We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET LUMINA (1996)
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The air bag light came on and we took it in to the dealer to be looked at and hopefully corrected.we received a$104 charge to tell us that the air bag would cost $710 to fix.no accident or fast stop ever occurred, but now we are concerned that the air bag could go off at anytime while driving or if we needed it to, it wouldn't deploy.the other proplem is with the fuel injectors that we had to have replaced at 41,000 miles (about 1 1/2 yrs. Ago) and one isbad again as well as an sis, pcm, and a sensing module.we are questioning the quality of this product if these repairs are required at this point.we paid close to $800to have the first injectors replaced and are now faced with a bill of $527 for one injector, sis, pcm, and a sensing module.the warranty had recently gone off when the injectors had gone bad the first time.
Airbag light appears on the dashboard and will not go off, dealership is aware of problem.consumer adds that while vehicle was stored at dealership, vehicle was broken into. Consumer took vehicle to another dealer and is expecting original dealer to pay for airbag repairs.
Violent deployment of passenger airbag caused breakage of windshield.
I was driving on a highway and came up to a intersection where i had the right of way. The other person had a stop sign. This person thought that i had a stop sign also so she proceeded into the intersection and i smashed into her making her truck fly across the highway and flipping over.my airbag did not deploy and because of that i feel that i was injured more than if my airbag would have deployed.my car was totaled.
Expresses a desire that a solution should be found to making the passenger's side air bags safe for small women and children.
Vehicle was taken into repair shop for some other work , but mentioned todealer that airbag sensor light has stayed on since vehicle was purchased. Dealer will only dorepair's at consumers expense.
Design of vehicle with air bag is not conducive for drivers5.0 feet tall.
Air bag light comes on.
Air bag deployed without warning.while driving the drivers side air bag deployed inadvertently.the next day when the vehicle was being started the passenger side air bag deployed inadvertently and broke the windshield.*sc
While driving 5 mphvehicle drove over a pipe in the road. As a result,dual airbags deployed inadvertently.passenger's side shattered the window, sending glass into the vehicle. Driver sustained minor burns to the arm and neck.
Consumer requesting for air bag on-off switch.*la
False deployment of air bag broke passenger side windshield, instrument panel and injured 5 people.
While driving on the highway, the driver side air bag violently deployed and about 7 to 10 minutes later the passenger side air bag violently deployed and shattered the windshield.
Air bag module wiring trapped behind module preventing horn to work properly. Wiring not in clip on back of air bag to prevent this.
On 7/20/03 the battery was getting weak so i bought a new battery compatible with the car. On the first start with the new battery the car behaved normally.however, when i started it the second time and was backing up a slight slope of a driveway, the car died.i put the car back in park and restarted the car.without touching the gas pedal with my foot, the gas pedal dropped to the floorboard and the car raced forward with the gear shift still in park.the brakes would not work. I steered the car trying to locate the emergency brakes but they were too far away for me to reach and still maintain the racing car. I thought turning off the engine would stop the car since the brakes has failed but even turning off the engine, it raced even faster and the next thing i knew i had crashed into a tree totalling out the car. I cracked my head into the windshield breaking my nose.luckily, the visor was down and protected my face.i also sustained bruising and back injuries along with the concussion. Also, the air bag did not activate.thankfully,as i am short and if it had, then i would have been decapitated or killed from it.my insurance only gave blue book value to the car as it was unrepairable and had to be totalled. I am wanting to seek legal action against the manufacturer.is there any class action lawsuits regarding this problem on the lumina's? i feel it was computer problem that shut down the car made it behave like it was possess.no lights came on inside the car to indicate there was a computer problem or any other problem.there is only one way to put in a battery so it could not have been the battery.debra k. Oliver
While driving the drivers frontal air bag deployed, although there was no accident, and injured the driver.the next day the consumer started the vehicle and the passengers frontal air bag deployed and broke the windshield.*mr*scc*nlm
Air bags, the consumer was driving the vehicle and the driver and passenger side air bag deployed (note the consumer was not in an accident).
Consumer'swife was approachingan intersection at the light when another vechicle was trying to make a left turn, and cut in front of her. Other vehicle failed to yield and hitconsumer's wifehead . Also, dual airbags didn't deploy. Drver sustainedneck trauma.
While driving the passenger's side air bag deployed without any reason. Consumer stated he traveled about 300- 400 feet when passenger air bag deployed, there was some flooding on the interior of floor. Deealer not willing to help consumer
Consumer involved in an accident rear ending another vehicle.upon impact,both airbags didn't deploy.
While driving, passenger side air bag deployed without incident, cover to air bag hit windshield and sunroof.
Air bags: driving approximately 35mph , road conditions very bad, slid into a car head-on and neither air bag deployed.no one has looked at vehicle yet.
My chevrolet lumina rear ended another vehichle at approximately 15 mph neither airbag deployed. Substantial front end damage, but no injuries.
Consumer was driving atapproxmately 60 mph when a wheel that had fallen off a 18 wheeler struck consumer'svehiclehead on ,causing the consumer to move to side,hitting 2 guardrails and pickup truck. Airbags on both sides did not deploy, causing driver cuts on top of head/severe bruising.hit rearview mirror and windshield. Passenger received cuts on head/broken ribs, and puntured lungs.
While driving 30 mp, had a direct frontal impact, anddriver's/ passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in event of a crash.please provide further information.
While driving, the driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently.*mrthe driver sustained injuries from the air bag.the next day the vehicle was started and the passenger side air bag deployed and broke the windshield.*nlm *sc
While drivingand turning to the leftat 5 mph, consumerwas involved in a front end collision.upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Windshield was shattered, andglass wasall overthe vehicle. Driver sustainedcutsarms and face.
Upon impact seat belts did not tighten, nor did air bags deploy.
Vehicle was going 45-50 mph and was involved in a head-on collison.consumer and passenger both hit steering wheel and windshield.dealer stated airbags should have deployed in head-on collision. Manufacturer and dealer have not sent anyone to look at totaled vehicle.there were four injuries in the accident.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in whichdriver's air bag did not deploy, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Both air bags deployed.
Air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system.problem occurs within the air bag module.this module is located under the front of passenger's seat closer to back of car. Module shorted out when a small drink fell to the floor. This created a hazard to passenger's airbag.
False deployment of air bags. *sd
Driver's side air bag deployed for no reason. *mr the passenger side air bag deployed as well. *sc
The base is not safe.the seat belt will not secure the base to the seat properly due to the belt feeds on the base being too close to the edge instead of more towards the middle of the car seat.to keep the base and car seat in place, more downward force must be applied to it from a point closer to its center.a police officer installed the infant seat per the instructions provided by evenflo and made sure the base was tightened down.installed correctly, we could still lift the end of the base nearest the front cab up to touch the back seat.it actually flopped up and down loosely, even with the seat attached to the base.this would pose a serious injury risk to the infant in the event of an accident- the seat could fly back towards the rear dash and cause possible neck/back trauma. It could possibly even let go completely, allowing seat and child to be thrown around the interior of the car.not only would such an incident injure the child, but also any other passengers that are in the car during an accident.jacksonville police department advised me to return the car seat, purchase one that would install to safe standards and report this install failure of the evenflo cozy carry 5 comfort touch infant car seat to you.
1996 chevrolet lumina, brake lights not working except for in the rear window. If that bulb were to burn out, i would have no brake lights at all. I have discovered, and i am sure, that you are aware that this is a very common problem. Why has this not been corrected?
Original battery failed 8/29/97, replaced under warranty. On 5/10/00 replacement leaked acid on cable, starter and engine. Florida dealer charged $410.12 to replace battery, cable and clean starter. Suspected cause, overheating. Battery is mounted over left front wheelwell with cover allowing little if any cooling.
