2000 Chevrolet Express: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2000 Chevrolet Express: 1 recall, 84 owner complaints and up to 14 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Steering Vehicle recall #00V085000 · 2000 · 10,468 vehicles
What's wrong: Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from the power brake booster fluid flow switch assembly.
Why it matters: If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (hydraulic) (17): the most common themes are noise or vibration (3), brake failure / soft pedal (2).
- Tires (13): the most common themes are tire tread / blowout (12).
- Seats (10): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Seat belts (8): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2000 Chevrolet Express has 84 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 31 Express model years for complaints (4.0× the average Express year). Complaints peaked in 2001 (15 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 55,875 miles. Neighboring years: 1999 (68 complaints, 1 recalls), 2001 (45 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 16 | 14 | Regular |
| 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 16 | 14 | Regular |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 17 | 14 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Express have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Express. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2000 Chevrolet Express problems?
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (hydraulic) (17), tires (13), seats (10).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Chevrolet Express get?
EPA ratings run up to 14 mpg combined (4.3 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2000 Chevrolet Express repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.