1991 Chevrolet Lumina engine problems

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Engine · MI

Ltr fm norman parker (mi). Loss of steering control during operation due to engine cradle bolt failure.

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Engine · MI

Consumer states attempted to accelerate from a stop light and steering wheel turned completely around in a circle and consumer lost control. Dlr determined that the engine cradel bolts broke. Current recall 00v189000 does not include consumer's vehicle. Ts

Filed Sep 11, 2002 · Engine · CA

The radiator failed at seam in the plastic at the top where the upper hose attaches, after failing I consulted other lumina owners who encountered the same exact leak in the same place, I went to the junk yard to find every lumina had the same leak, I think this is manufacture flaw. The oil leak that happened when the oil pump driveshaft gave was very bad. I consulted others then and found it is a very common problem that is know by all mechanics know about. It is not if it will give, it's when.

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 Aug 2, 2002 · Engine, Tires · OH

The vehicle would not steer properly due to broken engine cradle bolts. The dealer repaired it and replaced the broken switch, reconnecting the steering rack also.

Filed May 31, 2002 · Engine · WI

When turning at 10mph engine mount broke, engine dropped, snapped steering column, which caused steering wheel to completely around, driver lost control of vehicle.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Engine · MN

While driving there was a loud noise. One of the radiator fans had fallen off and bolt came off the other.

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 Sep 26, 2001 · Engine · NY

Both bolts pulled through and it was no longer mounted to the locations and broke the steering shaft.

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?