We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET LUMINA (1995)
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No deployment of airbags during accident, causing injuries.
Steering wheel made clicking sound when trying to turn wheel became hard to steer as if no power steering and air bag light came on. Turned out to be the air bag coil - which had an exposed circuit. Noticed many technical service bulletins of this nature about the clicking in the steering wheel. Do not know if air bag was involved with the techinical service bulletins or other complaints. Could have been a very serious incedent if this occurred while driving the vehicle. So happens that it occurred while pulling out of a parking space at a chevrolet dealership after just having the abs system repaired.
During collision violent deployment of air bag caused injury to face, hand, chest and knee.
Horn would blow on its own. Informed by mechanic the air bag had a short which caused the horn to blow. There was no warning light regarding the air bag defect.also, the driver side window has an intermittent electrical problem causing window to be inoperable.dealer disconnected the air bag to keep horn form blowing, and gm offered to pay for half of the repairs needed to correct the problem. *ml
Air bags not functioning in a recent accident jan 4 2003.
Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re 1995 chevy lumina airbag did not deploy.the consumer was involved in an accident and suffered injuries.
Air bag module shorted out.
While driving at 50 mph on wet pavement lost control of the vehicle, went into a ditch and hit a tree. Vehicle spun around within a 90 degree angle, and slammed back into the enbankment.upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
While vehicle was parked, ignition was off, doors locked, both air bags deployed and messed up dashbroad and windshield was busted.
In head-on collision air bags did not deploy, consumer hurt neck, now seat belt does not work anymore.
Driver side airbag deployed while parked in the drive way.tt
Vehicle was involved in an accident at a 35 mph impact. Another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle onright passenger's side. Both air bags failed to deploy. Can nhtsa help in this matter.
Vehicle was involved in an accident, and airbagsfailed to deploy.vehicle was traveling at approximately 55 mph when a patch of ice caused vehicle to skid and impact a roadside barrier 4 times.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Passenger side airbag deployed while parked in the drive way.tt
The air bag did not deploy during an accident.please describe.tt
Other: delayed airbag response.
While driving 50-55 mph on wet/snowy and icy road conditions vehicle was involved in a rear end crash, vehicle slammedinto the back of another vehicle,damaging the whole front end; also,there was no deployment of driver's air bag andshoulder belt did not restrain the driver from hitting his head on the windshield of vehicle. Vehicle is being repaired.
While driving consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. No injuries reported.
Vehicle was impacted at 1:00 position, speed unknown, passenger side airbag deployed, causing fatal injuries to a child.
Had a frontal collision, passengers air bag did not deploy.tt
The consumerstatedthat while driving at 45 mph the vehicle was involved in a front impact accident.the air bag deployed but immediately deflated.as a result the driver hit her chest on the steering wheel.the consumer also felt that the seat belt did not properly restrain her.the dealer and manufacturer were notified.*nlm
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision with a telephone pole at 30-35 mph. Upon impact,both air bags did not deploy.dealer notified.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Vehicle wasinan head-on collision at rate of 40 mph, and neitherdriver's side or passenger's side airbagsdepoly. Insurance company noted accident as a total loss.consumer did not sustain injuries.
While driving at 40/45 mph, thevehicle was involved in a frontal collision.the air bag deflated upon deployment.the consumer impacted the steering wheel.*ph *scc
Vehicle hit head-on. Air bags did not deploy. Side window shattered. Vehicle towed. After repairs, vehicle pulls to right/transmission does not work properly/ door locks go up & down when driving andbraking is very hard.
While driving on highway 5o mph,lost control of carand hit a cement wall and air bags did not deploy.
Driving 70 mph fell asleep at wheel, vehicle hit reflector post & driver woke up; pulled vehicle to right & hit an embankment.flipped in air. Came down front first & air bags did not deploy.flipped over on roof.
Upon impact, during multi-vehicle crash, hit broa side, forced into truck at approx. 10mph, 10;00 on front bumper dual airbags failed to deploy.
Had a frontal collision, drivers air bag did not deploy.tt
While driving 40 mphhit another vehicle, and neither airbag deployed. Impact was frontal.vehicle was declared totalled.
Drivers air bag failed to deploy during accident.
Passengers air bag failed to deploy during accident.
While driving at 35 mph, hit a ditch and a pole and ran into an enbankment. Upin impact,driver's side and the passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
Driver made a left turn in path of another vehicle causing head on collison, drivers/passengers air bag did not deploy.tt
When driving 35 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision,impact frontal on passenger's side.neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Also,passenger's side seat belt did not lock in place, causingpassenger side occupantto hit windshield. Vehicle was a total loss.neither driver nor passenger seat belts locked.
While driving on highwayred indicator light will come on.
Vehicle has experienced electrical problems, the battery failed and was replaced, the spark plug and spark plug wires were faulty and were replaced, the dis module was replaced due to vehicle lacking power, ignition module was replaced, and a fuel injector wire was replaced due to causing ses light to illuminate and causing vehicle to not accelerate properly.
Vehicle has experienced electrical problems, the battery failed and was replaced, the spark plug and spark plug wires were faulty and were replaced, the dis module was replaced due to vehicle lacking power, ignition module was replaced, and a fuel injector wire was replaced due to causing ses light to illuminate and causing vehicle to not accelerate properly.
Dt:1995 chevrolet lumina.the consumer stated that when the vehicle was started, it caught on fire.a co-worker came out and had awaken the consumers son.the fire and police departmentsresponded.a fire report was taken.the fire departmentstated that the fire started in the rear of the vehicle on the passenger'sside near the bumper.also, a police report was taken.the manufacturer sent an inspector, who statedthat it was impossible for a fire to start.there was no exhaust leak, therefore gm couldnot do anything for the consumer.this happened on september 14, 2005.the vehicle had not been repaired.(11/21/05)*sc
1. Battery failed to turn engine over 3 differnt times in one day. Turn the key and it just clicks. Towed it to a dealer. The dealer says the battery failed load test. Relaced battery.2. A rubbing noise is heard from the rear when turning. Dealer found rear stabilizer bushing on rr strut out of position. Rr stabilizer shaft to position properly.3. Power door locks do not unlock with the remote. Dealer replaced right and left actuator bumpers. Came out of actuators.4. Brake squeal noise up front. Dealer inspects front brakes and concludes approx. 3-5k left on front brakes. Mileage at this point is only 16345.
Battery failed.
Battery failed, resulting in vehicle not starting.*skd
Battery is dead again. Engine will not crank to start. Battery fails load test. Dealer replaces battery. Alt.14.5v100amps.
1. Battery is dead. Will not crank engine over. This battery is less than 5 months old. This is my 2nd battery, replaced by the dealer 4200 mi. Ago. The battery will not take a charge. Dealer replaces battery and checks charging system.2. Dealer checks alternator. Alt. Was found to stop chargingafter engine reaches run temp. Dealer replaces alt & rechecks charging system.current odometer reading is 33000.
1. Battery is dead. Will not crank engine over. This battery is less than 5 months old. This is my 2nd battery, replaced by the dealer 4200 mi. Ago. The battery will not take a charge. Dealer replaces battery and checks charging system.2. Dealer checks alternator. Alt. Was found to stop chargingafter engine reaches run temp. Dealer replaces alt & rechecks charging system.current odometer reading is 33000.
The vehicle was being driven when the alternatorcaught onfire. Dealer has seen.
Help my car is falling apart and the dealer wants huge sums to fix these problems some of which i believe are defects.$500 for a defroster switch-ouch, power locks failed, alternator failed, consumes 1 qt of oil every 800 miles, stalls at start in am. Can i get help from gm on these items ? your help is appreciated
Three problems so far with cruise control, one failure of either voltage regualtor or alternator leaving owner stranded, switch on drivers side window replaced for window operation, brakes squeak and sometimes work properly
Alternator failed.
Horn was difficult to honk and it was hard to push when the vehicle was swerving.
Poor performance of the horn on the vehicle.tt
The horn requires a tremendous amount of pressure in order to operate. Dealer has seen.
Horn was difficult to honk and it was hard to push when the vehicle was swerving.
The horn is too difficult to blow, and cannot be used when the wheel is in certain positions.tt
Horn would blow on its own. Informed by mechanic the air bag had a short which caused the horn to blow. There was no warning light regarding the air bag defect.also, the driver side window has an intermittent electrical problem causing window to be inoperable.dealer disconnected the air bag to keep horn form blowing, and gm offered to pay for half of the repairs needed to correct the problem. *ml
Horn design is under air bag needing more pressure to activate horn. Owner states has to use fist to sound. Please describe details.tt
Design/location of horn makes it difficult to locate; also, difficult to push horn; safety hazard, could cause accident.tt
It is extremely difficult to locate the position of the horn in a panic situation which could result in a vehicle collision. Horn only works with extreme pressure at only two specific spots.two to five seconds usually occurs before correct horn position can be found.
Upon making a stop the brake pedal became very difficult to depress,causing extended stopping distance and loss of brake effectivness.in addition, the location and the design of the horn makes it difficult inan emergency to locate and depress the horn.also, due to the shape of the windshield there is a strong reflection of the front section which is very bad during certain daylight conditions.
Difficulty depressing horn buttons.
Intermittent stalling.
Vehicle stall.
While driving in rush hr traffic the car stalled out- causing power brakes to malfunction.tt
Ignition lock mechanism between the off and on position jump out of gear, resulting in a roll away.
Vehicle stalls out during hot weather during regular traffic.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
I turned car off went into the house came back tried to start car it would not start it had full power i replaced the starter had battery checked it was fully charged no problems tried to start it security light is flashing cleaned key unable to start this is a 1995 chevy lumina this is a danger. It needs to be investigated .
The truck was destroyed by fire in the engine department. Had an engineer look at it and eletronic control module where the fire started. Tt
First start of the day,vehicle will idle high, and then vehicle will stall at least 3- 4 times before itwill actually act normally . Dealr has replaced massive air flow sensor/ computer chip/ spark plugs, including wiring , and has erased memory. Defect keeps reoccurring.
I owned a 93 lumina, which i had the transmission rebuilt 2 times, due to complete failure. Now i own a 95 lumina, which i had to replace the transmission with a brand new one due to major failure. The computer and map sensor failed, requiring replacement by the dealer. Chevrolet can do better than this.
Pcm failed on two occasions causing vehicle stalling.
Computer failure.
While trying to start vehicle would not start. Towed truck to dealer, and dealer statedengine head gasketwas blown. Please provide further informaton.
If you leave the key in the ingition the car locks, will lock you out.please describe.
Short in wiring to the brake light causing electrical meltdown.
Whenever headlights are turned on, consumer smells something burning.vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer.. Consumer stated the problem is the switch in the steering column.
The car was parked in my daughters garage.she was in the house when she heard a loud explosion.she ran outside to see what it was and saw that the front of the car was on fire.the car, her garage and several personal belongings were all totally destroyed.the car was burned to badly for the investigators to determine exactly where the explosion came from except somewhere under the hood.
Turn signal and brake light fuses go out without warning; dealer has not found cause.tt
Fuse did not blow.the sender unit in the tank was burnt.
The brake lights on the back of the car don't work all the time. The brake light in the back windowworks all the time. The brake lights on the back of the car are wired throught the turn signal, when the lever is moved, electical contact is lost and the brake lights on the back of the car don't work. I can get the brake lights to work again by moving the turn signal up and down, but as soon as the turn signal is used the brake lights stop working again. I've talked to 3 other people that owen 95 lumina's that have the same problem. That's why i'm reporting this problem to you. I've called chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 ,they said ''they have never heard of this problem''. Any help you cam give me will be appreciated.
Rear brakes lights work intermittently.consumerhad both fuses and switch checked, and was told thatbothwere in good condition.consumer insistedthat he does not know that they are not working until someone pulls over and tells him, this is frightening.
Turn signal and brake light fuses go out without warning; dealer has not found cause.tt
Vehicle overheated several times and was taken to dealer.was told nothing wrong. It was taken again for same problem and the mechanic said the a/c compressor was overheating it.it was replaced, but that wasn't the problem because it overheated again.the last time it was taken an oil change was done and checked for overheating problem due to spouse taking sick daughter to see a doctor in los angeles.the dealer said it was fine and okay to take to los angeles.the vehicle overheated during the trip and the a/c was not used once due to cold weather. The vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer in los angeles.the mechanic said the oil was contaminated with coolant and the dealer in las vegas should have noticed it.the head gasket and other related parts and fluids were replaced at my expense $1790.i complained to the manufacturer and first they offered $200+.i said not enough, so they offered $400.i said it didn't even cover the a/c compressor that was good and not the problem, not to mention the money i spent on car rentals when my car was waiting to be seen by a mechanic.it was negligence on the las vegas dealer that my daughter had to suffer in pain on the side of the highway.as for the power steering pump and hose.i beleive they broke something when trying to repair the overheating problem.the power door lock never really worked since i got the vehicle and the radio always got very hot which could lead to an electrical fire.i beleive this vehicle should have a recall on the engine and electrical system especially when i was shocked that other owners had the same problems.
On or about 10-6-10 i assisted my grandson in purchasing a vehicle from a car lot in cleveland ohio.the car was a 1995 chevy lumina.we were told the car had been purchased at an auction in pa. And driven to cleveland without a problem.i paid $635 for the downpayment with additional $300 to be paid by 11-5-10 for a title transfer.then $200 a month thereafter for 12 months.we left with an elated young man who now had a way to get back and forth to work for his two jobs.the next day he takes it for an oil change and is told that the car has numerous problems, leaking gaskets, bad struts, rusted floor, and leak in gas tank and transmission.the next day, it stopped running.contacted the dealer who towed it and claimed to repair leaking trans.three days later it stops again,they tow it from i-480 highway and each tow we have to pay them $45.they are given a list of repairs needed, even though purchased with no warranty the car barely leaves the lot before it breaks down.on payday, he gets car back this time and fills tank up only for his job parking lot to be covered with leaking gas and the police and fire dept. Are called and tell him not to drive the car as the leak is a death trap.again i pay for a tow from aaa $64.they are informed and state they put a gas tank on and that we cannot contact them regarding anymore problems.two days ago the car stops again, battery dead.i purchase a new battery and today, the stabilizer bar falls and the struts are hanging leaving the car undriveable.something must be done regarding unscrupulous dealers that sell these hard working people unreliable transportation.