On 7/20/03 the battery was replaced in my 1996 chevrolet. Lumina.upon starting the car, while still in park, the gas pedal pulled to the floorboard & the car lunged forward out of control.the brakes failed.while dodging people, homes, and vehicles, i tried stopping the car by turning off the ignition to cut power to the motor but this only opened the throttle.the last thing i remember was a loud whine, screaming & blacking out.i awoke from a concussion crashed into a tree with facial, brain, and spinal injuries.gm investigated and stated there was not a problem and will not release the investigation report to me.i cannot find an attorney to sue them.this was not due to driver error. The car was in perfect working order prior to the battery being changed correctly.the 2004 olds alero was recalled for a sticking accelerator.the mph at the beginning of the malfunction of the car, 0 (zero); when the car plowed into the tree splattering me into the windshield head first like a bug, 60+ estimated by witnesses.insurance totaled the car & sold to salvage even though they were holding it for me while undergoing emergency medical treatment.i tracked down the salvage yard for gm and an investigator examined the car but will not tell me what he found out.
Battery failed.
Consumerhad noticed some electrical problems withaltenator wich had to be replaced ones a year.dealer wa contacted,please provide more information.
Since i purchased this car i have had to replace the alternator 3 different times.not only that, but the length of time that the alternators last is shortening each time.i have searched the gm website for a possible solution and discovered that i am not the only one that is having this problem.when i purchased the car it had 29, 179 miles on it.the first alternator went out at 34,000 miles (the dealer replaced it).the second alternator went out at 65,000 (at a cost of $265).the most recent replacement was at 97,000+ miles.there was a possible fix posted on the gm website suggesting that it was a design flaw.
Alternator failure.
Vehicle had stalled out while driving. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Was informed the alternator caused the stalling. No indication of why alternator failed.
Electrical components on car stopped working, and i was stuck in the middle of a busy road.had to have car towed to my house.it turned out to be the alternator.what a hassle.
While parked consumer tried to start vehicle and vehicle would not start. Alternator went out twice within two years. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced alternator, which was the second one to be replaced.
Horn inoperative.
Horn is very hard to press due to design.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with horn intermittently going off for no reason. Dealer repaired horn approximately a year ago, and problemreoccurred a year later, given a day or two.
Design/location of horn makes it difficult to locate; also, difficult to push horn; safety hazard, could cause accident.tt
Extremely difficult to activate the horn/ was almost involved in a collision because driver could not locate the horn.
Horn communication system is assembled incorrectly, causing the hornnot to function correctly, loss of sound. Consumer states when the window is rolled down after a car wash or rain the water comes down freelyon the inside of the car. Dealer advised that the horn is n the proximity of the air bag which keeps it from sounding and that was the way vehicle was designed and there was nothing they could do about it.
Spark plug failed.
Spark plug cracked.
Intermittently the vehicle will not crank, other times it will hesitate, resulting in vehicle not being operable. Mechanic has been notified, and stated could not find cause, reported by owner of vehicle.
Computer failure, causing vehicle to stall.
Computer/brakes failed, causing three warning lights to illuminate on the dash, as well as an accident.
Pcm computer failed.
Ignition key freezes in the ignition switch during freezing weather only releasing when thawed out.
Original battery failed 8/29/97, replaced under warranty. On 5/10/00 replacement leaked acid on cable, starter and engine. Florida dealer charged $410.12 to replace battery, cable and clean starter. Suspected cause, overheating. Battery is mounted over left front wheelwell with cover allowing little if any cooling.
The starter motor has a defective clutch andthe solenoid is attached, and eventually the vehicle will go dead/will not start.had to be towed. The vehicle now makes a hissing noise when startingup. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. Possibility it has to do with the keys or just the motor.
In wet and dry weather the brakes don't stop car, it slows it down . Consumer states vehicle glides to a stop.starter makes strange noise.mounting bolt missing from radio causing rattling noise.door lock assembly works improperly.window sticking, dealer adjusted upper door and window moldings along track.
Owner of repair shop noticed thatwiring which led to fuel pumpmelted within fuel tank.
Recall work to install a fused jumper harness in the fuel pump's electrical circuit can not be done due to unavailability of parts.
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on the highway and fell asleep at the wheelwhile he was turning around the curb. Vehicle flipped overtwice. Consumer crawled out ofvehicle,and noticedthat flames were coming from underneath the hood. Then car bursted into flames,vehicle was totaled. Consumer wasn't hurt.
Air bag module wiring trapped behind module preventing horn to work properly. Wiring not in clip on back of air bag to prevent this.
Electrical fire started in the dashboard due to shorted out component.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine's intake manifold was leaking antifreeze.the non service dealer determined the top of the motor needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not taken to a service dealer.
Purchased 1996 chevy lumina w/3.1 liter engine.vehicle has been well maintained and currently has 115,000 miles.the vehicle has never been involved in a car accident.the issue is that the camshaft has broken.why would a vehicle that has had regular oil changes and maintenance experience this problem? it seems an extreme problem for a well-cared for vehicle.this was a former police vehicle (first 96,000 miles).my son's girlfriend also owns a lumina (1999, no vin available) and she too has had the camshaft replaced in her vehicle at 170,000.
At low speed the steering locks.if feels as if the vehicle has shut off.
Dt:consumer says vehicle gets hot and immediately stalls. Consumer has replaced engine once before. Consumer has been told the problem is the upper intake manifold.vehicle is serviced regularly, and was taken in for recalls to the dealer.engine in vehicle is currently bad and is costly to replace.
While driving to work one morning on a highway, the intake manifold head gasket blew, mixing the oil with the water, causing the motor to need replacing. I had the motor replaced at a cost of $2680.07. We had an extended warranty of 6 years 50 thousand miles, the motor blew at 6.5 years and 52,091 miles. Nothing was done to help me the consumer. I called the dealer( burtness chevy,303 e.beloit st. Orfordville,wi.53576), and they said it was my fault for not trading in the car before the warranty was up. Then i called gm(central office p.o.box 33170, detroit, mi.48232-5170)and they said a warranty is a warranty. I just now came across your web sight, and i feel i need to let you know about this problem. Hope they can come up with a better reason in the future for other consumers.thanks you,cheryl phillips.
Oil leak 1996 3.4 dohc chevy luminai did my research that is a common problem in these carsthen its costs a pretty good penny to fix by the dealership like $2000.
On 7/20/03 the battery was getting weak so i bought a new battery compatible with the car. On the first start with the new battery the car behaved normally.however, when i started it the second time and was backing up a slight slope of a driveway, the car died.i put the car back in park and restarted the car.without touching the gas pedal with my foot, the gas pedal dropped to the floorboard and the car raced forward with the gear shift still in park.the brakes would not work. I steered the car trying to locate the emergency brakes but they were too far away for me to reach and still maintain the racing car. I thought turning off the engine would stop the car since the brakes has failed but even turning off the engine, it raced even faster and the next thing i knew i had crashed into a tree totalling out the car. I cracked my head into the windshield breaking my nose.luckily, the visor was down and protected my face.i also sustained bruising and back injuries along with the concussion. Also, the air bag did not activate.thankfully,as i am short and if it had, then i would have been decapitated or killed from it.my insurance only gave blue book value to the car as it was unrepairable and had to be totalled. I am wanting to seek legal action against the manufacturer.is there any class action lawsuits regarding this problem on the lumina's? i feel it was computer problem that shut down the car made it behave like it was possess.no lights came on inside the car to indicate there was a computer problem or any other problem.there is only one way to put in a battery so it could not have been the battery.debra k. Oliver
Lower intake manifold leaking dexcool on my chevy lumina 1996 3.1 and while i was in the midas shop checking my car a girl have monti carlo 97 has the same problem my mechenic telling my he gets alot og these problems with chevy 3.1 3.4
Driver's side rear window went down would not go back up-no problem with this window before-driver's side front window-sluggish,often loses power......driver's side window knob pushed in cannot retrieve it.....engine began over heating in nov...antifreeze put in...antifreeze mixed in with engine oil..engine froze up-had to be replaced.........antifreeze part just shatterted as car coming out of parking space--fluids lost-engine lost power---mechanic reports new transmission needed estimates $2,500---mechanic reports that this or similar failures of transmisssion common on this vechicle and that transmission experts are aware of this and have frequent complaints.....all these events occurred in last 6 months in addition to the need of brake hub bearing on left rear wheel..total estimated cost $5,000
The intake gasket rotted.therefore, antifreeze leaked into the oil.this has happened to me twice.the same exact problem.
