2000 Chevrolet VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet VAN. That ranks 3rd out of 8 VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (10 complaints, 45%), typically at around 55,005 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet VAN problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 45% | 55,005 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 14% | 28,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% | 58,522 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 9% | 100,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 9% | 47,967 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 62,043 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 62,043 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 62,043 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Chevrolet VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet VAN.
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.
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.
Routine quarterly van inspection. *tr
I have a 2000 chevy venture van w/ only 62043 miles on it. With some of my kids in the car, the engine started to whine. Brought it to a garage, where i was told my transmission was junk and it would cost about $2k to fix. I thank god that i at least got to a garage and there was no accident. This…
1.) gas pedal sticks (it's been looked at and haven't been able to correct it). 2.) side van door sticks and sometimes we cannot get it open. *jb
Dt: the consumer stated he has four vans where the headlights are blinding to other vehicles. The headlights have been adjusted numerous times and have been replaced about 10 times. *ak
I own a 2000 chevrolet astro van which i have not been able to drive for over a year because of malfunctioning antilock brakes. I brought it to be repaired last year and paid over $800 for one set of brakes, the other set still needs to be fixed. The antilock brakes prevent the vehicle from…
Other Chevrolet VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VAN | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 VAN | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 VAN | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 VAN | 27 | 0 |
| 1996 VAN | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 VAN | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet VAN?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Chevrolet VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.