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2000 Chevrolet Van Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
51,484miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 4.3L 6-cyl RWD · 13 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Chevrolet Van (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Van. The part named most often is brakes, with 10 complaints (45% of the total), followed by tires (3) and electrical system (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,484 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 49 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10021382, filed 2003-06, 47,967 miles

Tires: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10088270, filed 2004-08, 27,200 miles

Electrical system: “The vehicle caught on fire, and the consumer is requesting assistance from the manufacturer in getting the vehicle repaired. The fire appeared to have begun in the interior on the driver side.”

NHTSA complaint #10001261, filed 2002-12

Engine cooling: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10158070, filed 2006-05, 62,043 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,000 and 62,043 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–5033%50–750%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 51,484 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

200020017200220032004200520062008
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Chevrolet Van version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Van 1500/2500 2WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic131715$4,450
Van 1500/2500 2WD5.0L 8-cyl4-speed automatic131715$4,450
Van 1500/2500 2WD5.7L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121714$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Chevrolet Van in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 49 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 49 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Van

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20021173,0000—15—Not enough data
20011455,3400—15—Not enough data
20002251,4840—15—Stable
19991573,0000—15—Stable
199816120,2500—15—Stable
199727127,2500—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199628133,1400—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199520—0———Stable
199411—0———Not enough data
199319156,0000———Stable
19928—0———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Van model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Chevrolet Van have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Van as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Chevrolet Van is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 10 complaints (45% of the total), followed by tires with 3.

Has the 2000 Chevrolet Van been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Chevrolet Van get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Chevrolet Van (Van 1500/2500 2WD, 4.3L 6-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Van reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,484 miles and the middle half falls between 29,000 and 62,043 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.