I just paid over $700 to have a mechanic replace the intake gasket on my 1996 chevrolet lumina.i have heard that this is a common problem on my car and engine type.that would lead me to believe this is a design flaw.i would like to know if there is a possible recall for this, or what action i should take to be compensated.
Coolant is leaking unto engine, causingvehicle to run hot/rough/ vibrate and tick. Consumer found a technical service bulletin ( tsb ) onproblem, and dealer found no problem. An independent mechanic confirmed that coolant was leaking into engine and it was being ruined.
My daughter brought a used 1996 lumina.she drove it about a month before it started acting up. She lost heat and car would go to overheat and stall. When she got it checked she was told that the intake gasget was shot. This allowed the antifreeze go into the engine. As a result the seller won't do anything about it. She would have to pay more than she paid for it to repair it. So we are very dissapointed with the car. I would never buy one again as i found this is a very common think in luminas for several years running.
Blown engine head gasket, antifreeze contamination. Could be due to head bolts that were not sealed at the factory
While driving the plastic intake manifold failed which caused coolant to leak inside the engine and resulted in the vehicle overheating.the dealer was notified.please provide further information. *nlm
Vehicle was serviced about 2 yrs ago because it started losing power and was running rough. The power window on driver side stopped functioning. Brakes grind when wet even though they have been replaced. Noticed around this time that the car temperature gauge sometimes creeped up above normal. It seemed to be losing anti-freeze. The heater stopped working. I refilled the anti-freeze. It seemed to take care of the problem but it slowly returned.vehicle was also very slowly losing oil. Last month (10/02) i started home from work. The car suddenly overheated. Strong fumes came into through the vents, burning my eyes.i had to stop repeatedly to let the car cool so that i could get home.i work only 3 miles from home.when i got home, the oil stick contained oil halfway up the stick. Started over flowing from the oil cap when i restarted. Smoke was heavy from the back. Had someone check the car. The car is not functionable. Will not turn over. Replaced the starter but didn't help. There is oil in the radiator, water in the oil. Seems to be fuel in the anti-freeze. Appears to be a blown head gasket or more. Have found out that this make and model year was recalled for motor problems previously paralleling these same problems.dt
While starting up the vehicle the vehicle failed to start.fifteen minutes later,the vehicle started.the driver took the vehicle to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the vacuum hose needed replacement.please provide additional information.
Registered by mike kearney. Consumer has ongoing problems with the engine cutting off intermittently when car is running, sometimes when air conditioner and heater are on. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Head gasket failure on chevrolet lumina @ 80,000 engine miles. Dealer, del chevrolet fixted problem @ my cost of 1,612.46 dollars. Vehicle has been maintained and regular serviced @ chevrolet dealers on this car, i have there receipts. Problem occurred, heated-up, when traveling to gm dealers on 7/14/01. Should this problem have happened on a 80,000 mile engine?
Engine exhaust gasket has leaked since new causing ticking sound; oil seal defective causing oil leak
My daughter brought a used 1996 lumina.she drove it about a month before it started acting up. She lost heat and car would go to overheat and stall. When she got it checked she was told that the intake gasget was shot. This allowed the antifreeze go into the engine. As a result the seller won't do anything about it. She would have to pay more than she paid for it to repair it. So we are very dissapointed with the car. I would never buy one again as i found this is a very common think in luminas for several years running.
The engine started knocking around 100k miles and getting worse ever since. The piston pin is going bad. I found out that gm knows about this problem by a certified gm technician. He told me that all 3.1l engines have this problem and gm wont fix it. I feel shafted and will never by a gm product again.
Blown engine head gasket, antifreeze contamination. Could be due to head bolts that were not sealed at the factory
Consumer noticed a smell coming from underneath the hood. When lifted hood noticed that the antifreeze went intocrankcase or engine block.mixed withoil, and it smelled likevehicle was overheated. Dealership stated thathead gasket blewout.
Car seemed to be overheating and running out of antifreeze much too often. Took it into a mechanic who told me my antifreeze was leaking into my oil, and that my head gaskets were cracked and leaking. Was told i would need a new engine, or the problem would just keep occurring.
Engine failed.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Recall for defect in spark plug wire did not apply to 3.1 liter engine although same problem as 3.4 liter engine per michael mays, general motors customer relations manager.the vehicle needs additional servicing as a result of this defect.
At 70, 000 miles engine was replaced. Consumer has contactedmanuacturer concerning file number 9905857296. Manufacturer has yet to provide any assistance.. Please provide any further details.
Driving at approximately 35-40 mph ,going up or down hill vehicle will begin to hesitate, eventually causing the vehicle to stall. Dealer cannot duplicate problem, but has replaced fuel filter and vehicle speed sensor. Defect is still occurring.
Engine noise.
Original battery failed 8/29/97, replaced under warranty. On 5/10/00 replacement leaked acid on cable, starter and engine. Florida dealer charged $410.12 to replace battery, cable and clean starter. Suspected cause, overheating. Battery is mounted over left front wheelwell with cover allowing little if any cooling.
Transmission slippage in the passing gear mode/engine makes ticking sound.
Vehicle was serviced about 2 yrs ago because it started losing power and was running rough. The power window on driver side stopped functioning. Brakes grind when wet even though they have been replaced. Noticed around this time that the car temperature gauge sometimes creeped up above normal. It seemed to be losing anti-freeze. The heater stopped working. I refilled the anti-freeze. It seemed to take care of the problem but it slowly returned.vehicle was also very slowly losing oil. Last month (10/02) i started home from work. The car suddenly overheated. Strong fumes came into through the vents, burning my eyes.i had to stop repeatedly to let the car cool so that i could get home.i work only 3 miles from home.when i got home, the oil stick contained oil halfway up the stick. Started over flowing from the oil cap when i restarted. Smoke was heavy from the back. Had someone check the car. The car is not functionable. Will not turn over. Replaced the starter but didn't help. There is oil in the radiator, water in the oil. Seems to be fuel in the anti-freeze. Appears to be a blown head gasket or more. Have found out that this make and model year was recalled for motor problems previously paralleling these same problems.dt
There is a bad smell in the vehicle and, consumer thinks thatit is a health hazard. Contacted dealer, and took the vehicle in for service.they can't find the problem.
Catalytic converter broke resulting in failure.
The contact owns a 1996 chevrolet lumina.while driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions, the "service engine soon" warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection who replaced the engine egr valves.on a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the identical failure and repaired.in addition, the brake system was cleaned, which contributed to a loud squeaky noise.the front driver's side automatic window mechanism was inoperative and has not been repaired at this time.the failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 157,000.updated 04/24/09.*ljthe egr valves were replaced.updated 04/28/09.
