2000 Chevrolet EXPRESS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
83 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
55,875 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 83 complaints (10.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 23 | 27.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 4.8% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 4.8% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 4.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 8 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 4 |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 9; Tires:Tread/Belt: 8; Seats: 5; Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust: 4; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 4; Tires: 4; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 10 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 10; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 57 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2000: 8; 2001: 16; 2002: 14; 2003: 12; 2004: 14; 2005: 9; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2014: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003857 · 2003-01-15 (January 15, 2003)
NAR 1/15/2003. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN INTERMITTENT DECELERATION PROBLEM. AT TIMES, THERE WAS NO ENGINE HOLD BACK WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS RELEASED, AT OTHER TIMES, THE DECELERATION WAS GOOD WHEN THE PEDAL WAS RELEASED. THERE WAS A GOOD HOLD BACK WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET, BUT IF IT WAS NOT SET, THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE IN FREE WHEELING MODE, WHICH ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO PICK UP AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SPEED. THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE HAPPENS FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND SOMETIMES THE MODE LASTED FOR S…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003857 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008727 · 2003-02-19 (February 19, 2003)
THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008727 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009414 · 2002-11-26 (November 26, 2002)
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. *TS …
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10009414 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015618 · 2003-04-10 (April 10, 2003)
IN WET WEATHER,THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE WAS GREATLY INCREASED AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND THE APPLIED BRAKES, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE SLID THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE HAD SLID THROUGH SEVERAL INTERSECTIONS AND STOP LIGHTS IN THE PAST. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015618 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019702 · 2003-05-13 (May 13, 2003)
THE VEHICLES LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 41,082 miles reported. Look up ODI 10019702 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020849 · 2003-06-01 (June 1, 2003)
THIS VAN HAS A SLOW DOWN MODE THAT VARIES. WHEN REACHED AT A STEADY 55MPH THE GAS PEDAL WAS RELEASED AND IT TOOK 1 MILE TO SLOW TO 35MPH. ALSO NOTICED THAT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN GOING DOWNHILL THE VAN FELT LIKE IT WAS FREE WHEELING WITH NO ENGINE HOLD BACK. IF THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET THE VAN WOULD MAINTAIN THE SAME SET SPEED UP AND DOWNHILL WITH NOTICEABLE ENGINE HOLD BACK DOWNHILL. IT MAY OPERATE IN ONE MODE FOR MANY DAYS BEFORE IT CHANGES TO THE OTHER. TWO CHEVROLET DEALERS SAID THIS WAS NORMAL. AT TIMES IF I REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE PE…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020849 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022452 · 2003-06-05 (June 5, 2003)
THE DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE. DUE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10022452 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10029543 · 2003-11-24 (November 24, 2003)
THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. CONSUMER CHANGED THE TIRE, AND THE SPARE TIRE STARTED TO VIOLENTLY VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING. THE TIRE HAD A FOOTBALL SIZE BUBBLE IN IT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED 4 OF THE ORIGINAL TIRES FAILED. *JB *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 34,725 miles reported. Look up ODI 10029543 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V085000 · Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
Reported: 2000-03-16 (March 16, 2000)
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.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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 campaign record ↗