2004 Chevrolet Epica LT from North America - Comments

There is massive water condensation in both headlights and both taillights. Up to half the lenses are covered and water droplets collect and run down on the lens. The car has been in the shop 3 times already. First, GM advised that this is "normal" and would clear with driving, but it got worse. Today, I got new taillights. One is fine, the other started to fog up again. The headlights still need to be replaced.

Engine performance is a bit low, but acceptable for my driving needs. Fuel consumption is much higher than the promised range of 7.9-11.9 liters/100km. I get about 14.

Despite the headlights, I really like the car. It is fully appointed with luxury options and very smooth to drive.

It handles very well even in the city and parking lot.

It is a great steal at the price.

There seem to be quality assurance problems. I have seen other Epicas with excessive condensation in the lights.

I have a epica lt and I've never had any problems with it and I've had it for about a year and a couple months now the water in the lights has never happened to me and the gas situation for me was exactly the amount the dealers said it was so ya I haven't had any problems with it.

I have my my 2004 Epica LT for just about 2 years now. It was a wonderful car until about 6 months ago. It started backing off when I was driving it almost like it was not getting gas. Then it started stalling. I have had it in to the dealership now 5 times for this problem. Most recently today. The dealer does not know what is wrong with it. The most recent time it stalled was last Friday. But it happened at an intersection then and I could not get it started again right away. It took about 5 tries before it would start. I was on my way out of town and was just happy that I was able to make it to my destination and back again. Anybody else have a stalling problem with their car? I have also had the check engine light problem off and on and have taken it in to have that fixed. After the 3rd try, they finally got it to turn off.

Hi:

I am the poser of the original comment and would like to give an update on my 2004 Epica LT.

Here is a list of what has gone wrong:

- both headlights replaced

- both tail lights replaced

- condensation problem is back in 2 lights

- ECM module re-programmed 3 times

- TCM module re-programmed

- rough idling, stalling, sluggish shifting, poor gas mileage

- loud engine noise on cold start (in any weather)

- engine light was on several times, sometimes without a reason

- O2 sensor replaced

- brake switch replaced

- radio controls on steering wheel replaced (still not working right)

- huge shudder and pulsation when braking, GM and the dealer ignored this problem for over 15,000 km, until they finally machined the front rotors, now better, but not perfect

- clunking and knocking sounds from the steering (rack), GM says its normal despite a 2.5 in play in the steering wheel

- windshield pressure crack, replaced on warranty

- Traction control warning light comes on periodically, GM does not know why

- automatic climate control does not work properly

- clunking sound from the rear suspension

- rust on the rear side window frames.

The car has 25,000km (about 16,000 miles). It's been in the shop too much and many problems are ignored by the dealership and GM.

It was my last GM vehicle.

Regards.