Chevrolet Van 2000
Model Van made in 2000 by Chevrolet got 36 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, communications and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and interior lighting. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.3, 5.7 and 5.
Model 2000
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3 | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3 | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 5.7 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5 | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000605001 | 04/01/2000 | 613591 | Concerns with boom type noise during engine warm-up heard in the vehicle passenger compartment. **mr | 07/25/2000 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report. | ||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 10/26/2001 | 2 | 06/05/2001 | |
| While traveling at 60 mph, consumer was involved in a head-on collision in which neither drivers side or passengers side air bags deployed, causing injuries to passengers side occupant.*ak *jb | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 7 | |||
| Inoperable horn assembly. dealer has serviced the horn 7 times, and the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 11/22/2002 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle caught on fire, and the consumer is requesting assistance from the manufacturer in getting the vehicle repaired. *jb the fire appeared to have begun in the interior on the driver side. *scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/17/2006 | 62043 | 1 | 10/26/2002 |
| 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. called chevy dealer who gave me # for gm, who couldn't work out solution with me because i chose to service car at local garage and not dealer. never mind that the dealer wouldn't have taken my extended warranty. will never buy another van from chevy again and hope someone learns from my experience. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/17/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 10/19/2000 |
| 2000 van left in at 55,000 miles for oil change. informed that manifold gasket is leaking and needs replacing $880. this appears to be a defect in these vans so cost should be covered by the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/08/2008 | 100200 | 1 | |
| Routine quarterly van inspection. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 07/06/2005 | 10 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Dt: the consumer stated he has four vans where the headlights are blinding to other vehicles. the headlights have been adjusted numerous times and have been replaced about 10 times. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 10/22/2005 | 20 | 03/05/2003 | |
| 1.) gas pedal sticks (it's been looked at and haven't been able to correct it). 2.) side van door sticks and sometimes we cannot get it open. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/17/2006 | 62043 | 1 | 10/26/2002 |
| 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. called chevy dealer who gave me # for gm, who couldn't work out solution with me because i chose to service car at local garage and not dealer. never mind that the dealer wouldn't have taken my extended warranty. will never buy another van from chevy again and hope someone learns from my experience. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| I own a 2000 chevrolet astro van which i have not been able to drive for over a year because of malfunctioning antilock brakes. i brought it to be repaired last year and paid over $800 for one set of brakes, the other set still needs to be fixed. the antilock brakes prevent the vehicle from stopping when traveling at slow speeds. this is a definite safety problem. there has been a service bulletin for this problem on this vehicle since 2002. there is currently an investigation of this very problem on similar chevy suvs and trucks, but not including the astro van. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/17/2006 | 62043 | 1 | 10/26/2002 |
| 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. called chevy dealer who gave me # for gm, who couldn't work out solution with me because i chose to service car at local garage and not dealer. never mind that the dealer wouldn't have taken my extended warranty. will never buy another van from chevy again and hope someone learns from my experience. *nm | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| I own a 2000 chevrolet astro van which i have not been able to drive for over a year because of malfunctioning antilock brakes. i brought it to be repaired last year and paid over $800 for one set of brakes, the other set still needs to be fixed. the antilock brakes prevent the vehicle from stopping when traveling at slow speeds. this is a definite safety problem. there has been a service bulletin for this problem on this vehicle since 2002. there is currently an investigation of this very problem on similar chevy suvs and trucks, but not including the astro van. | |||
| 05/03/2004 | |||
| I have a 2000 chevrolet astro van which i have not been able to drive for about a year because of malfuncioning antilock brakes. i brought it to be repaired last year but after paying over $800 the problem remains. the antilock brakes prevent the vehicle from stopping when traveling at slow speeds. today i heard of an investigation of this very problem on similar chevy suvs and trucks, but the astro van was not included in the article i read. please let me know if my vehicle will be included in this action. thank you! andrea amodeo, 1059 bailey hill road, readsboro, vt | |||
| While traveling and when depressing brakes noticed a grinding noise and vibration in front end with extended stopping distance. please provide further information. dealer has repaired fleet vehicles four to five times, and each problem returned . please provide further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 01/01/2005 | |||
| I own a 2000 chevrolet astro van which i have not been able to drive for over a year because of malfunctioning antilock brakes. i brought it to be repaired last year and paid over $800 for one set of brakes, the other set still needs to be fixed. the antilock brakes prevent the vehicle from stopping when traveling at slow speeds. this is a definite safety problem. there has been a service bulletin for this problem on this vehicle since 2002. there is currently an investigation of this very problem on similar chevy suvs and trucks, but not including the astro van. | |||
