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SuspensionPart report

2000 Chevrolet Express Suspension Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
7%of 84 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Chevrolet Express, 7% of the 84 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“While driving front brakes would get too hot, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified. The passenger front side wheel speed sensor melted, the rotors showed many cracks in the surface, and the caliper had been replaced. The front wheel bearings showed signs of heat. The consumer requested to be informed about this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10033997, filed 2003-09

“When driving at low speeds 10 MPH and when hitting a bump in road surface while attempting to make a right hand turn only, consumer noticed a loud noise coming from front end, and vehicle started to vibrate. Consumer has contacted dealer; dealer was able to duplicate problem, however, dealer did not have a solution to problem. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #894245, filed 2001-08

“Vehicle is released from the factory without the ability to have a routine front end alignment performed. A procedure of removing knock-out templates must be performed before an alignment can be performed.”

NHTSA complaint #10059032, filed 2004-02

“Gladiator conversion, there is problem with right wheel which is causing both brakes to wear out every 1500 to 1800 miles. Dealer has changed spring coil twice on right wheel and once in the left wheel, but problem still occurs.”

NHTSA complaint #885506, filed 2001-04

“There is a clunking noise when applying brakes at speeds of 20 MPH, and under on both corners of front end. After 13 attempts of trying to fix defect , manufacturer is buying vehicle back.”

NHTSA complaint #879227, filed 2001-01

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201819%
201617%
2015225%
201218%
201118%
201017%
200716%
200618%
2005417%
200415%
200312%
200247%
200124%
200067%
199911%
199829%
199713%

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
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
Wheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Express

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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