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2000 Chevrolet LuminaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years90% below the Lumina median · #11 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints302 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage67kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina has problems

30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train80
Engine and engine cooling60
Electrical system30
Steering30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Vehicle speed control20
Engine20
Wheels10
Fuel system, gasoline10
5 other systems51

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2000 Chevrolet Lumina recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 99V-357 · Dec 17, 1999 · 111 vehicles

Risk. IF THE HOSE BECOMES DISCONNECTED OR DAMAGED, THERE CAN BE A LOSS OF PRESSURE IN ONE HALF OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Air bags: frontal

Recall 99V-283 · Oct 21, 1999 · 111 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Lumina year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lumina median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2000 Chevrolet Lumina safety ratings

2000 Chevrolet Lumina 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ACCELERATOR CABLE DETACHES FROM THROTTLESQ00004 · closed Jan 19, 2001
    No recall
In owners' words

What Lumina owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10471999 · Aug 23, 2012 · 84,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10247401 · Oct 31, 2008 · 80,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10247182 · Oct 29, 2008 · 22,000 miles

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