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2000 Chevrolet Lumina Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina, most often about the transmission (27% of complaints, typically around 67,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Lumina model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Transmission
8 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The lever used to change gears broke off unexpectedly when consumer was putting vehicle in park. Taken to a mechanic for repairs, and two new parts and switch were installed in order to change gears.
I had the lower and upper intake manifold gaskets replaced on may 2008, vehicle only had 75000 miles at that time, now the same thing is happening again. I have to add coolant almost every day. This appears to be a manufacturer defect. Please acknowledge.
Engine
8 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
The intake manifold gasket on Chevrolet 2000 Lumina VIN# [] has been replaced twice since the vehicle was purchased. First time under warranty with approximately 35,000+ miles and second time with 78,838 miles on the vehicle. This appears to be a manufacturers defect based on my experience and discussions with others.…
I had the lower and upper intake manifold gaskets replaced on may 2008, vehicle only had 75000 miles at that time, now the same thing is happening again. I have to add coolant almost every day. This appears to be a manufacturer defect. Please acknowledge.
Electrical
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: ignition.
On many occasions the anti-theft light on this 2000 malibu has come on and the car will not start for 20 to 30 minutes. One time it came on while driving and the car stalled. It has been to the dealer 3 times and they have not been able to fix it.
This car will not start due to a defect of the anti-theft security built-in it. To be able to start the vehicle I have to turn on the ignition and off and wait three to four minutes to start and turns on. This problem is 90% of the time.
Steering
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: gear box (other than rack and pinion), rack and pinion.
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering became inoperable and the steering wheel would unexpectedly pull to the side with the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the seat belts failed to detach…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chevrolet Lumina recalls
Seat belts
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Full defect summary
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 not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Fuel system: filler pipe and cap
Risk: This could cause fuel leakage exceeding the permissible amount.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.
Brakes: drum
Risk: The rear wheel can shift, causing rear steering of the vehicle. The driver could lose control and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. The bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod can separate.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: If the hose becomes disconnected or damaged, there can be a loss of pressure in one half of the brake system. The brake warning lamp may be on, the pedal will be lower than normal, and stopping distances will be longer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace and correctly route the right front brake hose assembly.
Full defect summary
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 by the bracket or separated at the caliper.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger side air bag deployment, this undersized orifice can cause the inflator module to explode. If an air bag inflator module explodes, metal and/or plastic debris could cause severe injury to the vehicle occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The passenger side air bag modules have an undersized inflator orifice.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Accelerator cable detaches from throttle
Summary
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Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (8 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles); engine (8 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); electrical (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 7, 2000 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Lumina?
- It is the most complained-about Lumina model year since 2000, with 30 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Chevrolet Lumina years
- 2000