Regrettably unreliable
Always same problem - STALLING = without notice. It seems to be a code computer problem - but extremely hazardous and dangerous.
We love the vehicle and the dealership is great, but the car is extremely unreliable with this always unexpected stalling problem.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 8th June, 2010
EXPENSIVE to keep running
My rear wheel bearings.
My right rear spindle bushings.
My transmission lines rusted out.
My brakes, which is basic wear and tear.
My converter.
My wipers have a mind of their own.
My heater is on hot and will not come back to cool.
My valve cover seals leak oil into spark plug wires, causing a miss.
I like the car to drive. It seems OK, but have had a lot of issues and spent a lot of money on repairs compared to my old 1996 Lumina. It seemed to go forever without any issues, unlike this piece of crap car. I done some research, and the car is NOT AT ALL A GM product!!! The actual make of the car is DAEWOO (made in Korea). If this had of been brought to my attention in the first place, I would have not purchased this crap car!!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 28th December, 2009
Wheel bearings.
Traction control.
Brake rotors.
Steering.
Electronics.
Stalling.
I've had this car for 5 years, 120,000 kms. It started stalling just after the warranty was up.
It's always been serviced by the dealer. The service people are always ignorant and extremely rude when we try to have it fixed. I can't believe GM allows their service departments to treat customers so poorly.
I've always been a die hard Chevrolet guy, but I'll never buy a GM again due to this junk car and ridiculous service.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 14th November, 2009
Avoid, Avoid, Avoid!!!
Engine sputters.
Had to replace transmission and gear shift.
When shifted into Drive, it sometimes went into reverse and vice versa.
Replaced rear drivers side brake light 4 times.
When parked for long periods of time (24 hrs),the engine would not turn over until one played with the gear shift for several minutes.
Biggest lemon on the market.
Tried as all heck to get GM to buy it back. We didn't succeed, and now we're stuck with a $26,000 sour lemon.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 1st November, 2009
Nice, but not reliable
While driving normally, the throttle will start acting very erratic, revving up and down approx. 800 to 1200 rpm. If you stop and turn off the ignition, it will then reset itself and drive normally for a couple months.
I have had it to my dealership on numerous occasion, and am told every time, there is no other Epica in North America experiencing this type of problem. They say they cannot get a code unless the car is having the problem at that specific time, and have not been able to duplicate it. I have explained to General Motors the importance of reliability of our car due to health problems, but I am told that's why I have roadside assistance.
This is a great car when it is running properly, but it's not very reliable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 30th December, 2006
Unfortunately, I also own a 2004 Chevrolet Epica LT. Your comments are a carbon copy of what I have experienced with this vehicle. Don't worry, you are not the only one! I think this car should be recalled and taken off of the market.
It's really too bad, because the general esthetic's of the car is great!
Not very happy with my Epica, every month it is in the shop for numerous problems. Will not buy a Chev again.
I have a same problem with the rpm. It's acting funny when the car is engaged in D or R. It automatically goes up and down. Need help. Dealer cannot do anything about this..
Need help for my Epica regarding the RPM going up and down. domnic009@hotmail.com
Please please please help.
I have a 2004 Epica, and the fuel pedal is very erratic. When you turn your key on, the fuel pedal goes up and down, and when you drive, you can feel the car speed up and slow down, but there is never a code.
You guys need to understand a little more about how an engine works. I noticed the RPM issue when the car was still under warranty, and immediately knew it was a defective throttle body. I believe they should have made a recall for this, because all 2004's had a defective throttle body; the car would press the gas on its own or just stall. The car is equipped with an electronic throttle body, so it just isn't the same as a mechanical one. The only thing you have to do about the RPM acting up is get your throttle body replaced with a non-defective one.
These vehicles also have computer memorized driving habits for the best fuel economy, and that may affect engine concerns or RPM fluctuations due to different driving conditions or habits.
19th Feb 2013, 00:39
Does your stalling problem occur when decelerating or braking?