1995 Chevrolet Lumina: engine overheating

Filed May 10, 2007 · Engine · 86,558 miles · MI · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that the vehicle continues to overheat and must constantly apply antifreeze. The vehicle has no visible leaks and while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The mechanic stated that antifreeze leaked into the engine and caused the failure. The current and failure mileages were 86,558.

Filed Jan 28, 2004 · Visibility · 69,000 miles · OH

Lack of heat (to defrost windshield, restricting visiblity), low coolant light coming on, all the result of a faulty valve which also causes the car to register that it's overheating. Engine light coming on due to a faulty sensor. Emergency blinkers are broken. Grinding noise coming from front passenger wheel well.

Filed Apr 19, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · NV

Vehicle overheated several times and was taken to dealer. Was told nothing wrong. It was taken again for same problem and the mechanic said the A/C compressor was overheating it. It was replaced, but that wasn't the problem because it overheated again. The last time it was taken an oil change was done and checked for overheating problem due to spouse taking sick daughter to see a doctor in los angeles. The dealer said it was fine and okay to take to los angeles. The vehicle overheated during the trip and the A/C was not used once due to cold weather. The vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer in los angeles. The mechanic said the oil was contaminated with coolant and the dealer in las vegas should have noticed it. The head gasket and other related parts and fluids were replaced at my expense $1790. I complained to the manufacturer and first they offered $200+. I said not enough, so they offered $400. I said it didn't even cover the A/C compressor that was good and not the problem, not to mention the money I spent on car rentals when my car was waiting to be seen by a mechanic. It was negligence on the las vegas dealer that my daughter had to suffer in pain on the side of the highway. As for the power steering pump and hose. I beleive they broke something when trying to repair the overheating problem. The power door lock never really worked since I got the vehicle and the radio always got very hot which could lead to an electrical fire. I beleive this vehicle should have a recall on the engine and electrical system especially when I was shocked that other owners had the same problems.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

Vehicle is experiencing a constant coolant leak, the dealer has replaced the radiator because a radiator hose clamp broke, the thermostat, and water pump, because of the coolant leak the heater is blowing cold air.

Filed Aug 28, 2001 · Engine · PA

Vehicle started overheating. Replaced themostat and was told by mechanic that the head gaskets were failing. Took vehicle to chevrolet who ran diagnostics and informed me that head gaskets were leaking. Dealer told me that intake manifold gasket failure is common in the 3.1 but failure of head gaskets are not as common. The dealer replaced both head gaskets at a total cost of over $900. I asked the dealer if there was a recall on this and he replied no. I have spoken to several people since the time of my repairs and they to are experiencing the same problems with their vehicles....overheating with associated head gasket failure. At this point I am very displease with general motors inability to recognize that a problem does exist with head gasket and intake manifold gasket failure on the 3.1 engine. I have found that local mechanics are willing to acknowledge the problem exists while the gm mechanics will not.

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Engine · MD

Motor failed after coolant leak into bolck replaced motor, replaced again after 10000.

Filed Apr 10, 2000 · Engine · TN

When driving at 40 MPH vehicle overheated, and came to a complete stop in the middle of traffic. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer. Dealer noticed a head gasket had blown a rod. Please provide any further details.

Filed Feb 13, 1998 · Engine · MI

Intake manifold cracked caused engine to leak coolant, creating an overheating condition.