Car stalls all the time
1995 Chevrolet Lumina engine complaints
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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.
Vehicle started using up antifreeze, mechanic checked for leaks and pressure lossess, none found. Check of oil ater a week found antifreeze in oil. Independent engine rebuilder stated that there was a known problem with gm water intakes on the "m" engines.
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.
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.
The tire developed a crack (firestone). Nlm
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.
I am losing 2 quarts of oil per 1000 miles. It suddenly started and the solution is rebuild motor @ $1,200 to $2,500. Wow!!!!
Temperature gauge was reading hot engine, ,consumer started to add coolant, and there was no visable signs of leaking. A couple of days later, temperature gauge went to hot, then, within minutes it was back to normal. Took to dealer, and they said intake manifold was leaking. Manifold and head gasket had to be replaced.
Motor failed after coolant leak into bolck replaced motor, replaced again after 10000.
Vehicle was parked. Noticed coolant light on. Placed coolant in engine and light went off. Week later, light back on. This process was repeated numerous times. Finally took vehicle to mechanic, and light came on and stayed. Next day, mechanic indicated head gaskets had failed. Mechanic contacted manufacturer, and informed consumer nothing could be done due to aluminum piece had melted & vehicle out of warranty. Part was repairable. Informed engine was no good and defective in beginning, and needed to be replaced.
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
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
Engine stalls only on interstates highways around 65 MPH.
I owned a 93 lumina, which I had the transmission rebuilt 2 times, due to complete failure. Now I own a 95 lumina, which I had to replace the transmission with a brand new one due to major failure. The computer and map sensor failed, requiring replacement by the dealer. Chevrolet can do better than this.
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.
6/11/99 oil running out of engine..intake manifold gasket failure. Replaced.11/9/99 low coolant lamp on. Coolant in water pump. Pump replaced. Low coolant light on..pressure tested. No leaks found.2/17/00 low coolant light on. Nothing found by dealer. Abs brake failure. 3/2/00 engine runs hot. Pressure leak now found. Coolant in oil. Dealer failure since 6/99!!! Consumer must pay!! Help me!
While trying to start vehicle would not start. Towed truck to dealer, and dealer stated engine head gasket was blown. Please provide further informaton.
Sudden oil consumption 1 qt per 1000mi. Very rapid brake and rotors wear at about 4500 mi.
First start of the day,vehicle will idle high, and then vehicle will stall at least 3- 4 times before it will actually act normally . Dealr has replaced massive air flow sensor/ computer chip/ spark plugs, including wiring , and has erased memory. Defect keeps reoccurring.
The low coolant light came on while driving. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that everything was okay. They flushed the coolant and filled it. Drove it again, light came on again, and temperature gauge began to run hot. Took it to dealer again there were no leaks. They drained out the oil from engine and antifreeze also came out. *ak
A bracket weld that holds motor mount broke, causing engine to fall of right side . Dealer has rewelded bracket.
Leaking from exhaust manifold
While driving at 50 to 60mph vehicle made a loud snapping noise and jerked. This was due to the right motor mount bracket dropped the motor 3 to 4 inches to the ground. Vehicle has been repaired.
Belt tensioner broke off at bracket. Nlm
Accessory belt failed, causing no power steering / fan air conditioning, etc,. Repair work was done at owner's expense. Manufacturer was contacted and could not remedy the problem. Provide further information. The belt tensioner broke off causing failure. *ak
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.
Engine blew after 40000 miles.
Was told that the motor was moving more then designed to and chevrolet was aware but no recall .
After noticing anti-freeze on driveway, owner took vehicle over to dealership and found the engine gasket to be leaking. The head gasket was fixed by the dealership.
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