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2000 Chevrolet Express Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 84 total for the year
Median mileage
73,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Chevrolet Express, 2% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,800 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“2000 Chevrolet, Express conversion van side cargo door hinge of the rear door rusted, causing the door to fall off the vehicle. The secondary door is rarely used and became difficult to open and close when used. Oil was used on several occasions to loosen the sticky hinge. The hinge design does not meet fmvss standard 206 requirements for door retention components.”

NHTSA complaint #10090935, filed 2004-09, 73,800 miles

“Consumer states the tailgate doors do not have a retainer latch to keep them from swinging too far outward(perpendicular to the vehicle). The consumer states that he had to use a homemade chain to keep the rear doors from swinging out.”

NHTSA complaint #8020160, filed 2002-10

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015225%
200514%
200312%
200022%
199911%
199814%

Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Express

Brakes
18 complaints
Tires
13 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Express

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology