Starter(2) and alternator(2) failed. Nlm
1992 Chevrolet Lumina electrical complaints
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Alternator had to be replaced seven times since oct of 1994. Vehicle was inspected by dealer shop on two occasions, and nothing could be found. Please! Could the federal safety agency help in this matter or give additional information.
While driving smoke came from the steering column, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Only have documentation on 3 alternators, there is also a problem in the electrical system that causes the door locks to lock and unlock on their own without notice.
Wiring in the steering column failed, causing smoke.
Cruise control failed.
Alternator failed twice.
The alternator has been replaced (3) times since may of 96; in june & october of 96/in may of 97, battery and alternator were replaced. The dealership could not find any problems with vehicle. The alternator was burned all (3) times.
Inserted key to start vehicle; did not turn over; waited & then tried again; vehicle turned over. An intermittent problem. Took to dealer & informed gm had problems w/starter & how to fix it. Mechanic said it's an electrical problem since it drains the battery.
Electrical: driving vehicle and noticed smoking and burning coming from the steering column. Has not taken in for repair because someone had the same problem and was told it was coming from the turn signal .
Car parked; went to start truck; noticed tail lights on; went back to truck; noticed smoke & flames from driveway area; called fire & police depts. Fire dept put flames out; fire dept report said flames in dashboard area.
Electrical fire, short in the fuse box panel for the fuel pump, vehicle was parked causing a electical fire under the hood compartment fire.
Electrical, ignition switch: while turning key to start car large puff of smoke comes out through the column of the steering wheel. This happens intermittently. Vehicle is in for repair, but dealer does not know cause of the problem.
Electrical short. (2nd vehicle on 514868)
Brake pads, calipers and rotors failed.
Loose clamp on radiator.
While driving interior of vehicle started to smell, driver noticed smoke coming from vents and around steering column; subsequently, flames came from area of gas pedal, entire vehicle became engulfed with flames, no warning, totaled. Speed 45mph. *ak
During vehicle operation.the vehicle stalls periodically, usually when the vehicle slows down to make a turn.
Experienced electrical short and smoking from steering column.
Consumer states that she has replaced the alternator (4) times since she purchased the vehicle. The first (6) months and every year after that.
Wiring harness for the right front wheel rubs against the brake line, causing the ABS warning light to come on and the brakes to let go.
Smoke comes from steering column while driving, stops after turning off ignition.
Vehicle was parked in driveway, suddenly the vehicle was engulfed in flames, fire dept. Arrived to put out flames.
The vehicle stalls while driving and takes several tries before it will start up again. Please describe.
Vehicle stalls out at any speed, replaced ignition module circuit, to no avail. Tt
Power steering hydraulic failed.
Drivers door can't be opened from outside due to broken handle.
The starter needs to be replaced every 15 months and this causes stalling of the vehicle.please describe. Tt
Power brake booster failed.
Electrical system failure, starters have failed three times. Tt
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