1998 Chevrolet Lumina GTZ review from Venezuela
"A steal from stealers"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump failed.
ECU failed.
Coolant pump failed, dealer put a worn coolant pump in, then the radiator failed.
CD headunit failed.
Burnt headlight switch.
Two days after I sold the car, the new owner (a friend of mine) complained that the engine sounded bad, further investigation revealed 4 destroyed tappets, the oil was changed religiously every 5000 kms with Mobil 1 5W-50 so is not owner fault.
General comments?
Dealer service was major crap. GM and FORD have to fix that, I decided to sell my car and my wife's Explorer due to that. Bought a Honda Accord again and a Scenic for my wife. Now I don't have to deal with dealers.
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| Great reliable family car that will last the test of time. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 litre V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 21500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2001 |