2000 Chevrolet Lumina

2000 TAHOE: REAR HATCH WINDOW HINGE BROKE. IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC...PRETTY SHODDY FOR A 4W DRIVE VEHICLE. I HAVE ONLY OPENED THAT WINDOW 5-6 TIMES SINCE 2002, SO IT DEFINITELY WAS NOT ABUSED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW...WOULD LIKE GM TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE $600 WINDOW PLUS HINGES (THE CHEVY DEALER QUOTED $1300.) *JB

Incident Apr 2, 2007

MY ENGINE STALLS AT LEAST 2 TO 3 TIMES A MONTH, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE BECAUSE IT IS AN EXPENSIVE PROBLEM... AND IT IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT.... *TR

Incident Sep 3, 2003

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. *JB

Incident Jan 30, 2007

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. *JB

Incident May 28, 2006

CAR HAS 54,000 MILES WITH LIMITED NIGHTTIME USE. HAD TO REPLACE RIGHT HEADLIGHT MOTOR. 100 MILES LATER THE LEFT HEADLIGHT IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Incident Jan 1, 2006

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE BACK PLATE FAILED ON THE REAR BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND THE BRAKE FAILED. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THE BACKER PLATE RUSTED OUT, RESULTING IN THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM WAS A COMBINATION OF BOTH DISC AND DRUM BRAKES. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE BACK PLATE. THE BACK PLATE HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED AT THIS TIME. EARLIER THERE WAS A FAILURE OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM. ALL FOUR BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED, RESULTING IN TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE WHEEL CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM THE CALIPERS. THE ONLY WARNING LIGHT CAME AFTER THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE LEFT ROTOR. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AND THE CALIPERS WERE REBUILT. THE BRAKE PADS HAD LESS THAN 50 % WEAR BUT THEY WERE REPLACED AS WELL. *AK

Incident Jun 11, 2005

WE HAD PURCHASED UNIROYAL TIRES IN OCTOBER 2002 FROM FARM AND FLEET IN LA CROSSE. AS OF AUGUST 4, 2005, ALL THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE TIRES CRACKING AND PEELING. WE TOOK THE CAR TO SEARS WHERE THEY TOLD US THEY WOULD NOT LET US DRIVE THE CAR DUE THE SEVERITY OF THE PEELING OF THE TIRES. DRIVING OUR CAR WITH THE TIRES IN THE POOR CONDITION COULD CAUSE AND ACCIDENT AND INJURY. I STARTED HAVING A PANIC ATTACK AFTER HEARING THIS NEWS. WE WERE TOLD THAT THIS IS NOT NORMAL FOR TIRES TO SHRED, CRACK, AND PEEL AT ONLY 40,000 MILES. I CALLED FARM AND FLEET WHERE WE BOUGHT THE TIRES AND HE TOLD ME "TOO BAD" AND HUNG UP ON ME. I CALLED UNIROYAL AND SHE SAID IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM IF OUR TIRES CRACKED, THAT'S WHAT TIRES DO. THESE TIRES THAT CRACKED, PEELED, AND SHREDDED HAVE A 75,000 MILES WARRANTY, NOONE WILL HONOR THIS WARRANTY AND WE HAD TO SPEND OVER $400 BUYING NEW TIRES. *NM

Incident Aug 4, 2005

I OWN A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN WHICH I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE FOR OVER A YEAR BECAUSE OF MALFUNCTIONING ANTILOCK BRAKES. I BROUGHT IT TO BE REPAIRED LAST YEAR AND PAID OVER $800 FOR ONE SET OF BRAKES, THE OTHER SET STILL NEEDS TO BE FIXED. THE ANTILOCK BRAKES PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM STOPPING WHEN TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY PROBLEM. THERE HAS BEEN A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2002. THERE IS CURRENTLY AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS VERY PROBLEM ON SIMILAR CHEVY SUVS AND TRUCKS, BUT NOT INCLUDING THE ASTRO VAN.

Incident Apr 4, 2004

I PURCHASED MY 2000 CHEVY MALIBU WITH 8,000 MILES AND STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH IT UNTIL RECENTLY. EVEN THOUGH I FAITHFULLY CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES I AM NOW EXPERIENCING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH 65,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHICH I AM STILL PAYING OFF. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT GMC HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE THAT IS IN MY VEHICLE. IT NOW HAS AN INTAKE VALUE FAILURE AND PISTON PROBLEMS. I HAVE OWNED MANY OTHER VECHILES AND AS LONG AS I MAINTAINED THEM THEY RAN GREAT UNTIL 100,000 PLUS MILES. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM AND WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL ON THIS ENGINE? NOT IMPRESSED. I THOUGHT GOING GMC WOULD GIVE ME A RELIABLE VEHICLE. I NOW HAVE TO PUT IN OVER $1,000 OR REPLACE THE ENGINE FOR $3,000 TO $4,000. WHEN I GO TO PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHILE I WILL KEEP THIS IN MIND!!!!!