Water leaked into the crank casebecause the intake manifold wasdefective. Engine had to be replaced.after searching the internet similar complaints were found.
Engine exhaust gasket has leaked since new causing ticking sound; oil seal defective causing oil leak
Independent shop replaced the intake manifold at owner expense of $750.dollars. Dealer notified. Please provide further information.*ph
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
On 7/20/03 the battery was getting weak so i bought a new battery compatible with the car. On the first start with the new battery the car behaved normally.however, when i started it the second time and was backing up a slight slope of a driveway, the car died.i put the car back in park and restarted the car.without touching the gas pedal with my foot, the gas pedal dropped to the floorboard and the car raced forward with the gear shift still in park.the brakes would not work. I steered the car trying to locate the emergency brakes but they were too far away for me to reach and still maintain the racing car. I thought turning off the engine would stop the car since the brakes has failed but even turning off the engine, it raced even faster and the next thing i knew i had crashed into a tree totalling out the car. I cracked my head into the windshield breaking my nose.luckily, the visor was down and protected my face.i also sustained bruising and back injuries along with the concussion. Also, the air bag did not activate.thankfully,as i am short and if it had, then i would have been decapitated or killed from it.my insurance only gave blue book value to the car as it was unrepairable and had to be totalled. I am wanting to seek legal action against the manufacturer.is there any class action lawsuits regarding this problem on the lumina's? i feel it was computer problem that shut down the car made it behave like it was possess.no lights came on inside the car to indicate there was a computer problem or any other problem.there is only one way to put in a battery so it could not have been the battery.debra k. Oliver
While driving 60 mph on the beltwayvehicle's security systemfailed. Consumer was unable to move the vehicle.consumer contacted the dealership, and was told that it would cost him $1400.00 to repair it.
In wet and dry weather the brakes don't stop car, it slows it down . Consumer states vehicle glides to a stop.starter makes strange noise.mounting bolt missing from radio causing rattling noise.door lock assembly works improperly.window sticking, dealer adjusted upper door and window moldings along track.
Consumer believes daytime running lights are useless.
Brake lights don't always work on 1996 lumina due to faulty turn signal switch, i've notice this on several other 1995 -2001 luminas as well.
1996 chevrolet lumina, brake lights not working except for in the rear window. If that bulb were to burn out, i would have no brake lights at all. I have discovered, and i am sure, that you are aware that this is a very common problem. Why has this not been corrected?
Dt:the brakes light only worked every now and then, the consumer noticed the same problem on other luminas.this happened without warning. The bulbs and fuse have been checked. The consumer has not taken the vehicle to the dealer.
Dt:the consumer owns a 1996 chevy lumina. The consumer stated the brake lights and tail lights are not working properly. Sometimes they will work and sometime they will not. She has also noticed this on several other luminas. The consumer says that she has changed the bulbs on the brake lights several times and she still notices this problem from time to time.
Turn signal switch is defective. Brake lights and tail lights are not showing in rear, but vehicle dash indicates that they are on. Causeunknown. Please provide any further information.
The contact owns a 1996 chevrolet lumina.the contact's vehicle has three rear brake lights.the lower two lights fail to illuminate.when he changed the bulbs, they illuminated briefly and then quickly burned out again.the current mileage is 135,000 and failure mileage was 115,000.
Hazzard button on the steering wheel column comes off, repaired, came off again.(qcaw)
Overheating of the headlight switch and radio dials.
Dt:the consumer owns a 1996 chevy lumina. The consumer stated the brake lights and tail lights are not working properly. Sometimes they will work and sometime they will not. She has also noticed this on several other luminas. The consumer says that she has changed the bulbs on the brake lights several times and she still notices this problem from time to time.
Turn signal switch is defective. Brake lights and tail lights are not showing in rear, but vehicle dash indicates that they are on. Causeunknown. Please provide any further information.
Failure of mfs causes brake lights not to work unless pull back on turn signal switch. This is the 2ndlumina the company has owned that i have had this problem. Othercar was 1992 same model & type. Dealer says they replace a lot of them. No indication is obvious that your brake lights are not working!! rather costly repair charge $300.00 range as i recall from the 1992. Strange it happened on 1996 model also. Is there a secret recall or factory repair at no charge??
Turn signal switch is defective. Brake lights and tail lights are not showing in rear, but vehicle dash indicates that they are on. Causeunknown. Please provide any further information.
Normal wear and tear causes multi-function switch to fail.this causes safety problems.a small truck was behind me a couple of days ago, and slammed his brakes on behind me.he then pulled next to me and told me my two rear brake lights do not work, but the third (top) one does.also, rear turn signals do not work.right signal works most of the time, but switch will not signal a left turn. All bulbs are fine.in researching just in a couple hours, i found about 40 other reports of the same problem. Multi-function switch replacement is the repair most reports cite as working.the repair is costly, requiring disassembly of steering column.
Turn signal switch in chevrolet lumina causing brake lights to not work.(except 3rd brake light)from my research, this is a well known issue.for whatever reason the main brake lights go through that switch.the defective switch is causing them not to work.the 3rd brake light is not affected because it's not wired through that switch.i know switches go bad, but this switch has went bad on a lot of vehicles causing no main brake lights and should be recalled.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the turn signal switch on the steering colunm. Dealer and manufacture were contacted and stated that there is no problem. Ts
The contact owns a 1996 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that he noticed a recurring failure within the turn signal switch which would suddenly stop functioning, causing the brake lights to stop working. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the vehicle was repair. The failure occurred two additional times and was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The current mileage was approximately 308,000.
Brake lights don't always work on 1996 lumina due to faulty turn signal switch, i've notice this on several other 1995 -2001 luminas as well.
The engine cut off, lostall power due to the fuel pump burning up. Dealer said that fuel pump needed to be replaced.
While driving and went to accelerateand engine shutdown.mechanic listened to car, and could not hear fuel pump turning on.then, said that fuel pump had broken. Mechanic drained fuel out, and noticed that electrical harnessthat was plugged into fuel pump shorted out,and caused it to melt.mechanicinsisted that plugwas never connected completely by manufacturer. Consumer saidwhen there would bea short and gas low enough,it couldexplode.
Fuel pump was noticed burning while being removed from engine; manufacturer notified.
Fuel pump failed.
Fuel filter burned up inside gas tank. The wires were burned and the plastic body was burned and charred. Mechanic was surprised that there was no fire or explosion. He said it was probaly a manufacturer defect and being that i had a full tank of gas saved the car from going on fire.
Driving at approximately 35-40 mph ,going up or down hill vehicle will begin to hesitate, eventually causing the vehicle to stall. Dealer cannot duplicate problem, but has replaced fuel filter and vehicle speed sensor. Defect is still occurring.
The fuel injection system was defective, it was service on 3 occasions.
Vehicle was serviced about 2 yrs ago because it started losing power and was running rough. The power window on driver side stopped functioning. Brakes grind when wet even though they have been replaced. Noticed around this time that the car temperature gauge sometimes creeped up above normal. It seemed to be losing anti-freeze. The heater stopped working. I refilled the anti-freeze. It seemed to take care of the problem but it slowly returned.vehicle was also very slowly losing oil. Last month (10/02) i started home from work. The car suddenly overheated. Strong fumes came into through the vents, burning my eyes.i had to stop repeatedly to let the car cool so that i could get home.i work only 3 miles from home.when i got home, the oil stick contained oil halfway up the stick. Started over flowing from the oil cap when i restarted. Smoke was heavy from the back. Had someone check the car. The car is not functionable. Will not turn over. Replaced the starter but didn't help. There is oil in the radiator, water in the oil. Seems to be fuel in the anti-freeze. Appears to be a blown head gasket or more. Have found out that this make and model year was recalled for motor problems previously paralleling these same problems.dt
There is a leak coming from power steering and from the " o" rings which is running from under the hood onto the engine.