Vehicle is experiencing a constant coolant leak, the dealer has replaced the radiator because a radiator hose clamp broke, the thermostat, and water pump, because of the coolant leak the heater is blowing cold air.
I drove a lumina that had a problem that sounds like same type of engine shutoff problem that has been in the news lately.it happened most often when driving on the highway.as i decelerated on exit ramps, the engine would shutoff.this became a fairly regular occurrence with this car.several mechanics were unable to solve the problem.(i believe it was a 1994 or 1995 lumina that i owned.i could not find a record of it.)
The temperature gauge started to go up and down. It was found that there was anti-freeze in the oil, a seal was replaced. But that has not solved the problem. Looks like i will have to replace the engine. Mechanic stated that there are problems with that engine, and showed the seal which was bad.he stated that it is a bad design.
The low coolant light came on while driving. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that everything was okay.they flushed the coolant and filled it.drove it again, light came on again, and temperature gauge began to run hot. Took it to dealer again there were no leaks.they drained out the oil from engine and antifreeze also came out.
Temperature gauge was reading hot engine, ,consumer started to add coolant, and there was no visable signs of leaking. A couple of days later, temperature gauge went to hot, then, within minutes it was back to normal. Took to dealer, and they said intake manifold was leaking.manifoldand head gasket had to be replaced.
Vehicle intake manifold gasket is leaking. This is due to the manifold being made of plastic which breaks and causes it to leak. Gm is aware of this flaw but i did not see recalls so i am reporting this matter in hopes there can be a recall for the faulty part.
The coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle while parked. Vehicle was not drivable.consumer had the vehicle towed to amechanic'sshop, and the mechanic determined that the water pump needed to be replaced.
6/11/99 oil running out of engine..intake manifold gasket failure. Replaced.11/9/99 low coolant lamp on. Coolant in water pump. Pump replaced. Low coolant light on..pressure tested. No leaks found.2/17/00 low coolant light on.nothing found by dealer.abs brake failure.3/2/00 engine runs hot. Pressure leak now found.coolant in oil.dealer failure since 6/99!!!consumer must pay!!help me!
Vehicle started using up antifreeze,mechanic checked for leaks and pressure lossess, none found. Check of oil ater a week found antifreeze in oil.independent engine rebuilder stated that there was a known problem with gm water intakes on the "m" engines.
Vehicle overheated several times and was taken to dealer.was told nothing wrong. It was taken again for same problem and the mechanic said the a/c compressor was overheating it.it was replaced, but that wasn't the problem because it overheated again.the last time it was taken an oil change was done and checked for overheating problem due to spouse taking sick daughter to see a doctor in los angeles.the dealer said it was fine and okay to take to los angeles.the vehicle overheated during the trip and the a/c was not used once due to cold weather. The vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer in los angeles.the mechanic said the oil was contaminated with coolant and the dealer in las vegas should have noticed it.the head gasket and other related parts and fluids were replaced at my expense $1790.i complained to the manufacturer and first they offered $200+.i said not enough, so they offered $400.i said it didn't even cover the a/c compressor that was good and not the problem, not to mention the money i spent on car rentals when my car was waiting to be seen by a mechanic.it was negligence on the las vegas dealer that my daughter had to suffer in pain on the side of the highway.as for the power steering pump and hose.i beleive they broke something when trying to repair the overheating problem.the power door lock never really worked since i got the vehicle and the radio always got very hot which could lead to an electrical fire.i beleive this vehicle should have a recall on the engine and electrical system especially when i was shocked that other owners had the same problems.
Cooling fan continues to run even after vehicle is turned off, causing vehicle battery to run down. Dealer notified.
Vehicle started overheating. Replaced themostat and was told by mechanic that the head gaskets were failing. Took vehicle to chevrolet who ran diagnostics and informed me that head gaskets were leaking. Dealer told me that intake manifold gasket failure is common in the 3.1 but failure of head gaskets are not as common. The dealer replaced both head gaskets at a total cost of over $900. I asked the dealer if there was a recall on this and he replied no. I have spoken to several people since the time of my repairs and they to are experiencing the same problems with their vehicles....overheating with associated head gasket failure. At this point i am very displease with general motors inability to recognize that a problem does exist with head gasket and intake manifold gasket failure on the 3.1 engine. I have found that local mechanics are willing to acknowledge the problem exists while the gm mechanics will not.
When driving at 40 mph vehicle overheated, and came to a complete stop in the middle of traffic.consumer hadvehicle towed to the dealer. Dealer noticed a head gasket had blown a rod.please provide any further details.
Gasket failure caused anti-freeze to mix with engine oil and destroy lubrication to bearings causing breakdown and engine knock.engine needs to be replaced approximate cost of $4,000
While driving at 25 mph, the oil light came on,and the vehicle made a funny noise and entire vehicle just shut down, leaving no power at all in the vehicle.the dealer replaced the oil sensor light, and noticed there was water in the oil.
While drivingand attempting to pull into traffic the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road with no warning.
While driving vehicle experienced smoke coming from the hood, and a odor which may cause a fire.dealer said they need to replace the intake manifold gaskets/ engine valve covers and " 0"rings, etc.please provide further information.
Engine has high torque. As a result, it is experiencing excessive oil consumption. Every 1,000 miles burns 1 quart of oil. Dealer contacted three times, and cannot remedy the problem. Provide further information.
Vehicle was parked. Noticedcoolant light on. Placed coolant in engine and light went off. Week later, light back on. This process was repeated numerous times. Finally tookvehicle to mechanic, andlight came on and stayed. Next day, mechanic indicated head gaskets had failed. Mechanic contacted manufacturer, andinformed consumernothing could be done due to aluminum piece had melted & vehicle out of warranty.part was repairable. Informedengine was no good and defective in beginning, and needed to be replaced.
While trying to start vehicle would not start. Towed truck to dealer, and dealer statedengine head gasketwas blown. Please provide further informaton.
Noise from vehicle resulting from failure of the engine mounts and rear swar bar/toe bar mounts.
After noticing anti-freeze on driveway, owner took vehicle over to dealership and found the engine gasket to be leaking. The head gasket was fixed by the dealership.
Engine oil filler splash guard failure.
Brackets on three connections on motor broke.
Temperature gauge was reading hot engine, ,consumer started to add coolant, and there was no visable signs of leaking. A couple of days later, temperature gauge went to hot, then, within minutes it was back to normal. Took to dealer, and they said intake manifold was leaking.manifoldand head gasket had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 1995 chevrolet lumina.the contact stated that the vehicle continues to overheat and must constantly apply antifreeze.the vehicle has no visible leaks and while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled.the mechanic stated that antifreeze leaked into the engine and caused the failure.the current and failure mileages were 86,558.
A bracket weld that holds motor mount broke, causing engine to fall of right side . Dealer has rewelded bracket.
The vehicle threw a rod destroying the entire engine.nlm
Car was purchased at a dealership. I understood it was a used car and i wanted to purchase the extended warranty, but dealership would not let us. Two weeks after purchase the transmission blew. We bought another transmission from dealership and then that one failed. Finally, i complained to the manufacturer and received a new transmission. This car has had a total of 3 transmissions, new head gaskets and now the engine failed. The locks on passenger and driver side do not work. The car was well maintained. I was told by the manufacturer that they could not help me in any way due to the age and mileage on the car. I know plenty of people who have had their cars for at least 8 or 10 yrs. And still have the same engine. I suspect the dealership knew something was wrong with this car and sold it to us anyway. The car was sold to us for $12,500 they added an additional 25% interest, so in the end we are paying over $20,000 for this car. It is now going to cost me $4,800 to fix the car. This price exceeds what i owe. This car has been nothing but problems since day 1 and now the windows work when they want to. This vehicle is used to get to work and home, it's not like i was out drag racing in it. I'm just very upset. Any feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Transmission, engine mounts and fuel tank failed causing noise.
The temperature gauge started to go up and down. It was found that there was anti-freeze in the oil, a seal was replaced. But that has not solved the problem. Looks like i will have to replace the engine. Mechanic stated that there are problems with that engine, and showed the seal which was bad.he stated that it is a bad design.
The low coolant light came on while driving. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that everything was okay.they flushed the coolant and filled it.drove it again, light came on again, and temperature gauge began to run hot. Took it to dealer again there were no leaks.they drained out the oil from engine and antifreeze also came out.
While drivingat 50 to 60mph vehicle made a loud snapping noise and jerked.this was due to the right motor mount bracket dropped the motor 3 to 4 inches to the ground. Vehicle has been repaired.
Valve cover gasket leak had to replace about three times.tt
Vehicle started overheating. Replaced themostat and was told by mechanic that the head gaskets were failing. Took vehicle to chevrolet who ran diagnostics and informed me that head gaskets were leaking. Dealer told me that intake manifold gasket failure is common in the 3.1 but failure of head gaskets are not as common. The dealer replaced both head gaskets at a total cost of over $900. I asked the dealer if there was a recall on this and he replied no. I have spoken to several people since the time of my repairs and they to are experiencing the same problems with their vehicles....overheating with associated head gasket failure. At this point i am very displease with general motors inability to recognize that a problem does exist with head gasket and intake manifold gasket failure on the 3.1 engine. I have found that local mechanics are willing to acknowledge the problem exists while the gm mechanics will not.
Car stalls all the time
No heat, anti-freeze leaked into motor, destroyed motor-need new motor.
Engine fails, intermittentstalling and failure to start.
With kids on a highway in different state when engine suddenly died. Towed to dealer who says oil pump failed and now need new engine at $4000 ( current blue book value -$4000!). We had checked oil about 25 miles before and was fine and no dummy lights or gauges inidcated problem.
Vehicle died while driving on the highway.
Sudden oil consumption 1 qt per 1000mi. Very rapid brake and rotors wear at about 4500 mi.
Engine failed. *dsh
Engine has consumed a build up of fluidor water which causes the vehicle to stall, cause unknown.owner seeks refund for repair cost. *ml
I am losing 2 quarts of oil per 1000 miles.it suddenly started and the solution is rebuild motor @ $1,200 to $2,500.wow!!!!
Engine died cost $5000 to buy a remanufactured one and have it installed by a mechanic at a service station.remanufactued will not honor quaranty-states engine had internal combustion causing a part to brake and so we have had no car for the past 2 months
Car was purchased at a dealership. I understood it was a used car and i wanted to purchase the extended warranty, but dealership would not let us. Two weeks after purchase the transmission blew. We bought another transmission from dealership and then that one failed. Finally, i complained to the manufacturer and received a new transmission. This car has had a total of 3 transmissions, new head gaskets and now the engine failed. The locks on passenger and driver side do not work. The car was well maintained. I was told by the manufacturer that they could not help me in any way due to the age and mileage on the car. I know plenty of people who have had their cars for at least 8 or 10 yrs. And still have the same engine. I suspect the dealership knew something was wrong with this car and sold it to us anyway. The car was sold to us for $12,500 they added an additional 25% interest, so in the end we are paying over $20,000 for this car. It is now going to cost me $4,800 to fix the car. This price exceeds what i owe. This car has been nothing but problems since day 1 and now the windows work when they want to. This vehicle is used to get to work and home, it's not like i was out drag racing in it. I'm just very upset. Any feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
First start of the day,vehicle will idle high, and then vehicle will stall at least 3- 4 times before itwill actually act normally . Dealr has replaced massive air flow sensor/ computer chip/ spark plugs, including wiring , and has erased memory. Defect keeps reoccurring.
Engine blew after 40000 miles.
Poor acceleration and erratic idle after several repairs to engine components.
While driving about 65 mph, there was a sudden loss of power. Driver was able to pull van to the side of the road, turned off ignition and exited the van. At that time, there was a fire in the engine compartment. No determinationhas been made on fixing the van.
Coolant mixed with oil and ruined engine.required engine replacement.dt
No heat,anti-freeze leaked into motor, destroyed motor-need new motor.
Vehicle repaired for oil leak from timing chain cover.engine failed 100 miles later, possibly due to repair errors.
While driving at highway speeds, the rpm drops down, causing the vehicle to decrease its speed briefly. Please describe details.
The engine backfired and blew off the power hose to the vaccum system, and that resulted in a very fast rpm (2000), andloss of power brakes. The hose does not have a clip and that causes the problem on the vehicle. This happens to all 95-98 luminas.
Was told that the motor was moving more then designed to and chevrolet was aware but norecall .
Poor acceleration and erratic idle after several repairs to engine components.
Vehicle lost power.*skd
Motor failed after coolant leak into bolck replaced motor, replaced again after 10000.
Engine stalls only on interstates highways around 65 mph.
Accessory belt failed, causing no power steering / fan air conditioning, etc,.repair work was done at owner's expense. Manufacturer was contacted and could not remedy the problem. Provide further information. The belt tensioner broke off causing failure.
Belt tensioner broke off at bracket.nlm
Clamp on the exhaust system failed.
First failure 11992miles/second failure 33613miles/ third failure 57719miles the dealer does not recognize the third failure as defect in this car part.
I have a 1995 black lumina. The clear coat and the paint is peeling off. It has ran hot ever since i bought it. I have had the thermostat changed and radiator flushed.i have to keep the heat on low even in the summer to keep it from over heating!the brakes need adjusted or replaced on a continues basis. I bought the car used,off a car lot, it was three to four yrs old and right after i bought it was discovered it had a main seal oil leak that would cost near a grand to fix!! the transmission winds loudly and "jumps" even though the trans fluid is checking out fine.egr solenoid went out on my car in 2001!! why does this part cost a fortune and was told it would mess up my emission controls if not fixed? just to make my service engine light stay off!!
Occupants of vehicle experiencing sickness with carbon monoxide symptoms whenriding/driving vehicle over long distance trips.
Leakingfrom exhaust manifold
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the engine hesitated without warning.upon initial inspection by the contact, it was determined the failure was possibly related to the exhaust system.the dealer and manufacturer were not alerted.
I owned a 93 lumina, which i had the transmission rebuilt 2 times, due to complete failure. Now i own a 95 lumina, which i had to replace the transmission with a brand new one due to major failure. The computer and map sensor failed, requiring replacement by the dealer. Chevrolet can do better than this.
