2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. CERTAIN 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…
What could happen: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The fix: HONEYWELL 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2000 EXPRESS 1500.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07E088000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-890-2075.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT
Summary: CERTAIN 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: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL 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.
Notes: CUSTOMERS 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.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Body / structure (3), Electrical system (2), Seats (2), Equipment (1), Lights (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
03/18/2014 · Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED TO START WITH SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER AFTER WAITING FIFTEEN MINUTES THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN DRIVING AND THEN RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED THE PASS-LOCK…
04/06/2010 · Seats
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. *TR
05/27/2008 · Body / structure
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…
02/15/2008 · Seats
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.…
12/12/2007 · Body / structure
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…
08/13/2007 · Electrical system
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…