1997 Chevrolet Lumina Reviews

Fuel pump went out at 110000 miles.

Water pump went out at 120000 miles.

Lower intake gasket blew at 130000 miles.

Engine blew at 133000 miles.

Only drove the car for two and a half years.

Engine blew during normal use, and had no signs of failure beforehand.

Great car for long trips.

Handles beautifully at high and low speeds.

Corners like a sports car.

Fuel economy is out-freakin-standing (24-29 in-town, 35-43 highway).

Could stand to be cheaper to fix when it breaks (average cost of repair --- $675.00, average cost of part replaced --- $120.00).

The only major thing that has gone wrong is the alternator at approximately 170 000kms. This was very easy to repair.

The brakes do have a tendency to squeak, even recently after a repair.

Stalled in a parking lot on more than one occasion; waited ten minutes and was fine.

I would say that I love this car, it has a good engine for highway driving, and has very maneuverable handling when passing and around curves. The Lumina also has a very roomy back seat, which is almost better than the driver's seat.

The trunk is spacious, and is great for almost anything you need to bring on a trip.

Has stood the test of brutal Canadian winters, and is ready for one more.

Brakes.

Intake manifold gasket.

Coolant level switch.

Freeze plugs.

Radiator.

This is my first GM car in about 25 years. 187,000 miles on the chassis, 40 or 50k miles on new (dealer) motor and rebuilt transmission.

Not long after I got it, in addition to brakes, the cooling system needed major attention: intake manifold gasket, coolant level switch and freeze plugs all needed replacing, as well as a new radiator. Luckily all that happened at the same time, so I had that dealt with and it's been fine ever since.

I don't know if the shocks are original, but it is still riding great after almost 200k miles.

Quiet, nice ride, ample power, comfortable, big trunk, good stereo, minimal rattles. Gas mileage is not great, but that's to be expected.

I like my Lumina and feel that it is a well-made car. Is that because it was built in Canada?

- Power steering rack needed replacement.

- Alternator (did that myself)

- Battery due to alternator LOL.

- Rear struts rotted.

- Water pump.

- A/C compressor seized so car wouldn't run... Pulled that myself.

- Tie-rod passengers side.

- Muffler rotted up to the catalytic converter..

- Frame is starting to rot (expected though for this age)

- Brakes lines have all rotted.

- The list goes on... and on, and on.

I dislike this car... I don't hate it, mainly because it has only not started for me once. It is reliable in that it will start, but quality wise this car is a nightmare.