1999 Chevrolet Lumina Std. review from North America
"Buyer beware"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Manifold gasket failure within 2 weeks of buying car at only 47,000 miles on 3.1 engine.
General comments?
GM knows full well that this is a chronic problem with these engines.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Acclaim |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2004 |