a problem with both of them with regards to the side passenger doors (the 'double' doors). We have had a dealer drill holes in the hinges to lubricate them as they seize up and become very hard to open and close. This is just a temporary and…

Structure · received May 27, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10228933

THE DRIVERS SEAT ON 2000 CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN IS BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE BASE. THIS IS CAUSING THE SEAT TO UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE WHEN TURNING OR STOPPING. THE SEAT IS DETACHED IN THE REAR OF THE BASE AND ACTUALLY SWIVELS UP TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS CONCERN THAT THE SEAT WILL…

Seats · received Feb 15, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10218123

I have a 2000 chevy express 1500 van. The side doors have become increasing hard to open and shut. Finally one day they would not close and the door appears to be warped or out of alignment. After taking the van to a body shop they told me the hinge pins on the doors have seized up and there is no…

Structure · received Dec 12, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10211590

Other Chevrolet Express 1500 years

← 1999 Express 1500 · 2001 Express 1500 →

See all Chevrolet Express 1500 problems by year, every Chevrolet model, or the Chevrolet VIN decoder.

Similar Chevrolet models

Embed this 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 badge on your site

Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500?

Owners most often report structure, electrical system, seats problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 1500 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.