| 05/03/2004 | |||
| I have a 2000 chevrolet astro van which i have not been able to drive for about a year because of malfuncioning antilock brakes. i brought it to be repaired last year but after paying over $800 the problem remains. the antilock brakes prevent the vehicle from stopping when traveling at slow speeds. today i heard of an investigation of this very problem on similar chevy suvs and trucks, but the astro van was not included in the article i read. please let me know if my vehicle will be included in this action. thank you! andrea amodeo, 1059 bailey hill road, readsboro, vt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a collision due to brake failure. *ak | |||
| Brakes are not sufficient enough to stop vehicle due to a vehicle weight load. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 1 | |||
| The brakes are significantly undersized and are exposed to excessive heat resulting in the consumer replacing the pads prematurely, the front pads are being changed every 9000 miles (2 1998 and 1 2000 1 ton chevrolet van chassis). nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| The front brakes are significantly undersized and are exposed to excessive heat, this results in the necessity to replaced the brake pads on an unrealistic schedule, the front pads are changed every 9000 miles (the consumer also has 2 1998 vans, 1 ton chevrolet van chassis). nlm | |||
| While traveling and when depressing brakes noticed a grinding noise and vibration in front end with extended stopping distance. please provide further information. dealer has repaired fleet vehicles four to five times, and each problem returned . please provide further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 06/04/2003 | 47967 | 1 | 05/31/2000 |
| 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.*ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/04/2003 | 47967 | 1 | 05/31/2000 |
| 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.*ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 09/27/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Returned to pollards chev. for oil lead 3 times, only slow it down. after driving vehicle about 20 miles and/or warm up i would stop at red light and the rpm's would surge 2 to 4 thousand. lelk inside cab above brake pedal. on september 27,2000 slow down for a dip, left front made a snapping noise and dropped a little. drove on to a curve and steering wouldn't turn. vehicle went into ditch, front left wheel, lug nuts, studs, and part of the wheel where the studs screw into was broken off and under the truck. there was no brake pressure at all, and spots of fluid on the road behind the truck. chevrolet customer service has given me the shaft, and said there was nothing wrong with truck and to turn it into my insurance. they don't honor the 3 year, 36000 mile warranty and don't even us vasaline when they tell they are not responsibly. this case went to business resource center of chevrolet, and now chevrolet says they can't talk about it. i have to talk to brc. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 05/17/2006 | 62043 | 1 | 10/26/2002 |
| 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. called chevy dealer who gave me # for gm, who couldn't work out solution with me because i chose to service car at local garage and not dealer. never mind that the dealer wouldn't have taken my extended warranty. will never buy another van from chevy again and hope someone learns from my experience. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 05/17/2006 | 62043 | 1 | 10/26/2002 |
| 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. called chevy dealer who gave me # for gm, who couldn't work out solution with me because i chose to service car at local garage and not dealer. never mind that the dealer wouldn't have taken my extended warranty. will never buy another van from chevy again and hope someone learns from my experience. *nm | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 03/24/2004 | 29000 | 1 | 03/08/2000 |
| Firestone tire failure, mechanic discovered 2 inch bubble on the side of right rear tire,29,000 miles. mechanic removed and replaced with spare. tire was taken to firestone where they refused to even look at it. i still have this tire.*ak | |||
| 09/29/2003 | 27200 | 1 | 03/08/2000 |
| 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. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 2 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Tire separated at 50 mph in 90 degree heat in texas causing to my van shipped to firestone at there request with estimates of damage to van there answer was denied due to over heating.i send this at my exspense&they said if i wanted tire back i would have to pay for it please advise. *ak (tiresize: 245-70-16) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 10/22/2005 | 20 | 03/05/2003 | |
| 1.) gas pedal sticks (it's been looked at and haven't been able to correct it). 2.) side van door sticks and sometimes we cannot get it open. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| Outside mirror shake excessively at highway speed, dealer is aware of problem caused by wind. | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 09/27/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Returned to pollards chev. for oil lead 3 times, only slow it down. after driving vehicle about 20 miles and/or warm up i would stop at red light and the rpm's would surge 2 to 4 thousand. lelk inside cab above brake pedal. on september 27,2000 slow down for a dip, left front made a snapping noise and dropped a little. drove on to a curve and steering wouldn't turn. vehicle went into ditch, front left wheel, lug nuts, studs, and part of the wheel where the studs screw into was broken off and under the truck. there was no brake pressure at all, and spots of fluid on the road behind the truck. chevrolet customer service has given me the shaft, and said there was nothing wrong with truck and to turn it into my insurance. they don't honor the 3 year, 36000 mile warranty and don't even us vasaline when they tell they are not responsibly. this case went to business resource center of chevrolet, and now chevrolet says they can't talk about it. i have to talk to brc. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CLOVIS | 93612 | HALLOWELL CHEVROLET | |
| CA | SAN DIEGO | 92108 | COURTESY CHEVROLET | 619-297-4321 |