1991 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1 from North America - Comments

Alternator.

Front rotors.

Brake calipers.

Factory hub caps fall off.

My dad bought my car brand new when I was little. I grew up with it. I got it last fall. We have never owned a car longer than this one. All my friends say it's the smoothest ride they have ever been in.

My only problem now is that they don't make the Lumina. But they at least replaced it with a compatible running mate, the Impala. If I ever get rid of my Lumina I would probably buy one.

I put the wheel dics on mine when the wheels are off and put a plactic tiewrap through the holes in the wheel and around the wheel disc in two opposing places.Works fine.

Bruce T.

I own a 1991 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L 4D, and one thing that I must say is that for what it is, it is a quick little car (OK so it's not that little). The biggest problem that I have had with it is the TCC solenoid. It is a very common problem that causes your engine to bog down and snub out much like a manual transmition with an inexperienced driver. What happens is the Solenoid sticks open and thus leaves the clutch locked. This will only happen once the transmition gets hot, and the solenoid needs about one hour to release after it sticks. I just thought I would let all of you lumina owners know about this, as Lumina's are notorious for having this problem.

P.S. This is not an easy repair to do at home, as you have to remove one of the wheels and maybe drop the trans axle.

It may be possible to disconnect this solenoid and drive without it, preventing the lockup. Check with your local transmission repair place for some free advice. This worked on an '86 Skylark I had.