I have the 3.1 motor in my van. It has a steady jerking action when the excellerater is pushed down. When i let up of the pedal it will usually smooth out. Nobody seems to be able to fix this problem. Also door locks are giving me problems. What is going on at general motors? i have driven chevys and buicks all my life.
Intake manifold cracked caused engine to leak coolant, creating an overheating condition.
Air conditioner failed.
The vehicle was experiencing loss of a/c. The vacuum tank and liner was missing from the vehicle causing loss of a/c.the owner feels that vibration or looseness of the liner caused the fall out of the liner and a/c vacuum bottle.
Air conditioner failed.
If temp. Outside is below 40 degrees, the defogger and air conditioner will not function.tt
Consumer didn't entery summary.
The rear brake lights at the tail light section work only occasionally. They will sometimes work after quickly flipping on both directionals.the brake light in the rear window always functions properly.fuses and bulbs are not the problem. Since this problem was noticed by me i have observed other luminas which appear to have the same problem. I would appreciate your looking into this as my mechanic tells me this can be a tricky and expensive problem to diagnose let alone repair. Also, is there any way of finding out if i should have been notified of the ball joint problem which was listed at the top of the recall form on your page ? my vehicle was manufactured in that time frame. Thank you.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Had turned on air conditioner, it got real cold. It started to make a lot of noise. Turned it off. Took ti dealer & was informed the bearings had came apart. The compressor had died & needed replacing.
I have a 1995 black lumina. The clear coat and the paint is peeling off. It has ran hot ever since i bought it. I have had the thermostat changed and radiator flushed.i have to keep the heat on low even in the summer to keep it from over heating!the brakes need adjusted or replaced on a continues basis. I bought the car used,off a car lot, it was three to four yrs old and right after i bought it was discovered it had a main seal oil leak that would cost near a grand to fix!! the transmission winds loudly and "jumps" even though the trans fluid is checking out fine.egr solenoid went out on my car in 2001!! why does this part cost a fortune and was told it would mess up my emission controls if not fixed? just to make my service engine light stay off!!
Consumer states that when putting objects into the trunk the spare tire underneath the vehicle bolts snapped causing the tire to fall.dealer notified.*mr
Brake light failure connected with the turn signal stalk. The window brake light works fine, but the bottom break lights don't work. All fuses and light bulbs are working. There seems to be a lot of people having this same problem. Http://www.autofan.com/forum_thread.asp?message=6440i feel this is a very dangerous situation.
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 97v017000 concerning windshield wiper/washer switch power feed wire. This vehicle is experiencing the same problemsas indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to vin.the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.updated 12/27/2005.the turn signal switch was defective.the brake lights failed intermittently.the wipers failed intermittently.
Brake lights work intermittently.i have to wiggle turn signal switch to get them to work again.i can only verify by having someone else outside the vehicle.looking on this website and others, i see this is a very common problem.the cause is usually listed as the turn signal switch.i believe this should be a recall.
Intermittent failure of signal, windshield wipers/ turn signal, and brake lights. Owner believes the cause to be the multi-function switch.dealer was not notified at this time. *ml
The rear brake lights at the tail light section work only occasionally. They will sometimes work after quickly flipping on both directionals.the brake light in the rear window always functions properly.fuses and bulbs are not the problem. Since this problem was noticed by me i have observed other luminas which appear to have the same problem. I would appreciate your looking into this as my mechanic tells me this can be a tricky and expensive problem to diagnose let alone repair. Also, is there any way of finding out if i should have been notified of the ball joint problem which was listed at the top of the recall form on your page ? my vehicle was manufactured in that time frame. Thank you.
I have a 1995 chevrolet lumina. The third, or upper brake light works fine, the directionals in the back work fine, the lights come on when i turn the headlights on, and my backing up light work fine. But the brake lights do not work when i hit the brake pedal.i am finding that many people with luminas are experiencing the same problem.my mechanic suggests replacing the entire brake light assembly, at a cost of over $300. Chevrolet should recall and correct this problem.
Brake lights stopped working. Will work if pull turn signal arm toward driver, but only while it is pulled forward. This will require a 350$ fix. Seen lots of other complaints on the internet about this same issue. If a turn signal arm that is known to go loose that causes brake lights go out is not a hazard i don't know what is.
Consumer has to wiggle turn signal switch to get rearbrake lights to work, also when cruise is on and consumer turns on left turn signal, cruise will cut off.
Brake lights/tail lights failed to operate whenever brake pedal was applied. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that parts were not covered under mufacturer'srecall, repairs would be at consumer's cost.
All we know is that the hazard lights work but the brake portion of the switch does not as per mechanic.per numerous service departments this is a common problem.as it is a safety hazard (not having any brake lights) i feel that this is a manufactur issue and as such needs to be delt with.
Dt: the consumer states the 1995 chevrolet lumina had no brakes lights. The consumersaid that the directional switch was faulty. Also,that someone could hit the consumer incar. The consumer had it fixed at $260.96. The car was fine now. He just wanted everyone to know about the switch and the cost of the switch. The dealership was not contacted. However,the manufacturer was contacted and they said to contact the dealer.
Brake lights work intermittently.i have to wiggle turn signal lever to get them to work again.i can only verify by having someone else outside the vehicle.*la
A short circuit prevents the vehicle brake lights from working properly.
Brake lights will intermittently work.also, directional switch will work. Contacted dealer ,anddealer replacedrelay that connectedturn signal switch andbrake light switch.
Brake lights/tail lights failed to operate whenever brake pedal was applied. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that parts were not covered under mufacturer'srecall, repairs would be at consumer's cost.
The rear brake lights at the tail light section work only occasionally. They will sometimes work after quickly flipping on both directionals.the brake light in the rear window always functions properly.fuses and bulbs are not the problem. Since this problem was noticed by me i have observed other luminas which appear to have the same problem. I would appreciate your looking into this as my mechanic tells me this can be a tricky and expensive problem to diagnose let alone repair. Also, is there any way of finding out if i should have been notified of the ball joint problem which was listed at the top of the recall form on your page ? my vehicle was manufactured in that time frame. Thank you.
Turn signal failed.
(1) i had been having trouble with my turn signals on my 1995 chevrolet lumina ls vehicle for a little while.however, recently i found out that not only had my turn signals malfunctioned, but that they took out my brake lights with it.(2) while the window mounted brake light works, my rear lights (running and brake) do not work at all, resulting in the inability to use my vehicle.(3) at this point, i have been unable to correct the failure due to lack of funds.however, in doing research, i find that this is a common issue with chevrolet vehicles dating from 1994 to 2000, especially the lumina.when the turn signal switch malfunctions, it takes the entire rear lighting assembly out with it.apparently, there was a service issue bulletin released on the topic, by chevy won't make the situation right.
Dt: the consumer states the 1995 chevrolet lumina had no brakes lights. The consumersaid that the directional switch was faulty. Also,that someone could hit the consumer incar. The consumer had it fixed at $260.96. The car was fine now. He just wanted everyone to know about the switch and the cost of the switch. The dealership was not contacted. However,the manufacturer was contacted and they said to contact the dealer.
Turn signals will intermittently not work, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.
Turn signals do not flash.
Dear nhtsa,i drive a 1995 chevrolet lumina. Recently i had the turn signal switch replaced. ($150) the switch just wore out from old age. I have looked on many websites and this is a common failure in these cars with many people complaining of the same failure.the real problem is when the switch wears out and fails; the lumina's brake lights do not function. The brake light circuit runs through this faulty turn signal switch and prevents the brake lights from coming on when the brakes are applied. This is a significant hazard, as cars behind you don't know that you have applied your brakes and may not reduce speed in time to prevent a collision. I am appalled that the brake light circuit goes through this failure-prone faulty switch. I wanted nhtsa to be aware of this situation and hopefully warn unsuspecting motorists.thank you
Low brake lights inoperative due a failed turn signal switch.
Brake lights will intermittently work.also, directional switch will work. Contacted dealer ,anddealer replacedrelay that connectedturn signal switch andbrake light switch.
95 luminas and monte carlos as well as other gm w-body vehicles have a problem with the turn signal switch going bad and causing the brake lights not to work.
When turn signal lever is pushed down to make a left turn the lever does not return to normal center position upon completing the turn.nlm
While driving windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of a storm. Windshield wipers will not work at all unless the left turn signal is on.please provide any futher information.
Intermittent failure of signal, windshield wipers/ turn signal, and brake lights. Owner believes the cause to be the multi-function switch.dealer was not notified at this time. *ml
While driving turn signal will not work at a time.brakes light will come on, andwindshield wiper swill stop working. Technician saidproblem was with the multi- function switch on the steering column.
Noticed fuel leaks coming from vehicle. Owner is uncertain on where the fuel is coming from.dealers have looked at vehicle but have not determined a problem. Owner has manyconcerns about this .
A fuel smell started coming from the vents of the vehicle, and the driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Vehicle is experiencing several problems due to faulty fuel components, dealer has replaced the following:fuel rail and vacuum manifold due to fuel leak, exhaust system, fuel tank, fuel filter, fuel pump and relay due to vehicle not starting, upper intake manifold which was warped and causing overheating, and sending unit, there was a leak at the throttle body seal and the dealer cleaned the fuel system.
Intake manifold gasket failed due to corrosion between manifold and head. Head and intake manifold shot.fuel pump burned out inside gas tank. The connector melted on the pump.
6/11/99 oil running out of engine..intake manifold gasket failure. Replaced.11/9/99 low coolant lamp on. Coolant in water pump. Pump replaced. Low coolant light on..pressure tested. No leaks found.2/17/00 low coolant light on.nothing found by dealer.abs brake failure.3/2/00 engine runs hot. Pressure leak now found.coolant in oil.dealer failure since 6/99!!!consumer must pay!!help me!
Temperature gauge was reading hot engine, ,consumer started to add coolant, and there was no visable signs of leaking. A couple of days later, temperature gauge went to hot, then, within minutes it was back to normal. Took to dealer, and they said intake manifold was leaking.manifoldand head gasket had to be replaced.
Manifold intake gasket failed.
While driving vehicle experienced smoke coming from the hood, and a odor which may cause a fire.dealer said they need to replace the intake manifold gaskets/ engine valve covers and " 0"rings, etc.please provide further information.
Right hand intake manifold failed.
Manifold intake gasket failed.
Manifold gasket intake failed resulting in leaking.
Fuel pump failed.
In september of 200 i replaced 3 injectors and now in september of 2001 i had to replace all 6 injectors.
Fuel injector failed.
There is a thumping noise emitting from the gas tank when the van is accelerated or decelerated.
While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle will start to slow down while the gas pedal position is still the same, then speed back up, a few times the engine has died completely but has started right back up, a mechanic thinks it may be related to the gas tank and it's associated components, it could also possibly be related to the throttle linkages and control, consumer hears a cracking sound from the rear of the vehicle when the fuel tank is full.
When auto is full of gas it leaks out-which might cause a fire.tt
Transmission, engine mounts and fuel tank failed causing noise.
The gas tank leaks every time it is filled up with gas. Dealer has replaced the tank.
Fuel leaking from gas tank.noticed a strong scent of gasoline, a few days later discovered a puddle of gasoline under car.all fuel lines appear o.k.gas tank is leaking from center of tank.
Clamp on the fuel tank failed.
Trunk dome light cover missing. *sd
When brakes are applied hard, driver's door would slide forward off track. Fender would impede its progress. Passenger's door fails to open. Brakes: brake pads worn down.front end misalignment, causing vehiclevehicle topull hard to right/tires to wear out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Shoulder belts work intermittently, sometimes do not stay, housing sometimes comes off. Dealer not aware of the problem. No warranty. Also, abs brakes do not stop properly when pedal applied. In addition, integrated child seats are not able to function safely. Consumer concerns are with children. While travelling in vehicle doors open/close randomly, posing a safety hazard. Problems still exists. Provide further information.*ask
Front door lock failed.
At engine shut-off, doors donot unlock causing alarm to exiting passengers. From outside, doors donot unlock with keyless remote and causes door locks to be unusable with key.
Vehicle hit head-on. Air bags did not deploy. Side window shattered. Vehicle towed. After repairs, vehicle pulls to right/transmission does not work properly/ door locks go up & down when driving andbraking is very hard.
1. Battery failed to turn engine over 3 differnt times in one day. Turn the key and it just clicks. Towed it to a dealer. The dealer says the battery failed load test. Relaced battery.2. A rubbing noise is heard from the rear when turning. Dealer found rear stabilizer bushing on rr strut out of position. Rr stabilizer shaft to position properly.3. Power door locks do not unlock with the remote. Dealer replaced right and left actuator bumpers. Came out of actuators.4. Brake squeal noise up front. Dealer inspects front brakes and concludes approx. 3-5k left on front brakes. Mileage at this point is only 16345.
Wheneverengine starts up the doors would lock. Doors fail to open when engine is shut off. Also, when the remote keyless entry is in use,the key fails to unlock the door.
Rear door latches failed.
Ongoing problem with outside door latches breakingon both front doors and rear doors. Dealer notified and repairs was made at consumer's expense. Consumer beleived this condition was due to a manufacturer's defect. First latch broke at 63,000 miles, and other two afterward.dealer informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty, and nothing could be done unless consumer pay for repairs. Seeking nhtsa for help in this matter.
Vehicle experienced a problem with both rear door assembly latches.dealer was notified, and made repairs on both doors.currently, problem has reoccurred, both front doorswill not stay latched. Driver's door flew open while traveling. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that nothing can be done because vehicle out ofwarranty. Feel free to provide any further details.
This car has been a source of continual problems since purchase. I have had door locks break, 2 power window motors go, transmission line leaks, and a rust problem on inside corners of the rear doors, that chevrolet (the corp). Refused to fix. It has been a "lemon" in my mind.
Owner states that her rear door latches had to be replaced and that she still having problem with the door staying shut. Owner is concerned for her child safety because childrides in the rear.
Sliding door on passenger's side will not stay shut anymore.chevrolet is aware of this. Customer set the door to manual lmode but still opens if not carefully closed.alarm also does not sound anymore aswarning.
Driver's side door, where latch attaches to steel post, has broken.