This vehicle has experienced aengine check light on or flashing many times throughout the past couple of years. It has stalled on the highway & had to be towed in multiple times. Bulletins apply but the dealer said they had all been done, not according to the repair orders. It is an on going problem that they refuse to acknowledge despite the fact they have experienced the problem. Letter has been sent to the dealer president without resolution & now one sent to gm.
Vacuum hose failed resulting in it falling apart.
6 fuel injectors failed.nl
Sending assembly in fuel tank melted.
Dt:the contact stated the passenger's side door will not open from the outside. It is possible to open it from the inside of the car, but with great difficulty. She is afraid the driver's side door will experience the same problem and she will not be able to open it. The driver's side door came open while she was driving the vehicle.she heard a loud popping sound prior to the sliding door falling offits hinges. The windshield wipers work intermittently. The mechanic told her he thought the windshield/wipermotor was bad.updated 12/7/2005.
A loud knocking noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving, driver's side and passenger's side lockslocked and unlocked on their own.consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, butmechanic was unable toduplicate the door problem. However,mechanic replaced the shocks on both driver 's side and passenger's side.consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred,and had not been resolved.
Slowed down to make left turn, vehicle hit driver on front right side, door flew open and slammed shut,catching drivver's fingers and cutting off three fingers. Thinks the latch came loose.
Consumer states passenger and driver doors open intermittently. Dealer notified. Consumer states this vehicle is running witout warranty.
In wet and dry weather the brakes don't stop car, it slows it down . Consumer states vehicle glides to a stop.starter makes strange noise.mounting bolt missing from radio causing rattling noise.door lock assembly works improperly.window sticking, dealer adjusted upper door and window moldings along track.
On 7/20/03 the battery was getting weak so i bought a new battery compatible with the car. On the first start with the new battery the car behaved normally.however, when i started it the second time and was backing up a slight slope of a driveway, the car died.i put the car back in park and restarted the car.without touching the gas pedal with my foot, the gas pedal dropped to the floorboard and the car raced forward with the gear shift still in park.the brakes would not work. I steered the car trying to locate the emergency brakes but they were too far away for me to reach and still maintain the racing car. I thought turning off the engine would stop the car since the brakes has failed but even turning off the engine, it raced even faster and the next thing i knew i had crashed into a tree totalling out the car. I cracked my head into the windshield breaking my nose.luckily, the visor was down and protected my face.i also sustained bruising and back injuries along with the concussion. Also, the air bag did not activate.thankfully,as i am short and if it had, then i would have been decapitated or killed from it.my insurance only gave blue book value to the car as it was unrepairable and had to be totalled. I am wanting to seek legal action against the manufacturer.is there any class action lawsuits regarding this problem on the lumina's? i feel it was computer problem that shut down the car made it behave like it was possess.no lights came on inside the car to indicate there was a computer problem or any other problem.there is only one way to put in a battery so it could not have been the battery.debra k. Oliver
While driving at highway speed such as 70mph, the transmission would intermittently take it self out of gear, causing a unexpected slow down with out the use of brakes and at the same time the engine rpms would increase rapidly.
After driving at hwy speed for several miles then exiting, auto-trans w/overdrive performs erratically, sluggish.
Transmission gear casing shattered at about 50 mph leaving vehicle with only 1st gear, no reverse
When stopped at light or hill when brakes are applied, vehicle will move backwards.tt
Transmission failed at purchase.
While driving and stopping at a stop light vehicle started off and would not go over twenty miles per hour .soon afterand trying to park, the vehicle would not move at all. A garagediagnoised this as a transmission problem.
During acceleration vehicle failed to shift from 2nd todrive.drive gear was not engaged and engine raced freely.upon inspection trans fluid was ok. Vehicle continued not go into drive but could be driven in 2nd.after several miles vehicle began to perfrom normally.dealer could find no problem with transmission and indicated might be with solinodes in trans.problem may get worse over time.hopefully it doesn't fail on 2 lane road during passing manuever!!
Transmission slippage in the passing gear mode/engine makes ticking sound.
The automatic transmission malfunctioned due to the a tube coming out of the socket, causing the transmission to be inoperative and the vehicle to stall which may cause an accident.
Transmission pump failed causing vehicle to loose all power to the wheels of the vehicle.nlm
Transmission keeps slipping, causingthe vehicle to go in to reverse without warning .
Control valve on transmission failed, causing loss of acceleration.
While driving at any speedvehicle lost power and the vehicle jumped out gear.also, engine raced very high.
Transmission gear casing shattered at about 50 mph leaving vehicle with only 1st gear, no reverse
Driver's side rear window went down would not go back up-no problem with this window before-driver's side front window-sluggish,often loses power......driver's side window knob pushed in cannot retrieve it.....engine began over heating in nov...antifreeze put in...antifreeze mixed in with engine oil..engine froze up-had to be replaced.........antifreeze part just shatterted as car coming out of parking space--fluids lost-engine lost power---mechanic reports new transmission needed estimates $2,500---mechanic reports that this or similar failures of transmisssion common on this vechicle and that transmission experts are aware of this and have frequent complaints.....all these events occurred in last 6 months in addition to the need of brake hub bearing on left rear wheel..total estimated cost $5,000
Consumer complained about a problemwhen shifting gears in cold weather.
Vehicle would not accelerate above 30 miles per hour due to transmission not shifting up when in overdrive. *dsh
Transmission failed, causing vehicle to stall. *sd
Transmission slips
The release shift lever button freezes in freezing weather only releasing when thawed out.
Driver knocks transmission out of drive when he brakes due to the location of the gear shift lever.
This car has been taken care of and only has 63,000 miles on it and the transmission went out.oil was changed every 3,000 miles or 3 months.no abuse had been done.never in an accident.no dents. It is in perfect shape. Oil and transmission fluid clean.so what happen?this is costing me time and $2000 for a car that should have held up.i feel that i should be reimbursed for this proble and part failure to a fairly new car.please respond asap.
Transmission failed. Nlm
The seatbelt retractor will not hold when he put the top part inside of the belt.the dealership is aware of the problem.ts
Seat belt anchor broke while trying to install car seat in vehicle.consumer has contacted manufacturer & registered complaint.seat belt replaced by dealer at no cost to consumer.
While attempting to restrain an occupant,restraint anchor separated from vehicle .dealer has been notified, and will repair the vehicle atowner's expense.
Paint is peeling off off my lumina car no under coat under paint.rear seat belt keeps coming loose.
Fatalities resulting from a rollover of a 1996 chevrolet lumina.*mrthe steeringwas defective which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and rollover killing all passengers.the driver's seat belt broke and the sliding door came off during the rollover.
While installing child safety seat in rear middle of vehicle, seat belt broke. The metal part that is bolted to floor has rusted. Dealer contacted. *jg
Seat belt failed in accient, causing injury.
Upon impact seat belts did not tighten, nor did air bags deploy.
Vehicle was purchased with twisted seat belts, in front seats only.
Recall work on shoulder belts not done due to parts not being available.
Passenger's side rear seat belt buckle is inoperativebecause bel does not lock i buckle housing. Consumer has yet to contact dealer.please provide any further details.
Drivers side seat belt buckle failed.nlm
Middle row seat belt and fron t passenger seat belt aren'tretracting, and won't pull out in order foroccupantsto use the seat belts. Dealer can'rt determine the cause of the problem.
Rear passenger's seat belt will not retract,causing seat belt to be inoperative. Dealer notified and refused to repair because owner did not buy the car from them.owner obtained the necessary parts and repaired himself, cost of parts reimbursed by chevrolet.*ml
The four rear safety shoulder narnesses rest on step sons neck.
