Fuses would blow when you would put on the brakes. Only because stupid phone company drilled a screw in the brake wire.
Replaced power window motors ourselves about 3 times (both sides) and now passenger side isn't working again.
Driver's side door handle broke.
Rear View mirror won't stay on the windshield.
Parking brake broke under driver's side door.
Original transmission went at 110,000.Replaced it with a friend's recommendation on who to do it.
Second transmission went at 153,000.Geez, not going back to that guy. Car sat for a whole year until we put another in it, and it cranked right up like it was nothing.
Brake sensor switch doesn't work well, brake light stays on unless you pull up the brake manually with your foot.
The whole instrument panel doesn't even light up anymore. Lights outside and turn signals all work normally, but no lights inside. I disconnected the fuse and bought blue lights that plug into cigarette lighter, ha ha.
Let me tell you, this Lumina is a beast. We have used and abused this car and it keeps on kicking. We didn't even replace the original tires until 105,000. Oil changes have gone as far as 15,000.We have replaced hoses and minor stuff, but hey, its old. Motor still has plenty of power and since the catalytic converter is loose inside, this car is LOUD. The suspension will keep up with Mustangs and Camaros and my dad even keep up with a 92 Mustang GT in a light to light race. But it only had about 40,000 miles then. This is a great car and reliable if you take care of it in some way or another. Great car for high school or for second car to drive the crap out of.
I know of three other people besides myself tht have all had the same problem with the lights on the interior, but when taken to a dealer to diagnose the problem it just seems to be a waste of money. I gave up I just rigged a little light on the dash to see how fast I was going at nightbut I learned to live with the problem.