Most common 2000 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Share of the 30 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Lumina complaints by model year
Best Lumina years: 2001, 2000, 1999. Years to avoid: 1995, 1997, 1996. Compare all years →
2000 Chevrolet Lumina recalls (5)
Seat belts
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Air bags › Frontal
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina:
Accelerator cable detaches from throttle
There is no summary currently available
What 2000 Chevrolet Lumina owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
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.
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.
Engine & cooling
The intake manifold gasket on Chevrolet 2000 Lumina VIN# [redacted] 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. This complaint is with the manufacturer.
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.
Electrical system
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.
2000 Chevrolet Lumina engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 29 / 21 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 27 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina a good car?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Lumina rates better than average: 86% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Lumina at the same age. It is one of the best Lumina years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina?
The transmission & drivetrain — 8 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the engine & cooling (8) and electrical system (3).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina, the most recent from August 7, 2000 (seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Lumina?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001, 2000 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995, 1997 and 1996. See the full Chevrolet Lumina years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Lumina problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 78,000 miles; 22% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.