Chevrolet VAN Problems by Year
NHTSA has 153 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet VAN, across 8 model years (1995–2002). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (28). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Chevrolet VAN years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No VAN model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1996 VAN: 28 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 VAN: 27 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 VAN: 22 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2002 VAN: 11 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 VAN: 14 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 VAN: 15 complaints, 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 VAN problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 | 7 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 7 | 0 |
| Power Train | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| Tires | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| Equipment | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet VAN model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 VAN | 11 | 0 | — | Tires | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 VAN | 14 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2000 VAN | 22 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 VAN | 15 | 0 | — | Steering | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1998 VAN | 16 | 0 | — | Equipment | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1997 VAN | 27 | 0 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 VAN | 28 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 VAN | 20 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet VAN years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (28), 1997 (27), 2000 (22). 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 VAN?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 35 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet VAN have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.