2000 Chevrolet VAN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
51,484 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 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 5 of 22 complaints (22.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 50.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 9.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.5% |
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 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 2; Tires: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System:Horn: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 16 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 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 7; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 3; 2005: 6; 2006: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 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 10001261 · 2002-12-31 (December 31, 2002)
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN GETTING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. *JB THE FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE BEGUN IN THE INTERIOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE. *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001261 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005992 · 2003-02-04 (February 4, 2003)
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10005992 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021382 · 2003-06-10 (June 10, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH MY VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER RELATING TO THE BRAKES AND STEERING. (THE RADIO AND LIGHTS WERE STILL OPERATING.) THE ONLY THING I COULD DO WAS COAST TO A STOP. THIS CAUSED ME TO RUN A RED LIGHT, BUT FORTUNATELY THE ONLY CAR GOING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION HAD JUST CLEARED IT BEFORE I ENTERED THE INTERSECTION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 47,967 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021382 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10088270 · 2004-08-20 (August 20, 2004)
FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES DOT VN11BIA389 FIRST TIRE FAILURE 27,200 MILES ON PAVED DOWNHILL, CURVED HIGHWAY. SIDE OF TIRE LR DELAMINATED. STRUGGLED WITH VEHICLE TO GET IT TO SIDE OF ROAD. STRANDED IN PULLOUT FOR 5 HOURS.REPLACED TIRE WITH SPARE. TIRE TAKEN TO FIRESTONE 1/2/04THEY REFUSED TO HONOR WARRANTY.GAVE THEM TIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 27,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10088270 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10088274 · 2004-08-20 (August 20, 2004)
FIRESTONE TIRE FAILURE, MECHANIC DISCOVERED 2 INCH BUBBLE ON THE SIDE OF RIGHT REAR TIRE,29,000 MILES. MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH SPARE. TIRE WAS TAKEN TO FIRESTONE WHERE THEY REFUSED TO EVEN LOOK AT IT. I STILL HAVE THIS TIRE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10088274 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10102101 · 2004-12-03 (December 3, 2004)
2000 VAN LEFT IN AT 55,000 MILES FOR OIL CHANGE. INFORMED THAT MANIFOLD GASKET IS LEAKING AND NEEDS REPLACING $880. THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THESE VANS SO COST SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10102101 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10119451 · 2005-05-03 (May 3, 2005)
I HAVE A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN WHICH I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE FOR ABOUT A YEAR BECAUSE OF MALFUNCIONING ANTILOCK BRAKES. I BROUGHT IT TO BE REPAIRED LAST YEAR BUT AFTER PAYING OVER $800 THE PROBLEM REMAINS. THE ANTILOCK BRAKES PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM STOPPING WHEN TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS. TODAY I HEARD OF AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS VERY PROBLEM ON SIMILAR CHEVY SUVS AND TRUCKS, BUT THE ASTRO VAN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ARTICLE I READ. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF MY VEHICLE WILL BE INCLUDED IN THIS ACTION. THANK YOU! ANDREA AMODEO, 1059 …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10119451 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10125718 · 2005-06-19 (June 19, 2005)
I OWN A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN WHICH I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE FOR OVER A YEAR BECAUSE OF MALFUNCTIONING ANTILOCK BRAKES. I BROUGHT IT TO BE REPAIRED LAST YEAR AND PAID OVER $800 FOR ONE SET OF BRAKES, THE OTHER SET STILL NEEDS TO BE FIXED. THE ANTILOCK BRAKES PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM STOPPING WHEN TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY PROBLEM. THERE HAS BEEN A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2002. THERE IS CURRENTLY AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS VERY PROBLEM ON SIMILAR CHEVY SUVS AND TRUCKS, BUT NOT …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10125718 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.