Complaints
447
Crashes
28
Fires
13
Injuries
24
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:91,711 mi
Fires:1
#219 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Avg mileage:63,783 mi
Fires:1
#317 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:34,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 22 | — | 1 | 91,711 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 19 | — | 1 | 63,783 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 17 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | — | — | 54,067 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 15 | — | — | 55,518 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 15 | — | — | 42,420 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 | 5 | — | 21,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 14 | — | — | 93,330 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 14 | — | — | 68,892 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 13 | — | — | 35,900 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 8 | — | 138,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 42,780 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 1 | — | 112,195 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 5 | — | 116,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 8 | — | 1 | 29,953 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 8 | — | — | 68,244 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 8 | — | — | 63,889 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | — | — | 40,437 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | 1 | 83,232 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 7 | — | — | 49,600 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 62,762 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 1 | 1 | 64,831 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 27,850 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 6 | — | 3 | 45,200 mi | |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | — | — | 30,750 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | 1 | 1 | 40,654 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | 1 | — |
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
91,711
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,783
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,067
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,518
Fuel Pump
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,420
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
15
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,000
Engine & Cooling
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,330
Structural Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,892
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,900
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,000
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,780
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,195
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,000
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
29,953
Electrical System:Ignition
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,244
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,889
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,437
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,232
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,600
Gasoline Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,762
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
64,831
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,850
Electrical System:Wiring
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
45,200
Interior Lighting
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,750
Visibility:Windshield
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,654
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Chevrolet Cavalier — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier has 447 NHTSA complaints, 28 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (22 complaints, avg 91,711 mi); Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (19 complaints, avg 63,783 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (17 complaints, avg 34,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 61,460 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier include 28 crash-related reports, 13 fire reports, 24 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Cavalier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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