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2000 Chevrolet Corvette

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Corvette.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is a model‑year vehicle that calls for 6.4 qt of 5W‑30 API oil and carries an EPA fuel‑economy rating of 15/23/18 mpg with an automatic 4‑speed transmission. Owner‑reported data show 280 total complaints for this year, with steering cited as the top problem area and a single recall on record. Placed within the broader 1990‑2025 complaint spectrum—where the peak was 588 complaints in 2008 and the trough only 8 in 1992—the 2000 Corvette sits toward the lower‑mid range, suggesting its reliability is better than many later years but not as strong as the earliest models.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.4 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731172. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeFRONT P245/45ZR17; REAR P275/40ZR18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.5, 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731172
Engine air filter	25042562
Fuel filter	19239926
Spark plug	12621258
Front wiper blades	19120758
Serpentine belt	19172680 alt 19244950
Thermostat	12561155 alt 12571261

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	179.5 in
Overall width	73.6 in
Overall height	48 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in
Curb weight	3241 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corvette of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.50 sec — 2000 Z06 Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2000	Z06 Coupe 5.7L V8	4.50 sec	13.00 sec	385 hp	RWD
1999	Coupe 5.7L V8	4.80 sec	13.20 sec	345 hp	RWD
1999	Hardtop 5.7L V8	4.80 sec	13.20 sec	345 hp	RWD
1999	Hardtop 5.7L V8	4.80 sec	13.30 sec	345 hp	RWD
1999	Coupe 5.7L V8	5.10 sec	13.60 sec	345 hp	RWD
1999	Hardtop 5.7L V8	5.30 sec	13.60 sec	345 hp	RWD
2001	Z06 Coupe 5.7L V8	4.24 sec	12.64 sec	385 hp	RWD
2001	Z06 Coupe 5.7L V8	4.30 sec	12.70 sec	385 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.4 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.4 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	74 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.50 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	GM part number 12345923 or equivalent.
Oil Capacity	9.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15; Do not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	47.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	41-47
RPM	30.5-44 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance	11.8-12.6 @ 50-95 degreesF MFI ohms
Engine Compression	100

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket	23 ft-lbs / 125 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	125 ft-lbs / 100 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 in
Brake Application	WITH DISC
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.02 in / 1.26 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep M11 Bolts (1-10):

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees
3	Bolts 1-8	90 degrees
1	22

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.6 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.4

3.6 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., step 2: 18

11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Chevrolet Corvette generated 280 federal complaints, which is fewer than the 318 logged in 1999 but more than the 207 recorded in 2001. It carried only one recall, identical to the counts in 1999 and 2001, and its three investigations were lower than 1999’s five but higher than 2001’s two. Technical Service Bulletins rose to 280, surpassing the 140 issued for 1999 yet falling short of the 313 posted in 2001. The dominant complaint category was steering with 144 reports, followed by exterior lighting (11) and service brakes, hydraulic (10). With a mid‑range complaint volume, a single recall, and no fire‑related complaints, the 2000 model represents a reasonable but not optimal purchase for a used‑car buyer.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

280

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

280

Owner complaints

15 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99’00’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 280 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering144

Exterior Lighting11

Service Brakes, Hydraulic10

Electrical System9

Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Service Brakes7

Fuel/Propulsion System6

Fuel System, Other6

Seats5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E025000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT…

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 280 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIP4723J	2024-10-25	Electrical System	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIT5099H	2024-09-12	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5099H	2024-09-12	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIC6522	2023-10-05	Steering	This Preliminary Information communicates diagnostic information to dealership techs to…
PIC5453D	2022-09-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 78 battery Vehicles taking 6.4 qt Engine oil filter 12731172 Engine air filter 25042562 Fuel filter 19239926 Spark plug 12621258

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Corvette take?

6.4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Corvette have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corvette get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.