Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗GM/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
GM/FMVSS 301/FUEL FILL HOSE CLAMP
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE FLEXIBLE FUEL FILL HOSE TO THE METAL FILL TUBE MAY BE LOOSE AND COULD SEPARATE.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDING THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL HOSE FILL NECK CLAMP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP.
GM/REAR DRUM BRAKES
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD(S) ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.
- Consequence
- THE REAR WHEEL CAN SHIFT, CAUSING REAR STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SPINDLE BOLTS.
GM/FRONT BRAKE HOSE
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- IF THE HOSE BECOMES DISCONNECTED OR DAMAGED, THERE CAN BE A LOSS OF PRESSURE IN ONE HALF OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP MAY BE ON, THE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL, AND STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND CORRECTLY ROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
GM/PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVE AN UNDERSIZED INFLATOR ORIFICE.
- Consequence
- 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. IF AN AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE EXPLODES, METAL AND/OR PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES.
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Owner complaints (30)
30 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 8 | 26.7% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 20% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 10% |
| Steering | 3 | 10% |
| Engine | 2 | 6.7% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 6.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 6.7% |
| Child seat | 1 | 3.3% |
| Fuel system | 1 | 3.3% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3.3% |
How 2000 compares with other Lumina years
Best and worst Lumina years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 243 | 1 |
| 1994 | 126 | 0 |
| 1995 | 492 | 6 |
| 1996 | 245 | 2 |
| 1997 | 347 | 1 |
| 1998 | 223 | 3 |
| 1999 | 103 | 2 |
| 2000 | 30 | 5 |
| 2001 | 21 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2000 Chevrolet Lumina FAQ
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 00V228003 (seat belt), 00V160000 (fuel system), 00V143000 (brake), 99V357000 (brake), 99V283000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2000 Chevrolet Lumina problems?
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (8), Engine and engine cooling (6), Electrical system (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2000 Lumina compare with other years?
Among the 1993–2008 Chevrolet Lumina model years at least five years old, the 2008 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1995 the most (492). The 2000 drew 30. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.