Four problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2000 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the 2000 Corolla.
2000 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes in regards to cam belt fractured, ruining the engine.
My Toyota Corolla 2000's timing belt "slipped" causing the malfunction lights to go on and the engine suddenly died on highway 17 in santa cruz. We managed to pull the car over to the shoulder of the mountainous road just in time to avoid an accident. We had our five year old son in the car!.
The contact stated there has been a tapping noise in the engine for nearly two years. When the vehicle was cold the noise was loud. But, as the engine warmed up the noise became softer. However, the tapping noise became louder. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership, and they could not find a the cause of the problem. He took the vehicle to a local mechanic, and he suggested he look up technical service bulletin (TSB) 628673 concerning the belts and associated pulleys. The vehicle has not been back to the mechanic for repairs at this time.
Serpentine drive belt along with its hydraulic tensioner gives clattering noise on cold start and low speed acceleration. There has been a TSB eg01501 about this issue. Toyota certified mechanic told me it is very dangerous driving with this noise. The belt tensioner may break, which can cause severe crash.