Door locks jammed making it difficult to enter the vehicle.tt
Rear passenger door latches have broken twice on eachdoor.
Lift gate lock broke.
After parking the vehicle and returning to find that vehicle had rolled down into the side of a house.tt
Odometer records 2 miles to every one mile.the dealer has repaired the vehicle .
Speedometer failed.
While drivingodometer will intermittently stop working. Sometimes it will roll back and other times it will not roll at all. Contacted dealer.
While driving 25-30 mphheard a loud noise. Vehicle would not pick up speed after this. Vehicle was towed to dealer, who determined transmission had gone out.
Transmission failed. Mjs
Vehicle hit head-on. Air bags did not deploy. Side window shattered. Vehicle towed. After repairs, vehicle pulls to right/transmission does not work properly/ door locks go up & down when driving andbraking is very hard.
Gift shift lever failure.*aw
Would hear at various times, between stopping & going after 30mph,vehicle making noises as if in neutral. After hitting 40mph there is no problem. Would only occur after stopping & going.
Transmission failed.
While driving at 40mph vehicle shifts to neutral, causing vehicle to slow down and lose power. Tt
Transmission failure.
Vehicle rolls backwards on incline. *sd
Transmission, engine mounts and fuel tank failed causing noise.
Transmission failure caused engine fire. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
The transmission failed.*mr *nlm
Car was purchased at a dealership. I understood it was a used car and i wanted to purchase the extended warranty, but dealership would not let us. Two weeks after purchase the transmission blew. We bought another transmission from dealership and then that one failed. Finally, i complained to the manufacturer and received a new transmission. This car has had a total of 3 transmissions, new head gaskets and now the engine failed. The locks on passenger and driver side do not work. The car was well maintained. I was told by the manufacturer that they could not help me in any way due to the age and mileage on the car. I know plenty of people who have had their cars for at least 8 or 10 yrs. And still have the same engine. I suspect the dealership knew something was wrong with this car and sold it to us anyway. The car was sold to us for $12,500 they added an additional 25% interest, so in the end we are paying over $20,000 for this car. It is now going to cost me $4,800 to fix the car. This price exceeds what i owe. This car has been nothing but problems since day 1 and now the windows work when they want to. This vehicle is used to get to work and home, it's not like i was out drag racing in it. I'm just very upset. Any feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
While driving a thighway speeds transmission suddenly failed, causing vehicle to lose power.
Vehicle slammed into first gear after major failure, internally, in the transmission causing rapid decelleration.the vehicle was being driven normally, ie.. No reverse slam, no excessive excelleration.if this had occurred at a higher rate of speed, it could have caused a loss of control or accident and injury.g.m. Was contacted at 1-800-222-1020, and a complaint registered, #c02675467.the repair shop was a national organization that specializes in transmission repair.the technicians comments were, i have seen many of these failures, some on newer cars than yours.he also indicated that there should be some kind of recall for this failure.g.m. Does not use the original component that failed, a new and improved type is being used in its place according to the technician.
While driving about 50 mph vehicle died. This happened without warning.vehicle was towed to a transmission shop, wheretransmission was replaced.
Power loss at 65mph, transmission would not operate in "o-drive" shifted to "drive" car ran o.k.. Took to dealer on 02/03/97, trans. Was replaced.summer of 1999 experianced sim. Problem, lost power momentarily then was o.k. Took to dealer they couldn't find anything wrong. 06 may 2000 experianced loss of power at 55mph on highway. Once again couldn't use "o-drive" had to use "drive" to move vehicle. Same problem as before. 8 may 2000 took car to dealer, waiting to hear from them...
While driving at 35 mph andwithoutprior warning, vehicle lost power.also, there was some knocking noise, andvehicle went down to 5 mph.
Transmission was replaced at 6000 miles under 3/36 warranty, then at 76000 miles the transmission went again. This timei tried to have it replaced by the 5/75000 warranty and they said it was not covered. I have heard of other chevy transmissions with overdrive having transmission problems. Considering the transmission only has 70000 miles that it should have been covered. Please help me is at all possible. Thank you
When trying to shift vehicle in drive, transmission went out. The vehicle will go into reverse. It will only go on low gear. Vehicle is at the dealer now, they have not seen the vehicle yet.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The car was running fine and then when it shifted through the gears when it went to change into overdrive it was like it just went into neutral. I pulled over and tried all the gears again and there was a light gringing sound and all it would work in was 1st gear so i got to drive home at a lightning speed of bout 10 to 15 mph.
Sudden loss of acceleration power due to transmission disengaging/slipping. *sd
Consumer was traveling ontohighway andvehicle stalled. She shifted into a lower gear, andvehicle shifted into gear. Transmission reverse gear went out, and second gear was only one working.
Consumer was coming up a ramp andgetting on highway,accelerated to get to highway speed when transmission would not come out of first gear, and vehicle would not go over 20 mph. Consumer had to pull over on shoulder. Vehiclewas cuurently at dealer. Consumer states the reverse drim had completely disentegrated.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the engine hesitated without warning.upon initial inspection by the contact, it was determined the failure was possibly related to the exhaust system.the dealer and manufacturer were not alerted.
Transmission is slipping, causing the vehicle to hesitate. Cause unknown.*ml
Defective automatic transmission caused the vehicle to hesitate and stall while driving which may cause an accident. Also the reverse position does not work.problem is reoccurring.please provide further information.
Transmission failure.
1995 chevrolet luminas apparently have a known transmission defect which causes the torque converter to lock up at very low speeds, causing jerky & uneven shifting. When decelerating the torque converter fails to unlock, dragging down the rpm of the engine to very low levels when decelerating. The transmission shop i went to in order to diagnose the problem advised me that this was a known defect from chevrolet, who had issued a tsb concerning the problem. The transmission shop advised me that the repair was over $1,000 and that if i did not have the repair done the vehicle could stall when decelerating suddenly, possibly leading to loss of control of the vehicle. With my car this is an intermittent problem, i have not as of yet repaired the transmission. When i called the dealer i was advised that there was no factory correction for the problem and all service would be feeable. This appears to be a potential life safety issue as when the car stalls power steering is lost and until restarted has no power to avoid a crash. Thank you for the evaluation of this report.
Transmissionmalfunctioneddue to a failed torque converter.dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be done. Please provide any further details on this matter.
Transmission failed and vehicle would not travel over 20 mph.*mjs
Can't decide which gear to shift to, goes to neutral momentarily at 25-35 mph.
I owned a 93 lumina, which i had the transmission rebuilt 2 times, due to complete failure. Now i own a 95 lumina, which i had to replace the transmission with a brand new one due to major failure. The computer and map sensor failed, requiring replacement by the dealer. Chevrolet can do better than this.
Trabsmission shifts
While driving abot 25 mph up a hill tried to accelerateand vehicle wouldnot move.was towed where technician did not state what wasproblem.
The transmission drum failed, replacement of the entire transmission necessary.*mjs
Vehicle experienced sudden loss of power while travelling 30 mph uphill. Investigation revealed that all gear selections except park acted like neutral. Vehicle would roll if brake not applied. Dealer (other than where vehicle purchased) examined vehicle and found that the input housing was cracked. Transmission required to be rebuilt / replaced; cost of $2000.00. Certified gm transmission received and installed then found to be defective. 2nd replacement transmission ordered and is in the process of being installed. Contact with gm indicated since transmission past warranty period, they could not help.
Transmission failed. Mjs
Reverse drum in transmission failed.nlm
Intermittently pin inthe shift lever separated when the gear is shifted.
The parking shift lock lever from the steering wheel column is not working appropriate, which caused an accident. The gear can release from parking to reverse,neutral or drive gear at the touch of a finger. A child accidentally touched gear when the accident occurred.
Consumer's son who is four years old was able to shift gear from park into reverse, car rolled down the driveway about 90 feet, son was able to turn the steering wheel at a right angle. Vehicle traveled 50 feet from this point into the woods before stopping without crashing. There was no key in the ignition when this happened. The problem has not been corrected.
Transmissionmalfunctioneddue to a failed torque converter.dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be done. Please provide any further details on this matter.
Torque converter failed.
While traveling vehicle make a loud noise,also, vehicle does not shift into gear. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer stated that the torque converter needed replacing. Parts has yet to be replaced please provide any further detials.
Left ball joint fell apart while leaving parking lot.then wheel wedged into tire well and bent body metal.this also caused the axle shaft to come apart.if this happened on a highway, it could have caused a serious accident.
I had my lower ball bearings replaced back in july of 2000.i was on the internet and seen were you could pull up recalls and put in the year and make of my car and this came up.i haven't had any other problems currently.it costed me around $300.00 to fix both sides.i am seeing if i can get refunded for this since i didn't know that there was a recall?i have the receipt from walt luti tire in lebanon, ohio were is was fixed.
I had my lower ball bearings replaced back in july of 2000.i was on the internet and seen were you could pull up recalls and put in the year and make of my car and this came up.i haven't had any other problems currently.it costed me around $300.00 to fix both sides.i am seeing if i can get refunded for this since i didn't know that there was a recall?i have the receipt from walt luti tire in lebanon, ohio were is was fixed.
When the wheel problem occured i first thought i had a low tire.i stopped and checked all my tires at a sevice station.they were not low and there was no indication that the lugs were loose.when i was almost home, the wheel problem became worse i slowed down and got home.i called a wrecker driver he had to back it up to put it on the wrecker. He said it was in the wheel but did not say the lugs were loose.i heard metal clanking.on the car central recall list the ball bearing can fail and cause the lugs to loosen according to a consumer complaint on your web site.why was this not repaired before i got the car. There is a recall on this.why did the dealer not know about the recall?what good is recalls if the dealers and car makers are not notifyng people about them? i have a gm warranty that i paid 600.00 for they would not pay on this.this could have been serious had i been going faster.at beatty chevrolet they tried to say i had let the lugs get loose.it happened to fast for the lugs to have been loose when i bought it at interstate motors.consumer laws have got to be enforced.american lives depend on this.thank youfor your time and effort on this matter.margaret west.
Planetary disc broke.
While drivingand making a right hand turn heard a loud noise.vehicle started bouncing.tried to accelerate, but vehicle would not move.coasted to side of road.had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic for inspection of problem.
Four defective rivetson lower ball joint broke.*skd
Consumer stated while driving, the transmission failed, the entire transmission was replaced. Mr
This car has been a source of continual problems since purchase. I have had door locks break, 2 power window motors go, transmission line leaks, and a rust problem on inside corners of the rear doors, that chevrolet (the corp). Refused to fix. It has been a "lemon" in my mind.
The consumerstatedthat while driving at 45 mph the vehicle was involved in a front impact accident.the air bag deployed but immediately deflated.as a result the driver hit her chest on the steering wheel.the consumer also felt that the seat belt did not properly restrain her.the dealer and manufacturer were notified.*nlm
Rear beltanchorand attachment separated fromvehicle.the dealer has been notified.
Abs braking system problems.plus the driver seat belt didn't lock because she hit her head on the steering wheel.please describe.tt
Seat belt design, causes discomfort to occupants due to belt tightening. *sd
My daughter was involved in a fatal auto accident. She was the rear passenger of a chevorlet 1995 lumina. She had on her seat belt. Her girlfriend also in the rear, distracted the driver who lost control of the car and hit a telephone pole. My daughter received a fatal blow to the head, liver lacerations , fractured ribs, and seat belt contusions. She remained in a coma for nine days before passing away. The girl who did not have her seat belt survived with only minor abrasions. The other two front seat driver and passenger received only minor abrasions.the car exploded into flames.
3 point belt failed.
Due to the location as well as the design, the seat belt buckle became very easy to release,causing the occupant to be ejected out of the seat when making a stop due to the buckle unlatching. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer knows of the problem.
Driversside seatbelt works, other seat belts will not stay fastened. Consumer feels this is unsafe forpassengers incar.
When driving 35 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision,impact frontal on passenger's side.neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Also,passenger's side seat belt did not lock in place, causingpassenger side occupantto hit windshield. Vehicle was a total loss.neither driver nor passenger seat belts locked.
Drivers side seat belt does not retract.
While driving 50-55 mph on wet/snowy and icy road conditions vehicle was involved in a rear end crash, vehicle slammedinto the back of another vehicle,damaging the whole front end; also,there was no deployment of driver's air bag andshoulder belt did not restrain the driver from hitting his head on the windshield of vehicle. Vehicle is being repaired.
Shoulder belts work intermittently, sometimes do not stay, housing sometimes comes off. Dealer not aware of the problem. No warranty. Also, abs brakes do not stop properly when pedal applied. In addition, integrated child seats are not able to function safely. Consumer concerns are with children. While travelling in vehicle doors open/close randomly, posing a safety hazard. Problems still exists. Provide further information.*ask
Shoulder belts work intermittently, sometimes do not stay, housing sometimes comes off. Dealer not aware of the problem. No warranty. Also, abs brakes do not stop properly when pedal applied. In addition, integrated child seats are not able to function safely. Consumer concerns are with children. While travelling in vehicle doors open/close randomly, posing a safety hazard. Problems still exists. Provide further information.*ask
Driving the vehicle and had to stop suddenly, and the child safety seat came forward to the front seat, also the plastic part of the lap belt fell off, and the whole rear lap belt came apart.
The seat belt in the middle of the rear seat does not stay tightened allowing a css to be installed.tt
The driver's side seat slides and rocks back and forth. The dealer has fixed the seat 2 times before.
My windshield wipers keep shorting out.some times they work and sometimes they don't.the bracketto hold the front seat broke and had to be replaced.the handles on the passenger door broke and needed to be replaced and now the sliding door is doing the same.thebrake light keeps coming on and the antilock brakes make a grinding noise when applied.
At 70 mph consumer hit the brakes and driver 'sseat fully reclined back. Could have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Driver's side seat broke loose while driving.seat felt like a rocking chair.consumer states its very dangerous to drive this way.seat assembly was replaced by owners's mechanic.
Riser assembly piece that connects the driver's seat to base broke off. Noinjuries were sustained. Base piece broke off by itself for no reason.
Consumer states driver seat leans back, vehicle was inspected and technician advised consumer that seat had a broken riser and found frame to be broken also, frame and riser was ordered and replaced and reinstalled back into vehicle.
