1991 Chevrolet Lumina electrical problems

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Electrical · OH · fire

1991 chevrolet lumina caught on fire while driving. *ts while driving the vehicle would not accelerate past 50 MPH. The consumer pulled over and let the vehicle sit for a few minutes. After getting back onto the highway the consumer noticed smoke coming in through the passenger window. The consumer exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear of the vehicle was on fire. The right rear tail light burned along with the right rear bumper and the right side of the trunk.

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 199,000 miles · TX · fire

Vehicle caught on fire 15 minutes after being parked in the driveway. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire also damaged another vehicle, the right side of the garage, and an upper room. The cause of the fire was determined to have been caused by one of two things, either fuel leakage or electrical. The dealer was not notified.*ak vehicle has had fuel injection system repaired in 2001 and 2002. Right signal repaired in jan. 2004, headlight dimmer switch repaired in april for texas inspection. Then vehicle caught on fire in may. *bf

Filed Aug 30, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · SC

Consumer stated there was a short in the wiring that was causing the lights not to go off, the dealer also disconnected the radio to try and remedy the short in the wiring, also the battery and the alternator were replaced.

Filed Mar 4, 2002 · Electrical · CA

Wires exposed through starter and egr valve.

Filed Oct 30, 2001 · Body, Brakes · IL

Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.*ak. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, a bad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Car has been in and out of chevrolet dealership for 2 yrs trying to determine stalling problem. Ecm and prom failed, causing catalytic converter to also need replacement. Brakes have been served every 3000 miles because they do not allow car to stop at normal stopping distance. Brakes seem too soft, has nearly caused a few accidents because brakes do not stop the car, nearly slow it down. Brakes have been serviced by chevrolet technician. Why haven't these parts been recalled if so many people are experiencing problems with the same defects?

Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Electrical · NY

Smoke was coming from steering column due to a faulty ignition switch. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and advised the consumer not to drive t in fear of a fire.

Filed Jun 8, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · CT · crash

Pre mature wear all 4 brakes, rt front caliper pin falls out, causing caliper to jam in wheel, caliper pin caused wear in housing, causing treads to strip and become weak, happened 2 times, also rear brake calipers failed brakes are always hard nothing helps, wiring problem in steering column flashers will cause smoke in column signals you have to fiddle with for them to work.

Filed Dec 21, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

While traveling 55 MPH vehicle stalls without indication. Dealer has been notified, can' t duplicate problem. Also,alternator/battery/computer, and fuel filter line failed and were replaced by dealer.

Filed May 27, 1999 · Electrical · OH · fire

Vehicle caught on fire due to a short in alternator wires and other electrical wiring.