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#BS-2000-CHELUM-77A1

2000 Chevrolet Lumina

Based on reports from 35 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
35
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
6
TSBs
245
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 35 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

hard shifting into gear

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

security wont allow the key to start vehicle

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

intake manifold gasket

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

6 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 78K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

3
0–30K
4
30–60K
9
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (9 reports) • Median: 78K 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: Power Train:automatic Transmission (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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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

Power Train:automatic Transmission6 (17%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine3 (9%)
Engine3 (9%)
Speed Control2 (6%)
Electrical2 (6%)
Electrical System:ignition:anti Theft:control Module2 (6%)
Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal1 (3%)

2000 Chevrolet Lumina: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 77,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 78K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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

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8
01
4
02
4
03
2
04
3
05
1
06
1
07
7
08
1
12
3
13

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

00V143000Jun 2000

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.

00V160000Jun 2000

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.

00V228003Aug 2000

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. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

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.

99V283000Oct 1999

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVE AN UNDERSIZED INFLATOR ORIFICE.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Lumina is the 1996 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 35 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Chevrolet Lumina Model Years

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2000 Chevrolet Lumina: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
The 2000 Chevrolet Lumina has 35 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Chevrolet Lumina 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 Lumina have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Lumina problems start?
Based on 20 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 77,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K 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?
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