Driver's side seat tracks/anchors tore/broke away from metal. Dealer notified , and informed consumer to to replace tracks/anchors; consumerbelieved this condition is a manufacturer's defect, and should not be repaired or replaced at consumer's expense.
Vehicle was hit from rear and passenger's side seat broke. Dealer attempted to fix seat but the seat still falls down while driving. So the dealer really did not correct the problem.
Driver's seat separated from anchor.dealer has been notified.
Driver seat recline mechanism failed.
Head restraints too low to provide proper support in case of accident.
While trying to pull an object from back packet, and when pressingback of driver's seat, seat collapsed andwas unstable while driving.dealer was contacted.please provide more information.
Failure on the brake shoes and pads of the vehicle, consumer was driving and the brakes failed.
On 7/20/03 the battery was getting weak so i bought a new battery compatible with the car. On the first start with the new battery the car behaved normally.however, when i started it the second time and was backing up a slight slope of a driveway, the car died.i put the car back in park and restarted the car.without touching the gas pedal with my foot, the gas pedal dropped to the floorboard and the car raced forward with the gear shift still in park.the brakes would not work. I steered the car trying to locate the emergency brakes but they were too far away for me to reach and still maintain the racing car. I thought turning off the engine would stop the car since the brakes has failed but even turning off the engine, it raced even faster and the next thing i knew i had crashed into a tree totalling out the car. I cracked my head into the windshield breaking my nose.luckily, the visor was down and protected my face.i also sustained bruising and back injuries along with the concussion. Also, the air bag did not activate.thankfully,as i am short and if it had, then i would have been decapitated or killed from it.my insurance only gave blue book value to the car as it was unrepairable and had to be totalled. I am wanting to seek legal action against the manufacturer.is there any class action lawsuits regarding this problem on the lumina's? i feel it was computer problem that shut down the car made it behave like it was possess.no lights came on inside the car to indicate there was a computer problem or any other problem.there is only one way to put in a battery so it could not have been the battery.debra k. Oliver
Brakes squeal when applied.
Upon depression of the brake pedal while coming to a stop, the low track and the abs light came on . When this occurred the vehicle lost brake power.this resulted in extended stopping distance. The vehicle coasted to a stop.the consumer then put the vehicle in park and turned it off. Upon restarting the vehiclethe brakes re-engaged themselves. The failure recurred within 14 miles.
When youstart thecarinthemorning, andbackupthebrakesmake a hummingsound- thenworkfine. *nlm
Also having problems with brake systems.
Brakeskeep failing prematurely.rotors and calipers have been replaced 3 times, and brake pads replaced 4 times within a 11/2 yr. Dealercould not determine cause.
I took car back several time where i purchased it they said everything ok. Still having problem i took car to brake centers of america in stfd, ct. I still have same problems paid almost $600.oo for complete brake job and i still have problems and they are getting worse. I sent letter to brake center and to better business bureau back in 12/1999 and have not heard from anyone mean while brakes are getting worse-thank you.
When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement at 20 mph the pedal traveledto the floor,causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a rear end collision. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
Computer/brakes failed, causing three warning lights to illuminate on the dash, as well as an accident.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Whenbrake pedal is applied there is a clicking sound, thenbrakes release andvehicle will continue to roll with the brake pedal going to the floor. Dealer has been contacted.
While drivingstepped onbrake pedal and brakes wiould make noise.noise increased when it was raining or duringextendedstopping distance.
While applying abs brakespedal goes to the floor. Diagnostic test was done on brake system and no problem was found. Vehicle has an extreme exteneded stopping distance.
Sloan chevrolet has had vehicle four times attempting to resolve low pedal.brake rotors were cut which did raise the pedal slightly;brake system was bled.
Antilock brakes failed, consumer hit the pedal and it went to the floor.
Since i bought the car in may of 1997, i have had to have the front brakes repaired or replaced four times. The first time was two weeks after i bought the car,i took it in to the dealer, because the brake fluid kept leaking, and the front disc pulled.they told me that this was a recall problem, and they claimed to fix it.nine months later i had to have the the front brakes replaced, and the rear brakes adjusted, due to pulling and squeaking, (at sears auto center).later in october of 1998, i had to replace front discs again.this was when i took my car in for its 60000 mile service.the mechanic at kauffman tire in hiram, ga showed me the wear on the pads and brakes, they replaced the pads and machined the rotors.in june of 1999, the brakes started squeaking again, and it was pulling to the left.i had the brakes fixed at mid-state motors, in manchester, tn, and they worked fine until about mid-february 2000.now when i pressed the brake pedal, it vibrated violently.i feel that the brakes are wearing and going bad much sooner than they should.
Anti lock brake light failed.
Since ownership consumer has experienced braking problems, not engaging properly.
In wet and dry weather the brakes don't stop car, it slows it down . Consumer states vehicle glides to a stop.starter makes strange noise.mounting bolt missing from radio causing rattling noise.door lock assembly works improperly.window sticking, dealer adjusted upper door and window moldings along track.
Burning odor when brakes are applied.
When starting the vehicle a grinding noise comes when pressing the braking system at all times and the pedal, causing extended stopping distance which can cause an accident.
Brakes continually failing to engage almost resulting in collision on several occasions.
Experiencing noise, burning smell and brake fluid leak; causes jerking/locking feeling on occasion.
Front brakes defective.
Since i bought the car in may of 1997, i have had to have the front brakes repaired or replaced four times. The first time was two weeks after i bought the car,i took it in to the dealer, because the brake fluid kept leaking, and the front disc pulled.they told me that this was a recall problem, and they claimed to fix it.nine months later i had to have the the front brakes replaced, and the rear brakes adjusted, due to pulling and squeaking, (at sears auto center).later in october of 1998, i had to replace front discs again.this was when i took my car in for its 60000 mile service.the mechanic at kauffman tire in hiram, ga showed me the wear on the pads and brakes, they replaced the pads and machined the rotors.in june of 1999, the brakes started squeaking again, and it was pulling to the left.i had the brakes fixed at mid-state motors, in manchester, tn, and they worked fine until about mid-february 2000.now when i pressed the brake pedal, it vibrated violently.i feel that the brakes are wearing and going bad much sooner than they should.
When making sudden or normal stop consumer noticed that the front brakes are burning, causing a very bad odor and excessive front brake wear.
Brakeskeep failing prematurely.rotors and calipers have been replaced 3 times, and brake pads replaced 4 times within a 11/2 yr. Dealercould not determine cause.
Brake pads wear excessively.
Braking system malfunctioned due to rotors being corroded which cause extended stopping distance. Rotors resurfaced, but problem still reocurred.*ml
State safety inspection mechanic noted that both front brake rotors were deeply rusted and/or pitted and should be inspected by a gm service center. The service representative at dagley chevrolet geo informed that both front brake rotors were rusted and pitted so deep that they could not be re-surfaced, they need to be replaced and the replacement would not be covered by gm. I looked at the rotors myself and found that the inside brake rotor friction surfaces are rusted or pitted away, aprox. 1/3 or less of the front inside brake pads are actualy making contact with the rotor surface. In my opinion, this results in a very significant loss of braking efficiency.
State safety inspection mechanic noted that both front brake rotors were deeply rusted and/or pitted and should be inspected by a gm service center. The service representative at dagley chevrolet geo informed that both front brake rotors were rusted and pitted so deep that they could not be re-surfaced, they need to be replaced and the replacement would not be covered by gm. I looked at the rotors myself and find that the inside brake rotor friction surfaces are rusted or pitted away, aprox. 1/3 or less of the front inside brake pads are actualy making contact with the rotor surface. In my opinion, this results in a very significant loss of braking efficency.
