Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Express, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic17
- Tires13
- Seats10
- Seat belts8
- Structure7
- Suspension6
- Steering5
- Power train5
- Electrical system4
- Fuel system, other4
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 19 2000 Express vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 12 people died inside them, and 4 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2000 Chevrolet Express failed the safety check 1.10% of the time — 41% less often than the average 2000 passenger car (1.86%). Median odometer at inspection: 151,711 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
26 first registered in 2000 are on Dutch roads; 100% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm23
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen18
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld8
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht7
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm7
- Parkeerrem werkt niet op 2 wielen5
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af5
- Remlicht werkt niet (goed)4
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Express.
| 2005010 14 Jan 2005 | Brakes Certain vehicles are equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. On certain ve… |
| 2000076 20 Mar 2000 | Other On certain vehicles, the power steering cooler hose may separate from the power brake booster fluid flow switch assembly. If this occurs, power steering fluid … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FLUID FLOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 2000 Chevrolet Express: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 634999 | DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT |
| 634727 | THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THE VCM / PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION AND / OR WATER INTRUSION. *TT |
| 634592 | SIDE CARGO DOORS ARE HARD TO OPEN OR STIFF ON 1996 - 2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC G-VAN MODELS. *TT |
| 629613 | ADDRESSING CUSTOMERS COMMENTS ABOUT ENGINE OIL COOLER LINES LEAKING. *TT |
| 628934 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT |
| 628070 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM. *TT |
| 627912 | SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED, INCORRECT TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, POOR PERFORMANCE OF ENGINE, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *YH |
| 626337 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF BINDING SIDE CARGO DOOR HINGES. *SLC |
| 625331 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISE. *JG |
| 620827 | VIBRATION OR RATTLE-TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AT IDLE WITH ENGINE RPMS BETWEEN 613 AND 712. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 01-06-05-003 DATED 07/01/2001. *TT |
| 617786 | THIS SERVICE MESSAGE ADDRESSES CUSTOMER CONCERNS REGARDING THEFT DETERRENTS, A NEW REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE AND LICENSE PLATE HOUSING DEVELOPED FOR ADDED THEFT PROTECTION. *TT |
| 617715 | SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS APPLIED TO 3,500 SERIES SINGLE REAR WHEEL VANS ONLY. *TT |
| 617227 | SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN EXHAUST RATTLE. *TT |
| 616430 | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN GEAR WITH THE BRAKES ON. THE NOISE SOUNDS LIKE A HEAT SHIELD RATTLE. *TT |
| 11010544 | This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil. |
| 11009156 | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update. |
| 11007744 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature. |
| 11007743 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature. |
| 11006621 | Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers. |
| 11006421 | GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return. |
| 11004761 | This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up. |
| 11004557 | This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim. |
| 11002312 | This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information. |
| 10251890 | This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up. |
| 10250775 | This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation