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#BS-2000-CHECAV-1B45

2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Based on reports from 447 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
447
Crashes
28
Fires
13
Recalls
7
TSBs
383
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 447 complaints, 28 crashes, 13 fires, and 7 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

trouble starting

6 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

passlock problem theft light blinks

4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
3

turns over but wont start

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

22 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 56K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System:ignition:switchMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

38
0–30K
59
30–60K
30
60–90K
29
90–120K
9
120–150K
13
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (59 reports) • Median: 56K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (22 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical22 (5%)
Other22 (5%)
Electrical System:ignition:switch19 (4%)
Engine18 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline17 (4%)
Steering17 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip15 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine15 (3%)

2000 Chevrolet Cavalier: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 56,221 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 56K-mile mark.

Electrical System:ignition:switch Issues

Electrical System:ignition:switch complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:switch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

36
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65
01
71
02
70
03
80
04
28
05
21
06
7
07
13
08
4
09
6
10
13
11
6
12
3
13
8
14
7
15
1
16
3
18
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

00V201000Sep 2000

INTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BI-FUEL OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE AT FULL ILLUMINATION LEVELS AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. THE STANDARD REQUIRES AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF ILLUMINATION.

04V036000Mar 2004

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

07E021000Apr 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

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.

08E050000Dec 2008

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Cavalier is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2000 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

447

Class avg

119

3.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 447 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chevrolet Cavalier Model Years

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2000 Chevrolet Cavalier: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier is related to the electrical, with 22 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier reliable?
The 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier has 447 complaints, 28 crash reports, and 13 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Cavalier problems start?
Based on 178 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 56,221 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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