Driver's seat is collapsing due to bent frame. *sd
Both front seat head rest padding is loose and does not properly restrain occupants heads. Also the back rest of both passenger's and driver's side moves forward when vehicle is in motion.
Driver's seat track is broken . Seat is very loose and wobbles alot when driving.dealerstated thatweld points are broken. Vehicle is no longer under warranty to cover cost.
4 way manual seat track bracket made of white metalbroke, anddriver's side seat rocks back and forth.consumerhas called salvage yards.none are available.found 1, and it was broken in same spot. 2 welding shops can't do anythingbecause seat is out of alignment.consumer also states head rests have a bar that is coming out of it.
Consumer complains that the foam or soft substance inside of the restraints gave out and are as hard as bricks.dealer informs consumer that it is a part of wear and tear and they are not responsible under warranty.*jg
4 way manual seat track bracket made of white metalbroke, anddriver's side seat rocks back and forth.consumerhas called salvage yards.none are available.found 1, and it was broken in same spot. 2 welding shops can't do anythingbecause seat is out of alignment.consumer also states head rests have a bar that is coming out of it.
Front seat head rests broke. They just fell over. Cause unknown.
Consumer complains that the foam or soft substance inside of the restraints gave out and are as hard as bricks.dealer informs consumer that it is a part of wear and tear and they are not responsible under warranty.*jg
Driving the vehicle and had to stop suddenly, and the child safety seat came forward to the front seat, also the plastic part of the lap belt fell off, and the whole rear lap belt came apart.
As i sat down in the seat, i leaned back and when i pushed back in the seat i felt a crack, and the seat proceeded to leanback.when i looked under the seat i noticed that the riser mechanism had broken which now causes the seat to lean back.i checked with gm and it will cost over $500 just for the riser mechanism.no attempt was made to find out what caused the failure.
Vehicle hit from behind, causing drivers seat back to recline, causing loss of control of vehicle. *dsh
While driving in a snow stormvehicle hit a patch of ice, and started to slide, spun around & was then rearended. Upon being rearended, driver's seatback broke. Driver fell backwards & lost visual contact until vehicle stopped. Vehicle towed to salvage yard & was totaled.
Vehicle impact 6:00 position, slowed down to speed of 25 mph, driver seat went into reclining position, causing lose of control of vehicle.a
Seat latch failed, causing the seat to recline backwards. Repair and replacement was make and withend a year fail again.
Back of driver seat broke causing seat to collapse.
Driver's seat latch failed, causing seat to recline backwards.
Driver's seat back moves with body movement.*aw
Both front seat head rest padding is loose and does not properly restrain occupants heads. Also the back rest of both passenger's and driver's side moves forward when vehicle is in motion.
While driving at 40 mph consumer was hit fromback, causing her to go forward. Then,fall flat because seat reclined, causing injury to consumer. Vehicle was atotal loss. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer gave consumer a claim # to showinsurance company.
Location of seatbelt anchors for rear seats make it impossible to correctly install child safety seats. *dh
1-every time the weather is wet and cold, all 4 doors freeze shut.this is due to the design of the body.the doors allow water to collect all around the top and vertical sides and the water freezes...locking me out of the car.neither the dealer nor mfg have a solution.2-brakes:every time the weather is wet, or even with high humidity the brakes squeal and grab which initiates the abs system which in turn brings the car to a "jerky motion" stopping situation.neither the dealer nor the mfg have a solution....and even more frustrating to me...neither the dealer nor the mfg seem to "give a damn".
Customer complains about the excessive need to buy fuses for the brake lights that will not work.*jg
Customer complains about the excessive need to buy fuses for the brake lights that will not work.*jg
Consumer states brakes would shudder during normal braking conditions, dealer later replaced the front brake pads and rotors, the wheel speed sensor was faulty and was causing the abs light to illuminate.
Consumer states brakes would shudder during normal braking conditions, dealer later replaced the front brake pads and rotors, the wheel speed sensor was faulty and was causing the abs light to illuminate.
Brakes repaired jun 98, brakes squeaked and made a rubbing sound. It was raining traffic was stopped started to proceed, then pressed brakes hard car continued to move it was raining speed at time no more than 3-4 mph hit vehicle in front of me.started driving again heard rubbing sound. Took to shop and found that the calipers had frozen and brakes were not working properly.also mechanicstated that this is a problem on this type of vehicle.want manufacturer to pay for repairs and reimburse for brake repairs
1-every time the weather is wet and cold, all 4 doors freeze shut.this is due to the design of the body.the doors allow water to collect all around the top and vertical sides and the water freezes...locking me out of the car.neither the dealer nor mfg have a solution.2-brakes:every time the weather is wet, or even with high humidity the brakes squeal and grab which initiates the abs system which in turn brings the car to a "jerky motion" stopping situation.neither the dealer nor the mfg have a solution....and even more frustrating to me...neither the dealer nor the mfg seem to "give a [xxx]".information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Front brakes make a grinding, sqealing noise when backing.
On a road test for a customer i lost the brakes, as it developed a hard pedal without power assist. The condition was intermittent. Upon investigation i discovered the vacuum hose from the back of the intake to the power booster was softened with oil contamination and had begun to collapse cutting off vac to the booster. I installed a new hose assembly but this came out of nowhere and could cause problems for any driver at any time. The vehicle was a 1995 chevy lumina 3.4 v6. Clearance is very tight where the hose runs. I think gm should go to a hard hose instead of a performed rubber hose. The engine was not leaking oil. This failure was heat an normal wear. Being these cars are 10 years old they are starting to fail. I suspect every vehicle with the 3.4 l engine will have this same problem not just the lumina.
The abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the abs light to come on which indicates a problem with the braking system which causes extended stopping distance and may result in a crash.please provide further information.
Shoulder belts work intermittently, sometimes do not stay, housing sometimes comes off. Dealer not aware of the problem. No warranty. Also, abs brakes do not stop properly when pedal applied. In addition, integrated child seats are not able to function safely. Consumer concerns are with children. While travelling in vehicle doors open/close randomly, posing a safety hazard. Problems still exists. Provide further information.*ask
Vehicles abs braking system failed in inclement weather and had an accident.tt
6/11/99 oil running out of engine..intake manifold gasket failure. Replaced.11/9/99 low coolant lamp on. Coolant in water pump. Pump replaced. Low coolant light on..pressure tested. No leaks found.2/17/00 low coolant light on.nothing found by dealer.abs brake failure.3/2/00 engine runs hot. Pressure leak now found.coolant in oil.dealer failure since 6/99!!!consumer must pay!!help me!
Abs braking system problems.plus the driver seat belt didn't lock because she hit her head on the steering wheel.please describe.tt
Three problems so far with cruise control, one failure of either voltage regualtor or alternator leaving owner stranded, switch on drivers side window replaced for window operation, brakes squeak and sometimes work properly
Abs, failure of brakes in wet road condition, such as ice or snow, pedal goes to the floor and loss of effectiveness.tt
Everytime the brakes are applied, the front wheels lock up; causing vehicle to pull to the left & then right. Hit dirt embankment. Ended besides telephone pole on side of road.vehicle totaled.
Whenever brakes are applied quickly, eg., in a panic stop, there is no power assist and it is impossible to stop vehicle quickly. When brakes are applied slowly, they work fine. The brakes have always had this problem since the vehicle was new more than 3 years ago.
All lights associated with the anti-lock break system come on shortly after starting vehicle.: service traction control, service anti-lock and traction control.i clearly lose the antilock brake feature.at times brakes make a funny noise and car loses braking for several feet at low speeds.dealer says chevy is aware and says they will deal with it after y2k and for now to shut off the vehicle and start it again.this does not fix the problem for very long!
Vehicle hit head-on. Air bags did not deploy. Side window shattered. Vehicle towed. After repairs, vehicle pulls to right/transmission does not work properly/ door locks go up & down when driving andbraking is very hard.
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor. In order for the vehicle to stop, the driver has to stand up on the brakes. When the vehicle finally stops, its pitches forward.the dealer has inspected the vehicle 3-4 times,and informed the owner that the braking system was okay.
Abs, failure of brakes in wet road condition, such as ice or snow, pedal goes to the floor and loss of effectiveness.tt
Had to stop suddenly, slammed on brakes and brakes failed.consumer contacted dealer andmanufacturer.
On a cold/rainy day when brakes were applied, the abs brakes did not properly function causing an accident.tt
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in accident. Mjs
Under normal road conditions when hitting the brakes the pedal goes almost to the floorbroad,has to pump the pedal to get like they should be. The system has abs.
Consumer noticed that the abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.consumer contacted the dealer, who informed consumer that vehicle had to be placed on a diagnostic machine for inspection.
Consumer's wife was in an accident because brakes locked up. The brake light never illuminated. She went to mobile on the computer, it shows that wheels were locked up. The brake system computer is still in locked - skid mode.the light illuminates after turning the key into on position. *jg
When brakes are applied there is extended stopping distance. Vehicle was checked by dealership at 5000. 10,000, and 15,000 miles for brakes,dealership said there was nothing unusual, it's just the wayabs works.
Rear brakes don't adjust.at 78,000 miles rear linings have only worn about 10%.had same problem with identical 1995 lumina with 59,000 miles we owned in january 98.both cars required high pedal effort.dealer adjusted rear brakes and told us that parking brake must be used frequently to self adjust rear brakes. Car still requires higher pedal effort than other cars i have driven.
When appyling brakes the pedal travels to floor, causing extended stopping distance.cause unknown. The consumer stated that brakes failed causing an accident in which 5 people were injured.
Abs brake failure/extended stopping distance when pedal goes to the floor under normal braking conditions/dry pavement, resultimg in an accident.tt
The abs will kick in when the brakes are applied, and the car kept going into a garage.
While testing driving vehicle before purchasing it consumer noticed it there was some problem with the brakes. But dealerignored the situation.subsequently,consumer rear ended anothe vehicle due to a brake problem.
Upon making a stop the brake pedal became very difficult to depress,causing extended stopping distance and loss of brake effectivness.in addition, the location and the design of the horn makes it difficult inan emergency to locate and depress the horn.also, due to the shape of the windshield there is a strong reflection of the front section which is very bad during certain daylight conditions.
Brakes fail to stop.it is an intermittent problem.
Ownerapplied the brakes the car didn't stop when it should/ very poor .
Brakes: driving on interstate at 60mph,getting off ramp, applied brakes, and pedal went completely to the floor and car did not stop or slow down. Lifted foot off pedal, reapplied brakes, this time they took hold.
Owner has abs brakes, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance when brakes are applied. Pedal also goes to floor of vehicle. Dealer found no problem.
When the brakes were applied on a wet surface the brakes locked up, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision .the dealer has been notified.
When ever applying the brakes vehicle failed to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance.also,brake pedalwent all the wayto floor,and vehicle slid. Took vehicle to an independent mechanic & who informed consumer that problemwa the abs braking system. Was nothing mechanical. Has not taken vehicle to dealer as of yet.
When applying brakes brake pedal goes to the floor, and the vehicle does not stop. Brake pedal has to be pumped a couple of times in order to stop.dealer can't duplicate problem.
Abs, brake failure, brakes locked up and vehicle lost control, impact 11:00 position, extended stopping distance on wet surface, speed 35mph.
While consumer was drivingabs brakes/master cylinder failed, pedal went to the floor.had a hard time stopping.
Antilock brake light comes on.
Anti lock warning light comes on in wet weather.
The brakes locked up and caused the vehicle to spin and caused an accident.ttwhile approaching a 50 mph curve, consumer touched brakes and vehicle skidded, it turned sideways and skidded again and then overturned, consumer states brakes locked up, consumer was injured in accident, consumer also stated in letter that a gm motors inspector that came and looked over vehicle and found a sensor had shorted underneath vehicle on drivers side.
R/f wheel sensor becomes inoperative when wet causing the abs system to fail.nlm
Poor abs performance,abs light comes on periodically,abs sensor and mode have been replaced.
When applying brakes heard a tapping sound. Dealer did not nowwhat the sound was. Later realized it was a crackedsolenoid sensorring.dealer said that meant that abs system could shut down.
Brakes get damp, replace brakes, after the car sat for a period of time, when backed up the brakes make a terrible noise for a couple of times.
Failure of the brakes caused consumer to have a near accident.tt
Consumer experienced brake failure when pulling out of a gas station . Consumer stated when he took vehicle in to dealer he was advised that power booster vacuum hose had came off.
When applying the hydraulic brakes, there is a noise and the brakes failed on two occasions.please describe.
Brakes failed.
The brakes locked up and caused the vehicle to spin and caused an accident.ttwhile approaching a 50 mph curve, consumer touched brakes and vehicle skidded, it turned sideways and skidded again and then overturned, consumer states brakes locked up, consumer was injured in accident, consumer also stated in letter that a gm motors inspector that came and looked over vehicle and found a sensor had shorted underneath vehicle on drivers side.
Front disc brakes wearing unevenly prematurely.
Brakes fail continuously.
Was driving; started to apply brakes; right rear wheel locked up & slid until brakes caught or released; happens periodically; have taken to dealer; mechanic not reliable.
Brakes squeak.
When brakes are applied there issudden acceleration instead of vehicle slowing down. Have toslam on brakes to stop vehicle.
Brakes make noise continually.
Put vehicle in reverse it went forward then power steering went and brakes.tt
While driving in rush hr traffic the car stalled out- causing power brakes to malfunction.tt
Brakes squeal/perform poorly.
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Brakes fail continuously.
Upon stopping at very low speeds the brakes made a horrible, defeaning squeal.
Third time in three years that brakes, rotors &nd/or drums needed to be replaced because of failure or uneven wear of rotors and drums.
Consumer states brakes would shudder during normal braking conditions, dealer later replaced the front brake pads and rotors, the wheel speed sensor was faulty and was causing the abs light to illuminate.
Brakes wearing prematurly on front, no accident yet.
Excessive wear of brake pads and rotors. Replacement appeared to be every 5000 to 10,000 miles, commencing at 40.000 miles. Vehicle in /out of dealer for repairs, but unable to correct the problem.feel free to provide further details.
