1995 Chevrolet Lumina: engine failure

Filed Nov 30, 2002 · Engine · OH

Coolant mixed with oil and ruined engine. Required engine replacement. Dt

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Engine · MA

With kids on a highway in different state when engine suddenly died. Towed to dealer who says oil pump failed and now need new engine at $4000 ( current blue book value -$4000!). We had checked oil about 25 miles before and was fine and no dummy lights or gauges inidcated problem.

Filed Mar 21, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · VA

Car was purchased at a dealership. I understood it was a used car and I wanted to purchase the extended warranty, but dealership would not let us. Two weeks after purchase the transmission blew. We bought another transmission from dealership and then that one failed. Finally, I complained to the manufacturer and received a new transmission. This car has had a total of 3 transmissions, new head gaskets and now the engine failed. The locks on passenger and driver side do not work. The car was well maintained. I was told by the manufacturer that they could not help me in any way due to the age and mileage on the car. I know plenty of people who have had their cars for at least 8 or 10 yrs. And still have the same engine. I suspect the dealership knew something was wrong with this car and sold it to us anyway. The car was sold to us for $12,500 they added an additional 25% interest, so in the end we are paying over $20,000 for this car. It is now going to cost me $4,800 to fix the car. This price exceeds what I owe. This car has been nothing but problems since day 1 and now the windows work when they want to. This vehicle is used to get to work and home, it's not like I was out drag racing in it. I'm just very upset. Any feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Engine · IL

Gasket failure caused anti-freeze to mix with engine oil and destroy lubrication to bearings causing breakdown and engine knock. Engine needs to be replaced approximate cost of $4,000

Filed Sep 17, 2000 · Engine · NY

Engine died cost $5000 to buy a remanufactured one and have it installed by a mechanic at a service station. Remanufactued will not honor quaranty-states engine had internal combustion causing a part to brake and so we have had no car for the past 2 months

Filed Apr 22, 1999 · Engine · MI

The temperature gauge started to go up and down. It was found that there was anti-freeze in the oil, a seal was replaced. But that has not solved the problem. Looks like I will have to replace the engine. Mechanic stated that there are problems with that engine, and showed the seal which was bad. He stated that it is a bad design.

Filed Mar 21, 1999 · Engine · NY

Engine blew after 40000 miles.

Filed Oct 7, 1998 · Engine · UN

Vehicle repaired for oil leak from timing chain cover. Engine failed 100 miles later, possibly due to repair errors.

Filed Sep 30, 1995 · Engine · CA

Engine failed.