AI Damage2000 Chevrolet Metro: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Chevrolet Metro filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and vehicle speed control. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 67% of all complaints
- 2 Vehicle speed control 33% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1 L · petrol · 3 cyl
- 1.3 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 3-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet metro. While pulling in the driveway at approximately 3 mph, the vehicle accelerated spontaneously. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the garage door and wall. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing.
The contact stated that there was corrosion under the rear driver and passenger side doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the rear sway bar assembly would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 175,801.
The contact observed when the vehicle was parked on a slight incline, the rocker panels underneath the front driver and passenger doors exhibited rust. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were 72,000.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Metro has 3 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 3, about average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Metro?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (67%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Chevrolet Metro?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Chevrolet Metro from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.