1995 Chevrolet Lumina Sedan from North America - Comments

At 48K miles had to have the transmission rebuilt ($1600)

Around 85K needed more service on the transmission ($800)

Now at 100K miles my car is loosing coolant. I've been told I need to replace the water pump and fix the intake manifold to stop the leak ($900)

While the car handles fine and the interior is comfortable, the quality of the workmanship is poor.

I've had numerous problems and I've found other mentions online from people who've had the exact same problems.

GM won't make any recalls on the things that are costing us tons of money because they don't represent safety hazards, just major expenses to the consumer.

I will not purchase GM again, I'm going with Toyota.

I've had all the same problems as most 1995 Lumina owners. My 1995 Chevrolet Lumina has been nothing but problems since 35000 miles when I had to get a new transmission. The warranty was expired because I was a little over the 3 years. My transmission was $1800. I've fixed two oil leaks totaling $1900. New water pump, alternator and battery totaling $1400. My EPA gauge went out totaling $350 and I had to replace to coils twice because of unknown oil leaks and all together that was $1200. I've had to make other repairs and can't remember all of them.

My Lumina now has 121,000 miles on it and I'm shopping for another car before it breaks down again. The 1995 Lumina is the worst car I've ever owned.

Michael.

I bought my 1995 Chevy Lumina used with 53,000 miles on it. In January 2003, I gave it to my mom to drive with over 203,000 miles on it and besides general maintenance, the only major repair I've had to do is the air conditioning system, I put used parts it and the total expense was less than $600. I loved the car so much, I purchased a 1999 Lumina to replace it!

Michele - Wisconsin.

I have a 95 Lumina. I bought it with about 42,000 miles on it in late 98. Within six months, the paint started coming off the hood and roof in sheets like paper. GM repainted them one at a time. Then the paint started coming off the sides and the fenders. GM told me it was a bad paint job, but it was out of warranty and my problem. I just rolled up 100,000 miles. Every piece of plastic on the interior is either warped, cracked or broken. I've had to replace door locks twice, and electronic window controls. Every time I take it in for an oil change, it needs some other "maintenance" work that runs $500 plus. I've had to replace the alternator, battery, etc. The AC doesn't register a leak, but has to have freon twice every summer. Now the fuel pump is on the fritz.

My father swore by his GM cars, but while I hesitate to use the "never" word, I really don't want another one.

I have a 1995 Lumina Van and have had nothing, but problems with it. It only has 90,000 miles on it and it jerks when you push on the gas to speed up. It has nickeled and dimed me to death ever since I bought it a couple of years ago. I would not and will not ever buy another Lumina van ever again because of the never ending trouble I have had with this van. I can't even leave town with this van because I can't trust it to get us from point A to point B, This van was to be used as a family get away car and we can depend on it for any fun get aways. Theresa.

I have had my 95 lumina sedan for about 6 yrs. It has been a great car. I have had to buy a alternator, and a water pump, but both were easy to do myself. The only major problem was the head gasket, to fix was around 400. Its been a great car.

I'm surprised to hear that people are having problems with their luminas.. My parents gave me their 95 lumina as a 16th birthday present 2 years ago.. they bought the car when it was new. no one owned the car before us.. my car hasn't given my family any problems yet.. the only thing we did to it was replace the brake pads once..

When it comes to the lumina transmission, Correct general maintenance, and proper driving, they will last forever. Out of all of you who had tranny problems, did you ever change fluid? or tried keeping your foot out of it. the tranny in them are suppose to last forever with proper maintenance. Don't complain when the tranny goes out when you don't do the work that it needs.

95 Chevy Lumina.. I purchased this car from a young gentleman who inherited when his grandfather passed away. It had 64,000 miles on it and kept it up very well. I deliver mail for the USPS and that is my car for the job.

Shortly after I had the car the oil started to leak, then came the knocking, then the transmission. I have had the transmission replaced. Problem is the oil still leakes and the transmission has leaked all its fluid. Forgot to mention the knocking still exist. Anyone have advice?

Over all a good car. some minor problems with two door locks not working, low oil light sensor had to be replaced, paint on the hood was faded, back exhaust manifold leak noise, noisy rear brakes needed adjustment, cruise control motor replaced, at 219,000 miles transmission failure.

I just got a 1995 Lumina from a guy that told me it was a good car, and my mechanic told me that Luminas usually have oil leaks. I have had the car for a week with 128000 miles on it. That's my second car and my first american car too.

The gauge for the gas keep on moving when I'm driving, making me thinking that I'm running out of gas. Now it is making that funny noise,

but it doesn't stop after a while, and it only makes that noise when it is cold out.

So far the only thing I like about the car is my insurance (very cheap).

Can someone tell what kind problem I'm facing with that noise and the gas gauge that keeps on moving.

I was given a 95 Lumina Sedan LS over a year ago. I'm 25 and at first didn't know much about cars. When I got the car it had most of the problems that it has now. I'm not sure what at what mileage everything went out due to the dashboard not working what so ever. The car has an exhaust leak, an oil leak, and lots of electrical problems. The paint is pealing and I'm pretty sure there are lots of problems I am still unaware of. Also when I got the car I had to replace the steering pump and lines on the car. The oil leak is coming from somewhere in the engine that I haven't been able to figure out yet. Even with all these problems the car has yet to break down completely. I've only spent about 1k on the car so far and plan to spend a little more fixing it myself. I may have to rebuild the engine.. but for an old clunker it sure does keep going just fine.

I've had my 98' Chevy Lumina for going on 4 years now and when I first got it everything was great but as time passed by first the water pump then my temperature gauge following that my gaskets and now my transmission and the transmissions screens. i know 4 years is kind of long but all this has done happened is less than 2 years from dec.06 to now this car is costing me nothing but money...