Most common 2000 Chevrolet Express problems
Share of the 84 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Express complaints by model year
Best Express years: 2025, 2012, 2015. Years to avoid: 2013, 2020, 2000, 1999, 2002. Compare all years →
2000 Chevrolet Express recalls (1)
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2000 Chevrolet Express:
Hydraulic pump failres
GM is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between May 1999 and October 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early October 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes.
What 2000 Chevrolet Express owners say
Brakes
1 of many issues with this van. 62000 miles. Rear brake line blew, luckily in my driveway. Upon inspection all the lines in the rear need replaced. Funny thing is the bottomside of the van is as clean as can be. I bought this van 2 years old with 24000 miles, I'm extremely picky about my vehicles and am a maintenance nut. Always garaged, waxed numerous time a year, synthetic fluids..... Here is a list of what I remember has gone wrong with this van. Intake gaskets, twice. Front bumper reinforcement rotted out 40,000 miles, rear chrome bumper rotted 40,000 miles, ac line corroded thru, transmission grenaded at 42,000 mile(sun shield failure?), left window motor has dead spot in it from day 1. Remember this is a very well maintained, always garaged, mainly driven for vacations. GM is well aware of all these issues and wouldn't help on any.
While driving about 30 MPH applied brakes, pedal felt spongy and went to the floor. No braking action, hit vehicle in front. $ 1200.00 damage. Dealer said there was nothing wrong with brakes. Consumer then went to another dealer, was told rear brakes were not functional. Chevrolet took no responsibility for accident.
Wheels & tires
Driving around 45 mph on an open road, driver's rear tire thread separated from tire, damaged rear bumper and frame, the detached thread COULD have damaged other cars behind me (thankfully it did not), there were no warning lamps and tires were in good shape before the drive, replaced with a spare and drove back home, the car is a 2000 GMC Chevy Express Van (purchased in 2000), tires were included with the vehicle when purchased, car was not driven much, present odometer 8,000 miles, tire is Firestone LT 24575R16
I was driving along in my 2000 Chevrolet Express van at the legal speed of 65 MPH when suddenly without warning the van began vibrating and shaking violently to the point that I almost lost control of it. I immediately reduced my speed-to about 10 MPH until I could find a safe place to examine the tires. The right front tire had a large swollen place on it so I replaced it with my spare tire. Although this vehicle is a 2000 model these tires are the original ones and only have 21,950 miles on them and I am afraid to trust the remaining four. The five tires are Michelin xw4. When the failed tire,which was mounted on the front passenger side at time of failure was later examined it showed signs of severe ply separations and outer rubber cracking.
Seats
1st time seat broke was covered under warranty. 2nd was on me, mileage over 60000. The bracket that holds the seat is like 4 thin washers, 1st time 2 brake, dealer replaced. Less than 6 months later, they all broke. I had to wire the seat in place to stop from coming completely off. Can't use the 6 way power at all, for fear of something else coming off or braking. I would guess that there other full size vans out there that have the same problem. The dealer might say its on the conversion company, but it wasn't in my case. Thank you. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770174
The rear brackets on the driver's power seat adjuster assembly completely broke. The whole seat now pivots forward on the front brackets. We brought it to the attention of our local GM service center and were told it would cost nearly $900 to repair. We feel this is a safety issue and would like your help in identifying the history of this type of failure. What steps should be taken with the manufacturer to have them repair this at their expense?
2000 Chevrolet Express 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 a good car?
Based on 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Express rates avoid: 5.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Express at the same age. It is one of the Express years we suggest avoiding. 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?
The brakes — 18 complaints, 21% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the wheels & tires (16) and seats (10).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Express have?
There is 1 recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Express, the most recent from March 16, 2000 (hose, piping, and connections). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Express?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2025, 2012 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013, 2020, 2000, 1999 and 2002. See the full Chevrolet Express years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Express problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 57,000 miles; 42% 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.