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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2000 Chevrolet Express recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
96
Latest campaign
Mar 16, 2000

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Steering1Mar 16, 2000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 16, 2000Latest campaign
Mar 16, 200000V085000

Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections

IF THIS OCCURS, POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V085000
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FLUID FLOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS, POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THREE SCREW CLAMPS TO THE POWER STEERING HOSE JOINTS. IF THE CLAMPS ARE NOT THE SCREW TYPE, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLAMPS.
Campaign
NHTSA 00V085000 · Mar 16, 2000
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component96

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
96Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes1920100
Hydraulic1718100
Tires1516000
Seats1213001
Structure1010000
Seat belts88000
Electrical system77020
Suspension66100
Fuel system55000
Steering55000
Power train55000
Other44000
Wheels33000
Engine and engine cooling33000
Air bags33000

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Express, Express 1500, Express 2500, Express 3500.

Latest reports

  • Exterior lighting

    “This driver did not use or did not have brake lights on when I was driving behind them today. Luckily I realized it soon and gave them extra distance.”

    Filed 07/07/2026 · ODI 11748771
  • Tires

    “Driving around 45 mph on an open road, driver's rear tire thread separated from tire, damaged rear bumper and frame, the detached thread COULD have damaged other cars behind me (thankfully it did not), there were no…”

    Filed 09/12/2021 · ODI 11432647
  • Wheels

    “General grabber hts belt slipped while traveling at normal highway speeds on aug 23, 2020. This is the 5th tire failure (slipped belt) or this exact tire for this vehicle. This tire had 6,721 miles on it.”

    Filed 08/24/2020 · ODI 11350903

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2000 Chevrolet Express recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Express have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2000 Chevrolet Express. The most recent, 00V085000 (reported March 16, 2000), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Chevrolet Express?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 96 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Chevrolet Express?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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