Total Complaints
36 filings
CHEVROLET VAN · model year
2000 CHEVROLET VAN
36 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000CHEVROLETVAN carries 36 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 4 crashes, 3 fires, 3 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 VAN is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 5 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc (5) and service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module (3). 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 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.
36
Complaints
4
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
4 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 | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20080709EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ROUTINE QUARTERLY VAN INSPECTION. *TR
Mileage: 100,200
20060523POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
I HAVE A 2000 CHEVY VENTURE VAN W/ ONLY 62043 MILES ON IT. WITH SOME OF MY KIDS IN THE CAR, THE ENGINE STARTED TO WHINE. BROUGHT IT TO A GARAGE, WHERE I WAS TOLD MY TRANSMISSION WAS JUNK AND IT WOULD COST ABOUT $2K TO FIX. I THANK GOD THAT I AT LEAST GOT TO A GARAGE AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THIS IS ON THE HEELS OF GASKET SEALS LEAKING IN THE ENGINE, ABS HUB CENTERS FAILING, ALL BRAKES HAVING HAD WORK (NOT JUST FRONT), SUSPENSION WORK, SLIDING DOORS COMING OFF TRACK. CALLED CHEVY DEALER WHO GAVE ME # FOR GM, WHO COULDN'T WORK OUT SOLUTION WITH ME BECAUSE I CHOSE TO SERVICE CAR AT LOCAL GARAGE AND NOT DEALER. NEVER MIND THAT THE DEALER WOULDN'T HAVE TAKEN MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER VAN FROM CHEVY AGAIN AND HOPE SOMEONE LEARNS FROM MY EXPERIENCE. *NM
Mileage: 62,043
20060523ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
I HAVE A 2000 CHEVY VENTURE VAN W/ ONLY 62043 MILES ON IT. WITH SOME OF MY KIDS IN THE CAR, THE ENGINE STARTED TO WHINE. BROUGHT IT TO A GARAGE, WHERE I WAS TOLD MY TRANSMISSION WAS JUNK AND IT WOULD COST ABOUT $2K TO FIX. I THANK GOD THAT I AT LEAST GOT TO A GARAGE AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THIS IS ON THE HEELS OF GASKET SEALS LEAKING IN THE ENGINE, ABS HUB CENTERS FAILING, ALL BRAKES HAVING HAD WORK (NOT JUST FRONT), SUSPENSION WORK, SLIDING DOORS COMING OFF TRACK. CALLED CHEVY DEALER WHO GAVE ME # FOR GM, WHO COULDN'T WORK OUT SOLUTION WITH ME BECAUSE I CHOSE TO SERVICE CAR AT LOCAL GARAGE AND NOT DEALER. NEVER MIND THAT THE DEALER WOULDN'T HAVE TAKEN MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER VAN FROM CHEVY AGAIN AND HOPE SOMEONE LEARNS FROM MY EXPERIENCE. *NM
Mileage: 62,043
20060523SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
I HAVE A 2000 CHEVY VENTURE VAN W/ ONLY 62043 MILES ON IT. WITH SOME OF MY KIDS IN THE CAR, THE ENGINE STARTED TO WHINE. BROUGHT IT TO A GARAGE, WHERE I WAS TOLD MY TRANSMISSION WAS JUNK AND IT WOULD COST ABOUT $2K TO FIX. I THANK GOD THAT I AT LEAST GOT TO A GARAGE AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THIS IS ON THE HEELS OF GASKET SEALS LEAKING IN THE ENGINE, ABS HUB CENTERS FAILING, ALL BRAKES HAVING HAD WORK (NOT JUST FRONT), SUSPENSION WORK, SLIDING DOORS COMING OFF TRACK. CALLED CHEVY DEALER WHO GAVE ME # FOR GM, WHO COULDN'T WORK OUT SOLUTION WITH ME BECAUSE I CHOSE TO SERVICE CAR AT LOCAL GARAGE AND NOT DEALER. NEVER MIND THAT THE DEALER WOULDN'T HAVE TAKEN MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER VAN FROM CHEVY AGAIN AND HOPE SOMEONE LEARNS FROM MY EXPERIENCE. *NM
Mileage: 62,043
20060523SUSPENSION
