Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | typical | — | Seat Belt | Average |
| 2001 | 13 | 1.3× | — | Airbag | Average |
| 2000 | 7 | −20% | — | Brake | Average |
| 1999 | 12 | typical | — | Transmission | Average |
| 1998 | 10 | typical | — | Brake | Average |
| 1997 | 12 | 1.2× | — | Engine | Average |
| 1995 | 7 | typical | — | Window & Wiper | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Chevy Van year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
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Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet Chevy Van should you avoid?
None of the Chevrolet Chevy Van years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Chevy Van?
2000 has the fewest complaints compared with other Chevy Van years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chevrolet Chevy Van problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (13), engine & cooling (12) and body & structure (7). Brake complaints peak in the 1998 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Chevy Van had?
0 recalls across 1995–2003.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.