2000 Chevrolet Lumina: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 30 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (27% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The car shut off while going down the highway at 45mph. I got out of the car, looked under the car, and water was pouring from the front of the motor. I had to have to car towed. The mechanic that looked over the car said that there were issues with the intake manifold and my gaskets. *tr”Owner report · Wheels · Mar 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 45 mph. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic for inspection. The failure was located at the engine intake manifold, which failed and caused several fluids to leak. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 240,000.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2013
“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. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the pressure control solenoid was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who filed a report but did not offer any further assistance. The current and failure mileage was 84,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2012
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“I have a 2000 chevy lumina with 54,xxx miles on it. In 2003 when it had 22,xxx miles on it I had the transmission worked on because it was shuttering and shifting hard. It was still under warranty at the time. Now, 6 years later I am having the exact same problem and am told I have to have a whole new transmission installed. A car that has 54,xxx miles on it and has always been serviced on time should not have the transmission go out. It had a code of 1810 when diagnostics was done to it. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2008
“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. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2008
“Had to change battery, this causes the on board computer to reset to original setting. The transmission (4t65e) is programmed to make shifts at certain speeds in an allotted time span. Because now, the car (2000 lumina) is older and the shifts are a little longer the computer sends messages to the transmission to force pressure on the lines to correct split second shifting. This causes hard shifting and grinding sounds. I stop the car, turn the motor off, then on and its ok again for a few more miles. A transmission shop wants $1400.00 to fix problem, but the problem is a not so smart computer that doesn't allow for a car to age. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2008
“The cooling system was losing antifreeze rapidly, due to a defective lower intake manifold gasket,both the lower and upper intake manifold gasket had to be replaced. A costly job. As per the technician this engine always has this defective problem. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2008
“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. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2008
“Low coolant light kept coming on had to fill resivoir tank once a week. Took car in to find the problem lower intake manifold gasket leaking and had to be replaced. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2007
“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. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2006
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 campaigns
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.
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.
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 UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND CORRECTLY ROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
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."
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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Is the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina. The most complained-about area is power train (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Lumina problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 77,300 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina have open recalls?
6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.