1990 Chevrolet Lumina Euro review from North America
"A very unreliable suitable performing family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator was replaced 3 times.
The cam sensor o-ring was replaced 3 times at 100,000, 140,000, and 200,000 miles.
The cam sensor was replaced once at 200,000 miles.
The Transmission was rebuilt once at 130,000 miles.
Transmission seals were replaced once from oil leaks.
The torque converter lock-up solenoid (TCC) was replaced at 130,000 miles.
The oil pan gasket was replaced due to an oil leak.
The rear main engine seal was replaced once due to an oil leak.
The front main engine seal was replaced once due to an oil leak.
The serpentine belt was replaced 2 teims.
The water pump was replaced once.
The interior seat belt locking mechanism was repaired 3 times.
The trunk leaks water.
The rear brake calipers and rotors were replaced 4 times.
The front brake calipers were replaced once.
The brake master cylinder was replaced once.
The right rear brake-line drop hose was replaced.
The thermostat was replaced twice.
The heater core coolant line was replaced once due to a leak from rust. in the steel line.
The condenser was replaced.
The left and right inner tie rod's were replaced 2 times.
The CV spider joint boot was replaced.
The steering tie-rod boot was replaced.
The front and rear struts and strut mounts were replaced due to failure from rust and top bearing mount.
The rear window seal was reinstalled 2 times.
The wiper motor harness was replaced.
The turn signal does not work.
The headlight switch and dome light switch was replaced.
The cruise control switch was replaced.
The cruise control works intermittently.
Smoke often emits from steering column.
Several recalls were performed.
Excess rust everywhere and especially on the unibody frame near the rear by the exhaust pipe and at the rear trunk and bumper.
The engine Distributeless Ignition System Module (DIS) was replaced once.
The engine ECM was replaced once.
The EGR system frequently malfunctions with diagnostic code 32.
The rear spark plugs are difficult to replace.
The headlight adjustments do not work due to excess rust.
The interior started to wear out at approximately 130,000 miles; the door panels have come loose and excess fading.
In the winter, the door sometimes does not close due to ice build-up in the door latch.
General comments?
This car is very unreliable and I would not recommend it to anyone. However, the performance is acceptable and it provides plenty of room for a family car. The turning radius is very poor and is impossible to make a U-turn on a 2-lane road. There is a lot of wind noise during highway driving. It is a very rough ride on rough or unimproved roads.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 210000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Capri |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2003 |