I HAVE A 2000 CHEVY VENTURE VAN W/ ONLY 62043 MILES ON IT. WITH SOME OF MY KIDS IN THE CAR, THE ENGINE STARTED TO WHINE. BROUGHT IT TO A GARAGE, WHERE I WAS TOLD MY TRANSMISSION WAS JUNK AND IT WOULD COST ABOUT $2K TO FIX. I THANK GOD THAT I AT LEAST GOT TO A GARAGE AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THIS IS ON THE HEELS OF GASKET SEALS LEAKING IN THE ENGINE, ABS HUB CENTERS FAILING, ALL BRAKES HAVING HAD WORK (NOT JUST FRONT), SUSPENSION WORK, SLIDING DOORS COMING OFF TRACK. CALLED CHEVY DEALER WHO GAVE ME # FOR GM, WHO COULDN'T WORK OUT SOLUTION WITH ME BECAUSE I CHOSE TO SERVICE CAR AT LOCAL GARAGE AND NOT DEALER. NEVER MIND THAT THE DEALER WOULDN'T HAVE TAKEN MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER VAN FROM CHEVY AGAIN AND HOPE SOMEONE LEARNS FROM MY EXPERIENCE. *NM
Mileage: 62,043
20060523STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
I HAVE A 2000 CHEVY VENTURE VAN W/ ONLY 62043 MILES ON IT. WITH SOME OF MY KIDS IN THE CAR, THE ENGINE STARTED TO WHINE. BROUGHT IT TO A GARAGE, WHERE I WAS TOLD MY TRANSMISSION WAS JUNK AND IT WOULD COST ABOUT $2K TO FIX. I THANK GOD THAT I AT LEAST GOT TO A GARAGE AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THIS IS ON THE HEELS OF GASKET SEALS LEAKING IN THE ENGINE, ABS HUB CENTERS FAILING, ALL BRAKES HAVING HAD WORK (NOT JUST FRONT), SUSPENSION WORK, SLIDING DOORS COMING OFF TRACK. CALLED CHEVY DEALER WHO GAVE ME # FOR GM, WHO COULDN'T WORK OUT SOLUTION WITH ME BECAUSE I CHOSE TO SERVICE CAR AT LOCAL GARAGE AND NOT DEALER. NEVER MIND THAT THE DEALER WOULDN'T HAVE TAKEN MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER VAN FROM CHEVY AGAIN AND HOPE SOMEONE LEARNS FROM MY EXPERIENCE. *NM
Mileage: 62,043
20051024VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1.) GAS PEDAL STICKS (IT'S BEEN LOOKED AT AND HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT IT). 2.) SIDE VAN DOOR STICKS AND SOMETIMES WE CANNOT GET IT OPEN. *JB
20051024LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1.) GAS PEDAL STICKS (IT'S BEEN LOOKED AT AND HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT IT). 2.) SIDE VAN DOOR STICKS AND SOMETIMES WE CANNOT GET IT OPEN. *JB
20050706EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS FOUR VANS WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS ARE BLINDING TO OTHER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED ABOUT 10 TIMES. *AK
20050625SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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 INCLUDING THE ASTRO VAN.
20050621SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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 INCLUDING THE ASTRO VAN.
20050621SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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 INCLUDING THE ASTRO VAN.
20050619FireSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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 INCLUDING THE ASTRO VAN.
20050619FireSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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 INCLUDING THE ASTRO VAN.
20050503SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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 BAILEY HILL ROAD, READSBORO, VT
20050503SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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 BAILEY HILL ROAD, READSBORO, VT
20041203ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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
Mileage: 55,000
20040820TIRES
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
Mileage: 27,200
20040820TIRES
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
Mileage: 29,000
20030610SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
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
Mileage: 47,967
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 CHEVROLET VAN have?▼
The 2000 CHEVROLET VAN has 36 NHTSA complaints, 4 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 CHEVROLET VAN?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 CHEVROLET VAN is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.
Is the 2000 CHEVROLET 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.