Chevrolet Express 1500 2000

Model Express 1500 made in 2000 by Chevrolet got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, interior lighting and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding tires. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
TIRES - BEAD
03031000101/01/2008030310001D10000959Tire slowly goes flat and/or excessive wheel vibration caused by bead splits (replace wheels with new heavy duty rim version) *tt *ar updated 4/11/08. *nj04/09/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
07/01/2002108/01/1999
 There are 3 doors on the passenger side the one that has the 2 doors for the people in the back to get out that the door with the handle that is in the inside will open but scrapes the outer metal frame. this door did open and work fully until one day and i don't know what happen i wanted to open it and it wouldn't open. i didn't want to force it nor knock any more paint off. i don't know if it is the hinge itself or something else.when i bought it in 1999 don't know how long it was but mark 3 went out of business so i don't know if there was a recall or not . also when the t.v and vcr are on or just the t.v. is on it will only play for about 30 minutes before it will kick off and everything will not work including reading lights and tv and vcr. there is a relay switch to reset it and then it will work. i went to dealer and they told me about 400 bucks to repair it . they didn't know what the problem could be. this part is below the headunit that is in back of the drivers side on the console. it is for the people in the back can listen to music or play video games if intended to do so. *tr
INTERIOR LIGHTING
07/01/2002108/01/1999
 There are 3 doors on the passenger side the one that has the 2 doors for the people in the back to get out that the door with the handle that is in the inside will open but scrapes the outer metal frame. this door did open and work fully until one day and i don't know what happen i wanted to open it and it wouldn't open. i didn't want to force it nor knock any more paint off. i don't know if it is the hinge itself or something else.when i bought it in 1999 don't know how long it was but mark 3 went out of business so i don't know if there was a recall or not . also when the t.v and vcr are on or just the t.v. is on it will only play for about 30 minutes before it will kick off and everything will not work including reading lights and tv and vcr. there is a relay switch to reset it and then it will work. i went to dealer and they told me about 400 bucks to repair it . they didn't know what the problem could be. this part is below the headunit that is in back of the drivers side on the console. it is for the people in the back can listen to music or play video games if intended to do so. *tr
SEATS
09/10/2009
 Driver seat support bracket cracks causing seat too either slip forward or backward. i have replaced it several times, cracks at base of support hinge
10/15/2007100000112/23/2000
 The drivers seat on 2000 chevrolet express van is becoming detached from the base. this is causing the seat to unexpectedly move when turning or stopping. the seat is detached in the rear of the base and actually swivels up towards the steering wheel. there is concern that the seat will unexpectedly move causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle. in an effort to rectify the seat problem i attempted to contact the maker of the seat. it was very difficult to obtain a replacement as phone messages and e-mails were not returned. the seat decal at the base states the seat was manufactured by atwood mobile products. after finally receiving an answer from them, they stated the seat base is at fault and was manufactured by llebroc industries (817-831-6261). the pictures i took were sent to llebroc and they advised the complete seat base must be replaced. i purchased the seat base at cost of $245.00. the base sent appears to be the same as the base that came with the vehicle. the clips that hold the seat to the base are thin pieces of metal that are prone to failure again. i have concern that these may fail much like the original had failed. i have pictures of the broken seat that may be sent if that is necessary. *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY
06/25/20071
 We own both a 1998 and 2000 express van and we have a problem with both of them with regards to the side passenger doors (the 'double' doors). we have had a dealer drill holes in the hinges to lubricate them as they seize up and become very hard to open and close. this is just a temporary and eventually an ineffective fix. i believe this is a safety hazard as we have 6 children of which 3 have to sit in the back seat and if there were to be an emergency we wouldn't be able to get the left door open to get the kids out faster. *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
06/25/20071
 We own both a 1998 and 2000 express van and we have a problem with both of them with regards to the side passenger doors (the 'double' doors). we have had a dealer drill holes in the hinges to lubricate them as they seize up and become very hard to open and close. this is just a temporary and eventually an ineffective fix. i believe this is a safety hazard as we have 6 children of which 3 have to sit in the back seat and if there were to be an emergency we wouldn't be able to get the left door open to get the kids out faster. *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
12/01/2007111000107/06/2000
 I have a 2000 chevy express 1500 van. the side doors have become increasing hard to open and shut. finally one day they would not close and the door appears to be warped or out of alignment. after taking the van to a body shop they told me the hinge pins on the doors have seized up and there is no way to lubricate them. he said the repair is about $1,000 to repair the door which involves cutting off the old hinges and welding on ew ones. the body shop said this is a common failure that gm is aware of but will not change, fix or stand behind if out of warranty. i feel this is unacceptable and that gm even though they know they have a problem continues to manufacture a faulty part. i seek reimbursement for my repair costs. *tr
07/01/2002108/01/1999
 There are 3 doors on the passenger side the one that has the 2 doors for the people in the back to get out that the door with the handle that is in the inside will open but scrapes the outer metal frame. this door did open and work fully until one day and i don't know what happen i wanted to open it and it wouldn't open. i didn't want to force it nor knock any more paint off. i don't know if it is the hinge itself or something else.when i bought it in 1999 don't know how long it was but mark 3 went out of business so i don't know if there was a recall or not . also when the t.v and vcr are on or just the t.v. is on it will only play for about 30 minutes before it will kick off and everything will not work including reading lights and tv and vcr. there is a relay switch to reset it and then it will work. i went to dealer and they told me about 400 bucks to repair it . they didn't know what the problem could be. this part is below the headunit that is in back of the drivers side on the console. it is for the people in the back can listen to music or play video games if intended to do so. *tr

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
IAIOWA CITY52246HARGRAVE-MCELENEY, INC319-354-1011
PAALLENTOWN18104OUTTEN CHEVROLET, INC.610 ) 434-4201