Incident May 9, 2005

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON CHEVROLET 2000 LUMINA VIN# [XXX] 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. *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Incident Mar 28, 2005

EXCESSIVE BRAKE PULSATION AND VIBRATION; WITH INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Incident Feb 10, 2005

THE LEVER USED TO CHANGE GEARS BROKE OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN CONSUMER WAS PUTTING VEHICLE IN PARK. TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS, AND TWO NEW PARTS AND SWITCH WERE INSTALLED IN ORDER TO CHANGE GEARS.*AK *TC

Incident Dec 5, 2004

THE IGNITION BECAME INOPERABLE. KEY WOULD NOT TURN, THE KEY CYLINDER AND SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME WAS OCTOBER OF LAST YEAR 2003. IN BOTH OCCURANCES THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED.*AK

Incident Nov 22, 2004

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHEN THE BACKS OF BOTH FRONT SEATS BOTH BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION. *AK

Incident Jun 10, 2004

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION ON 200 CHEVROLET LUMINA.*MR THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH ONLY 42549 MILES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT SHE WOULD POSSIBLY BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE TRANSMISSION REPAIR. *NM

Incident Apr 28, 2004

AIR CONDITIONER FAILS TO COOL, FAILS TO COOL, WARMER AIR COMING OUT. COULDN'T FIND ANY LEAK, ADDED COOLANT, THIRD VISIT REPLACED PART OF AIR CONDITIONER, 1 YEAR LATER FAILING TO COOL AGAIN, SOME VALVE WAS STUCK, $70 NOW THAT WARRANTY IS UP, RESISTER NOT WORKING CORREXCTLY, ONLY WORKS ON HIGHEST TWO OPTIONS, WANTED TO CHARGE ANOTHER $100 FOR REPLACEMENT, CAN'T AFFORD. 2000 GEO METRO, ROGER DEAN CHEVROLET IS NOT EXACTLY A GOOD AIR CONDITIONER ANYWAY, NOT VERY COOL WHEN WORKING RIGHT. *LA

Incident Sep 14, 2001

THE BUCKLE OF THE HARNESS WILL NOT FIT INTO THE LATCH BETWEEN THE CHILD'S LEG. *AK

Incident Nov 1, 2003

CONCERNS ABOUT PISTONS ON VEHICLE. MR

WHILE DRIVING THE HEAD GASKET BLEW AND CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK. *NLM

Incident Apr 28, 2003

THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED IT WAS CAUSED BY A PIN GOING INTO FIRST THE CYLINDER, AND IT CAN GO OUT AT ANYTIME. THE DEALERSHIP WILL EITHER REPLACE THE PART OR THE ENTIRE ENGINE. THERE WAS A TSB 030601002 FOR THIS PROBLEM. *JB

Incident Mar 25, 2003

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WOULD MAKE A POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR BOX. NLM

Incident Sep 18, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A NOISE WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE RACK AND PINION REPLACE BECAUSE IT WAS BENT. NLM

Incident Oct 17, 2001

THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIM (B.F. GOOGRICH TOURING T/A SR4, P205/70R15, DOT APM0B0110400, REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON A 2000 CHEVROLET LUMINA WITH 50448 MILES).*AK *NLM

Incident Jun 25, 2002

WHEN EXITING THE CAR, PERSONS OPENING DOOR RECEIVE SHOCK. THIS IS VERY PAINFUL AND CAUSES PERSON TO JUMP. THE DEALER COULD NOT COME UP WITH ANY REASON FOR THIS AND SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR US. WE HAVE TRIED STATIC GUARD AND INSTALLATION ON A GATES STATIC STRAP TO CAR WITH NO CHANGE. ALL PARTS OF CAR APPEAR TO BE CONNECTED WHEN CHECKED FOR CONTINUITY. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THEIR IS SOMETHING WE CAN DO OR IF THERE IS ANY OTHERS WITH THIS PROBLEM.

WHEN DRIVING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND FROM SECOND TO THIRD IT WOULD RESURGE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Incident Sep 26, 2001

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKES SQUEALING WHEN STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION AND/OR WHILE BACKING UP. DEALER NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident Sep 26, 2001

PROBLEM WITH LATCHING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident Sep 26, 2001

HEAT SHIELD CONTINUES TO MAKE NOISE, EVEN AFTER TURNING OFF VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Incident Sep 15, 2001

CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK IN BUSY TRAFFIC, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD, PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND CUT IT OFF, THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME, CONSUMER COULD ALMOST FEEL HOW FAR HE COULD PRESS DOWN BEFORE IT GOT STUCK, CONSUMER THOUGHT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED, BUT IT DID NOT WORK, THE ACCELERATOR GAVE A CLICK AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. *JG *AK

Incident Feb 14, 2001

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES WHILE PARKED AND AT SPEEDS OF 5MPH. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALERSHIP WERE NOTIFIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS NONE OF WHICH FIXED THE PROBLEM. A LEATHER TRIM ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS COMING UNDONE AND THE DEALERSHIP FOOLISHLY TRIED TO FIX IT WITH SILICON. I SHOULD OF STUCK WITH JAPANESE CARS.

Incident Mar 25, 2000

FROM PARK POSITION, ITS IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE . IT FEELS AS THOUGH IT IS IN NEUTRAL , VEHICLE WILL SLIGHTY ROLL, EVEN THOUGH SHIFT GEAR INDICATES IT IS IN REVERSE GEAR. *AK