1. Battery failed to turn engine over 3 differnt times in one day. Turn the key and it just clicks. Towed it to a dealer. The dealer says the battery failed load test. Relaced battery.2. A rubbing noise is heard from the rear when turning. Dealer found rear stabilizer bushing on rr strut out of position. Rr stabilizer shaft to position properly.3. Power door locks do not unlock with the remote. Dealer replaced right and left actuator bumpers. Came out of actuators.4. Brake squeal noise up front. Dealer inspects front brakes and concludes approx. 3-5k left on front brakes. Mileage at this point is only 16345.
Brakes wearing prematurly on front, no accident yet.
Consumer states brakes would shudder during normal braking conditions, dealer later replaced the front brake pads and rotors, the wheel speed sensor was faulty and was causing the abs light to illuminate.
While driving onhighway at approximately 35-40 mph the caliper fell off consumer's brakes,and the automobile completely locked up.
The brake caliper stick and there are no brakes .please describe .
Abs, brake pads prematurely wear out, inside wears out before outside pads wear out, pads replaced 3 times within 1 1/2 years, owner believes design flaw. Naccording to dealer, normal wear.
When brakes are applied hard, driver's door would slide forward off track. Fender would impede its progress. Passenger's door fails to open. Brakes: brake pads worn down.front end misalignment, causing vehiclevehicle topull hard to right/tires to wear out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Sudden oil consumption 1 qt per 1000mi. Very rapid brake and rotors wear at about 4500 mi.
The front brakes have worn into the rotors and now the front brakes are no longer stopping the car at a safe distance.the brakes are disc brakes.
Front brake rotor warped.
Brakes experience extended stopping distances and vibration due to rust on the rotors.
Rear brake cylinders failed resulting in leakage.
Back wheel brake cylinder leak. *dsh
While consumer was drivingabs brakes/master cylinder failed, pedal went to the floor.had a hard time stopping.
On a road test for a customer i lost the brakes, as it developed a hard pedal without power assist. The condition was intermittent. Upon investigation i discovered the vacuum hose from the back of the intake to the power booster was softened with oil contamination and had begun to collapse cutting off vac to the booster. I installed a new hose assembly but this came out of nowhere and could cause problems for any driver at any time. The vehicle was a 1995 chevy lumina 3.4 v6. Clearance is very tight where the hose runs. I think gm should go to a hard hose instead of a performed rubber hose. The engine was not leaking oil. This failure was heat an normal wear. Being these cars are 10 years old they are starting to fail. I suspect every vehicle with the 3.4 l engine will have this same problem not just the lumina.
The engine backfired and blew off the power hose to the vaccum system, and that resulted in a very fast rpm (2000), andloss of power brakes. The hose does not have a clip and that causes the problem on the vehicle. This happens to all 95-98 luminas.
Consumer experienced brake failure when pulling out of a gas station . Consumer stated when he took vehicle in to dealer he was advised that power booster vacuum hose had came off.
Hose fromintake manifold topower booster brake & master cylinder keeps popping out easily due tobeing clamped at one end & not atother end. Vehicle would then start to accelerate.
Steering wheel made clicking sound when trying to turn wheel became hard to steer as if no power steering and air bag light came on. Turned out to be the air bag coil - which had an exposed circuit. Noticed many technical service bulletins of this nature about the clicking in the steering wheel. Do not know if air bag was involved with the techinical service bulletins or other complaints. Could have been a very serious incedent if this occurred while driving the vehicle. So happens that it occurred while pulling out of a parking space at a chevrolet dealership after just having the abs system repaired.
While driving made a slight turn and lost steering power. Steering got very hard to handle as if the fluid was gone.
Manual steering difficult.nlm
Vehicle experiences continued problems with suspension and steering, recall on components however vehicle denied due to vin #.
Adjustable steering wheel is very loose and hard to steer.
Steering wheel makes a loud noise when making turn.tt
Steering column smokes.
There is alot of play within the lower control arm/ball joint which causes vibration. Also, when turning the steering wheel towards the right, steering wheel will go a different way, andconsumer almost lost control. Dealer can't determine exact cause of the problem.
Steering column makes noise.
Sliding door on passenger's side will not stay shut anymore.chevrolet is aware of this. Customer set the door to manual lmode but still opens if not carefully closed.alarm also does not sound anymore aswarning.
Power steering gear assembly shorted out resulting in fluid leak.
Vehicle overheated several times and was taken to dealer.was told nothing wrong. It was taken again for same problem and the mechanic said the a/c compressor was overheating it.it was replaced, but that wasn't the problem because it overheated again.the last time it was taken an oil change was done and checked for overheating problem due to spouse taking sick daughter to see a doctor in los angeles.the dealer said it was fine and okay to take to los angeles.the vehicle overheated during the trip and the a/c was not used once due to cold weather. The vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer in los angeles.the mechanic said the oil was contaminated with coolant and the dealer in las vegas should have noticed it.the head gasket and other related parts and fluids were replaced at my expense $1790.i complained to the manufacturer and first they offered $200+.i said not enough, so they offered $400.i said it didn't even cover the a/c compressor that was good and not the problem, not to mention the money i spent on car rentals when my car was waiting to be seen by a mechanic.it was negligence on the las vegas dealer that my daughter had to suffer in pain on the side of the highway.as for the power steering pump and hose.i beleive they broke something when trying to repair the overheating problem.the power door lock never really worked since i got the vehicle and the radio always got very hot which could lead to an electrical fire.i beleive this vehicle should have a recall on the engine and electrical system especially when i was shocked that other owners had the same problems.
While driving on highway 5o mph,lost control of carand hit a cement wall and air bags did not deploy.
While pulling into garage at about 2 mphsteering went out, when turning wheel to left it moves freely, but wheels do not turn. When turning to right no power steering.
Power steering pump bolt broke, causing pump to fall off, resulting in loss of steering/brakes.*skd
Rack and pinion steering is extremely difficult to use requires excessive effort.*mjs
Steering: rack and pinon bolts came out of the rack and pinion steering gear, causing rack and pinion steering to drop, resulting in loss ofsteering. Took in for repair and new rack and pinion put on. Currently, vehicle is back for repairfor the same problem.
The steering began to be hard to turn left.power steering fluid was fine.steering wheel began to lock when trying to turn left only.the car was only showing about 56.000 miles.the car got stuck in an intersection because i could not get it to turn sharp enough, and i feel it is dangerous to drive.the dealership said it would cost over 700 dollars to be repaired.i did not expect it to need such costly repairs at this early date.
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The paint on the vehicle is bubbling, cracking and peeling off in sheets.nlm
Paint job on my car.
I don't have a complaint about a specific make or model...i have an overall complaint about how thin cars are today and how much they are not protecting the occupants.my brother was killed 2 weeks ago after hydroplaning at about 35 mph.i know heavier vehicles use more gas but aren't lives worth it?i know that as a nation we have become very money conscious and gas mileage is a biggie but everyone who has had someone killed in a senseless accident might feel differently afterward.please advise what if anything is being done in the auto industry as a whole to change the trend and make cars more protective.
The paint on the vehicle is bubbling, cracking and peeling off in sheets.nlm
The dashboard is made of a material that reflects onto the windshield causing poor visibility.
Glove compartment door fell off.
Paint lifting and peeling all over vehicle especially roof.
Outside door handles broke with parts falling into the door.vehicle cannot be opened from outside unless crawling through from rear.
1-every time the weather is wet and cold, all 4 doors freeze shut.this is due to the design of the body.the doors allow water to collect all around the top and vertical sides and the water freezes...locking me out of the car.neither the dealer nor mfg have a solution.2-brakes:every time the weather is wet, or even with high humidity the brakes squeal and grab which initiates the abs system which in turn brings the car to a "jerky motion" stopping situation.neither the dealer nor the mfg have a solution....and even more frustrating to me...neither the dealer nor the mfg seem to "give a [xxx]".information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The power sliding door failed, dealer failed to fix this recall problem prior to the consumer purchasing the vehicle.nlm
When entering and exiting vehicle occupants hit the door/frame with head, causing injury. *sd
Help my car is falling apart and the dealer wants huge sums to fix these problems some of which i believe are defects.$500 for a defroster switch-ouch, power locks failed, alternator failed, consumes 1 qt of oil every 800 miles, stalls at start in am. Can i get help from gm on these items ? your help is appreciated
Driver and passenger side door handles are broken. Yh
Another vehicle backed into the side of consumer's vehicle door while traveling about20 mph, and causinginterior part ofdoor to break.dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
All four power door locks have failed and have been replaced.
Both outside door handles, driver side and passenger side, broke within 3 months of each other. Both broke in the same manner. The door could not be opened from the outside. In my opinion, this woould be a safety hazard if a person in the vehicle needed emergency assistance fom the outside.
While locked, therear two side doors open, after making a turn.please describe.
Noise in sliding door and panel, unable to fix.
My windshield wipers keep shorting out.some times they work and sometimes they don't.the bracketto hold the front seat broke and had to be replaced.the handles on the passenger door broke and needed to be replaced and now the sliding door is doing the same.thebrake light keeps coming on and the antilock brakes make a grinding noise when applied.
Passenger door wouldn't open from the outside.
Sliding door does not open and close properly.
Latch on electric sliding door releases when vehicle standing discharging battery.company recalling 1997 on for this defect.it is safety hazard if it should occur running.in emergency car cannot be relied on. I believe my vehicle is not safe without this correction.
Sliding door on the vehicle opens and closes intermittently without activation of the power remote transmitter, on one occasion child fell out of vehicle in motion and was hanging by the seat belt.(attorney for consumer).
Driver's door won't open from outside.*ml
1-every time the weather is wet and cold, all 4 doors freeze shut.this is due to the design of the body.the doors allow water to collect all around the top and vertical sides and the water freezes...locking me out of the car.neither the dealer nor mfg have a solution.2-brakes:every time the weather is wet, or even with high humidity the brakes squeal and grab which initiates the abs system which in turn brings the car to a "jerky motion" stopping situation.neither the dealer nor the mfg have a solution....and even more frustrating to me...neither the dealer nor the mfg seem to "give a damn".
Vehicle experiences problem with door handles:passenger's side door will not open from inside or outside.driver's door will not open from the outsidedealer notified. Provide further details.
Passenger rear door sticker out of adjustment.
When brakes are applied hard, driver's door would slide forward off track. Fender would impede its progress. Passenger's door fails to open. Brakes: brake pads worn down.front end misalignment, causing vehiclevehicle topull hard to right/tires to wear out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Left and right front doors swing back to closed position, will not stay open.
When getting in the vehicle the door closes on the occupant, possibily causing injury.tt
Hood is unstable.
Rear gate panel failed.
Rear tailgate handle broke.
After purchase took a trip, with2300 miles-on speedometer parked vehicle and bolt that holds cross member came out.
The contact owns a 1995 chevrolet lumina.while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise underneath the vehicle.upon further inspection, she noticed that the frame of the vehicle was fractured, which caused it to separate from the vehicle.the vehicle was pushed to her place of residence.the contact is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure.the failure and current mileages were 150,000.
Front left strut failed.
Misalignment after several repair attempts.
Between the speed of 50 and 60 mph the vehicle vibrates. Please describe.tt
Suspension bolts and front wheel bolt loose.
When making a turn (either left or right), there is constant vibration, this specially occurs when making a turn from slow speeds.
Vehicle will wander from side to side w/dealer replacing components of front suspension. Driver has also lost control going off road. Please describe details.
When making left turn, there will be clunking noise.tt
When brakes are applied hard, driver's door would slide forward off track. Fender would impede its progress. Passenger's door fails to open. Brakes: brake pads worn down.front end misalignment, causing vehiclevehicle topull hard to right/tires to wear out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Between 50 and 60mph there is a vibration.please describe.tt
Vehicle hit head-on. Air bags did not deploy. Side window shattered. Vehicle towed. After repairs, vehicle pulls to right/transmission does not work properly/ door locks go up & down when driving andbraking is very hard.
The driver's side left ball joint broke causing the left inner tie rod to separate and split the boot.
Left ball joint fell apart while leaving parking lot.then wheel wedged into tire well and bent body metal.this also caused the axle shaft to come apart.if this happened on a highway, it could have caused a serious accident.
It appears that the ball joint failed and caused the car to come to a screaching hault.the wheel jammed into the wheel well and bent out the fender.the car would not start afterwards and made a screaching noise when attempted to start it.
While making a left turn the right lower ball joint fractured.this failure pulled the half shaft out of the transmission and caused the right tire to flip back damaging the body of the vehicle. *mr *nlm
Right front side would be making loud noises. Owner believes it waslower ball joint that was causing problem. Vehicle was manufactured for canada.
While driving about 35 mph left lower ball joint separated, causing tire to lock inside the fender, which could have caused a crash.the vehicle was towed to a garage.
Recall 94 v 230 00/front control arm:lower ball joint;right front wheel came off while making a turn.manufacturer was notified, and informed consumerthat this vehiclewas not covered underrecall due to vin.feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Right lower ball joint separated, causing damage to wheel/strut/brakes and fender.
Vehicle experiences continued problems with suspension and steering, recall on components however vehicle denied due to vin #.
While driving consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the front end.dealership inform edthe consumer that the problempertained to the front right ball joint failure, and the problem was not resolved.
Nhtsa#94-v-230-000: the lower control arm failed, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the vehicle identification number was not included.
There was a knocking sound coming from the front end when the car was moving slowly or turning. Super lube replaced the lower right ball joint because it had cracked. There was a recall involving this part on some lumina's, but when i contacted chevrolet and the dealer, both claimed there was no recall.
Right lower ball joint separated without warning causing damage to tire,wheel,cv boot,and fender
Consumer was driving approximately 10 mph down a circular ramp in a parking garage andall of a sudden the front right wheel did a 90 degree turn out of the car. This was caused by the ball joints fracturing. There was noinjury.
There is alot of play within the lower control arm/ball joint which causes vibration. Also, when turning the steering wheel towards the right, steering wheel will go a different way, andconsumer almost lost control. Dealer can't determine exact cause of the problem.
While driving consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the front end.dealership inform edthe consumer that the problempertained to the front right ball joint failure, and the problem was not resolved.
Consumer was driving approximately 10 mph down a circular ramp in a parking garage andall of a sudden the front right wheel did a 90 degree turn out of the car. This was caused by the ball joints fracturing. There was noinjury.
