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Chevrolet LuminaModel year report

2000 Chevrolet Lumina Problems

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
77,300miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.1L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 8 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine cooling (6) and electrical system (3). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 22% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 77,300 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 211 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 36 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I had the lower and upper intake manifold gaskets replaced on may 2008, vehicle only had 75000 miles at that time, now the same thing is happening again. I have to add coolant almost every day. This appears to be a manufacturer defect. Please acknowledge.”

NHTSA complaint #10246975, filed 2008-10, 77,500 miles

Engine cooling: “Low coolant light kept coming on had to fill resivoir tank once a week. Took car in to find the problem lower intake manifold gasket leaking and had to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10182208, filed 2007-02, 84,478 miles

Electrical system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10230157, filed 2008-06, 74,506 miles

Steering: “The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering became inoperable and the steering wheel would unexpectedly pull to the side with the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the seat belts failed to detach properly. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V527000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering rack assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11736142, filed 2026-05, 84,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

22% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 56,000 and 84,000 miles.

6%0–106%10–2511%25–5022%50–7539%75–1000%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 77,300 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20015200320052007520122026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Lumina · sedan not rated4 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Chevrolet Lumina version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Lumina/Monte Carlo FWD3.1L 6-cyl4-speed automatic182721$3,200
Lumina/Monte Carlo FWD3.4L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172921$3,200
Lumina/Monte Carlo FWD3.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172721$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 211 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 211 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Lumina

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20012156,7103—21—Stable
20003077,3005—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199910363,2002—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199822397,0633—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199734780,5001—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1996245113,5002—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1995492100,0006—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199412697,7000—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1993243125,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1992342121,7092—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1991352110,0003—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1990427123,3977—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Chevrolet Lumina model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 8 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 6.

Has the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina (Lumina/Monte Carlo, 3.1L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 77,300 miles and the middle half falls between 56,000 and 84,000 miles; 22% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.