Sloan chevrolet has had vehicle four times attempting to resolve low pedal.brake rotors were cut which did raise the pedal slightly;brake system was bled.
Dealer told consumer to throw away front wheel rotors because the were too thin to grind.nlm
Brakes occationally require excess distance for stopping.brakes squeal, loudest at begining of day and when damp or humid, worst in rear. (mechanics say'all 4 wheels are fine')
Failure on the brake shoes and pads of the vehicle, consumer was driving and the brakes failed.
Have a knocking or clicking on both rear tires while driving at slow speeds, lees than 10mph the noise happens in forward or reverse.another problem is the brake pedal feels very spongy while braking,however the car has been stopping when needed to.it just seems odd to have to push the pedal so far down toward the floor, and still fell mushy.
The steering wheel was difficult to turn.
When turning the steering wheel to the left, it will make a noise.there's a recall, but thevin was not included.tsthe dealer stated that others have experienced the same problem but their not going to cover the repair.scc
While driving approximately 40 mph the steering wheel would became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic indicated that the cause was unknown. The problem has not been resolved.*nlm
Steering column makes a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel.
Tilt steering wheel has substantial lateral movement when moved from the full up position. Nlm
Fatalities resulting from a rollover of a 1996 chevrolet lumina.*mrthe steeringwas defective which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and rollover killing all passengers.the driver's seat belt broke and the sliding door came off during the rollover.
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on the highway and fell asleep at the wheelwhile he was turning around the curb. Vehicle flipped overtwice. Consumer crawled out ofvehicle,and noticedthat flames were coming from underneath the hood. Then car bursted into flames,vehicle was totaled. Consumer wasn't hurt.
Vehicle loses power steering when driving through puddles.this is a serious safety problem. Dealer claims thids happens to allluminas and camaros, and there is nothing he could do to fix problem.
Total loss of steering after driving through water.
While driving at low speeds, the vehicle lost power steering. Please provide more information.
There is a leak coming from power steering and from the " o" rings which is running from under the hood onto the engine.
Power steering pump failed.
Ifeelvery very very angry that this happened.ihave2 small children and i 'mglad theywere not in the vehicle when this happened.myhusband turned the corner onto ourstreet and the tire fell off tothe side, now whatifhad the kids in the car and on the expressway doing 70mph?! the results could be fatal!i can't believe this would happen toavehicle only 3 years old andwith only 40,000 miles. This really disgusts me!someone could be killed!
When put the child safety sea tin, it did not fit because the seat belts in the rear/middle position are designrd too fardown on the seat.
The two front tie rod ends were badly worn, this caused the front tire to be badly worn with the steel belts showing slightly (goodyear p 225/60r16) .nlm
Mechanic said tie rod: inner was faulty, andthat tires could blowout.
The rack and pinion failed. Yh
Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the recall on the rack and pinion.
Paint peeling from car in several very large areas. One spot nearly all of right rear quarter panel is now gone. A local mechanic., and two local body men agree this car has been repainted. I purchased it from the dealer new "demonstrator" but was told it had never been wrecked. But know several families around here with 96 models, all are peeling. The same with my and every other 85 model grey chevy. What can we do? *la
Sliding dooris jammed . Vehicle has been in the shop seven to eight times for repairs.whiledoor might appearas if it is closing, but, in reality,door will just open by itself at any time. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Automatic door lock failed
Back doors hard to close due to misalignment.
Automatic door locks failed after collision, consumer trapped inside.
Fatalities resulting from a rollover of a 1996 chevrolet lumina.*mrthe steeringwas defective which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and rollover killing all passengers.the driver's seat belt broke and the sliding door came off during the rollover.
Vehicle structure has had holes which allowed for odor to enter vehicle.
Dt:the contact stated while driving the frame came out around the bolts.this caused the engine to fall ontothe ground and the steering to pull out of the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to the dealership, but they have not inspected the vehicle.the manufacturer was suppose to send out a representative to inspect the vehicle. Updated 2/7/2006 -
Welds between the engine/transaxle frame and the body firewall mounts all pulled loose on right and left sides. Yh
A loud knocking noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving, driver's side and passenger's side lockslocked and unlocked on their own.consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, butmechanic was unable toduplicate the door problem. However,mechanic replaced the shocks on both driver 's side and passenger's side.consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred,and had not been resolved.
Failure of the front control arm ball joints, when driving at a low speed the driver's side wheel came off.
Mcpherson strut failed,resulting in vehicle noise.
In august 2008 i purchased a clean white 1996 chevy lumina with less than 100,000 miles on the dash.it seemed to berunning pretty well at first but i noticed the car had a little skip every now and then in deep curves.then on november 1, 2008 the front left axle broke a loose from the main port as i was leaving my yard which was strange and uncommon.on november 8, 2008 a licensed mechanic was hired and fixed the broken axle on the front driver side tire.after the repair the car was test driven and seemed to be running as good as new.later on that night while my son was going through a curve the car loss control and started fishtailing in the middle of the curve.as he was straightening the car back out into his lane something malfunctioned in the rear and sent the car spinning sideways and out of control.the car stopped itself after running in a ditch and smashing it's side into an embankment injuring him and totaling the car.rear right side wheel came completely off from where traction bar broke.
American tire blew out.
Mechanic said tie rod: inner was faulty, andthat tires could blowout.
While driving about 45 mph, whenrear left tire collapsed, falling apart from vehicle with rims and tire together.consumer lost control, crashing into a wall.dealer was contacted,please provide more information.
Consumer called complaining about the spare tire on the vehicle also stated that his wife had a flat tire and the spare tire did not fit the hub on the vehicle. Dealer was contacted and stated that did not know what the consumer was talking about. Mr
Overheating of the headlight switch and radio dials.
Paint is peeling off off my lumina car no under coat under paint.rear seat belt keeps coming loose.
The paint job is horrible. The paint is completely peeling off of my lumina.
In 2000 my white 1996 4 door chevrolet lumina started losing paint in various places and has continued to do so until now there are large spots of metal showing. With otherwise having a perfect car, this makes for an unsightly problem. Other people have to us similar stories about this year, color and make of vehicle. Is there anythiing i can do?
The chevrolet lumina, 1996; poor paint job.the paint lasts approximately four (4) years and then it starts to chip and peel off.
Engine light failed.
Exterior paint , peeling , flaking , rusting . I realize this car is now 11 years old , but this problemstarted when the vehicle was only about 5 years old . The paint has peeled off in large patches in many areas of the car , revealing the dull gray primer .
When the sun shines the angle of the windshield reflects the dashboard making it difficult to see detail through the glass, due to design.
The engine check light has come on 8 times, and dealer keeps replacing parts and problem still exists.
This vehicle has experienced aengine check light on or flashing many times throughout the past couple of years. It has stalled on the highway & had to be towed in multiple times. Bulletins apply but the dealer said they had all been done, not according to the repair orders. It is an on going problem that they refuse to acknowledge despite the fact they have experienced the problem. Letter has been sent to the dealer president without resolution & now one sent to gm.
Driving at approximately 35-40 mph ,going up or down hill vehicle will begin to hesitate, eventually causing the vehicle to stall. Dealer cannot duplicate problem, but has replaced fuel filter and vehicle speed sensor. Defect is still occurring.
While driving at any speedvehicle lost power and the vehicle jumped out gear.also, engine raced very high.
When vehicle is stopped on an incline the car rolls backwards when going from the brake pedal to the gas. Dealer says there is no problem.
