1994 Chevrolet Lumina 4 DR Sedan review from North America
"Long Lasting Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear brakes wear down too fast.
ABS does not always work, especially when weather is bad IE: Ice, Snow, Etc.
Constant problems with power windows, both switches and motors. (shorts in wiring)
Rear Tail/Brake light bulbs constantly burning out/exploding.
Have replaced many of the gaskets and still have oil leaks, in addition to a trans. fluid leak.
Pipe/Line from engine block to heater core corroded and spilled all of my coolant on the freeway. (passenger side of engine, runs down by pass. side wheel well)
Both lower ball joints have been replaced within 10000 miles of each other.
Loud noise from front end at speeds over 20 MPH.
Clunk on driver side when turning either way or accelerating, have replaced CV half shaft, outer tie rod end, and wheel bearing and problem still persists.
Rear view mirror has fallen off 3 times.
Gas door hinge broken.
I have replaced 2 alternators and 2 batteries... if you have one, prepare to spend about 1/2 hour replacing the battery if you have to. to get to the battery you must remove metal cross bar, washer fluid tank and metal battery braces. Royal pain in the butt.
Replaced Throttle position sensor.
Current problem with one or more sensors, Check Engine light on constantly and it is affecting my acceleration and idle, lowering my gas mileage to 15-18 MPG when I was at 21-25.
Lights (LED) behind Heat controls do not work.
Speed sensor is bad, MPH displayed on speedometer is not always correct.
Loud highway wind noise inside, especially from passenger side, water leaks sometimes when it is raining bad, doors freeze in winter.
Glove box is worthless...you're lucky if you can get a pair of sunglasses in there.
Door handles (on outside) sometimes stick in the out position.
Paint is cracked and rust is showing through cracks near rear rear window.
General comments?
Overall good value if you don't mind a lot of little problems, replacing brakes every 6 months.
3.1 Multi-Port Fuel Injected engine is a good one, not as quick as I'd like, but it gets the job done.
Real smooth ride, good highway car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 3.1L MFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 147000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Sunbird |
| Date of Entry | 4th June, 2003 |

