Most common 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Express 1500 complaints by model year
Best Express 1500 years: 2011, 2000, 2001. Years to avoid: 2003. Compare all years →
What 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 owners say
Body & structure
I have a 2000 Chevy Express 1500 van. The side doors have become increasing hard to open and shut. Finally one day they would not close and the door appears to be warped or out of alignment. After taking the van to a body shop they told me the hinge pins on the doors have seized up and there is no way to lubricate them. He said the repair is about $1,000 to repair the door which involves cutting off the old hinges and welding on ew ones. The body shop said this is a common failure that GM is aware of but will not change, fix or stand behind if out of warranty. I feel this is unacceptable and that GM even though they know they have a problem continues to manufacture a faulty part. I seek reimbursement for my repair costs.
There are 3 doors on the passenger side the one that has the 2 doors for the people in the back to get out that the door with the handle that is in the inside will open but scrapes the outer metal frame. This door did open and work fully until one day and I don't know what happen I wanted to open it and it wouldn't open. I didn't want to force it nor knock any more paint off. I don't know if it is the hinge itself or something else.when I bought it in 1999 don't know how long it was but mark 3 went out of business so I don't know if there was a recall or not . Also when the t.v and vcr are on or just the t.v. Is on it will only play for about 30 minutes before it will kick off and everything will not work including reading lights and tv and vcr. There is a relay switch to reset it and then it will work. I went to dealer and they told me about 400 bucks to repair it . …
2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 16 / 14 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 16 / 14 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: Van.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Express 1500 rates average: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Express 1500 at the same age. It is one of the best Express 1500 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500?
The body & structure — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body › door › hinge and attachments. Next are the electrical system (2) and seats (2).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Express 1500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2000 and 2001. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2003. See the full Chevrolet Express 1500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 100,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.