2000 Chevrolet Lumina
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 30 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 435 |
| 1991 | 358 |
| 1992 | 345 |
| 1993 | 247 |
| 1994 | 130 |
| 1995 | 494 |
| 1996 | 245 |
| 1997 | 347 |
| 1998 | 223 |
| 1999 | 103 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
27% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the transmission shifted from first to second gear independently and the vehicle started to vibrate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-23
From park position, its is difficult to shift into reverse . It feels as though it is in neutral , vehicle will slighty roll, even though shift gear indicates it is in reverse gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-10
Engine and engine cooling
20% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Electrical system
13% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing control module.
Vehicle speed control
10% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Consumer stated the accelerator became stuck in busy traffic, consumer was able to get vehicle off the road, put it in neutral and cut it off, this was the second time, consumer could almost feel how far he could press down before it got stuck,...
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-05
Steering
10% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and gear box (other than rack and pinion).
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The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-06
Consumer states that the steering would make a popping sound when turning. Dealer was notified and replaced the steering gear box. Nlm
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-30
Consumer states that the vehicle would make a noise while driving, vehicle taken to the dealer and had the rack and pinion replace because it was bent.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-30
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1999-10-27Air bags99V283000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The passenger side air bag modules have an undersized inflator orifice.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules.
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2000-01-21Service brakes, hydraulic99V357000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right front brake hose is incorrectly routed behind the brake pipe bracket restricting brake hose movement that could cause the hose to either be cut…
Remedy: Dealers will replace and correctly route the right front brake hose assembly.
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2000-02-02SQClosed 2001-01-19 Accelerator cable detaches from throttle
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2000-06-21Fuel system, gasoline00V160000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.
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2000-06-23Service brakes, hydraulic00V143000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. The bolt head(S) on the rear spindle rod can separate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts.
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2000-08-24Seat belts00V228003 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
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2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…
Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V283000 · Air bags
- Recall 99V357000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 00V160000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 00V143000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 00V228003 · Seat belts
- Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
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- Is the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.