While traveling on the freeway she heard a noise. The upper balljoint broke. The right tire came off also the dealership is aware of the problem.ts
While traveling approximately 5 mph lost steering control which resulted ina crash, the wheel bearings had not been sealed causing loss of steering.the dealer was not willing to assist consumer with the repairs stating the age and mileage of the vehicle, also how many times vehicle had been serviced.
1. Battery failed to turn engine over 3 differnt times in one day. Turn the key and it just clicks. Towed it to a dealer. The dealer says the battery failed load test. Relaced battery.2. A rubbing noise is heard from the rear when turning. Dealer found rear stabilizer bushing on rr strut out of position. Rr stabilizer shaft to position properly.3. Power door locks do not unlock with the remote. Dealer replaced right and left actuator bumpers. Came out of actuators.4. Brake squeal noise up front. Dealer inspects front brakes and concludes approx. 3-5k left on front brakes. Mileage at this point is only 16345.
Was driving on interstate 55 when left rear tire started to make a noise like i had a flat.when i safely stop the car and looked there were no flat tires.drove on shoulder as noise started again at 20 mph.stopped and looked again and saw that the outside support broke in half.other support ok alinement support bent.this most likely from the support breaking.no one at the dealer were i had the car fixed has ever seen one break before.maybe a problem.dt
On or about 10-6-10 i assisted my grandson in purchasing a vehicle from a car lot in cleveland ohio.the car was a 1995 chevy lumina.we were told the car had been purchased at an auction in pa. And driven to cleveland without a problem.i paid $635 for the downpayment with additional $300 to be paid by 11-5-10 for a title transfer.then $200 a month thereafter for 12 months.we left with an elated young man who now had a way to get back and forth to work for his two jobs.the next day he takes it for an oil change and is told that the car has numerous problems, leaking gaskets, bad struts, rusted floor, and leak in gas tank and transmission.the next day, it stopped running.contacted the dealer who towed it and claimed to repair leaking trans.three days later it stops again,they tow it from i-480 highway and each tow we have to pay them $45.they are given a list of repairs needed, even though purchased with no warranty the car barely leaves the lot before it breaks down.on payday, he gets car back this time and fills tank up only for his job parking lot to be covered with leaking gas and the police and fire dept. Are called and tell him not to drive the car as the leak is a death trap.again i pay for a tow from aaa $64.they are informed and state they put a gas tank on and that we cannot contact them regarding anymore problems.two days ago the car stops again, battery dead.i purchase a new battery and today, the stabilizer bar falls and the struts are hanging leaving the car undriveable.something must be done regarding unscrupulous dealers that sell these hard working people unreliable transportation.
Noise from vehicle resulting from failure of the engine mounts and rear swar bar/toe bar mounts.
Left rear tire blew out.tire had less than 24000 miles on it.
The tire developed a crack (firestone).nlm
Three tires failed.
Goodyear eagle tire sidewall failed, causing accident.
Complete sidewall failure of a relatively new tire (about 3000 miles or less).( dot number: tire size: p205/70r15 )
Rear tires replaced due to internal splitting.
Vehicle overheated several times and was taken to dealer.was told nothing wrong. It was taken again for same problem and the mechanic said the a/c compressor was overheating it.it was replaced, but that wasn't the problem because it overheated again.the last time it was taken an oil change was done and checked for overheating problem due to spouse taking sick daughter to see a doctor in los angeles.the dealer said it was fine and okay to take to los angeles.the vehicle overheated during the trip and the a/c was not used once due to cold weather. The vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer in los angeles.the mechanic said the oil was contaminated with coolant and the dealer in las vegas should have noticed it.the head gasket and other related parts and fluids were replaced at my expense $1790.i complained to the manufacturer and first they offered $200+.i said not enough, so they offered $400.i said it didn't even cover the a/c compressor that was good and not the problem, not to mention the money i spent on car rentals when my car was waiting to be seen by a mechanic.it was negligence on the las vegas dealer that my daughter had to suffer in pain on the side of the highway.as for the power steering pump and hose.i beleive they broke something when trying to repair the overheating problem.the power door lock never really worked since i got the vehicle and the radio always got very hot which could lead to an electrical fire.i beleive this vehicle should have a recall on the engine and electrical system especially when i was shocked that other owners had the same problems.
Wheneverengine starts up the doors would lock. Doors fail to open when engine is shut off. Also, when the remote keyless entry is in use,the key fails to unlock the door.
Unspecified.
The paint on my vehicle began to peel off after it bubbled.i noticed the bubbling and then one day while driving a paint chip blew up onto the windshield.i went to the dealer and was told i'm not the original owner they cannot help me.gmc also would not acknowledge anything wrong with their paint job.i have tried different ways to get them to fix this paint problem.i am not the only white car driving in my area with the same defect.at this point in time my white car is mostly a grey primer.i'm not asking for anything but a repaint.the car may be relatively old in years but has low milage and in excellent condition.i have maintained the car as did my mother before her death with all regular maintenance and upkeep.this was a point the dealership also made that since i don't have service done therethey are not responsible. I didn't know that my oil change also effected my paint.is this something new we as consumer should be aware of?it is obvious to all but chevy that there is a defect.
Chipping & cracking of paint.
Dash panel fell off.
1-every time the weather is wet and cold, all 4 doors freeze shut.this is due to the design of the body.the doors allow water to collect all around the top and vertical sides and the water freezes...locking me out of the car.neither the dealer nor mfg have a solution.2-brakes:every time the weather is wet, or even with high humidity the brakes squeal and grab which initiates the abs system which in turn brings the car to a "jerky motion" stopping situation.neither the dealer nor the mfg have a solution....and even more frustrating to me...neither the dealer nor the mfg seem to "give a [xxx]".information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This is not a safety defect, however, it is a factory defect.at 33,731 miles, paint started bubbling, cracking, and peeling off this gm car during the first week of october (on or about 10/07/99).when presented with this delamination complaint (paint peeling down to a greenish/grayish colored primer surface), the dealership and the manufacturer would not admit that a delamination problem existed and denied my complaint claiming "they did not have a problem with white paint...white paint is as good as gold" (i explained that the color is not the problem...it is the application/product of primer/sealant at the factory) then they claimed my problem was due to a"repaint"which is not true.when i provided a mill gauge reading of 4 (proof of factory virgin paint), i was then denied claiming "3yr/36,000miles out of warranty"...later, they called and offered 50% (because they could not prove the paint was not virgin), and now 75% participation by the dealership/manufacturer (which they are now trying to decline) the dealership/manufacturer will not participate 100% to repair/correct this factory defect.they want me to pay 25% to correct their factory defect. I have maintained this car on a regular basis and, except for the delamination problem, the car is in excellent condition.i have also maintained low mileage.i paid 100% for a defective finish when i purchased this gm car new (understanding at the time that i was purchasing a non-defective factory finish), why won't they pay 100% now to correct their factory defect (strip all surfaces down to the bare metal and refinish to meet or exceed a non-defective factory finish)?as an apology for the way they have treated me and my complaint without care, they should provide me with a comparable loaner car at no cost to me while repairing their factory defective finish.thank you for your time in reading my compaint.anyassistance you can provide is appreciated.sincerely,linda j. Clements. No safety defect
Color of interior dash panel causes reflection on windshield, resulting in poor visibility.*skd
While driving at 25 mph, the oil light came on,and the vehicle made a funny noise and entire vehicle just shut down, leaving no power at all in the vehicle.the dealer replaced the oil sensor light, and noticed there was water in the oil.
Vehicle was parked. Noticedcoolant light on. Placed coolant in engine and light went off. Week later, light back on. This process was repeated numerous times. Finally tookvehicle to mechanic, andlight came on and stayed. Next day, mechanic indicated head gaskets had failed. Mechanic contacted manufacturer, andinformed consumernothing could be done due to aluminum piece had melted & vehicle out of warranty.part was repairable. Informedengine was no good and defective in beginning, and needed to be replaced.
The luggage rack failed to hold luggage carrier, causing luggage to fall off on interstate.
Paint peeling from roof, trunk and hood
My windshield wipers keep shorting out.some times they work and sometimes they don't.the bracketto hold the front seat broke and had to be replaced.the handles on the passenger door broke and needed to be replaced and now the sliding door is doing the same.thebrake light keeps coming on and the antilock brakes make a grinding noise when applied.
The paint on my 1995 chevy lumina is peeling. It started with the paint bubbling and then it started peeling within 3 months time. My car which was painted white by the manufacturer has now lost 75% of the paint.
I have a 1995 black lumina. The clear coat and the paint is peeling off. It has ran hot ever since i bought it. I have had the thermostat changed and radiator flushed.i have to keep the heat on low even in the summer to keep it from over heating!the brakes need adjusted or replaced on a continues basis. I bought the car used,off a car lot, it was three to four yrs old and right after i bought it was discovered it had a main seal oil leak that would cost near a grand to fix!! the transmission winds loudly and "jumps" even though the trans fluid is checking out fine.egr solenoid went out on my car in 2001!! why does this part cost a fortune and was told it would mess up my emission controls if not fixed? just to make my service engine light stay off!!
While vehicle was parked, ignition was off, doors locked, both air bags deployed and messed up dashbroad and windshield was busted.
I am still experienceing a engine surge when the car is at idle.
After driving for a while or intermittently upon cold starts, vehicle will surge and hesitate when attempting to accelerate. Vehicle in dealership four times w/cause still unknown. Please describe details.
Put vehicle in reverse and it went forward then power steering went and brakes.tt
Three problems so far with cruise control, one failure of either voltage regualtor or alternator leaving owner stranded, switch on drivers side window replaced for window operation, brakes squeak and sometimes work properly
Heard loud noise, accelerator petal going to floor,due to broken accelerator cable breaking.
There is a recall listed on this website but the manufactuar says there isn't one?my car is doing the exact thing the recall says on this page.
My cruise control was set at 55mph and i was traveling at that speed.i came upon a vechile that was traveling slower.as iattempted to pass iput on my left turn signal. At that time the cruise controlshut down and decreased my speed enough that i had to remain in that lane till all other cars passed
While driving up a hill the throttle cable came apart.nlm
The throtle is stuck in open position. The dealer has been notified.
When brakes are applied there issudden acceleration instead of vehicle slowing down. Have toslam on brakes to stop vehicle.
Consumer has to wiggle turn signal switch to get rearbrake lights to work, also when cruise is on and consumer turns on left turn signal, cruise will cut off.
Engine surged twice. *dsh
While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle will start to slow down while the gas pedal position is still the same, then speed back up, a few times the engine has died completely but has started right back up, a mechanic thinks it may be related to the gas tank and it's associated components, it could also possibly be related to the throttle linkages and control, consumer hears a cracking sound from the rear of the vehicle when the fuel tank is full.
Excessive friction in accelerator pedal. Resulting in no throttle return.tt
Vehicle does not slow down when foot is released from accelerator pedal.
First start of the day,vehicle will idle high, and then vehicle will stall at least 3- 4 times before itwill actually act normally . Dealr has replaced massive air flow sensor/ computer chip/ spark plugs, including wiring , and has erased memory. Defect keeps reoccurring.
When starting vehicleengine raced all the way to 40,and therewas no foot onaccelerator.consumer has been throughtwo sets of brakes because both feet had to be applied to brake in order to stop vehicle.consumer states idle is high for the first 5-7 miles, vehicle racees 40-45 mph on its own.
Consumer experienced frequent/ intermittent problems with high acceleration. When consumer started up vehicle it would accelerateat a high rate of 31/2 rpmfor approximately 10 seconds. Then the vehicle would stall out. Dealer repaired and inspected ,and can not duplicate the problem.
Accelerator pedal broke off while drive 55mph on the beltway, resulting in running off the road to stop the vehicle.
While driving at 20 mph and making a left turn, vehicle won't accelerate, causing vehicle to coast due toaccelerator cablebreaking.
Accelerator cable snapped causing loss of power. Mjs
Accelerator cable broke at throttle body causing accelerator cable to go to the floor.
Intermittent slow acceleration and sudden lurching.*skd
Accelerator coil broke in feb, 1996.dealer replaced the accelerator coil, but the engine does not "run well". Engine smokes, fluid in engine, currently at dealer. *ml
While driving on the highway about 60 mphvehiclesuddenly accelerated without a reason, consumer had contacted the dealer.
Accelerator cable broke causing the vehicle not to react to the pressure applied to the accelerator pedal.
Heater failed, causing cold air to be blown out of rear vents.
Lack of heat (to defrost windshield, restricting visiblity), low coolant light coming on, all the result of a faulty valve which also causes the car to register that it's overheating. Engine light coming on due to a faulty sensor. Emergency blinkers are broken. Grinding noise coming from front passenger wheel well.
Help my car is falling apart and the dealer wants huge sums to fix these problems some of which i believe are defects.$500 for a defroster switch-ouch, power locks failed, alternator failed, consumes 1 qt of oil every 800 miles, stalls at start in am. Can i get help from gm on these items ? your help is appreciated
If temp. Outside is below 40 degrees, the defogger and air conditioner will not function.tt
Fraudulent repairs done by gmt automotive in schaumburg, il have made the vehicle inoperable and a safety hazard.complaint has been filed with the better business bureau and the attorney general with no results.i cannot afford a lawyer because i spent $2,500.00 trying to fix a car that had nothing wrong with until gmt automotive performed a routine oil change.i have a file with all necessary paperwork to back up my statements.is there anything you can do to help me?i've already lost my car due to gmt automotive's fraudulent behavior.i just want my money back so i can buy a new car.
Heater core failed.
Heater core has been replaced five times in a one year period.when the core fails, it sprays a mist over the windshield.the windshield is fogged over so quickly making it difficult to see.also concerned about the effects of inhaling antifreeze.the leak starts slowly, not sure how long passengers are exposed.
Heater core failed, causing the windshield to fog up instantly, limiting visibility severely. During first incident driver was traveling on rt 17 and was able to pull over to the side of the road safely. At second incident the driver was driving to work and was lucky enough to have tissues so he/she and clear the windshield. And the most current incident happened while going up a steep hill.
Heater core leaked, causing windshield to fog.