I turned on my car and put it in reverse to back out of a parking space. I had four friends in the car. I waited for my friends to get situated in the car and took my foot off the brake. The car did not roll back as it normally did when in gear. Suddenly, the car lurched backward and starting accelerating toward a concrete wall that was about 45 feet behind us. I did not have my foot on the accelerator. I quickly put my foot on the brake to tried to slow the car down. Nothing happened, so i quickly took my foot off the brake, just in case i had accidentally hit the accelerator. The car continued to accelerate towards the wall. I remember picking up both my feet just to make sure i was not touching the pedals. We hit the wall going about 25-30 mph. Four of us were fine, but my friend in the rear passenger side seat broke her cheekbone. The car was totaled. I was not able to find anyone willing to inspect the car to determine the cause of failure. The car was salvaged for parts.
Tp sensor failed causing the vehicles throttle to stick at high rpm making th vehicle difficult to control and consumer often smelled brakes burning.
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the accelerator cable snap causing vehicle to lose power and the consumer was forced to pull over.dealer notified. Ts
On 7/20/03 the battery was replaced in my 1996 chevrolet. Lumina.upon starting the car, while still in park, the gas pedal pulled to the floorboard & the car lunged forward out of control.the brakes failed.while dodging people, homes, and vehicles, i tried stopping the car by turning off the ignition to cut power to the motor but this only opened the throttle.the last thing i remember was a loud whine, screaming & blacking out.i awoke from a concussion crashed into a tree with facial, brain, and spinal injuries.gm investigated and stated there was not a problem and will not release the investigation report to me.i cannot find an attorney to sue them.this was not due to driver error. The car was in perfect working order prior to the battery being changed correctly.the 2004 olds alero was recalled for a sticking accelerator.the mph at the beginning of the malfunction of the car, 0 (zero); when the car plowed into the tree splattering me into the windshield head first like a bug, 60+ estimated by witnesses.insurance totaled the car & sold to salvage even though they were holding it for me while undergoing emergency medical treatment.i tracked down the salvage yard for gm and an investigator examined the car but will not tell me what he found out.
Dt: the contact stated the accelerator cablefrayed. The contact tookvehicle tolocal mechanic for diagnosis. Upon inspection, the mechanicdetermined thatthe cable was frayed and unraveling. The mechanic was in contact with the manufacturer several times. The part needed for repairs was not available. The contacthas been waiting three weeks for the availability of the part. Currently, no repairs have been made. Updated 12/27/05.
While driving vehicle about (45) mph the accelerator cable broke and all power in vehicle became lost. Driver was able to steer vehicle off the road safely. Accelerator cable was replaced by dealer.
While driving in a rainstorm the consumers windshield wipers ceased to operate due to a corroded ground wire.consumer feels this is due to poor design since the wire is in close proximity to the battery.nlm
Upon purchasing vehicle,owner wasn't aware that rear window has no system to defrost and was designed that way. Owner has repeated difficulty with clearing fog.
Air duct too close to engine, allowing exhaust fumes to enter vehicle, choking driver.
Upon purchasing vehicle,owner wasn't aware that rear window has no system to defrost and was designed that way. Owner has repeated difficulty with clearing fog.
Electrical window failed.
Driver's side rear window went down would not go back up-no problem with this window before-driver's side front window-sluggish,often loses power......driver's side window knob pushed in cannot retrieve it.....engine began over heating in nov...antifreeze put in...antifreeze mixed in with engine oil..engine froze up-had to be replaced.........antifreeze part just shatterted as car coming out of parking space--fluids lost-engine lost power---mechanic reports new transmission needed estimates $2,500---mechanic reports that this or similar failures of transmisssion common on this vechicle and that transmission experts are aware of this and have frequent complaints.....all these events occurred in last 6 months in addition to the need of brake hub bearing on left rear wheel..total estimated cost $5,000
Vehicle was serviced about 2 yrs ago because it started losing power and was running rough. The power window on driver side stopped functioning. Brakes grind when wet even though they have been replaced. Noticed around this time that the car temperature gauge sometimes creeped up above normal. It seemed to be losing anti-freeze. The heater stopped working. I refilled the anti-freeze. It seemed to take care of the problem but it slowly returned.vehicle was also very slowly losing oil. Last month (10/02) i started home from work. The car suddenly overheated. Strong fumes came into through the vents, burning my eyes.i had to stop repeatedly to let the car cool so that i could get home.i work only 3 miles from home.when i got home, the oil stick contained oil halfway up the stick. Started over flowing from the oil cap when i restarted. Smoke was heavy from the back. Had someone check the car. The car is not functionable. Will not turn over. Replaced the starter but didn't help. There is oil in the radiator, water in the oil. Seems to be fuel in the anti-freeze. Appears to be a blown head gasket or more. Have found out that this make and model year was recalled for motor problems previously paralleling these same problems.dt
Power window control failed.
The contact owns a 1996 chevrolet lumina.while driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions, the "service engine soon" warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection who replaced the engine egr valves.on a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the identical failure and repaired.in addition, the brake system was cleaned, which contributed to a loud squeaky noise.the front driver's side automatic window mechanism was inoperative and has not been repaired at this time.the failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 157,000.updated 04/24/09.*ljthe egr valves were replaced.updated 04/28/09.
Driver's side rear window went down would not go back up-no problem with this window before-driver's side front window-sluggish,often loses power......driver's side window knob pushed in cannot retrieve it.....engine began over heating in nov...antifreeze put in...antifreeze mixed in with engine oil..engine froze up-had to be replaced.........antifreeze part just shatterted as car coming out of parking space--fluids lost-engine lost power---mechanic reports new transmission needed estimates $2,500---mechanic reports that this or similar failures of transmisssion common on this vechicle and that transmission experts are aware of this and have frequent complaints.....all these events occurred in last 6 months in addition to the need of brake hub bearing on left rear wheel..total estimated cost $5,000
Extreme overheating of the rearview mirror when small lights on the mirror are on for more than ten minutes.
Horn communication system is assembled incorrectly, causing the hornnot to function correctly, loss of sound. Consumer states when the window is rolled down after a car wash or rain the water comes down freelyon the inside of the car. Dealer advised that the horn is n the proximity of the air bag which keeps it from sounding and that was the way vehicle was designed and there was nothing they could do about it.
In wet and dry weather the brakes don't stop car, it slows it down . Consumer states vehicle glides to a stop.starter makes strange noise.mounting bolt missing from radio causing rattling noise.door lock assembly works improperly.window sticking, dealer adjusted upper door and window moldings along track.
Dashboard reflects on windshield distorting visibility. *sd
Windshield wipers start and stop at random intervals.*nlm
When he using the windshield washer fluid the fan intakes the fumes from the windshield washer fluid inside the car. The vehicle smells like menthol alcohol . The owner has been to the arbitration board to resolve this matter.
Windshield wipers do not operate fast enough to permit visibility in heavy rain.
Dt:the contact stated the passenger's side door will not open from the outside. It is possible to open it from the inside of the car, but with great difficulty. She is afraid the driver's side door will experience the same problem and she will not be able to open it. The driver's side door came open while she was driving the vehicle.she heard a loud popping sound prior to the sliding door falling offits hinges. The windshield wipers work intermittently. The mechanic told her he thought the windshield/wipermotor was bad.updated 12/7/2005.
Windshield wiper switch failed to operate during a heavy rainstorm at high speed. Wiper became jammed and failed to work.only worked at low speed which was not sufficient.repaired and paid for part myself.
After driving through a rain storm and having vehicle parked overnight the wheels froze. Vehicle had to sit until the temperature moderated.
Failure of the front control arm ball joints, when driving at a low speed the driver's side wheel came off.
Four studs/nuts on drivers front wheel came off, causing wheel to come off/loss of control.
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