Total Complaints
4 filings
CHEVROLET G VAN · model year
2000 CHEVROLET G VAN
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000CHEVROLETG VAN carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 G VAN is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 2 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (1) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2000 G VAN, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20151120ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET G VAN. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS AND IGNITION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Mileage: 120,000
20150622FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET G VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT DISPLAY THE ACCURATE AMOUNT OF FUEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000. UPDATED 09/03/2015*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CAN RUN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT WARNING. UPDATED 12/16/2015*JS
Mileage: 106,000
20001219FireSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED NUMEROUS TIMES AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE ABS SYSTEM AND RELATED PROBLEMS (LOCKING UP, PULSATION NOISES, TIRE NOISES, TIRES SMOKING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVING DUE TO DRAGGING BRAKES), THE VAN HAD FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE VAN THE WIRING HAD MELTED AND THE ABS BRAKE WIRING ON BOTH SIDES HAD COMPLETELY BURNED UP. *MJS
20001205FireSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED NUMEROUS TIMES AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE ABS SYSTEM AND RELATED PROBLEMS (LOCKING UP, PULSATION NOISES, TIRE NOISES, TIRES SMOKING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVING DUE TO DRAGGING BRAKES), THE VAN HAD FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE VAN THE WIRING HAD MELTED AND THE ABS BRAKE WIRING ON BOTH SIDES HAD COMPLETELY BURNED UP. *MJS
Compare 2000CHEVROLETG VAN to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 CHEVROLET G VAN have?▼
The 2000 CHEVROLET G VAN has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 CHEVROLET G VAN?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 CHEVROLET G VAN is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2000 CHEVROLET G VAN safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.