Whenheater is turned on antifreeze vapors were spreading throughoutvehicle.heater core was replaced.consumer states that from breathing the vapors, he had trouble breathing and had a horrible chest cold.
While i was driving i had a smell then my windsheild started fogging over.i took my vehicle to the dealer ship to be check out.the dealership told me that my heater core was leaking coolant.i okayed the repair of ($461.21) for the first repair.then not even two thousandmiles latersame problem happen again so i took my vehicle back to the dealer they told me the heater core was defectiveand they replaced it second time at (90722).now for third time for the same probelm again the heater core is leaking coolant again.this seems to me that this is starting to be a ongoing problem.i'm really concern about this is there a solution to this concern.i don't want to start going to the dealer every two to three tousand miles to have a heater core replace. I'm very dissappointed in the quailty of this vehicle now.please assist me in getting this concern resolved right way.before there is anyother problems.note my heater core leaking coolant now and having to add coolant to my reservior every day.thank you ann harrell.
At first fan, heater, air conditioner failure, was told that it was the fan switch. Second failure, the switch was burned out and a short in the wiring harness was found and repaired.third failure, dealer said wiring harness needed replacing because it more than just an isolated problem. He disconnected the switch completely and informed me that there would be no blower.initially, the blower did not work now the blower works but the interior light does not come on when doors are opened but can be turned on manually.
While driving vehicle at very low speed, rear window on passenger side exploded.
While driving vehicle at very low speed, rear window on passenger side exploded.
Passenger side window switch failed.
Horn would blow on its own. Informed by mechanic the air bag had a short which caused the horn to blow. There was no warning light regarding the air bag defect.also, the driver side window has an intermittent electrical problem causing window to be inoperable.dealer disconnected the air bag to keep horn form blowing, and gm offered to pay for half of the repairs needed to correct the problem. *ml
This car has been a source of continual problems since purchase. I have had door locks break, 2 power window motors go, transmission line leaks, and a rust problem on inside corners of the rear doors, that chevrolet (the corp). Refused to fix. It has been a "lemon" in my mind.
Window motor failed and was replaced.
Driver's power window motor burned out.
Window motor failed and was replaced.
Electric windows not functioning. *dsh
Motor that moveswindow up and down is not working. Consumer has had to replacemotor twice already, but problem still occurs.
Consumer states that windshield wipers stopped functioning. Cause unkwown.
Windshield wipers may work while driving in the rain, and sometimes they will not work.
One cover fell first and then the other. No safety defect mentioned.
Side view mirrors have many blind spots. *sd
Dashboard reflecting shadow onto windshield constantly with dull surface or cloudy day w/no change in condition.tt
While i was driving i had a smell then my windsheild started fogging over.i took my vehicle to the dealer ship to be check out.the dealership told me that my heater core was leaking coolant.i okayed the repair of ($461.21) for the first repair.then not even two thousandmiles latersame problem happen again so i took my vehicle back to the dealer they told me the heater core was defectiveand they replaced it second time at (90722).now for third time for the same probelm again the heater core is leaking coolant again.this seems to me that this is starting to be a ongoing problem.i'm really concern about this is there a solution to this concern.i don't want to start going to the dealer every two to three tousand miles to have a heater core replace. I'm very dissappointed in the quailty of this vehicle now.please assist me in getting this concern resolved right way.before there is anyother problems.note my heater core leaking coolant now and having to add coolant to my reservior every day.thank you ann harrell.
Difficulty seeing through windshield due to glare.
While vehicle was parked, ignition was off, doors locked, both air bags deployed and messed up dashbroad and windshield was busted.
There are (2) cracks extending across windshield affecting drivers vision at eye level. Owner states dashboard/moulding is causing it to warp.
While driving 40 to 45mphvehicle hit a deer andwindshield shattered into small pieces, all over the consumer. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Vehicle hit head-on. Air bags did not deploy. Side window shattered. Vehicle towed. After repairs, vehicle pulls to right/transmission does not work properly/ door locks go up & down when driving andbraking is very hard.
Driver has difficulty seeing through slanted windshield.
Windshield moulding failed twice.
The sliding door glass window shattered.
Upon making a stop the brake pedal became very difficult to depress,causing extended stopping distance and loss of brake effectivness.in addition, the location and the design of the horn makes it difficult inan emergency to locate and depress the horn.also, due to the shape of the windshield there is a strong reflection of the front section which is very bad during certain daylight conditions.
Windshield failed.
I have a file number with general motors #99583618, my questionnaire with nhtsa id dated 2/14/200. No safety defect listed.
When driving in wet conditions windshield wipers work sporadically. Please provide any further information.
Visual system; windshield wipers can only be activated during usage of left signal.if signal is turned to the off position wipers become inoperative.
The windshield wipers failed intermittently.a recall was issued (recall #97v017000) for this model year but the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin.the consumer called the manufacturer who stated that not all 1995's were recall because they didn't want the dealers to be overwhelmed with the wiper repairs.they also indicated that more vins would be released.*nlm
Consumer states windshield wipers work intermittently during use. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.
On-going / intermittent problem with windshield wipers stop working during operation or intermittently not operating at all. Dealer notified.
The contact owns a 1995 chevrolet lumina.the contact stated that his windshield wipers work intermittently.the manufacturer informed him that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 97v017000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring).the contact will have the dealer replace the washer wiper switch.the failure mileage was 41,718 and current mileage was 42,000.
Windshield wiper; purchased a new vehicle due to bad windshield wiper, the consumer could not see the road.
Windshield wipers becomeintermittently inoperable when making a left turn. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
My windshield wipers keep shorting out.some times they work and sometimes they don't.the bracketto hold the front seat broke and had to be replaced.the handles on the passenger door broke and needed to be replaced and now the sliding door is doing the same.thebrake light keeps coming on and the antilock brakes make a grinding noise when applied.
Windshield washer would not work unlessconsumer turns on left blinker. Consumer contacted dealer.
Windshield washer line failed.
Faulty windshield wiper equipment resulted into a crash.
Recall 97v017000/washer/wiper switch: vehicle experiencing intermittentoperation of windshield wipers.vehicle been to mechanic for repair, but problem still exists.*ml
I understand that there is a recall on this but flecther jones tells me that my van is not part of this recall.the wipers use to work if you pushed on it to get it started.now it will not even come on.my wife was caught in a strom cause the wipers would not work.
The windshield wipers were intermittent for about 2 1/2 months.*scc
Windshield wipers work intermittently or not at all. This causes poor visibility and could lead to a crash. Dealer / manufacturernotified, and informed consumer that this vehiclewas not coveredunder recall due to vin.
Windshield wiper problems.
While driving during rainy weather, the front windshield wipers failed to work. The wipers failed many times before the problem was remedied.in one particular incident, the consumer were caught in a rain storm. *sc
Problem started as wipers stopping when using the right turn signal. Slowly became worse ; they stopped working when using the left turn signal. We had to wiggle the lever to get them to work. As of 10/09/99 they stopped working at all.
When drivingand windshieldwipers are neededwindshield wipers work intermittently, and are currently inoperable. Also,recall 97v017000/ manufacturer'srecall97003 forsame type of problems, vehicle identifcation number not included.
Windshield wirers are not working properly, most of the time when it is raining wipers stop, they have to be restarted by hand. *et
Windshield wipers are not working properly.windshield wipers will intermittently stop working. Contacted dealer, anddealer stated that this vehicle was not part ofrecall due to vin.
Windshield wipers are inoperative unless consumer turns on left turnsignal or when steering wheel is tilted upwards position, otherwise wipers do not work.
Dt*: the contact stated that on many occasions the windshield wipers would malfunction.on one occasion, the windshield wipers malfunctioned while driving in the evening during a rain storm.recalls were found on nhtsa website that matched the symptoms that the vehicle was experiencing.the dealers and the manufacturer were contacted and determined that the vehicle's vin number was not included in the recalls.the vehicle has not been serviced.
Windshield wiper sworks only intermittently.
In the middle of operation the windshield wipers stop working. Sometimes the wipers will not come on for 3-4 hours after they stop working. The next day the wipers will come on without any kind of problem. Chevrolet is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
Recall 97v017 000: windshield wiper/washer: operating windshieldwipers in severe weather situation driver's visibility couldbe affectedwhich may result in increa sedrisk of a vehicle crash. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumerthat thisvehicle was not part of recall due to vin.
Windshield wipers fail intermittently causing poor visibility, unable to rectify failure.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently.
Design of windshield, causes poor visibility. *sd
Servicebulletin; upon usage of windshield wipers during rainy weather they became inoperative. Wiper reactivated by using left turn signal.
When turning on the windshield wipersplastic pieces come flying out, andpieces of rubber were on top of windshield,impairing the vision of the driver. Tried to turn offthe windshield wipers, andthey would not turn off. Had to shut down the engine in order for windshield wipers to stop.
I began having problems with my windshield wipers only working sporadically, and when discussing with a friend, i discovered there might be a recall regarding my vehicle.when i went online to search if i was covered, i discovered multiple gm recalls that covered the problem i was having, and online it seemed as though my van qualified.when i phoned a dealer with my vin #, i was told i was not covered under the recall.i believe that my vehicle is experiencing the same problem covered by the recall of thousands of other gm vehicles.
When turning on the windshield wipers they just work for a few minutes then stop while wipers still on.consumer said dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
Windshield wipers come on and off in inclement weather without prior warning and intermittently.
Windshield wipers onvehicle will freeze up and not work, but problem is an intermittent problem. Contacted dealer ,anddealer was not willing to do anything.
Windshieldwipers will only work if one swipe across and will stop in the way of viewing which will cause an accident and was going to have it fixed and was told it would cost approximately $2000 and was due to the fact the we had a defective wiper motor.
While driving in rainy weather conditionswindshield wipers malfunctioned due to a defective pulse modulator.please give any further details.
97v017000: washer/wiper switch: windshield washers/wipers work intermittently.dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehiclewasnot covered underrecall due to vin.provide further details.
While driving windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of a storm. Windshield wipers will not work at all unless the left turn signal is on.please provide any futher information.
Windshield wipers have intermittent operation. Dealer will not honor recall 97v017.
Rear window wiper motor belt failed.*skd
While driving in therain windshield wipers would work intermittently. Dealer notified.
Windshield wipers work intermittently.vehicle has been checked by dealer several times, who would not repair becausecould not duplicate the problem.currently, windshield wipers have completely failed and vehicle is no longer covered by warranty.
Consumer took vehicle into dealer inseptember 1997 for recall 97v017000 repairs.dealer stated redesigned part was already installed. But, in november 1999, windshield wipersquit working ..et.
Consumer received recall notice, 97v017, in regards to windshield wiper switch.dealer claimed switch had been previously replaced therefore no service was needed. The vehicle was an early production and no one had replaced the switch.however, the wiper switch failed a week later caused by a wire that had frayed and consumer had to pay recall repairs.
Windshield wiper switch failed- totally inop in freezing rain. Vehilce previously repiared after recall. This is second switch failure.
Faulty windshield wiper equipment, causing poor visibility during a rain storm, resulted in a minor crash, last month received a recall notice (97v-017).
Windshield wiper/washer switch intermittently malfunctioned.
Wiper switch failed.
Windshield wiper switch malfunctioned,causingwindshield wipers to work intermittently which resulted in visibility problems.recall 97v017000 dealswith the same problem problem.however, this vehicle is not included in the recalldue to vin.*ml
Windshield wiper switch board defect. Vehicles windshield wiper has stop working. There is a recall on lumina but not this vin #. Seems to be the same problem as other switch problems.
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 97v017000 concerning windshield wiper/washer switch power feed wire. This vehicle is experiencing the same problemsas indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to vin.the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.updated 12/27/2005.the turn signal switch was defective.the brake lights failed intermittently.the wipers failed intermittently.
Prior to ownership the windshield wiper/washer switch was replaced, however failed. Mjs
The windshield wiper will only operate once in a while, there was a recall 97v017, however the dealer is telling the consumer that this vehicle is not included in the recall.
Recall 97v017000/washer/wiper switch: dealer refused to honor recall notice because it is a salvaged title vehicle. Asking nhtsa to share some light on this matter.
When switch is turned on,windshield wipers would not work properly.would have to jiggle switch & then wipers would move. Wipers do turn off/on by themselves.recall 97v017000.
Recall 97v-017 95 chevrolet lumina not honored or acknowledged by either chevrolet (gm) manufacturing or a local dealer.windshield washer.wiper switch is inoperable; dealer's service dept. Requires customer paymentto replace pivot and pulse/dimmer switch, but this problem should be fixed "at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time on - recall 97v-017"..see nhtsa item number sb051272; service bulletin #97003..
Recall 97v017000. Vehicle was serviced for recall and problem still exists.dealer refuses to serve recall over.
Windshield wiper switch failed.
Windshield wiper /washer switch come onintermittently and without prior warning. Dealkership is aware ofproblem.
Problem with wheels.
The plastic nuts that are holding the hup caps are cracking,make a loud noise while driving the vehicle.took the vehicle to the dealer they fixed it.consumer then states that it started cracking again and making the noise.took vehicle back to the dealer they said it was nothing they could do about it.
When the wheel problem occured i first thought i had a low tire.i stopped and checked all my tires at a sevice station.they were not low and there was no indication that the lugs were loose.when i was almost home, the wheel problem became worse i slowed down and got home.i called a wrecker driver he had to back it up to put it on the wrecker. He said it was in the wheel but did not say the lugs were loose.i heard metal clanking.on the car central recall list the ball bearing can fail and cause the lugs to loosen according to a consumer complaint on your web site.why was this not repaired before i got the car. There is a recall on this.why did the dealer not know about the recall?what good is recalls if the dealers and car makers are not notifyng people about them? i have a gm warranty that i paid 600.00 for they would not pay on this.this could have been serious had i been going faster.at beatty chevrolet they tried to say i had let the lugs get loose.it happened to fast for the lugs to have been loose when i bought it at interstate motors.consumer laws have got to be enforced.american lives depend on this.thank youfor your time and effort on this matter.margaret west.
Lug nuts bent.
Suspension bolts and front wheel bolt loose.
Right rear wheel went completely flat due to a small hole on the wheel rim. Dealer indicated that wheel had been miscast, wa sdefective and should be replaced.
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