Model year record

2000 Chevrolet Express

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 103 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Express, 1996–2002 generation
Pictured: the 1996–2002 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V085000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
10,468
Reported to NHTSA
2000-03-16
Owners notified
2000-04-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9—
Tires: tread/belt834,725 mi
Seats554,920 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust436,908 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments4115,000 mi
Tires4—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system355,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission363,721 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages3—
Suspension: front3—
Wheels3—
Electrical system21,500 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic220,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior254,920 mi
Air bags: frontal1—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor118,000 mi
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery160,610 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system199,064 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch173,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Power train1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Seat belts154,920 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner195,500 mi
Service brakes162,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering1—
Steering: column128,128 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump156,750 mi
Structure1100,000 mi
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: door154,920 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Tires: sidewall165,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire134,725 mi
Unknown or other117,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1100,000 mi

The 1999 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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