Chevrolet L VAN Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 21, 2006 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet L VAN, across 4 model years (1995–2000). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.

Peak: 1996, with 2 complaints
1995: 0199501996: 2199621997: 0199702000: 120001

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Chevrolet L VAN years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No L VAN model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1996 L VAN: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2000 L VAN: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Chevrolet L VAN problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes, Hydraulic220
Equipment110
Latches/locks/linkages110
Visibility110

All Chevrolet L VAN model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2000 L VAN10—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1997 L VAN00——
1996 L VAN20—Equipment
1995 L VAN00——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet L VAN years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (2), 2000 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet L VAN?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet L VAN have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.